Japan braces for Omicron spread as New Year's travelers fan across country
Officials in Osaka confirmed five Omicron cases at a nursing home, believed to be the first cluster of the variant in Japan.
Wed Dec 29 2021
Sakura selfies: Tokyo enjoys cherry blossoms despite virus warning
Many flocked to admire Tokyo's cherry blossoms in full bloom at parks, shrines and rivers despite COVID-19 warnings.
Sat Mar 27 2021
Health experts put Tokyo on highest coronavirus alert
Health experts put Tokyo on the highest alert for coronavirus infections on Wednesday while the governor of the Japanese capital said the situation was "rather severe".
Wed Jul 15 2020