CORONAVIRUS: 35 cruise ship passengers to be transferred
35 passengers from the quarantined cruise ship Diamond Princess infected with coronavirus will be transferred to a hospi...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Emperor b'day celebrations for public called off
The Imperial Household Agency announces the cancellation of the public's congratulatory visits to the Imperial Palace on...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Japan's 5th govt-chartered plane returns from Wuhan
The fifth Japanese government-chartered repatriation plane returns to Tokyo, transporting those who wish to return from ...
read moreValentine's Day for father panda
A male giant panda in Wakayama, western Japan, gets special treats on Valentine's Day.
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Inside Japan's quarantined cruise ship
3600 people quarantined on the Diamond Princess are living in fear of catching coronavirus. The cruise ship has been doc...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Japan firms' measures
Japanese firms take precautionary measures against the new coronavirus, including teleworking and banning large gatherin...
read moreMan gets suspended jail term for putting knives on prince's school desk
A man gets a suspended prison sentence for placing knives on Prince Hisahito's school desk.
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Japan reports first coronavirus death
Japan reports the first death in the country of a patient infected with the new coronavirus.
read moreCORONAVIRUS: Chinese seeking masks in Japan nabbed
A Chinese fugitive who fled Japan is arrested when he arrives at Kansai International Airport apparently to purchase fac...
read moreCORONAVIRUS: 44 more infections on cruise ship in Japan
Another 44 people test positive for the new coronavirus on a quarantined cruise ship off Yokohama, bringing the total in...
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