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June has been dropped because passenger numbers are expected to rise as coronavirus restrictions ease. Federal and regional governments agreed two weeks ago to allow the closure of Tegel airport ... ( read original story ...)

The International Olympic Committee is in talks with insurers over being compensated for the postponed Tokyo Games. An "open discussion” is under way with insurance brokers, the IOC’s Olympic Games ... ( read original story ...)

As the measure was gradually lifted for various parts of the country, some stores began reopening from the middle of the month. ( read original story ...)

The Japanese public is being prepared for the reality of next year’s postponed Olympics, where athletes are likely to face quarantines, spectators will be fewer, and the delay will cost taxpayers ... ( read original story ...)

Scientists in Japan have launched a study to determine whether race plays a part in the onset of severe symptoms of coronavirus and death rates. Experts from seven leading universities will conduct ... ( read original story ...)

Japan is exploring options to host a "simplified" version of t Games in Tokyo next year, including having fewer spectators and mandating coronavirus tests, if that's the only way to avoid an outright ... ( read original story ...)

Yuriko Koike has said Games organisers are already discussing possible changes for next year due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic ... ( read original story ...)

As Japan returns to work from coronavirus restrictions, its notoriously crowded trains - almost a symbol of its celebrated work ethic - are raising fears about a resurgence of infections. ( read original story ...)

Japan will consider various options such as having fewer spectators and mandatory coronavirus testing for a "simplified" Olympic Games next year to avoid the outright cancellation of the event, the ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more ... ( read original story ...)

British officials have discussed supplies of 5G networking equipment with companies in South Korea and Japan as part of a bid to develop alternatives to China's Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, a person ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more ... ( read original story ...)

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more ... ( read original story ...)

The director-general of the World Health Organization said experts had reviewed the safety data on hydroxychloroquine and recommended it be part of clinical trial of experimental COVID-19 drugs. ( read original story ...)

The Yomiuri Giants, a Tokyo-based pro baseball team, called off a preseason game following news that two players tested positive for coronavirus. ( read original story ...)

Passengers at Brussels airport could be denied access to flights if their body temperature exceeds 38 degrees Celsius as part of measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)