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Japan enters 1st weekend under nationwide state of emergency

The whole of Japan entered its first weekend under a state of emergency Saturday, with… Read More

WHO reform needed but Japan has no plan to cut funding: Abe

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Friday that the World Health Organization, which faces criticism over… Read More

Japan to declare nationwide state of emergency amid coronavirus spread

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has decided to declare a nationwide state of emergency in an… Read More

Taiwan donates 2 million face masks to Japan

Taiwan on Thursday donated 2 million face masks to Japan for provision to frontline medical… Read More

Japan city asks tourists to stay away amid pandemic

A popular tourist city in Japan urged sightseers on Thursday to refrain from visiting for… Read More

Japan city adopts 1st ordinance urging wearing of masks due to virus

A city assembly in eastern Japan approved an ordinance Thursday urging residents to wear face… Read More

FOCUS: Japan retailers brace for tough year as virus hits consumption hard

Recent decisions by major Japanese retailers including Seven & i Holdings Co. and Takashimaya Co.… Read More

Japan eyes delaying crown prince’s proclamation ceremonies for virus

The government said Friday it plans to postpone this month's ceremonies to celebrate Crown Prince… Read More

Summer bonuses at Japan firms expected to fall by 6.4% due to coronavirus

Bonuses at Japanese companies are expected to fall this summer by an average of 6.4… Read More

Filmmaker Obayashi, whose work featured Japan hometown, dies at 82

Japanese film director Nobuhiko Obayashi, who produced a series of hit movies in the 1980s… Read More

Hotline service to begin for foreigners in Japan for coronavirus inquiries

The Japan Medical Association said Wednesday that a medical support nonprofit organization will set up… Read More

State of emergency a heavy blow to consumption, production in Japan

The coronavirus-necessitated state of emergency to be declared by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe later Tuesday… Read More

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