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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 22, 2022
Japan's top business lobby calls for further easing of border controls
Masakazu Tokura, head of Keidanren, has suggested that the country's border controls are not based on solid epidemiological grounds.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Feb 21, 2022
What you need to know about Japan's upcoming eased border restrictions
March will bring sweeping changes to the country's border rules — covering quarantines to those eligible for entry — but navigating government websites for answers can be tricky.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2022
Kishida Cabinet supported by 56%; views mixed on COVID-19 response: poll
Some of Kishida's recent COVID-19 responses drew mixed reactions in a Kyodo News survey released Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 20, 2022
Reduced brain function and immune disorder possible effects of long COVID-19
Scientists have also found that some people with long COVID-19 exhibit many symptoms in common with people who have chronic fatigue syndrome.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / First Person
Feb 20, 2022
'Will I ever be cured?': The agonizing long-term effects of COVID-19
A year after first becoming infected with the coronavirus, reporter Sayako Akita is still suffering with symptoms, and hopes to educate others with her story.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 20, 2022
Japan's top COVID-19 adviser suggests shortening isolation period
Japan's top coronavirus adviser said Sunday it is time to start considering further shortening the quarantine period for people who have been in close contact with COVID-19 patients.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2022
COVID tests still in short supply in Japan despite peak of sixth wave
Many pharmacies and doctors are complaining that they cannot get hold of PCR or antigen tests, but there are signs that supply will soon improve.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2022
20% of Japan's public health center staff overworked with COVID-19 duties
A survey also found that around 36% had symptoms of depression, while about 1% had logged more than 200 overtime hours per month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2022
Easing of border rules met with relief by education sector, but some criticize scope
With the door to Japan set to be opened somewhat, the key for the government will be setting out the specifics of the policy, of which there are presently few details.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
It's official: Japan eases entry restrictions for foreign students, business travelers and other nontourists
The move comes amid growing concerns over economic and reputational costs, and as Kishida indicates exiting the sixth wave.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 17, 2022
Japan cuts economic view for February as omicron rages on
The government's latest report said attention should be paid to a potential 'further increase in downside risks' from the spread of infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
Children of teleworking parents given chance to see beyond negatives of work
A program has been launched to allow elementary school children to hear directly from workers in careers that interest them about how much adults like their jobs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 17, 2022
Spending on domestic tourism in 2021 lowest in 11 years
The number of domestic tourists in 2021 fell 9% to 267 million, also a record low, according to data released by the Japan Tourism Agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2022
Japan's foreign arrivals down 61% in January due to COVID border controls
In the month, the largest number of arrivals came from India, with 2,100 people, followed by the United States with 1,800.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2022
Japan to shorten or drop quarantine requirements for most arrivals from March
The government is also expected to raise the cap on daily new entrants from overseas to 5,000 from the current 3,500.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 16, 2022
Despite ministry recommendation, some parents in Japan wary of COVID jabs for children
Vaccinations for children ages 5 to 11 could start by the end of February, with the government recommending all children receive a shot, particularly those with underlying conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2022
COVID deaths a concern in Japan even as new cases appear to be peaking
Infections are beginning to decline nationally, but experts say it is still too early for people to let their guard down — and that other virus benchmarks will continue to rise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 15, 2022
Japan's economy rebounds on solid consumption but omicron clouds outlook
The world's third-largest economy expanded an annualized 5.4% in the final three months of 2021, with falling coronavirus cases helping to prop up consumption.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2022
Osaka holds off on emergency request amid signs cases are peaking
The central government is expected to extend the prefecture's quasi-emergency, but a state of emergency request will only be issued if cases go up in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2022
Workplace booster vaccinations kick off in Japan
ANA and Japan Airlines began administering third doses to staffers in earnest Monday, with more major firms set to join them later this week.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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