⌛July 10 Tokyo reports 243 new cases, its highest daily total to date. On Monday, the governors of the northern prefecture of Hokkaido and the western prefecture of Osaka announced they were withdrawing their regional capital cities from the subsidy program, a decision the central government the next day. And information from the government office for foreign residents -:- Message from Tripadvisor staff -:- Tripadvisor staff removed this post because it did not meet Tripadvisor's forum guideline with regards to copyright infringement. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe officially declared a state of emergency in Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures on April 7. Tokyo has 51, which is its highest total since the lifting of the state of emergency in May. Feel free to post your own facts and informed opinions on this thread. Prime Minister Suga asks travelers from Osaka and Sapporo not to take part in the Go To Travel campaign. He also called on customers not to patronize such establishments. Would like a little expert assistance? Reduced weekend testing numbers mean the total on Monday is lower than that for other days. August 23 The nationwide daily total of 745 new cases includes 212 in Tokyo. 0 with information from the government announcements, and other developing stories, as I continue to follow the situation here in my adopted home of Tokyo. Shops and businesses set up hand sanitizers at the entrance, and it became a civic duty to wear a face mask. The United States now has a warning. Even during the state of emergency, there were no restrictions on visiting shrines and temples and these places remained open for people to enjoy. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike held a press conference yesterday March 30 urging Tokyo citizens to continue to stay home as much as possible. August 28 The nationwide daily total of 880 new cases includes 226 in Tokyo, 106 in Osaka, and 75 in Kanagawa. Country comparison: Daily new deaths per million Daily confirmed deaths in Japan from COVID19 are also significantly lower than the US, and slightly lower than the UK and Australia when measuring per million people. js-cnn-follow-not-following:after,. As the peak of flu season approaches and hospital beds fill up, that complacency is increasingly dangerous, experts say. June 18 Tokyo reports 41 new cases, bringing its overall total to 5,674. Bars, restaurants, and nightclubs in Susukino are requested to shorten opening hours to close at 10:00 at night. August 31 Japan marks a daily total of 435 new cases nationwide, including an even 100 in Tokyo. Most Active Regions Find out about the most current travel restrictions for Foreign Nationals from the following:• com chain began selling the hand-made masks last week, with the aim of cheering up people and spurring sales in a fashion industry depressed by the COVID-19 pandemic. [] To rescue its economy from a record slump, the Japanese government launched the Go to Travel and the Go to Eat subsidy programs in July and October, respectively, offering to repay consumers up to half the costs of flights, hotels, meals and other expenses. The spread of coronavirus has given masks an even greater role in Japanese society and there have been all kinds of iterations, from breathable summer masks by popular fashion brand Uniqlo, to masks designed by and famous artists such as. What is the quarantine policy concerning COVID-19? The number of severe cases across the country reaches a new high of 345, raising concerns over the strain on medical services. The number of severe cases across Japan climbs by 22 to 262. July 29 The nationwide daily total of 1,260 new cases rises above 1,000 for the first time, including 250 in Tokyo, 221 in Osaka, 167 in Aichi, 101 in Fukuoka, and 70 in Kanagawa. Osaka reports 10 new cases, reaching double figures for the first time since May 13. Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura says that the 18 people related to the host club were asymptomatic, attributing the number of cases identified to positive efforts to detect carriers and prevent a second wave of infections. It topped 5,000 on May 11 and 10,000 on July 22. July and Earlier July 31 The nationwide daily total sets a new record of 1,570. From August 8 to 21, customers are asked to limit visits to establishments offering or serving alcohol to a maximum of two hours each time. The two agree to cooperate closely to ensure that the postponed Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games can be held with spectators in the summer of 2021. 