Some businesses resume operations in Japan
Some department stores partially reopen while a major electronics firm resumes operations nationwide even as the state o...
read moreJapan 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...
read more2,000 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...
read moreJapan extends state of emergency to May 31
The Japanese government extends the state of emergency over the novel coronavirus to May 31 nationwide.
read moreTourist spots, Tokyo quiet amid Golden Week
Tourist spots near Tokyo and major stations in the Japanese capital are quiet during the Golden Week holiday.
read moreExperts 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...
read moreNo-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. ...
read moreJapan'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...
read moreGovt 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...
read moreSurvey: 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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