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No Plans For Second State Of Emergency In Japan

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
The government presently has no plans to declare another state of emergency in response to the 224 new coronavirus cases confirmed on Thursday in Tokyo, citing that the medical care system is not under pressure.
While strengthening its vigilance toward the current status of the i...

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'Don't Scream And Be Serious' Japan Theme Park Tells Rollercoaster Riders

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BBC
 
Many people might find it tricky keeping quiet through a entire roller coaster ride, but one Japanese theme park wants you to do that - and more.
Fuji-Q Highland near Tokyo re-opened last month after its virus shutdown.
It asked riders to avoid screaming when they go on its rollercoasters, ...

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Japan Is Reeling From Devastating Rains And Flooding, With More On The Way

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WASHINGTON POST
 
Flooding has caused at least 58 deaths, and another foot of rain is possible in some areas. Torrential, record-breaking rainstorms have deluged southern and central Japan since Friday, killing at least 58 people and damaging more than 4,000 properties.
The southwestern-most isla...

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Tokyo Coronavirus Cases Hit Record Daily High Of 224

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - The number of new daily coronavirus infections in Tokyo hit a single-day record of 224 on Thursday, the metropolitan government said.
The record follows the confirmation of 75 new coronavirus infections the previous day in the capital, dropping to double digits for the first...

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Japan Supercomputer Suggests Changes To Travel, Work Amid Airborne Virus Threat

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JAKARTA POST
 
Supercomputer-driven models simulated in Japan suggested that operating commuter trains with windows open and limiting the number of passengers may help reduce the risk of coronavirus infections, as scientists warn of airborne spread of the virus.
In an open letter published on Mon...

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Japan's Devastating Rains Move North As Millions Told To Evacuate

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Heavy downpours in southern Japan, which have killed more than 50, now battering the country’s main island
Pounding rains that have already caused deadly floods in southern Japan have moved northeast, hammering large areas of Japan’s main island, swelling rivers, triggering mudslid...

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Heavy Rain Continues To Pound Parts Of Japan

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NHK
 
A seasonal rain front is hovering over Japan, bringing torrential rain to many parts of the country. Weather officials are warning of flooding and landslides in central and western Japan.
Heavy rain pounded the northern Kyushu region early Wednesday morning.
Two rivers in Oita Prefecture fl...

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Kirin releases Home Tap Beer Service

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - One of Japan’s top brewers, Kirin, has come up with a great surprise during these times -- the Home Tap Beer service which promises fresh draught beer delivered directly to your house.
Kirin Brewery came up with a brilliant concept, called “Tank to Glass” and the whole idea ...

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Residents Mourn Victims Of 2018 Torrential Rain In Western Japan

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KYODO NEWS
 
Local residents and bereaved family members of victims held gatherings Monday to mark the second anniversary of massive flooding and mudslides triggered by torrential rain in western Japan that claimed 296 lives.
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing, the memorial services in Hiro...

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Amid India-China Standoff, Japan Signals Strong Support For New Delhi

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LIVE MINT
 
Japan is one of the members of the Quad — a group which also includes India, the US and Australia -- that has been keen on ensuring the Indo-Pacific region remains free from any kind of dispute
NEW DELHI: In a strong gesture of support to India and an equally powerful message to China...

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