7, which is higher than 200 for the first time since August 29. Japan so far has 10 outbreak clusters, with close to 1,200 confirmed cases and 43 deaths to the coronavirus as of March 24. The Japanese government has been taking a decentralized approach and leaving much of the decision-making up to regional governors. We will continue to keep our eyes peeled for any official updates across English and Japanese news outlets over the coming months and will update this news page regularly. Cumulative tallies are updated at 24:00 every day. This appears to have been influenced in part by decreased weekend testing; operations were further reduced in the west of the country due to the approach of Typhoon Haishen. Other news outlets have also since pointed to Japan's contact-tracing system as a key reason to it's low numbers Straits Times. While Tokyo has dropped from its August peak, there is no end in sight. During flu-season, but also year-round, people often wear masks to try to prevent one's own germs or sickness from spreading in public places. People eat at a restaurant in Tokyo on Nov. September 10 Japan reports 711 new cases, of which 276 are in Tokyo, 112 in Kanagawa, and 92 in Osaka. From July 2 to 7, there were more than 100 new cases each day. This is then brought home into the household, where perhaps there are elderly members of the family who have lower immunity. It also asks local authorities to request businesses to shorten opening hours and residents to refrain from unnecessary trips and going outside at night. This will also apply to professional sports matches. An found that there was no significant rise in deaths in Australia when taking into account population increases. September 27 Of the 485 new cases nationwide, 144 are in Tokyo. To review the Tripadvisor Forums Posting Guidelines, please follow this link: We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike insists people practice self-restraint and cooperate to avoid spreading the virus. That cluster has emerged as one of the biggest Hong Kong has seen, with more than 130 confirmed cases. I have yet to find a single, definitive list of all closures and event cancellations across if such a list is even possible, given the number sites and attractions! In a speech, Tokyo Governor Koike notes the tendency for lower figures on Monday, and calls on residents to remain vigilant. The average daily total over the past week rises to 32. Coronavirus concerns weren't on the mind of the many people enjoying Japan's famed cherry blossoms this past weekend. For a more detailed breakdown on the information, including maps and a breakdown of cases by prefecture visit covid19japan. As we at Tripadvisor, and more specifically our community of travelers have more information, please check back here to see how the situation is evolving in Japan. July 7 Tokyo reports 106 new cases, bringing its overall total to 6,973. The average daily total over the past 7-day period rises to 56. The daily total of 171 in Tokyo drops by more than 100 from the 276 cases reported on the previous Thursday, September 10. 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In South Korea, which won praise for effectively tamping down the first major epidemic outside China, officials have continued to fight small but persistent outbreaks. The data exclude passengers and crewmembers infected on the Diamond Princess cruise ship. How can we identify train stations in easier manner in Chugoku region? Plummeting global demand also led to an 18. With Boris Johnson's controversial "Stay Alert" slogan in the UK and a decentralized state by state approach in the US, how countries move beyond the first phase of the fight against Covid-19 has certainly been a hot topic and Japan is no exception to that. These figures should have exploded — after all, Japan is very densely populated, with the world's highest density of senior citizens. Regional Variation So how has all this affected people in Japan? October 3 There are 577 new cases across the country, including 207 in Tokyo. They also found that in general younger people reported greater feelings of uneasiness due to the pandemic, and that the thing people most wanted to do after the pandemic was over was to travel around Japan - and we wholeheartedly agree with them! Suspension of visa validity Validity of visas listed below is suspended. Tokyo reports 203, bringing its overall total to 27,320. July 21 There have now been over 1,000 COVID-19 fatalities in Japan, including deaths of cruise ship passengers. June 7 Tokyo reports 14 new cases, bringing its overall total to 5,369. June 3 Tokyo reports 12 new cases, bringing its overall total to 5,295. Suspension of visa exemption measures As visa exemption measures with the countries listed below are now suspended. There are 16 fatalities across the country, including 6 in Osaka, and 3 each in Tokyo and Fukuoka, which is the highest daily total since the national state of emergency was lifted. If the format is designed primarily to get you to click to later pages so you can see more advertisements, that is generally not a good sign. Japan has also lifted its entry ban on Australia, New Zealand, six other countries and Taiwan from November for non-tourist arrivals, however in reality there are still a number of barriers to entry. No additional bans or quarantines of travelers tied directly to passage of the bill. July 3 Tokyo reports 124 new cases, bringing its overall total to 6,523. 