How Japan’s ‘mitsu’ was changed by Covid

The report attempts to frame Japan’s response to the pandemic (along with those of other Asian countries where deaths per million have been low) with a distinction between “tight” and “loose” cultures ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo coronavirus cases hit record 949: media

Coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a record daily high of 949 cases on Saturday, local media reported, as Japan heads into the New Year holiday period, which in normal years sees citizens of the ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo reports record high 949 new coronavirus cases

The Tokyo metropolitan government on Saturday reported a record high 949 new cases of the coronavirus, up 65 from Friday. The number is the result of 9.502 tests conducted on Dec 23. The tally brought ... ( read original story ...)