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Japan Extends, Expands Coronavirus Emergency as Cases Surge Post-Olympics

Japan Extends, Expands Coronavirus Emergency as Cases Surge Post-Olympics

By Yuri Kageyama
“The surge in infections is reaching alarming record highs,” Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide said in announcing the decision.

Will Japan’s Rapid COVID-19 Rebound Set Back the Tokyo Olympics?

Will Japan’s Rapid COVID-19 Rebound Set Back the Tokyo Olympics?

By Thisanka Siripala
The COVID-19 outlook for Tokyo ahead of the Olympics looks bleak, with the infection rate expected to rise.
Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

Japan Extends COVID-19 State of Emergency Amid Alarming Spike in COVID-19 Variants

By Thisanka Siripala
Tokyo and Osaka face a prolonged, stricter state of emergency after an explosion of faster spreading COVID-19 variants.

New Tokyo Olympic President Tries to Assure Japan on Safety, Even as PM Extends State of Emergency

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 Ends Coronavirus State of Emergency, Aims to Gradually Reopen the Economy 

Japan Ends Coronavirus State of Emergency, Aims to Gradually Reopen the Economy 

By Thisanka Siripala
The government declares success against the coronavirus and moves to incrementally resume economic activity.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Japan Approves a Partial Cancellation of National Emergency Ahead of Expiration Date

Japan Approves a Partial Cancellation of National Emergency Ahead of Expiration Date

By Thisanka Siripala
The government shifts its coronavirus response toward cluster tracing and long-term lifestyle changes.

Japan Navigates an Extended National Emergency

Japan Navigates an Extended National Emergency

By Thisanka Siripala
New social guidelines detail public health manners aimed at easing pressure on hospitals in the COVID-19 era.
COVID-19 Strategy: The Japan Model

COVID-19 Strategy: The Japan Model

By Kazuto Suzuki
Has Japan found a viable long-term strategy for the pandemic?

COVID-19 Is a Test for World Leaders. So Far, Japan’s Abe Is Failing.

COVID-19 Is a Test for World Leaders. So Far, Japan’s Abe Is Failing.

By Jeff Kingston
The pandemic has exposed feeble leadership on the part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Will Japan’s State of Emergency Kickstart a Telework Tech Culture?

Will Japan’s State of Emergency Kickstart a Telework Tech Culture?

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite a state of emergency declared in parts of Japan, businesses have been slow to expand a work culture away from the office.

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