Japan new daily high for Covid-19 deaths Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The highest daily death toll from the coronavirus (Covid-19) occurred yesterday in Japan. At the same time, well over half a million people are recuperating at home despite Japan closing its border to foreign nationals. Therefore, the highest record of…
Japan hits 25,000 Covid-19 daily infections Kanako Mita and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The rebound in daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in Japan continues unabated since the New Year period. Hence, 25,744 new daily infections were announced today. Reports from South Africa to the United Kingdom indicate that the Omicron coronavirus variant is milder than…
Japan in a rapid rise in Covid-19 cases after New Year period Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The government of Japan did little to stem activities during the New Year period. Hence, no surprise that yesterday and today witnessed over ten thousand daily infections for the first time since early September 2021.…
The failed state of emergency in Japan to expand to other prefectures Kanako Mit and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus State of Emergency currently covering Tokyo isn’t working. After all, new record daily infections have been recorded in recent days. Since the coronavirus crisis emerged in Japan, it is like an endless yo-yo…
Koike and Suga said Olympics is going smoothly while Covid-19 hits over 10,000 daily cases Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike met last weekend. After the meeting, they smugly concluded that “the Tokyo Olympics are going smoothly.” However, prior to this blase comment, the coronavirus crisis…
Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama, and Tokyo post record Covid-19 highs concerning the Olympics Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The convulsions of the Tokyo Olympics and new daily coronavirus (Covid-19) highs in Tokyo – and the surrounding prefectures of Chiba, Kanagawa, and Saitama – aren’t a coincidence. It was a disaster waiting to…
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections in new high during the Olympics Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike met at the weekend and made it known that both thought the Olympics were going smoothly. They omitted the ongoing coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Tokyo that is…
Smooth Olympics say Koike and Suga: Shame about increasing Covid-19 cases! Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Tokyo Olympics officially banned people in Japan and international sporting lovers from attending the games. Of course, certain privileged people can visit venues. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga hopes to gain from his belief…
Japan and another State of Emergency: Tokyo Olympics still scheduled Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Another coronavirus (Covid-19) State of Emergency will begin tomorrow in parts of Japan that include Tokyo. However, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike insist the Olympics and Paralympics…
Tokyo News: Japanese lawmakers enjoy Tokyo nightlife while people suffer from Covid-19 anguish Sawako Utsumi and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tokyo and other parts of Japan are currently under the State of Emergency because of the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. However, several lawmakers – despite knowing that thousands of people are awaiting hospital care…
Japan News: 100 daily Covid-19 deaths and 1,000 critically ill for the first time Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Japan reached two negative milestones concerning the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis today. This applies to reaching 1,000 critically ill patients and just over 100 daily deaths. Therefore, after more than one year of…
Covid-19 health care strains in Hokkaido, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Japan is gradually increasing more strains in several parts of the country. Hence, the health care system in parts of Hokkaido, Nagoya, Osaka, and Tokyo are coming under the highest strains…
PM Suga focuses on economics despite Covid-19 fears: Travel campaign extended Kanako Mita and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga is focused on economics first rather than pushing back on the “Go To Travel” campaign. Indeed, if reports are accurate, then the travel campaign will be extended until the middle of 2021.…
Tokyo Covid-19 daily infections come down over the holiday period Sawako Uchida and Sawako Utsumi Modern Tokyo Times Daily coronavirus (Covid-19) infections in Tokyo have come down in the last three days. Indeed, the 59 daily infections announced today are the lowest since late June. However, caution remains because of the extended holiday period of…
“Go To Travel to include Tokyo but Covid-19 concerns remain Sawako Utsumi and Noriko Watanabe Modern Tokyo Times The “Go To Travel” campaign will finally witness Tokyo joining the club in Japan. However, fears remain because the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis in Tokyo is ongoing. Indeed, in the last week – and with bars and other…
Tokyo lifts Covid-19 business restrictions and people can travel freely in Japan Kanako Mita and Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times The Governor of Tokyo, Yuriko Koike, lifted all business restrictions. Similarly, travel restrictions throughout Japan have been lifted. In other words, Japan is seeking to return to normal from the coronavirus (Covid-19) crisis. More…
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…
Modern Tokyo News 