National Jul 13, 2020
Tokyo to probe theater cluster infections after 30 cases reported over last week
Sixteen actors, five staff and nine audience members were infected at the theater in Shinjuku Ward between June 30 and July 5.
National Jul 11, 2020
Tokyo reports 206 COVID-19 cases, topping 200 for third straight day
Some have attributed the rising number of cases to increased testing, with the central government saying it is not planning to declare another state of emergency.
National / Politics Jul 10, 2020
For some in LDP, Koike's Tokyo win strengthens case for snap poll
by Satoshi Sugiyama
Landslide triumph for the incumbent in Sunday's gubernatorial election underscored the current weakness of the opposition and voters' preference for the status quo.
National Jul 10, 2020
Coronavirus cases surge in cities as Tokyo sets new record of 243
by Ryusei Takahashi
Policymakers are weighing public health concerns against business closure requests that could again damage the economy.
Editorials | Editorial Jul 9, 2020
Political leaders need to hammer out measures to tackle pressing issues, and voters must realize that they have the power to change the course of Japan.
National Jul 8, 2020
Tokyo confirmed 75 new cases of COVID-19 Wednesday, marking the first time the daily figure in the capital has fallen below 100 in a week, the metropolitan government said. Wednesday's figure, which brings the cumulative number of novel coronavirus infections in Tokyo to 7,048, is ...
National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 7, 2020
Koike urged to take lead in raising women's representation in politics
by Toma Mochizuki
The presence of women in senior-level positions at the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has been limited to areas such as welfare and gender equality.
National / Politics | ANALYSIS Jul 6, 2020
Koike's Tokyo win may be springboard back into national politics
by Ryusei Takahashi
It’s an unspoken assumption that Koike has her sights set on one day returning to the Diet and becoming the country’s first female prime minister.
National / Politics Jul 6, 2020
Opposition laments failure to unite after Koike wins big in Tokyo election
Parties pledge to field unified candidates against the ruling coalition in the next Lower House election.
National / Politics Jul 6, 2020
Koike cruises to win in Tokyo governor race, vowing to continue fight against virus
by Ryusei Takahashi
The governor’s re-election is a tacit sign that a majority of voters in Tokyo trust Koike to continue her battle against the novel coronavirus.
National Jul 3, 2020
Koike urges caution as growing number of Tokyo COVID-19 infections traced to young people
by Ryusei Takahashi
The capital is conducting group PCR tests in host and hostess bars, maid cafes and nightclubs in an attempt to pre-emptively contain cluster infections.
National / Politics | FOCUS Jul 3, 2020
Coronavirus and Tokyo Olympics loom large in race to lead capital
Major candidates generally agree on strengthening the capital's medical capacity in preparation for a second wave of COVID-19 infections.