• Japanese tour bus worker who recovered from coronavirus tests positive for it AGAIN
  
  A female Japanese tour guide has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time according to government officials in Osaka after coming into contact with tourists from Wuhan.
  Daily Mail.  Thu, 27 Feb 2020 14:09:01 GMT.
• Japan to close schools nationwide to control spread of virus
  
  Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has asked all primary, middle and high schools to remain closed until late March.
  Sydney Morning Herald.  Thu, 27 Feb 2020 21:30:45 +1100.
• Low on snow: Japan's Olympic cooling plans on thin ice
  
  In a nod to climate change, this winter's warm weather might have an impact on the summer games in Tokyo.
  Al Jazeera.  Thu, 27 Feb 2020 10:22:15 GMT.
• Rui Hachimura Leads NBA Jersey Sales In Japan As His Country Embraces Their Rising Star
  
  Rui Hachimura has topped NBA jersey sales in his native Japan this season in his first of what could be many years atop the list.
  By Joel Rush, Contributor.  Forbes.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 19:39:57 +0000.
• Watch Sumos and Eat Sushi At this Immersive Dining Experience
  
  Experience the very best of Japanese culture and cuisine!
  Ccg.  ABC News.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:52:35 +0000.
• Chitetsu Watanabe, the World's Oldest Man, Dies at 112
  
  The Japanese supercentenarian attributed his longevity to not getting angry and keeping a smile on his face
  Smithsonian.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 17:49:28 +0000.
• Western Union Extends Education Payment Services in Japan
  
  The tie-up is expected to aid Western Union (WU) in easing payment process for students in Japan.
  Zacks Equity Research.  Zacks.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:28:00 GMT.
• Tokyo Olympics May Scale Down Torch Relay for Virus
  
  Tokyo Olympics officials are considering scaling down the torch relay due to concerns over the coronavirus outbreak, the chief executive of the organizing committee said on Wednesday.
  Newsmax.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:50:29 EDT.
• Global shares slide on fear virus' spread may be unstoppable
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Global shares fell Wednesday on growing fears that a new virus' spread may be unstoppable, hurting global growth considerably. ...
  Yuri Kageyama.  Washington Times.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:13:28 -0500.
• Reports: Panasonic, Tesla to scrap solar panels partnership
  
  TOKYO (AP) - Japanese electronics maker Panasonic declined to comment on reports Wednesday that it is planning to end its partnership with Tesla to produce solar panels at a factory in New York state. ...
  Washington Times.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 02:02:03 -0500.
• Olympics preparations on schedule despite coronavirus fears
  
  The Japanese government has said preparations for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics are progressing as scheduled despite concerns over the spread of the coronavirus.
  Irish Independent.  Wed, 26 Feb 2020 06:35:02 +0000.
• ANA HOLDINGS Commits to Adding Up to 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner Jets
  
  Japan's five-star carrier plans to acquire 11 787-10 airplanes, four 787-9s jet and five options.
  Travel Industry Wire.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:15:26 EST.
• Olympics still 'business as usual' despite coronavirus outbreak - Pound
  
  Preparations for the Tokyo Olympics are "business as usual" despite the coronavirus outbreak, says International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound.
  BBC News.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 17:44:51 GMT.
• 3-month window to decide fate of Tokyo Olympics, IOC's Dick Pound says
  
  Dick Pound, the longest-serving member of the International Olympic Committee, estimates there's a three-month window to decide the fate of this summer's Tokyo Olympics, which are being threatened by the fast-spreading COVID-19.
  CBC News.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 09:59:58 EST.
• 'A torturous combination of steam room and sauna' - Team GB turn up the heat for Tokyo 2020
  
  Team GB crank up the heat as they prepare for Tokyo 2020 in specially controlled conditions at their Bisham Abbey base.
  BBC News.  Tue, 25 Feb 2020 08:16:37 GMT.
• Diamond Princess coronavirus quarantine was 'not perfect,' Japanese health officials say
  
  Some medical experts who helped on the ship have said the quarantine was poorly managed.
  Fox News.  Mon, 24 Feb 2020 19:08:57 GMT.
• Reuters: Countries evacuating nationals from coronavirus-hit areas
  
  A growing number of countries around the world are evacuating or planning to evacuate diplomatic staff and citizens from parts of China and a cruise ship in Japan hit by the new coronavirus. Read more here. ...
  Helen Mukhina.  Kyiv Post.  Mon, 24 Feb 2020 11:54:23 +0000.
• Quarantine Questioned After Passenger Leaves, Tests Positive
  
  Japan defends its procedures and decision to let some passengers disembark.
  Voice of America.  Sun, 23 Feb 2020 04:47:13 -0500.
• Raising the flag on Iwo Jima: Here's the story behind that iconic World War II photo
  
  On Feb. 23, 1945, six Marines raised the U.S. flag over the Japanese island of Iwo Jima. Their photo is one of the most iconic images of World War II.
  Live Science.  Sat, 22 Feb 2020 17:00:54 +0000.
• Australians From Cruise Ship Test Positive for Coronavirus After Testing Negative in Japan
  
  Two Australians who tested negative for the coronavirus after a two-week quarantine on the Diamond Princess docked in Japan tested positive for the virus when they returned home.
  Voice of America.  Fri, 21 Feb 2020 02:27:37 -0500.

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