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Tokyo Infections Continue Upward Trend With 317 New Cases

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Tokyo confirmed 317 new cases of infection with the novel coronavirus on Monday, up 81 from the same day a week earlier.
The daily tally in the capital was higher than the figure logged on the same day of the previous week for the ninth consecutive day.
According to the Tokyo met...

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Japan’s Olympic-Sized COVID-19 Gamble

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EAST ASIA FORUM
 
After a one-year postponement, the Tokyo Olympic Games are set to begin on 23 July. The Japanese government and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have emphasised that they will hold a ‘safe and secure’ Games. But the Japanese medical community and public question the wis...

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Japan Emperor Appears Concerned Olympics Could Spread COVID

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japanese Emperor Naruhito is believed to be "concerned" that the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics could cause a further increase in coronavirus cases, the head of the Imperial Household Agency said Thursday.
"His majesty is very worried about the current infection situation of the COVI...

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Japan's Olympics Superfans Who Want Tokyo 2020 To Go Ahead Despite Covid-19

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CNN
 
Nagano/Tokyo (CNN)Kyoko Ishikawa is not your average Olympics enthusiast.
Sporting a bandana, fans, whistle and traditional Japanese costume, the IT company president is a superfan who has attended every Summer Games since Barcelona 1992.
She even performs a Japanese cheer routine at each o...

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Japan Lifting State Of Emergency In Nine Prefs.

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NHK
 
The Japanese government is ending the coronavirus state of emergency on Sunday for Tokyo and eight other prefectures. Only Okinawa Prefecture will remain under the measure through July 11.
Seven of the nine prefectures, including Tokyo and Osaka, will have the state of emergency replaced wi...

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Over 60% Of Japan Firms Reluctant To See Tokyo Olympics This Year

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KYODO NEWS
 
Over 60 percent of companies across Japan are reluctant to have the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics held this year due to concerns about the country's low COVID-19 vaccination rate, a survey by a credit research company showed earlier this week.
The online survey conducted by Tokyo Sh...

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Japan Could Allow Up To 10,000 Spectators At Tokyo Olympic Events

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THE GUARDIAN
 
Health experts approve plans to increase cap from 5,000, with final decision expected later this month
Up to 10,000 people could be allowed to watch Olympic events in Tokyo this summer, after Japanese health experts approved plans to raise the number of spectators at sports venues....

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Biden Reaffirms Support For Tokyo Olympics To Japan's Suga

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REUTERS
 
U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed his support for the Tokyo Olympics at a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Saturday, highlighting the necessity of imposing public health measures ensuring the safety of those involved.
The Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games, which were ...

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Japan Reportedly May Allow Domestic Spectators To Attend The Olympics

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FORBES
 
Japan may allow domestic spectators to attend the Tokyo Olympics as the rollout of Covid-19 vaccines in the country gathers pace and the number of daily new cases continues to drop, a move that would mark a reversal from previous statements that suggested that the games would go ahead wi...

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Japan Disposes Of More Than 7,000 Mishandled Doses Of COVID-19 Vaccine: Report

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CNA
 
More than 7,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been disposed of in Japan due to mishandling, the Yomiuri newspaper said on Sunday (Jun 6), as Japan races to inoculate its people amid a fourth wave of coronavirus infections.
A hospital and a mass vaccination centre each had to dispose of aro...

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