IOC Pres. Bach committed to holding Tokyo Olympics as scheduled
February 28, 2020
Tokyo–International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach has stressed that the IOC is continuing its preparations to hold the Tokyo Summer Olympics as scheduled, even though the spread of the new coronavirus is spurring speculation about the quadrennial sporting event. The
Abe urges understanding for school closure request
February 28, 2020
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sought public understanding on Friday for his request to close all elementary, junior high and high schools, saying that it is a “crucial period” to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. “Now is
EXCLUSIVE: Japan govt to demand halt to face mask auctioning
February 28, 2020
Tokyo–Japan’s industry ministry will ask online auction companies to voluntarily shut out face masks from their websites amid supply shortages caused by the spread of COVID-19 infections, Jiji Press learned Thursday. Face masks are still in short supply mainly in
Japan FY 2020 budget bill to pass lower House Friday
February 28, 2020
Tokyo–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and major opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan agreed Thursday to vote on the government’s fiscal 2020 budget bill at a plenary meeting of the House of Representatives the following day. The budget bill is
Trump wants Tokyo Olympics to be held as scheduled
February 27, 2020
Washington–U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he hopes the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics will take place as scheduled while Japan faces the outbreak of the new coronavirus. “I hope that it’s gonna be fine,” Trump said of the games, to
Osaka COVID-19 patient tests positive after apparent recovery
February 27, 2020
Osaka–A bus tour conductor in her 40s tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus after what appeared a recovery from the disease, the Osaka prefectural government said Wednesday. The resident of Osaka, the capital of the western Japan prefecture, may have
Japan, China to closely communicate over Xi’s state visit
February 27, 2020
Tokyo–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, on Wednesday agreed to continue their close communication toward Chinese President Xi Jinping’s planned state visit to Japan. In a 40-minute telephone conversation held at the request of China,
Many concerts cancelled in Japan amid coronavirus spread
February 27, 2020
Tokyo–Many concerts by Japanese musicians have been canceled in line with the government’s request on Wednesday for voluntary curbs on big events to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Concerts and other events by idol group AKB48 and its sister
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