7, approaching 50, which is one of the benchmarks for renewed business suspension requests. The Japan Medical Association also makes a statement criticizing the campaign. The highest was 965 on August 3. Miyagi August 6 - August 8, 2020 Cancelled Akita August 3 - August 6, 2020 Cancelled Yamagata August 5 - August 7, 2020 Cancelled Ibaraki Japanese only August 8 - August 10, 2020 Cancelled Tochigi Japanese only August 22, 2020 Cancelled Tchigi Japanese only August 3 - August 4, 2020 Cancelled Chiba October 20 - October 23, 2020 October 20 - October 23, 2020 It will be held online. November 6 There are 1,142 new cases nationwide, as the total tops 1,000 for the second successive day. Okinawa reports a record 159 new cases. You can read all about how we look after your data in our Your personal information is kept confidential at all times Make an enquiry Get one step closer to Japan Looking for some inside knowledge? October 10 There are 681 new cases nationwide, including 249 in Tokyo and a record 100 in Saitama. The Japanese appear to have understood that a person can be infected without showing symptoms, said Michael Paumen, a German business manager who has lived in Japan for many years: "You put the mask on to protect others, so you yourself don't transmit viruses. July 5 Tokyo reports 111 new cases, bringing its overall total to 6,765. When the epidemic broke out in a primary school on the northern island of Hokkaido, for example, authorities closed all schools in the prefecture and declared a state of emergency. In Tokyo, the average daily total over the past week rises to 41. There were also new cases in prefectures like Tottori and Okayama, which had seen relatively low figures to date. It is less than three weeks since the national total rose above 20,000 on July 7. But an objective, rational analysis of the data indicates that the Japan model for tackling COVID-19 appears to be sound and practical. Prime Minister Suga says the national government is on maximum alert. September 20 There are 480 new cases in Japan, including 162 in Tokyo, 60 in Kanagawa, and 59 in Osaka. Tokyo reports 184, bringing its overall total to 28,604. We have the latest news, statistics, travel updates and reports from our team on the ground in Japan. However, this pin was started to share valuable information regarding a crisis which is unfolding around us almost faster than we can track. November 30 Japan confirms 1,447 new cases, the drop below 2,000 reflecting reduced weekend testing. September 13 Of the 439 new cases reported across Japan, 146 are in Tokyo. September 12 Japan reports 648 new cases, of which 226 are in Tokyo. September 17 A total of 492 new cases are reported across the country. As presenteeism is highly valued in Japanese culture, many office workers have still gone into work if their company has not supported teleworking, and the prevalence of hanko seals used to sign official documents and fax machines has also been criticised as? After a worrying rise in cases at the end of March and beginning of April, the government initially announced the state of emergency for seven prefectures including Tokyo and Osaka on 7th April, and later expanded this to the entire country on 16th April. Support is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Several prefectures report record highs, including Osaka 155 , Aichi 109 , Kyoto 31 , Gifu 25 , and Okinawa 21 , contributing to a nationwide total of 981, which equals the record set on July 23. The metropolitan government attributes the high total in part to having conducted more than 4,000 PCR tests. What approach has the Japanese government taken regarding covid19? It also calls for greater implementation of working from home. Are there any tattoo restrictions in Japan? Hopefully, news from the March 10 and March 13 events will be posted here… NHK's Coronavirus news website in Japanese more information than English site at NHK, Japan's version of BBC, CBC, or PBS, has an English site at NHK World Centre for Disease Control, Traveler View includes updates on COVID-19 Here is the Google SOS Alert: COVID-19 return, with links to official sources of information in Japanese and English The official Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare website in English, which includes ministry press conferences, some basic info about symptoms and procedures, and a a couple of tables rating countries by number of cases last updated February 28. October 18 Japan reports 431 new cases, including 132 in Tokyo. October 28 Japan reports 731 new cases, of which 171 are in Tokyo. Driving Information• The 2020 Olympic Games were postponed for one year Containing the spread The low numbers of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Japan initially aroused suspicion that the government was covering up the truth. The requests will last from August 6 to 20. Commentary What is most striking from these above statistics are the all-round low numbers. Mutual business trips have resumed between Japan and other Asian countries including China and Singapore since early November, with visa holders exempt from a 14-day quarantine. Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus Experts at the Health Ministry have repeatedly rejected such criticism, saying they were looking for spikes in COVID-19 cases in order to contain the virus, rather than conducting widespread tests. "After the [in 2011], the government initially refused to admit the reactor meltdowns," said Barbara Holthus, a sociologist with the German Institute for Japanese Studies in Tokyo. June 30 Tokyo reports 54 new cases, with the daily total rising above 50 for the fifrth successive day. June 16 Tokyo reports 27 new cases, bringing its overall total to 5,619. And what's the general attitude towards coronavirus and the government's handling of it? After Tokyo reports 372 new cases, Governor Koike Yuriko meets with Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide and asks for seniors aged 65 and over and those with underlying conditions not to participate in trips to or from Tokyo under the Go To Travel campaign. Tokyo reports 238 new cases, bringing its overall total to 10,054. The average daily total over the past week rises to 38. And theme parks such as Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, museums, and galleries have been temporarily closed. That, he added, means the number of unreported cases is very high. The government removes the cities of Osaka and Sapporo from its Go To Travel campaign until December 15. September 22 A total of 330 new cases are reported nationwide, with 88 in Tokyo. Governor Yuriko Koike held a press conference at 8pm on March 25 to formally ask Tokyo citizens to refrain from all non-urgent outings this Saturday and Sunday March 28 and 29. 53, returning to a prepandemic level. It also asks other such establishments that do display stickers, as well as ordinary bars and restaurants in the district, to shorten operating hours and close at 8:00 in the evening. Minister for Economic Revitalization Nishimura Yasutoshi indicated that the government is considering issuing business suspension requests to host and cabaret clubs offering that are not complying with guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19. October 26 Japan reports 410 new cases, including 102 in Tokyo. The new cases on July 9 reportedly include those identified through group testing of host clubs. While this represents a drop from the peak in early to mid-August, there is no sign that the end of the health crisis is near, particularly in the capital. Only patients with the most severe symptoms are tested, said Masahiro Kami, a virologist at the Medical Governance Research Institute. This month, the total passed 40,000 on August 4 and 50,000 on August 10. Prime Minister Abe calls on the public to take full precautions against infection, saying that it is not a situation for declaring another state of emergency. The number of severe cases rises further, up 34 to 410. Instead of enforcing a country-wide or city-wide lockdowns, the government declared a state of emergency in stages across the country. August 25 The nationwide daily total of 717 new cases includes 182 in Tokyo. Tokyo reports 35 new cases, bringing its overall total to 5,709. November 8 Japan confirms 955 new cases, the daily total falling below 1,000 for the first time in four days, although this reflects reduced weekend testing. It is now two weeks since the daily total last topped 1,000 cases. In a piece titled "Japan's coronavirus response is flawed - but it works", Kitasato University visiting professor Andy Crump details how Japan's intense focus on clusters has helped the country defy the grim forecasts. The average daily total over the past week rises to 34. Residents are asked to refrain from making unnecessary trips across prefectural borders and having meals or parties in groups of five or more. However there has been large concern when case numbers have risen, particularly back in April just before the government's emergency declaration, and more recently in July as numbers have risen slightly in Tokyo. The shortened season will have 120 instead of 143 games. July 4 Tokyo reports 131 new cases, bringing its overall total to 6,654. June 15 Tokyo reports 48 cases, rising above 40 for the second consecutive day, bringing its overall total to 5,592. August 2 The nationwide daily total of 1,332 new cases includes 292 in Tokyo, 194 in Osaka, and 160 in Aichi. The number of daily cases decreased