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Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony kicks off

The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympic Games has started at Japan's new National Stadium.

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At least 20 people missing in Japan landslides

At least 20 people are missing following landslides in Japan's Atami City, NHK reported on Saturday.

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5.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Hachinoe, Japan

An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.0 on Friday jolted 111 km ENE of Hachinohe, Japan with a depth of 46.06 km, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

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Japan approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Japan has approved Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine, the first of its kind for domestic use, reported Kyodo on Sunday.

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Japan to ban all entry by foreigners from December 28, reports suggest

Japan has decided to ban all new entries of foreign nationals from December 28 to the end of January following the detection of a new variant of the coronavirus in arrivals from Britain, Nikkei repor

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Japan approves remdesivir as COVID-19 drug

Japan's health ministry has approved antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for COVID-19, according to an NHK report.Remdesivir is the country's first authorized form of COVID-19 therapy.

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Japan confirms 894 cases of COVID-19

At least 894 cases of COVID-19 has been confirmed in Japan as of Thursday morning.That figure includes 705 cases from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, according to reports.

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5.6 magnitude earthquake reported off coast of Japan

USGS A magnitude 5.6 earthquake is being reported 41 kilometers ENE of Hasaki, Chiba, Japan by the U.S. Geological Survey.