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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

JAPAN
May 4, 2023
Tokyo reports 994 new COVID-19 cases
A total of 16,505 people were newly found positive for COVID-19 in Japan, an increase of about 3,400 from a week earlier.
JAPAN
May 3, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 2,187 new coronavirus cases
The seven-day average of new cases stood at 1,685, up 21.2% from a week earlier.
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023
Japan sees 'zombie' firms rise 30% after zero-interest pandemic loan program
The number of corporate failures in fiscal 2020 dropped by nearly 20% from the previous year, and the number in fiscal 2021 hit the lowest level in 57 years, according to a research agency.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 2, 2023
Japan Airlines' annual net profit returns to black
The carrier said net profit for the year to March was ¥34.4 billion — a turnaround from a net loss of ¥177 billion in the previous financial year.
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JAPAN
May 2, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases top 2,000 for first time since February
Experts have warned of another infection wave, just as COVID-19 is scheduled to be downgraded to the same level as seasonal flu next week.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 2, 2023
Government was hampered by infighting during COVID-19 response, sources say
The nation's three-year fight against the pandemic had a major impact on politics and government management, with power struggles taking place during the administrations of the time.
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
Depressive tendencies among children grew during pandemic in Japan
By contrast, an improvement in depressive conditions was observed among the parents of the children.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 837 new cases
On Sunday, Japan confirmed 6,466 people infected with COVID-19, down some 2,000 week on week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Longform
May 1, 2023
A new journey: Reviving Japan’s hospitality industry
In the wake of the pandemic, businesses are looking for ways to engage workers once more and welcome new waves of travelers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 976 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 1,484.6, compared with 1,312.7 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,613 new cases
The capital recorded three new deaths among COVID-19 patients. The number of patients with severe symptoms under its criteria stood at four, unchanged from the previous day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 27, 2023
ANA bounces back from COVID with first annual profit since 2020
Japan’s biggest airline also gave a better-than-expected forecast for the coming year.
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JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023
Japan to drop COVID border measures from Saturday
All incoming passengers are currently required to present proof of at least three COVID-19 vaccinations or have tested negative for the virus before departure.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023
Hotel prices in Japan spike amid surge in demand
In the first quarter of 2023, hotel prices increased by around 15% compared with the pre-pandemic 2019 fiscal year, according to a survey.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023
COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,663 new cases as uptrend continues
The seven-day average of newly recorded infections in the capital came to 1,420.6, compared to 1,205.1 a week earlier, with numbers also rising nationwide.
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JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,745 new coronavirus cases
Four new fatalities were confirmed among COVID-19 patients in the capital.
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JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023
Over 60% say they always wear masks when going out
By prefecture, respondents in Hiroshima spend the longest time with their masks on.
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JAPAN
Apr 25, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,909 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 1,357, compared with 1,141.1 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 571 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital stood at 1,326.6, up 19.3% from a week earlier.
Ukraine risks losing all Russian land it seized within months, U.S. says
Ukrainian soldiers carry the coffins of three comrades killed in recent fighting in eastern Ukraine during their funeral in the western city of Lviv on Dec. 20.
Japanese Princess Kako turns 30
As an adult member of the Imperial Family, Princess Kako has performed various official duties at home and abroad this year.
South Korea's worst plane crash in decades leaves 179 dead
Rescue personnel are seen near the tail section of a Jeju Air Boeing 737-800 series aircraft after the plane crashed and burst into flames at Muan International Airport in Muan, South Korea, on Sunday.
U.S. military coordination unit eyed in central Tokyo
A Self-Defense Forces soldier from a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile unit takes part in a drill at Yokota Air Base in Fussa, western Tokyo, in August 2017.
Shohei Ohtani ends blockbuster year with baby announcement
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, attend a Lakers game in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Japan’s weather in 2024: Record temperatures hurt people’s health and wallets
People cover themselves with umbrellas during a hot summer day in Tokyo's Ginza district in August. Temperatures shot up in early July, even before the official end of the rainy season, and the high temperatures persisted well into the fall.
How Hokkaido quietly became a culinary treasure trove in 2024
The central Hokkaido city of Asahikawa made headlines this year when one of its suburbs was named as the best place to live in Japan — a ranking earned in part due to the community's many outstanding restaurants and cafes.
Bling-Bang, baby: The J-pop soundtrack of 2024
Hip-hop duo Creepy Nuts' uptempo “Bling-Bang-Bang-Born” quickly became a TikTok favorite after its release days into 2024, which helped turn the song into a Billboard Japan Hot 100 topper for 19 weeks before rising up viral streaming charts around the world.
Shohei Ohtani ends blockbuster year with baby announcement
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, attend a Lakers game in Los Angeles on Dec. 8.
Flu cases surge above ‘warning’ levels in much of Japan
Authorities are calling for utmost vigilance as Japan heads into the New Year holiday season, when many people plan getaways.

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