Nearly 20 suffer as typhoon hits Japan

[ad_1] At least 20 people suffered in Japan, as typhoon Lupit has turned low pressure after sweeping through the country’s western regions, NHK reported Monday. Report informs, citing TASS, that eight houses were flooded due to torrential rains in Kyoto, Hiroshima, and Ehime. Nearly 6,000 households were left without electricity after the typhoon cut power… Continue reading Nearly 20 suffer as typhoon hits Japan

Japan logs record new coronavirus cases for 4th day in row

[ad_1] Japan has seen its highest daily tally of coronavirus cases for the fourth day in a row, Report says, citing TASS. According to the NHK channel’s calculations, at least 15,645 new cases of infection were detected in Japan over the past day, which was a new record. According to the metropolitan administration, Tokyo logged… Continue reading Japan logs record new coronavirus cases for 4th day in row

Japan sees highest COVID incidence

[ad_1] Japan has confirmed a record high of 15,263 new coronavirus cases, marking the first time the daily total has exceeded 15,000, Report informs referring to NHK World-Japan. This brings the total number of coronavirus infections reported in Japan in this pandemic to 987,163. As of August 5, the total number of people who died… Continue reading Japan sees highest COVID incidence

Japan sees its highest COVID incidence to date

[ad_1] Over the past day, Japan registered 14,200 new cases of coronavirus infection, which is the highest figure for the Asian country since the pandemic onset, Report informs via Japanese media. To date, 972,000 people have contracted the virus in Japan. The deadly pathogen has claimed 15,200 in the country. Tokyo also saw its highest… Continue reading Japan sees its highest COVID incidence to date

Over 400,000 ordered to evacuate due heavy rain in Japan

[ad_1] Japan issued evacuation requests to more than 400,000 residents in some southern prefectures due to heavy rain on Saturday, just days after deadly landslides struck the seaside city of Atami southwest of Tokyo. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued its highest rain alerts in three prefectures on Kyushu island, prompting some local governments to order… Continue reading Over 400,000 ordered to evacuate due heavy rain in Japan

Biden to host summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan

[ad_1] The US coordinator for the Indo-Pacific region Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday that US President Joe Biden will host a summit with the leaders of Australia, India and Japan this year and it should bring “decisive” commitments on vaccine diplomacy and infrastructure, Report informs via Reuters. Campbell made the remarks at an event hosted… Continue reading Biden to host summit with leaders of Australia, India and Japan

Japan tightens entry measures for nationals of 41 countries, territories

[ad_1] Starting from July 1, Japan is tightening measures against visitors from 41 countries and regions, Report informs with reference to the Japanese Foreign Ministry. The tightening of measures is associated with the spread of the delta coronavirus strain, first detected in India. The most severe measures will be introduced against visitors from Afghanistan, India,… Continue reading Japan tightens entry measures for nationals of 41 countries, territories

Japan, US to hold joint military exercises

[ad_1] The Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF) and the United States Army will hold an Orient Shield exercise with the participation of about 3,000 service members, Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said at a press conference on June 22. According to him, the military exercise will be held from June 24 to July 11… Continue reading Japan, US to hold joint military exercises