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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 26, 2020
Abe to hold first news conference since June 18 in bid to dispel health rumors
Abe is expected to provide an explanation about the measures his government has been taking in response to the pandemic, as well as an update on his health condition.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2020
Almost all Japan households received virus relief cash handouts
The government said Tuesday 98.6 percent of households in Japan have received the one-off ¥100,000 yen ($940) cash handouts meant to help cushion the economic fallout from the novel coronavirus pandemic that has continued to linger, with Tokyo seeing 182 new daily cases of the virus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2020
Authentication data of 38 Japanese firms stolen amid surge in teleworkers
VPN usage has increased as companies encourage employees to work from home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 25, 2020
Japan startup to begin human clinical tests for COVID-19 drug in 2021
The prospective drug could also be developed for treatment of Middle East respiratory syndrome and severe acute respiratory syndrome.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2020
Tokyo reports 182 new virus cases following one-day drop into double digits
The capital reported 95 new cases on Monday and it has now tallied 19,610 cases of infection since the outbreak began.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2020
Hanko specialist hopes to stamp his mark on post-coronavirus Japan
Fumikazu Matsuzaki is confident that personal seals still have a place in Japanese society, and is branching out to ensure their survival.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2020
Japan to allow stranded foreign technical interns to switch jobs
The Immigration Services Agency said around 24,200 foreign trainees were stuck in the country as of Friday, and the number of such interns is expected to grow.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Aug 25, 2020
I'm happy to be in Japan, but it shouldn't have taken this long to get back
After six months stuck outside Japan, a British student reflects on his journey back to some kind of normalcy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2020
Japan extends 5,000-person spectator cap at events until end of September
Officials said extending the cap was deemed necessary due to the risk of a resurgence, given that some areas have been seeing more infections among older people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2020
Japan and Myanmar agree to reopen borders for long-term residents
The foreign ministers of Japan and Myanmar agreed Monday to reopen borders for expatriates and other long-term residents as soon as early September, relaxing travel restrictions that were imposed to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 25, 2020
MUFG plans to offer COVID-19 bonds to individual investors
Japan’s biggest lender is planning to raise funds from individual investors to help smaller companies and hospitals tackle the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2020
Hong Kong in travel bubble talks with Japan and Thailand
Hong Kong has restarted discussions with Japan and a handful of other countries over setting up travel bubbles, commerce chief Edward Yau said Monday, given a mutually recognized coronavirus testing mechanism is established.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2020
Over 2 million used Japan's Go To Travel subsidy campaign in first month
'There are 9 million people working in the tourism (industry) and we can say that (the industry) is dying,' the government's top spokesman told a news conference.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Aug 24, 2020
League bosses urge against COVID-related discrimination
The heads of NPB and the J. League took a strong stance on the issue following reports of discrimination against staff and families at teams with infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2020
Japan to prioritize flu vaccines for older people and those at risk due to health
More are expected to seek the shots as it is difficult to distinguish between symptoms of influenza and COVID-19.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Aug 24, 2020
A simple 'How are you doing?' can be a lifeline for stressed-out parents
Geoff Morris provides a place for parents in Osaka to entertain their kids while having a nice healthy venting session.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 24, 2020
Tokyo reports 95 new COVID-19 cases, falling below 100 for first time since July 8
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Monday reported 95 new cases of the novel coronavirus, sharply lower after topping 200 cases in recent days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2020
Japan’s creaking computer systems are hampering economic recovery, experts say
Economists say the shoddy state of Japan's digital services is dampening the benefits of fiscal stimulus and holding back technological progress in the private sector.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2020
Japan and Laos to relax coronavirus travel restrictions
Japan and Laos agreed Sunday to allow expatriates to resume traveling as early as September, provided they stay home for 14 days after entering their respective countries as part of measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 23, 2020
Approval rate for Abe's Cabinet falls to 36% in Kyodo poll
The news comes as speculation over the prime minister's health grows.
'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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