Koike cautious over easing state of emergency despite decline in new coronavirus cases in Tokyo
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike has expressed caution over the potential lifting of the state of emergency in Japan’s capital city on Sunday (March 7).
Strong earthquake hits off Fukushima in Japan
An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.1 has hit off the Eastern coast of Japan, affecting areas including Fukushima.
ISA Medical Commission discusses World Surfing Games and Tokyo 2020 safety
The International Surfing Association’s (ISA) Medical Commission had its first virtual meeting recently to discuss key issues relating to health and safety within surfing during the pandemic.
State of emergency begins in Tokyo with nearly 2,400 new cases reported
Tokyo has reported 2,392 new coronavirus cases today as the Japanese capital city became subject to new restrictions as part of a state of emergency.
Suga considering COVID-19 state of emergency with Tokyo 2020 Olympics 200 days away
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said the Government is considering a new state of emergency as daily COVID-19 cases remain high with just 200 days to go until the opening of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Philip Barker: Revisiting the last time Tokyo had to postpone a major Opening Ceremony
Three hundred and sixty-four days after it was originally to have been carried there, the arrival of the Olympic flame at Tokyo’s Olympic Stadium on July 23 is set to be one of the sporting highlights of this new year, providing everything goes to plan.
International gymnastics event in Tokyo given green light as Uchimura tests negative
This weekend's team gymnastics event in Tokyo has been given the green light after Japanese star Kōhei Uchimura tested negative for coronavirus.
Next Tokyo Marathon given October 2021 date, after Olympic Games
The 2021 Tokyo Marathon will now take place on October 17, organisers have confirmed, in response to concerns over the coronavirus pandemic.
Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee reports fourth COVID-19 positive among staff
A member of staff at the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee has tested positive for coronavirus, representing the organisation's fourth recorded case so far.
Fans return to stadiums in Japan under precautions as coronavirus cases rise
Japan has allowed a restricted number of fans to return to stadiums to watch baseball and football matches, despite the growing number of coronavirus cases in Tokyo.
Koike expected to secure second term as Tokyo Governor as voters prepare for polls
Yuriko Koike is expected to secure a second term as Tokyo Governor as voters in the Japanese capital prepare to head to the polls tomorrow.
Tokyo reports 60 new coronavirus cases as fears of second wave increase
Tokyo reported 60 new cases of coronavirus today, the highest number of daily cases in the capital since Japan completely lifted the state of emergency in late May.
Tokyo lifts coronavirus warning and enters third stage of reopening
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) has lifted a warning over the number of coronavirus cases in the Japanese capital.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government issue alert to public amid 34 new coronavirus cases
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued an alert to citizens following 34 new coronavirus cases in the city.
Tokyo set for second phase of business reopening as 14 new coronavirus cases reported
Restrictions imposed in Tokyo in response to the coronavirus crisis are set to be further relaxed from early next week as the Olympic and Paralympic host city enters the second phase of reopening.
