Tokyo Covid-19 infections and mounting heatstroke deaths Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times New infections of coronavirus (Covid-19) are averaging just over 250 in the last week in Tokyo. This is a reduction on previous weeks despite new infections reaching 339 in the last 24 hours. However, heatstroke deaths in the capital are…
Tokyo Covid-19 cases on the rise: Yuriko Koike and the maddening angle Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike took over a vibrant city that improved dramatically based on the legacy of Shintaro Ishihara (1999-2012). However, her tenure since 2016 is extremely bland outside of grand statements. Shockingly,…
Tokyo Covid-19 cases reach high of 107 since early May: Blasé Yuriko Koike Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Tokyo is once more gaining momentum. Yet the blasé approach of the Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike continues. Hence, the nightlife and sex entertainment hosting areas of Tokyo are…
Tokyo Covid-19 cases increase to 60 and once more 50 percent related to nightlife Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo witnessed its highest number of new coronavirus (Covid-19) infections on Sunday since early May. Thus with 50 percent linked to hosting bars and other areas of nightlife, then why is this…
Tokyo covid-19 cases increase: Yuriko Koike distracted and the heatstroke angle Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The number of infections from coronavirus (Covid-19) is increasing in Tokyo. This comes after five weeks of extremely low reported cases. Thus, while the numbers aren’t dangerously high, it is still a concern. Equally important,…
Japan and likely increased heatstroke deaths: Facemasks, hot summer, and Covid-19 Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The Japanese high summer isn’t in full flow yet but the fear of increased heatstroke deaths is very real. Of course, people often die from heatstroke in Japan during the height of summer. However, the…
