Some businesses resume operations in Japan

Some businesses resume operations in Japan

Some department stores partially reopen while a major electronics firm resumes operations nationwide even as the state o...

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Japan 1 month into state of emergency

Japan 1 month into state of emergency

Many commuters are back in central Tokyo on Thursday, the first workday after the Golden Week holiday and one month sinc...

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2,000 COVID-19 patients recuperating at home in Japan

2,000 COVID-19 patients recuperating at home in Japan

Japan's health ministry says nearly 2,000 COVID-19 patients with minor symptoms were recuperating at home as of late Apr...

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Japan extends state of emergency to May 31

Japan extends state of emergency to May 31

The Japanese government extends the state of emergency over the novel coronavirus to May 31 nationwide.

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Tourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week

Tourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week

Tourist spots near Tokyo and major stations in the Japanese capital are quiet during the Golden Week holiday.

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Experts suggest new life routines over coronavirus

Experts suggest new life routines over coronavirus

A group of experts suggests new life routines for people to follow as part of efforts to curb the spread of the novel co...

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No-interest loans for small and medium businesses

No-interest loans for small and medium businesses

Small and medium enterprises that have been hit by the pandemic can now apply for no-interest loans without collateral. ...

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Japan's Emperor thanks medical workers on frontlines

Japan's Emperor thanks medical workers on frontlines

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has expressed his gratitude to the country's medical workers. His majesty is attending religiou...

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Govt task force on coronavirus discuss extension of state of emergency

Govt task force on coronavirus discuss extension of state of emergency

A Japanese government task force of experts on the novel coronavirus are discussing the extension of the nationwide stat...

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Survey: Less than 30 percent in Japan work from home

Survey: Less than 30 percent in Japan work from home

Less than 30 percent of those surveyed in Japan say they work remotely. The poll conducted jointly by the country's Heal...

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