AA.COM
 
Emergency likely to be imposed in Tokyo, 3 neighboring provinces on Thursday
Japan’s capital hit a new record for daily COVID-19 cases on Wednesday as the government seems set to impose a fresh state of emergency. 
A total of 1,591 infections were reported in Tokyo, which remains the har...

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THE JAPAN NEWS
 
Frozen grapes used to make a sweet dessert wine known as ice wine were harvested early Wednesday morning in Ikeda, Hokkaido.
Grapes for ice wine are frozen to increase their sugar content. If the grapes begin to thaw, they lose some of their sweetness, so the fruits are harvested...

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BBC
 
Japan's top-ranked sumo wrestler Hakuho has tested positive for coronavirus.
The Mongolian-born grand champion took a Covid-19 test after losing his sense of smell, the Japan Sumo Association (JSA) said.
The news comes as Japan considers declaring a state of emergency in and around Tokyo, w...

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THE GUARDIAN
 
New cases on island outpacing those in Tokyo amid criticism of US forces for failing to contain Omicron outbreak
Japan’s government is poised to declare a quasi-state of emergency on the southern island of Okinawa, media reports said, after a Covid-19 outbreak traced to US military...

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JAKARTA POST
 
Men's world No. 1 badminton player Kento Momota has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, but has exhibited no symptoms, the Nippon Badminton Association announced Sunday.
Momota and the rest of the Japan national team assembled at Tokyo's National Training Center on Saturday ...

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CNN
 
 
Japan may enter a state of emergency this week as the country grapples with soaring coronavirus cases, a number of which have been linked to a new, potentially more infectious variant.
Speaking at a New Year press conference Monday, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga said an emergency declarat...

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AA.COM
 
In April 2020, government declared state of emergency covering some 47 prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka
The Japanese government will consider declaring another state of emergency over the novel coronavirus, an official said on Saturday.
“We agreed that we are in a severe situation tha...

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JAPAN TIMES
 
Tokyo reported a Sunday record of 816 new COVID-19 cases, broadcaster TBS said, a day after Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and the governors of three neighboring prefectures requested the central government to swiftly declare a state of emergency over the new coronavirus amid a recent surg...

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JAPAN TODAY
 
TOKYO - A post-Brexit trade deal between Japan and the United Kingdom came into force Friday, ensuring business continuity and strengthening the bilateral relationship as London seeks to join the larger Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
The two countries signed the FTA...

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NHK 
 
Japan's government is stepping up preparations to start vaccinations against the coronavirus as early as late February.
The government is giving top priority to quick assessment of coronavirus vaccines for regulatory approval. It regards inoculations as a crucial means to contain the pande...

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