It is the only treatment approved for use in COVID-19 patients in Japan, which has seen at least 16,000 cases of the virus and nearly 700 deaths. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts state of emergency – but not for major cities
World Japan lifts state of emergency - but not for major cities. Posted . Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency in large parts of the country on Thursday ... ( read original story ...)
Asia virus latest: Japan lifts emergency; China hits back at US
Japan's prime minister lifted a state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus for the majority of the country but kept it in place for top cities Tokyo and Osaka. After fears the virus could ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Largely Lifts Coronavirus State of Emergency
Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency in much of the country outside of the capital and credited voluntary restrictions for bringing down new coronavirus infections sharply. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Ski instructor stranded in Japan ‘failed by UK’
A British man left stranded in Japan for two months because of the pandemic says he has been "failed" by the UK authorities. Samuel Watson, 28, from Barnsley, was working as a ski instructor in Niseko ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: State of emergency lifted in most of Japan
"If possible, before 31 May, we would like to lift the state of emergency for the other regions as well," Mr Abe said. Japan faced early criticism for its handling of a mass outbreak on the Diamond ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts emergencies for most regions; New Zealand ends lockdown
Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said Thursday he will lift a state of emergency ahead of schedule for about 80 percent of prefectures. ( read original story ...)
Japan falls nearly 2% as fears of coronavirus economic fallout continue to grip investors
U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said Wednesday that more may need to be done to support the economy. ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts virus emergency for most regions
Japan's prime minister on Thursday lifted a state of emergency imposed due to the coronavirus for the majority of the country but kept it in place for top cities Tokyo and Osaka. After fears the virus ... ( read original story ...)
Japan lifts state of emergency in most areas; Tokyo stays on alert: PM Abe
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a state of emergency across a large part of the country on Thursday, but said the biggest urban centres of Tokyo and Osaka will remain under restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
Ainu-designed face masks become popular in Japan amid virus crisis
Face masks embroidered with traditional designs of Japan's indigenous Ainu people to ward off evil have gained sudden popula ... ( read original story ...)
Naomi Osaka using lockdown to conquer inner demons
Two-times grand slam champion Naomi Osaka is using the novel coronavirus shutdown as one of self reflection to try and overcome her crippling shyness. ( read original story ...)
Japan Expected to Lift Emergency in Most Areas Except Tokyo
Japan is expected to lift a state of emergency across a large part of the country on Thursday but the capital Tokyo will likely remain under restrictions until there is a convincing containment of the ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: Japan OKs end to some state of emergency rules
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: Japan easing emergency, Wuhan starts new testing
Experts on Japan’s coronavirus task force have approved a government plan to lift a state of emergency in most areas ... ( read original story ...)
Japan suicides decline as Covid-19 lockdown causes shift in stress factors
April’s 20% drop compared with a year earlier may be the result of delays to start of school year, less commuting and more time with family ... ( read original story ...)