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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2021
COVID-19 variants could drive up economic hit on Tokyo by ¥4 trillion
A speedy spread of mutations in Tokyo could leave the capital dealing with over 1,400 daily infections in May, up from around 500 in recent days, a University of Tokyo team estimates.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Apr 10, 2021
The changing face of medical care for Japan's older residents amid COVID-19
The prolonged state of social isolation amid the ongoing pandemic is deteriorating the mental and physical health of Japan's seniors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 10, 2021
Stronger social media push on vaccinations necessary as Japanese remain on the fence
Plenty of people are still anxious about the effectiveness of the vaccine, as well as any side effects it might have.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2021
Tokyo restaurant owners worry about tighter COVID-19 steps
Critics blast the central and local governments' handling of the pandemic, saying they're just reacting to the situation without a clear vision.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2021
Stricter COVID-19 measures to be applied in Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa
In the greater Tokyo metropolitan area, a highly infectious strain of the coronavirus first identified in the U.K. — N501Y — now accounts for a third of new infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2021
Japan's infection center officials attended party amid virus emergency
The ministry-affiliated institute has played a key role in Japan's fight against the COVID-19 disease caused by the virus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2021
New Asahi CEO sees post-pandemic bounce in Super Dry beer demand
Atsushi Katsuki, who wants to see the beer break into the top 10 globally, predicts that post-pandemic consumption will surge due to people's pent-up demand for socializing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 9, 2021
In world first, COVID-19 patient in Japan undergoes living donor lung transplant
The operation, which took around 11 hours to perform, transplanted part of healthy lungs from the patient's husband and son.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 9, 2021
Tokyo, Kyoto and Okinawa to get tougher steps to fight coronavirus
Special countermeasures are likely to go into effect in the capital's 23 wards and Musashino, as well as the city of Kyoto and Naha.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2021
Rapid COVID-19 testing centers at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to open Saturday
The privately operated facilities will conduct antigen tests, which provide results in roughly 15 minutes, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2021
Tokyo to seek stronger virus steps under quasi-state of emergency
The measures are expected to call on people to refrain from traveling long distances during the Golden Week holidays from late April.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2021
Japan's daily virus total tops 3,000, highest in over two months
The nationwide figure exceeded the 3,000 level for the first time since Jan. 30, when the country's second state of emergency was in place for 11 prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2021
Osaka declares local medical emergency as coronavirus cases hit record 878
“We've seen a rapid spread of infections, including the spread of virus variant infections. There's a danger the medical system will collapse,” Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2021
Japan to tighten border controls on travelers from three more states and regions
Travelers from Spain, Finland and the Canadian province of Ontario will be required to quarantine in a designated facility and retake a test for the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2021
Shimane Prefecture approves Olympic torch relay after initial opposition
Shimane Prefecture has so far confirmed about 290 coronavirus cases, while the cumulative number of infections in Tokyo stood at 123,350 as of Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2021
Spread of U.K. strain casts shadow over Kansai COVID-19 measures
In Osaka, new rules have faced questions and criticism over their enforcement and whether or not the policies will actually reduce the number of coronavirus infections.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 6, 2021
Water polo test event off as Olympic qualifying cancellations mount
The decision is yet another blow for Tokyo 2020 planners following the move by swimming's global governing body FINA to call off three Olympic qualifying events.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2021
School's out in much of the world, but Japanese teachers are happy to return
Japan's situation contrasts sharply with that in other countries, where the question of whether to reopen schools has become a hot-button political issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2021
Stronger COVID-19 measures begin in Osaka, Hyogo and Miyagi
The start of the measures comes as new infections in Osaka continue to eclipse those of Tokyo, with the prefecture on Sunday confirming 593 new coronavirus cases.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 5, 2021
Restaurants in Japan cooking up new breakfast culture amid pandemic
With revenue having been lost in the evenings as a result of closure requests, some eateries are keen to establish a new morning dining market.
'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.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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