New COVID-19 variants surging in Japan as cases begin to escalate

A new variant of the novel coronavirus called EG.5 is spreading in Japan, with experts expecting it to be the dominant strain ...

EDITORIAL: Staying safe as Japan grapples with 11th wave of COVID-19 cases

Japan is in the grip of another wave of novel coronavirus infections, with new cases surging nationwide. The number of new ...
China Daily Global Edition

Japan to extend COVID-19 emergency measures in half of prefectures under restrictions

TOKYO - The Japanese government on Thursday is set to announce that the current COVID-19 quasi-emergency measures in place ...

Japan lifts coronavirus emergency in Tokyo, all other remaining areas

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lifted a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and four other remaining areas on Monday, ending the restrictions nationwide as businesses begin to reopen. Experts ...
Women's Wear Daily

State of Emergency in Japan Threatens Golden Week Sales

The Japanese government on Friday declared a state of emergency due to Covid-19, resulting in partial lockdowns in four prefectures starting April 25 and lasting through May 11. The prefectures ...