Tokyo launches center for disease control as double epidemic feared
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government launched on Thursday its own version of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, aiming to step up its response to COVID-19 and other infectious diseases. The Tokyo Center for Infectious Disease Control and Prevention (iCDC), is set to consider ...
Suga and Koike agree to move forward with holding Tokyo Games
The two are the latest in a string of top government officials and organizers who have recently tried to quell concerns over whether it is feasible to host the games.
In Japan’s male-dominated politics, women face obstacles to making history
Viewed mainly as "decoration," female politicians struggle to win support of the Liberal Democratic Party's powerful factions.
Tokyo to be included in Go To Travel campaign from October
The campaign kicked off in late July without the capital, despite criticism that subsidizing travel during a pandemic would help spread the virus throughout the country.
Tokyo to ease voluntary measures on dining and travel as infections slow
Separately, the central government is reportedly weighing a plan to raise attendance limits at music and sporting events to 20,000 spectators.
Tokyo Gov. Koike says postponed Olympics should be held 'by all means'
Japan's Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto also said Tuesday she believes the games should be held next year "at any cost."
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Sunday confirmed 148 cases of the novel coronavirus.
Tokyo asks restaurants to continue shortened hours until mid-September
Food establishments located outside of the central 23 wards will be exempted from the request from Monday.
Tokyo governor’s stay-in-Tokyo request affects Abe’s holiday plans
Shinzo Abe was forced to abandon a grave visit in his constituency in Yamaguchi Prefecture and attend a local fireworks event on Thursday.
Tokyo may dedicate hospitals in Shibuya and Fuchu to COVID-19
The facilities would mainly focus on coronavirus patients with mild to moderate symptoms.
Tokyo reports 258 new coronavirus cases as Mie plans state of emergency
A cluster at Mie University's medical school was among the record 20 new cases confirmed in the prefecture.
Japan reports more than 1,000 COVID-19 cases for fifth straight day
Tokyo confirmed an additional 292 coronavirus infections on Sunday, down from the record-breaking increases of recent days.
