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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2021
90% of firms see Japan's economy growing in 2022
A survey has shown that companies are increasingly joining global efforts to curb greenhouse gases and are striving to ensure economic security amid intensifying U.S.-China rivalry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2021
Slowest vaccine drive makes Japan G7’s worst economic performer
With infections rising to record levels in recent days, the bounce in consumer spending that analysts had been forecasting will have to wait even longer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2021
Tokyo's hospitals under strain as latest COVID-19 wave hits older people harder
Infectious disease experts advising the capital said Thursday that numbers of severely ill patients are rising fast, and that maintaining the health system will soon become difficult.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2021
Japan eases quarantine procedures for countries including U.K. and Pakistan
In some cases, measures are being tightened, with travelers from France, Israel and Lebanon again having to partially quarantine in government-designated facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2021
Number of foreign students in Japan fell 10% in spring of 2020 as pandemic hit
The previous year, the number of foreign students at universities, Japanese-language schools and other educational institutions in the country had marked a record high.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2021
More governments recognize Japan’s vaccine passports
New additions include Belize, Papua New Guinea and Slovakia, with the eased entry restrictions varying between them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 11, 2021
Japan's coronavirus fight at critical phase as hospital beds fill up
Experts at a meeting of the health ministry's pandemic response panel said the situation in Tokyo could deteriorate despite progress in getting people vaccinated.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Aug 11, 2021
How to protect yourself at home as Tokyo's household infection rate rises
Following a policy change on hospitalizations, it's becoming more likely that if someone you live with gets infected, you will need to share your home with them while they are sick.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 11, 2021
Japan backs 'revolutionary' COVID-19 drug Ronapreve to help tame crisis
The antibody cocktail, intended for mildly and moderately ill patients, could in the near future be used to treat those quarantining at home, helping to ease the strain on hospitals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 11, 2021
Discounts for vaccinated people catch on at Japan's restaurants and hotels
At one traditional Japanese inn, the discounts have helped increase reservations after the establishment had to be temporarily closed at one point following the outbreak of the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 10, 2021
Japan reaches 100 million vaccine doses as focus shifts to youth
However, the country also has the lowest rate among the Group of Seven advanced nations of its population being fully vaccinated at 32.9%.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 10, 2021
Japan's July economy sentiment up as COVID-19 emergency mostly lifted
An official said the Tokyo Olympics, which opened on July 23, helped increase spending on items consumed at home.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 10, 2021
Japan's Olympic bill may turn taxpayers against Games
The quadrennial sporting event may lose favor with the country's fans, experts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 10, 2021
Japan's January-June current account surplus up 50% on surging exports
The goods trade balance marked a u00a52.3 trillion surplus, a turnaround from the previous year's u00a5973.5 billion deficit, as exports of cars, auto parts and other items rebounded.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 10, 2021
Data shows 84 COVID-19 patients in Japan died at home from January to June
Nearly half the patients died several days after their infections were reported to the health ministry, a sign that their conditions suddenly deteriorated.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 9, 2021
With Olympics over, Suga faces uncertain future over COVID-19 response
Experts say the prime minister must now cling to hope that the country's vaccine drive will pay off in time to prevent a medical system collapse and salvage his future as Japan's leader.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 9, 2021
How we saw it: The Silent Olympics
As brilliant as the competition was, without spectators to share in the spectacle, the Tokyo Olympics lost their soul.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2021
Tokyo Olympics see total of 430 COVID-19 cases since start of July
Another 26 people associated with the Tokyo Olympics tested positive for COVID-19, organizers said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 8, 2021
Tokyo feared the Games would spread COVID-19. The numbers inside the 'bubble' suggest that didn't happen.
Japan had feared that the Games might spread COVID-19, introduce new variants and overwhelm the medical system. But the numbers from inside the Olympic 'bubble' tell a different story.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 8, 2021
A 'parallel world': the Tokyo Olympics and the public disconnect
For now, people may bask in the heroic performances of the Olympic athletes, but some experts say the government may soon face a backlash for going ahead with the Games amid the pandemic.
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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