steadily through May, but started rising again in mid-June. The average daily total over the past 7-day period rises to 55. November 18 Japan reports 2,201 new cases, its highest daily total to date, considerably ahead of the previous record of 1,735 on November 14. An additional 206 cases are reported in Tokyo, marking the third straight day for the number of new cases to go above 200. Tokyo reports 237 new cases, bringing its overall total to 9,816. There is a lot of useful information and helpful stories amid the various threads here, and it will be really helpful to have a thread dedicated to Coronavirus in. I will be updating Coronavirus 2. Peace and Respect, Aaron Edited: 9:33 pm, March 09, 2020 Note: So far - this breaking news - no word on the new state of emergency bill having provisions which would specifically affect travelers. August 9 The nationwide daily total of 1,441 new cases includes 331 in Tokyo, 195 in Osaka, 129 in Aichi, and 109 in Fukuoka. Numerous theories have been provided so far, from the more reasonable - residents' access to universal healthcare , early and effective communication for the public to avoid closed, crowded spaces with close-contact the three C's , and cultural norms of mask-wearing - to the more far-fetched, for example that Japanese is spoken more delicately than other languages and therefore speakers emit fewer spit particles! September 14 The nationwide daily total of 269 new cases includes 80 in Tokyo. With the low number of deaths and hospital occupancy and ICU in Japan now well within capacity, the head of the WHO stated on Monday 25th May that the Japanese response to the outbreak has to date been a success. Governor Koike attributes the increase to group testing efforts, saying that expert analysis does not see this as a second wave. The country has also recently held successful test events for the Olympic and Paralympic Games involving large numbers of spectators and some international athletes. August 12 The nationwide daily total of 972 new cases includes 222 in Tokyo, 184 in Osaka, 86 in Aichi, and 77 in Fukuoka. Tokyo had its highest daily total to date on July 9 of 224 new cases, with signs of an upward trend in other urban areas. Masks have been rationed, and people stand patiently in line waiting for shops to open. November 29 There are 2,058 new cases across the country, including 418 in Tokyo, marking the highest daily total it has ever reported on a Sunday. Of course, no-one wats false or misleading information. Travel App Download "Japan Official Travel App" for travel use. Unfortunately, the data here is less easy to come by - few countries have statistical agencies that can or will accurately report the number of people that have died in a given month, week or even day-to-day. September 26 A total of 643 new cases are reported across the country, of which 270 are in Tokyo and 91 in Kanagawa. This will be effective from Thursday March 26 to the end of April. September 19 Of the 601 new cases across the country, 218 are in Tokyo and 81 in Osaka. In May, the daily total steadily dropped to remain below 50, and even reached single figures. The diamond masks are embellished with a 0. A Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare working group agrees to call on seniors, medical personnel, and other high-priority groups to get vaccinated early for influenza ahead of the winter season. June 19 The Japanese professional baseball season begins after a three-month delay, with games played behind closed doors. June 17 Tokyo reports 16 new cases, with the daily total dropping below 20 for the first time in a week. These changes are part of a government plan to gradually reopen the economy from May 25, when the state of emergency ended, to July 31 through a series of three-week stages. October 9 Japan has 603 new cases. November 11 There are 1,543 new cases nationwide, exceeding 1,500 for the first time since August 8. Japan saw strong encouragment to follow guidelines rather than any punitive laws• Aichi Prefecture declares its own state of emergency from August 6 to 24. I'm not saying it's always a good thing, but it is a right. September 2 The nationwide daily total of 594 new cases includes 141 in Tokyo. Shrines have remained open throughout the pandemic• August 29 The nationwide daily total of 845 new cases includes 247 in Tokyo, 106 in Kanagawa, and 90 in Osaka. 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There are also temperature checks at the entrance and visitors are asked to wear masks. Call for tourist information or assistance in the case of accidents and emergencies including COVID-19. November 21 Japan confirms 2,586 new cases, setting a record for the fourth successive day. Tokyo extends its request for karaoke parlors and establishments serving alcohol to close by 10:00 at night, although it limits the call to the central 23 municipalities.。 。