Tokyo preparing to increase Covid-19 tests when the flu season starts Kanako Mita and Chika Mori Modern Tokyo Times The central government and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) have been discussing the need to increase coronavirus (Covid-19) tests during the flu season. Obviously, with individuals, families, and businesses being concerned about this angle, it is…
A slight weekly increase in Covid-19 cases in Tokyo Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times In the last few weeks, the numbers of coronavirus (Covid-19) daily infections have come down in Tokyo from fresh highs in August. Yet, this week, a slight daily increase from the week before is creating concern. Hence, the…
Tokyo to install more coronavirus easing to further kick start the economy Kanako Mita and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times The Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, announced further easing of restrictions. This relates to the easing from the coronavirus (Covid-19) state of emergency. Despite Japan having a population of over 126 million and a high…
Economic help extended in Tokyo to support the curtailment of coronavirus Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike announced further support to the business community in the capital of Japan. At the same time, in a win-win situation, the economic angle will also assist in containing the coronavirus…
State of emergency in Japan over Covid-19 to continue until May 31: Some easing Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan announced that the state of emergency is to continue until May 31. However, it appears that opportunities for easing will be taken, if possible. The death…
500 deaths in Japan from coronavirus: 60 percent of deaths in Tokyo and joining areas Kanako Itamae and Sawako Uchida Modern Tokyo Times Deaths from coronavirus (Covid-19) in Japan have reached just over 500. Unsurprisingly, over 60 percent of all deaths are in Tokyo and the three joining prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama. Therefore,…
Regions in Japan request people in coronavirus hit areas to refrain from movement Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The limitations of the state of emergency ushered by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe are creating internal tensions. This relates to Yuriko Koike, the Tokyo Governor, seeking greater clarity so that she can lockdown…
Japan is edgy after the growth of coronavirus since Olympic change: Abe, Koike, and confusion Kanako Itamae and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The correlation between a sudden increase of coronavirus (Covid-19) cases in Japan and the postponement of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is hindering trust. This applies to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and…
