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Japan's PM Shinzo Abe Leaves Hospital After Check-Up: Report

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AL JAZEERA
 
Close aide to the PM says it was a regular check-up and he is 'not at all' worried about Abe's health
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe underwent a medical check-up in hospital on Monday amid concern voiced by a top official that he was suffering from fatigue from handling the coron...

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Japanese Company Creates Face Masks For Musicians

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SORA NEWS
 
Pandemic sax appeal. 
There’s been a lot of talk concerning face masks lately, with people discussing where to use them, when to use them, and if to use them. Here in Japan, however, a large majority of the population is masking up wherever and whenever possible, even at times when it...

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Japan Aims To Send Flying Cars Into Tokyo Skies In Only Three Years

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ZD NET
 
The Japanese government is backing the launch of private flying vehicles by 2023.
The Japanese government hopes to see flying cars in the skies above the country's major cities in only three years. 
The vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) industry, with a particular focus on renewable, ...

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Second Time Unlucky: Covid Restrictions Derail Japan PM's Holiday - Again

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Shinzo Abe had planned to visit family during O-bon holiday but political rival Tokyo mayor calls on capital’s residents to stay home
Millions of people who have been forced to cancel holidays due to the coronavirus outbreak might struggle to sympathise, but Japan’s prime minister,...

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Japan Reports 1,580 New Virus Cases, Hits Daily Record

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan confirmed a record 1,597 new coronavirus infections on Friday, as cases continue to mount throughout the country, particularly in urban areas like Tokyo and Osaka.
With Japan's Bon holiday season beginning next week, there is concern that the movement of people will further spr...

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Asia Today: Central Japan Region Put Under Virus Emergency

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ABC NEWS
 
A governor in central Japan announced a state of emergency due to rising virus cases and asked businesses and people to curb activities, especially during an upcoming holiday
TOKYO -- A governor in central Japan announced a state of emergency Thursday because of rising virus cases and ...

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Terrace House Japanese Reality Show Star Arrested For Possession Of “Small Amount” Of Marijuana

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SORA NEWS
 
Troubles continue for franchise as model is arrested in his home less than eight hours after initial questioning.
Pretty much every successful reality TV program owes its popularity to its ability to amp up the version of reality it presents to the audience.
Snipping a character’s dia...

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2 Dogs Test Positive, Marking Japan's 1st Reported Pet Infections

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KYODO NEWS
 
Two pet dogs of two coronavirus patients have tested positive for the coronavirus, a pet insurance company said Monday, marking the first cases in which infection of a pet animal has been reported in Japan.
The two dogs have not shown any symptoms and one has already shown negative r...

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Health Minister Says State Of Emergency Possible

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NHK WORLD
 
Japan's health minister Kato Katsunobu has hinted at the possibility of another nationwide state of emergency if infections of the novel coronavirus surge.
Kato told reporters on Tuesday that he is aware local authorities are taking measures to contain infections. But he said the gove...

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Japan Considers Measures For Summer Holidays

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NHK WORLD
 
The coronavirus shows no signs of a summer slowdown in Japan as the upward trend continues. Officials are turning a worried eye to the season's upcoming holidays.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo is calling on people to keep taking thorough measures against the virus.
In a break from his usu...

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