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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Sep 28, 2021
Third COVID-era prime minister to face tough test in Japan
For the winner of a party leadership vote Wednesday to pick Japan's third pandemic-era prime minister, an arduous task awaits on the economy.
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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2021
Japan PM hopefuls make last-ditch appeal before LDP leadership poll
The election will likely end up in a runoff between vaccination minister Taro Kono and former Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida as no candidate is expected to win a first-round majority.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 28, 2021
BOJ policymakers warned of Japan's recovery delay and China risk in July
The remarks shed light on policymakers' concerns over the fragile state of Japan's recovery, even as they maintained the view that the economy was headed for a moderate rebound.
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JAPAN
Sep 27, 2021
COVID-19 quarantines to be shortened for fully vaccinated travelers to Japan
Japan will for the first time recognize its own vaccine passports as well as those of about 50 countries and regions.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2021
Japan approves second drug for mildly ill COVID-19 patients
Sotrovimab was given the green light three weeks after GlaxoSmithKline's Japan unit submitted its application for the antibody treatment to the health ministry.
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JAPAN
Sep 27, 2021
Japan to experiment with proof of vaccination at major sporting events
With state of emergency measures set to expire, the number of spectators allowed in stadiums may jump from 5,000 to 10,000.
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BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2021
Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target
JNTO is aiming to attract an annual 60 million visitors to the country by that year, with adventure and sustainable tourism seen as key growth areas.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Sep 27, 2021
Premature birth in Okinawa highlights COVID-19's impact on pregnant women
When an expectant mother is infected with the coronavirus, the risk of having the baby prematurely increases.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 27, 2021
18 months upon the rock: Perseverance amid the pandemic
With vaccinations increasing, it's time for us to get out from under our rocks and look at what life will be like in these post-pandemic times.
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JAPAN
Sep 26, 2021
Why have COVID-19 cases in Tokyo plummeted? Study points to restraint by the unvaccinated.
Since the peak of the capital's largest wave of infections, many unvaccinated people have stayed away from places where the virus can spread more easily, such as bars and pubs.
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JAPAN
Sep 26, 2021
As Japan's fifth COVID-19 wave wanes, officials warn against complacency
A delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases is coming to a faster-than-expected end, but experts believe another wave of infections may be around the corner.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 25, 2021
Four essential ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home
From set-it-and-forget-it cold brew to the meticulous V60 pour over, here's how to take your home-brewed coffee to the next level.
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JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Japan to loosen quarantine rules for fully vaccinated arrivals from October
The self-isolation period will be reduced to 10 days and can be observed at home, although a positive test on the 10th day would extend the quarantine.
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JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Japan to lower minimum vaccination age to 16 at state-run facilities
The move by the centers in Tokyo and Osaka, which are run by the Self-Defense Forces, comes as the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus leads to more infections among children.
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JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 23, 2021
Japan prepares booster shots amid worries over waning vaccine efficacy
Preparations have begun to administer additional shots to health care workers and older people, but debate still swirls around how extra doses should be given and when.
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JAPAN
Sep 23, 2021
Japan to donate 30 million additional COVID-19 vaccine doses
The pledge, made at a virtual summit on the pandemic hosted by U.S. President Joe Biden, brings Japan's total commitments to 60 million doses.
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SOCCER / J. League
Sep 22, 2021
J. League eyes additional fans with COVID vaccine or test proof
The Levain Cup final on Oct. 30 at Saitama Stadium and other fixtures are being viewed as stages to test the new arrangement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2021
Japan eyes at least partly lifting of COVID-19 emergency at end of month
The central government is leaning toward reducing or removing measures for 19 prefectures, including Tokyo, at the end of the month as scheduled.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 21, 2021
Japan's land prices fell for second straight year amid pandemic
In total, 38 prefectures saw residential land prices fall, compared with 42 the previous year.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 21, 2021
COVID-19's classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.
COVID-19's status in Japan as a new influenza infection puts a heavy burden on public health centers and restricts when and where patients can receive medical care.

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