Coronavirus
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Japan to declare state of emergency in Tokyo amid pre-Olympics Covid surge
Fourth coronavirus wave hits densely populated parts of country as experts say mutant strains driving latest o…
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Tokyo 2021: Olympic chief to visit Japan to approve safety amid Covid cases surge
Thomas Bach expected to give Japan the all-clear to host the Games, as PM secures extra vaccine doses from Pfi…
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No rise in suicides in early months of Covid pandemic, study suggests
Researchers find no increase, though results are based on data from wealthier countries The number of suicides…
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The Guardian view on the Tokyo Olympics: must the show go on?
With coronavirus surging in Japan and internationally, this summer’s Games are a risky prospectAs coronavirus …
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Coronavirus live: Merkel plans new German law to force restrictions on states; Hong Kong suspends AZ order
Angela Merkel wants to impose restrictions on regions recording high numbers of new infections; Hong Kong tell…
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Japan denies planning to prioritise Olympic athletes for Covid vaccine
Reports the government was considering the move have provoked outrage on social media See all our coronavirus …
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Cleared for lunch: Japanese airline serves £390 in-flight meals on parked planes
All Nippon Airways’ first-class meals on grounded jets is latest industry wheeze to claw back revenue lost in …
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The Guardian view on cherry blossom: lessons from fragile, fleeting beauty
The pandemic has made us all long for spring. In Japan and elsewhere, full bloom is coming earlier than ever E…
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‘I can’t go on’: women in Japan suffer isolation and despair amid Covid job losses
Suicide rates among Japanese women rose sharply during the pandemic, prompting calls for support for low-incom…
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Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins in Fukushima – video
The Olympic torch relay to the delayed Tokyo 2020 Games began its 120-day journey across Japan following a low…
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Tokyo Olympic torch relay begins as sign of hope in Japan amid Covid curbs
Torchbearers ran through sparsely populated streets in Fukushima as large crowds and cheering were discouraged…
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Cherry blossom festivals nipped in the bud as Japan leaves lockdown
Tree-viewing parties are banned as many coronavirus restrictions remainCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our…
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Tokyo 2020 Olympic torch relay legs could be cancelled if Covid rules broken
Organisers say spectators must stay distanced, wear masks and avoid loud cheeringCoronavirus – latest updatesS…
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Overseas fans face ban from Tokyo Olympics, reports news agency
Japanese agency says foreign spectators will not be allowedIOC maintains no decision has been made yetJapan’s …
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Fear of missing out boosting global acceptance of Covid jab, survey suggests
International study finds change in attitudes possibly driven by anticipated regret of not having vaccineCoron…
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Tokyo Olympics will be closed to fans from abroad, hints Games organiser
‘Situation is tough,’ says committee presidentJapanese press report decision has been madeThe new president of…
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Hotel Chocolat boosts sales as fans feed craving online
Sales growth across key markets amid Covid lockdowns fuels expansion plansChocoholics turned to the internet d…
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Stop doing anal Covid tests on our citizens, Japan tells China
Anal swabs cause ‘great psychological pain’, says Japan’s chief cabinet secretaryCoronavirus – latest updatesS…
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‘No cheering’: Tokyo Olympics fans asked to stick to clapping during torch relay
Covid restrictions means event could be suspended if crowds lining route become too large, organising committe…
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Threat to Olympic torch relay as Japan starts vaccination rollout
The Games are due to begin in July but Shimane prefecture says it might pull out of the prestigious pre-Games …