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Japan’s Olympic Torch Relay Under Threat From COVID-19 Rebound
By Thisanka Siripala
A resurgence of cases in Tokyo and Osaka casts doubt on the idea of a coronavirus-proof Olympic Games.
Japan Puts Osaka, 2 Other Areas Under Virus Semi-Emergency
By Mari Yamaguchi
Infections are rising in parts of Japan, including a worrying increase in new variants.
Will Japan’s Olympics Be Rescued by China’s Vaccine?
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan remains tight-lipped over the IOC’s offer to provide Chinese-made vaccines to Olympic athletes.
New Tokyo Olympic President Tries to Assure Japan on Safety, Even as PM Extends State of Emergency
By Associated Press
With polling showing strong opposition to holding the Games this summer and COVID-19 cases holding strong, Hashimoto Seiko has an uphill battle to win public support.
Japan’s Struggle for a Home-Grown COVID-19 Vaccine
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan's lagging vaccine roll-out draws attention to the barriers in commercializing domestic vaccine production.
Lack of Transparency Complicates Japan’s Handling of COVID-19
By Xiaochen Su
Best practices for containing COVID-19 include widespread testing, aggressive contact tracing, and open public communication. The Japanese government does none of these.
Japan’s Olympic Dreams Remain Hostage to COVID-19 Uncertainty
By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s hopes for the postponed Tokyo Olympics are shrouded in doubt as the coronavirus outbreak in the country heads for a worst case scenario.
Japan Faces Its Worst COVID-19 Outbreak Yet
By Thisanka Siripala
Record breaking infections in Tokyo have sparked a sense of impending crisis in the capital’s battle against the coronavirus.
Japanese Companies Fall Victim To Unprecedented Wave of Cyber Attacks
By Thisanka Siripala
The growing invasion of cyberspace from hackers has left Japanese companies scrambling to strengthen cyber security efforts.
Why Did Japan Suspend the ‘Go To Travel’ Campaign?
By Rupakjyoti Borah
After announcing its extension, Tokyo decided to suspend the “Go To Travel” campaign.
Masks Key to Keeping Japan’s COVID-19 Caseload Low
By Associated Press
Mask wearing and voluntary compliance with social distancing helped Japan avoid a full lockdown. But with cases climbing again, will Tokyo’s approach hold?
Tokyo Games Relay Opens in 100 Days With 10,000 Torchbearers
By Associated Press
Even after a year-long delay, there are questions about the safety of the massive relay effort – not to mention the Olympic Games themselves.