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JAPAN
Jun 24, 2020
Tokyo reports 55 new COVID-19 cases, topping 50 for first time since May
Experts have warned that reopening society prematurely or abruptly could invite a second wave of novel coronavirus infections.
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OLYMPICS
Jun 24, 2020
JOC chief says Tokyo emerging from coronavirus crisis
Japanese Olympic Committee chief Yasuhiro Yamashita sent a message to his international counterparts Tuesday, telling them Tokyo is gradually resuming sporting activities as it emerges from the new coronavirus pandemic.
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JAPAN
Jun 23, 2020
Tokyo's Ueno zoo reopens after four-month closure due to coronavirus
Ueno Zoo will implement measures to reduce the risks of infection, including shortening its opening hours to 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and limiting visitors to 4,000 a day.
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JAPAN
Jun 23, 2020
Tokyo reports 31 new coronavirus cases Tuesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 31 new coronavirus infections Monday, the sixth straight day to see the figure top 20, officials said.
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JAPAN
Jun 22, 2020
Tokyo reports 29 new COVID-19 cases Monday
The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,812, according to data compiled by the metropolitan government.
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JAPAN
Jun 21, 2020
Tokyo reports 35 COVID-19 cases, exceeding 30 for fourth straight day
The single day number of infections continues to trend relatively high as Japan wrapped up the first weekend since restrictions on cross-prefectural travel were completely lifted Friday.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 21, 2020
Great expectations: Has Koike delivered on parenting, gender and climate?
Some believe support from the marginalized voices that christened Koike's first victory may no longer be present during the upcoming vote.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jun 21, 2020
Tokyo and Osaka governors vie for national attention
As Yuriko Koike gears up for re-election in the Tokyo gubernatorial race, comparisons are being drawn between her and Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jun 20, 2020
An aging sumo wrestler, food poisoning risks and safeguarding pets from COVID-19
Warning: A portion of this contribution deals with suicide, which some readers may find distressing.
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JAPAN
Jun 20, 2020
Tokyo reports 39 new coronavirus cases Saturday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 39 COVID-19 infections on Saturday, marking more than 20 new reported cases for three straight days in the capital.
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JAPAN
Jun 19, 2020
Tokyo reports 35 new coronavirus cases Friday
The cumulative number of new coronavirus infections in the capital now stands at 5,709, media reports quoted Tokyo Metropolitan Government sources as saying.
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JAPAN
Jun 19, 2020
Freedom of travel restored across Japan as coronavirus fears ease
Friday's opening up of the prefectures paves the way for a recovery in tourism as the government seeks to revitalize the struggling sector.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB Preview
Jun 19, 2020
Tigers could be ready to roar in 2020
The Hanshin Tigers are hoping the additions they made can help them capture the CL pennant this season.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 18, 2020
Uniqlo unveils new flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district
Casual clothing chain Uniqlo Co. unveiled to the press on Thursday its new flagship store in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district, ahead of the store’s grand opening the following day.
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EDITORIALS
Jun 18, 2020
Voters prepare to render judgment on Koike
Despite her stunning victory in the 2016 race and subsequent aggressive political gambits, the Tokyo governor's achievements are not very impressive.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 18, 2020
As race to govern Tokyo kicks off, Olympics and coronavirus top agenda
Incumbent Yuriko Koike is the front-runner, riding a wave of popularity since the capital saw relatively low casualties from its initial brush with the pandemic.
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JAPAN
Jun 18, 2020
Tokyo confirms 41 new coronavirus cases, exceeding 40 for third day this week
The metropolitan government plans to completely lift its business closure requests for the capital on Friday.
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JAPAN
Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo confirms 16 new coronavirus cases, falling below 20 for first time in a week
The last time daily new infection cases fell under 20 was June 10, when 18 cases were reported.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo gubernatorial candidates face off in first joint news conference
With candidates taking every chance they could to target incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the initial debate may foreshadow how the election campaigns will proceed.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 16, 2020
Japan team uses stem cells to spawn 1,700 trout from single fish
The researchers hope to apply the technique to bluefin tuna within around five years.

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