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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

JAPAN
Jul 3, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Tokyo continue upward trend
Tokyo confirmed 3,788 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, up by about 1,700 from a week before, recording the 16th straight day of week-on-week increase.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2022
Japan looks to reboot summer festivals and fireworks after pandemic hiatus
Organizers across the country are preparing to implement infection prevention measures in order to relaunch the summer traditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2022
Japan cautious on starting tourism campaign as fears of virus wave grow
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has backed off a plan to begin the campaign early this month, amid fears that it could accelerate the spread of the virus.
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases rise week-on-week for 13th straight day
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised its coronavirus alert level to the second-highest of four levels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022
Retail sales rose faster than expected in May as Japan eased COVID curbs
Strong consumption is expected to lead an economic rebound this quarter, although rising inflation poses a risk to household spending for the rest of 2022.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 29, 2022
Upper House candidates divided over wearing masks during campaigning
Some make stump speeches without wearing a face mask, hoping that showing their face will help them gain recognition.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new infections mark week-on-week rise for 11th day
The capital confirmed 2,514 new infections Tuesday, rising 551 from a week earlier.
JAPAN / New Normal 2.0
Jun 27, 2022
Japan prepares for bounce in tourism, but pre-pandemic demand still far off
Destinations such as Niseko in Hokkaido are gearing up for 'revenge travel' by domestic and foreign tourists, but caution over COVID-19 limits the expected rise in numbers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Japan rise week-on-week for seventh day
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 2,081, compared with 1,619.6 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2022
Mount Fuji to kick off season on July 1 with COVID measures in place
The local governments of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, which Mount Fuji straddles, will require hikers to hand in a health check sheet and take their temperature at the fifth station.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2022
Japanese political parties pushing to reopen economy
This political shift from focusing on the pandemic comes as the COVID-19 situation appears to be under control.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,160 new cases
The capital also reported two new deaths linked to COVID-19, while the seven-day average of new infections rose 23.3% to 1,963.4.
JAPAN / New Normal 2.0
Jun 24, 2022
Japan begins return to business-as-usual at big events — but slowly
Recent trials of allowing cheering at soccer games are indicative of the approach toward large events in the coming months: a slow, highly cautious return to some aspects of normalcy.

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