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STATE OF EMERGENCY

The government has approves expanded disaster relief to better support the elderly and people with disabilities during emergencies, including armed attacks.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 29, 2025
Japan expands aid for the elderly and people with disabilities in emergencies
There have been concerns about some evacuees dying due to their health deteriorating after evacuation, and the need to strengthen protections in the event of armed attacks.
The Japan Institute for Health Security will be responsible for information analysis, research and crisis response related to infectious diseases.
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Apr 1, 2025
Japanese version of U.S. CDC launched for future pandemics
The institute will be responsible for information analysis, research and crisis response related to infectious diseases.
A bill to revise the local autonomy law clears the Lower House on Thursday.
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May 30, 2024
Japan¡¯s Lower House passes bill for state power in emergencies
The revision is aimed at enabling swift responses for ensuring citizens¡¯ safety.
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Feb 28, 2022
Japan looks to extend quasi-emergencies in Tokyo and nine other prefectures
Areas where a high proportion of beds for COVID-19 patients are occupied could see the measure extended by about two weeks.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Feb 4, 2022
As COVID cases surge in Japan, is a state of emergency the way to go?
Record nationwide cases have moved the question to the top of the agenda, but some prefectures and experts are skeptical about what such a move really achieves.
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Jan 25, 2022
Japan moves to focus resources on severe COVID-19 patients
Young, low-risk patients will no longer need a doctor¡¯s diagnosis to confirm an infection as fears grow over the strain the omicron variant is putting on Japan¡¯s health care system.
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Jan 18, 2022
Japan plans to issue quasi-emergency status for 13 omicron-hit prefectures
With quasi-emergency measures already in place in Yamaguchi, Okinawa and Hiroshima prefectures, the expansion would bring the total to 16 out of 47 prefectures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 29, 2021
¡®Just want to go home¡¯: Chinese city of Xian in COVID-19 lockdown for seventh day
While the outbreak is small compared to many other places, officials have imposed tough curbs on travel within and leaving the city, in line with Beijing¡¯s ¡®COVID-zero¡¯ strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 20, 2021
Europe braces for more COVID-19 restrictions in time for holidays
The continent faces a critical week as it considers additional restrictions to curb the spread of the omicron variant.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 20, 2021
U.K. weighing lockdown amid omicron wave and political turmoil
Scientific advisers have warned lawmakers that more action is needed because the surge is threatening to overwhelm the country¡¯s health system.
Japan Times
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2021
Japan enters a new stage of the pandemic fraught with fresh challenges
Prefectural governors are set to gradually peel back virus measures, while the central government shifts its focus toward the final stages of the initial vaccine rollout.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2021
Japan could get boost if shoppers spend ?20 trillion saved during pandemic
In places like the U.S. and the U.K., pent-up consumer demand has helped fuel strong recoveries, but whether the floodgates will open quite as wide in Japan is an open question.
Japan Times
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Sep 28, 2021
Japan leans on governors to prevent post-emergency COVID-19 rebound
Steps similar to quasi-emergency measures will be put in place by prefectural governors, who have been given the task of rolling back restrictions while maintaining certain precautions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 28, 2021
BOJ policymakers warned of Japan¡¯s recovery delay and China risk in July
The remarks shed light on policymakers¡¯ concerns over the fragile state of Japan¡¯s recovery, even as they maintained the view that the economy was headed for a moderate rebound.
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Sep 26, 2021
As Japan¡¯s fifth COVID-19 wave wanes, officials warn against complacency
A delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases is coming to a faster-than-expected end, but experts believe another wave of infections may be around the corner.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / FOCUS
Sep 14, 2021
The hospital conundrum: Why Tokyo¡¯s health system is overflowing with COVID-19 patients
Many hospitals ¡ª both those that are private as well as some nationally managed institutions ¡ª have been slow to set aside beds for infected patients.
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Sep 11, 2021
Return to normal? Japan study suggests adjusting expectations as delta spreads
According to a recent study, people may need to adjust their expectations on what ¡®normal¡¯ looks like due to the spread of the highly contagious delta variant.
BUSINESS
Sep 10, 2021
Rebellious Tokyo bars flout virus measure requests
Bars and eateries account for about 17% of Japan¡¯s COVID-19-related bankruptcies, the most among any industry group, research shows.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 8, 2021
Japan¡¯s economy grew at faster clip last quarter as government spent more
Gross domestic product grew at an annualized pace of 1.9% in the three months to June.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 4, 2021
For Suga, the pandemic proved to be his undoing
Since his first day in office, Suga had sought to stamp down the coronavirus and revive the nation¡¯s battered economy. But he never came close to achieving either goal.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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