Live updates: the Covid-19 coronavirus situation in Tokyo and Japan right now

The daily entry limit could increase yet again amid Japan’s plans to reopen for tourism

Travellers and tourists from certain destinations will be exempt from on-arrival testing and quarantine measures

Package tour groups will pave the way for a full resumption of tourism

No Covid-19 arrival tests for people from low-risk areas, but general tourism still won't be allowed

Vaccinated tourists from the USA, Australia, Thailand and Singapore will be permitted to travel in small tour groups

Tourism, hospitality and transport industry officials have made a formal request to restart international tourism

New Covid-19 advice is to remove masks outdoors if it isn’t crowded, especially in hot weather

The daily entry cap is expected to double starting June while speculations emerge around Japan’s reopening for tourism

The country’s strict Covid-19 border rules will be gradually relaxed and Japan could begin accepting tourists soon

Advisers to the Japanese government are calling for the country to resume letting tourists in

Japan is granting visas to first- and second-degree relatives of foreign residents, namely parents and children

PM Kishida says there are currently no plans to allow tourists into Japan as there could be another wave of Covid-19

Still, only foreign students, researchers and business travellers can enter Japan for the time being

From April 10, the government will raise the cap on overseas arrivals to 10,000 people per day from the current 7,000 limit

The new feature of the MySOS app lets you pre-register all your Covid-19 documents before you enter Japan

Covid restrictions across Japan will be lifted on March 21, but there are still some rules to follow

From March 21, emergency measures will end as scheduled in all 18 prefectures including Tokyo

Who can enter the country, when, how, and what quarantine looks like now

From April, the government may raise the cap on overseas arrivals to 10,000 people per day from the current 7,000 limit

The government is considering ending the emergency measures as scheduled on March 21 in 18 prefectures including Tokyo

Covid-19 emergency measures will run until March 21 in 18 prefectures, including Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto

From March 14, the cap will be raised to 7,000 people per day and foreign students will be given priority

The Covid-19 quasi-emergency measures could be extended for another two weeks in 10 prefectures including Tokyo

The new border measure will go into effect on March 1, when Japan reopens to some foreign travellers

The revised rule is included in the new border measures effective March 1

From March 1, the daily cap on new overseas arrivals will also be raised as part of relaxed border rules

Covid-19 border rules may be eased in March, including ending mandatory quarantine for fully vaccinated arrivals

However, the indoor stadium is only open to residents of Bunkyo, Itabashi, Shinjuku and Minato wards

This could include a shortened quarantine period and increasing the daily cap on overseas arrivals

Covid-19 emergency measures have been extended for three weeks in Tokyo and 12 other prefectures

All residents will receive vaccine coupons for a third dose of the vaccine

Here are two travel systems used in Asia that balance tourism needs with Covid-19 safety measures

The large-scale SDF-run facility in Tokyo is now open, with the Osaka venue to follow on February 7

The ten-day self-isolation period was reduced to just one week as of Saturday January 29

Tokyo and 12 other prefectures will be under quasi-emergency rules until February 13

Gardens, museums, zoos and aquariums across the city have closed – check the list before going out

Dining and drinking restrictions are now back under the new Covid-19 countermeasures – starting January 21

The large-scale SDF-run facilities in Tokyo and Osaka will be open to all residents age 18 or older

Tokyo and 12 other prefectures will be under quasi-emergency rules until February 13

But there’s no ban on venues serving alcohol for the time being

Border restrictions will remain strict to prevent the spread of the Omicron variant of ​​Covid-19

It's not here yet, but the government has announced Japan’s vaccination proof app will be launched on December 20

However, reports indicate that confirmed reservations will not be cancelled

From December 2, foreign residents arriving from South Africa and nine other countries are banned from entering

The new Covid-19 rules apply to business travellers, foreign students and interns, but not Japanese citizens or residents

Arrivals from South Africa and nearby countries are now subject to longer quarantine to contain the omicron variant

The proposed ‘vaccine-test package’ also applies to those who are not vaccinated but tested negative for Covid-19

Shots will be administered to medical workers first, followed by fully vaccinated residents

Reduced from ten days, the new Covid-19 quarantine rule goes into effect from today

Inoculations for the third dose could be available to medical staff this December

We haven’t seen the city like this since November 2020. Barring some fine print, Tokyo is back!

Covid-19 restrictions in Tokyo, Osaka, Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa will be relaxed from October 25

Here’s what the eased restrictions will look like once the state of emergency is lifted from October 1

Starting October 1, overseas arrivals who are fully vaccinated can also skip the initial three-day hotel quarantine

The Covid-19 emergency, set to expire at the end of September, could be lifted in all 19 prefectures including Tokyo

It's official – the Covid-19 emergency will now stay in effect until September 30

Just one of a few policies Japan might include in its plan to gradually ease Covid-19 restrictions

This would be a welcome policy for residents while preparing Japan for the reopening of its borders

Japan’s vaccine passport will involve an app, which will authenticate your vaccine records

Some restrictions could be eased even if the Covid-19 state of emergency is extended past September 12

Where you can go to receive your free coronavirus inoculation, including walk-in centres

The Covid-19 vaccination centre is expected to open near Shibuya Station at the end of the month

A total of 29 prefectures in Japan, including Tokyo, will be placed under some sort of Covid-19 emergency measures

This possible extension – a result of the current rapid surge in Covid-19 cases – might also affect several other prefectures

Gunma youths could win travel vouchers or a Subaru XV four-wheel drive – if they get their Covid-19 vaccination

Along with Tokyo neighbours Chiba, Kanagawa and Saitama, Osaka will also be added to the Covid-19 emergency from August 2

The two large scale Covid-19 inoculation centres run by the Self-Defense Forces will operate for two more months

The Covid-19 state of emergency will run from July 12 through August 22 while Tokyo Olympics is taking place

The measures may also be extended in Chiba, Saitama, Kanagawa and Osaka and could be in place during the Olympics

What to do and where to go to receive your free coronavirus vaccine

You'll be able to drink for up to 90 minutes with one other person between 11am and 7pm

The two large-scale inoculation centres run by the Self-Defense Forces will open to younger people across Japan

Even after the current state of emergency ends, the city may face Covid-19 restrictions for the Tokyo 2020 Games

Prime Minister Suga says the government aims to get all willing residents vaccinated in the next six months

Official certificates used for international travel may specify the brand of vaccine and date of inoculation

The event spot was initially scheduled to host free live screenings as well as events related to the Tokyo Olympics

Individual municipalities will be given more leeway in determining how to prioritise rollout

The state of emergency extension also applies Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Fukuoka, Aichi, Hokkaido, Okayama, and Hiroshima

Depending on which country you arrive from, different levels of quarantine apply. Here are the key details

The state of emergency will now expire on June 20 – more details to come tomorrow, Friday May 28

Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Hokkaido and five other prefectures could have their state of emergency extended until June 20

Foreign nationals will be denied re-entry if they've been to any of the stipulated countries in the Indian sub-continent

Stricter border measures are taken to prevent the spread of the new Indian coronavirus variant into Japan

Opening in Otemachi later this month, the large-scale centre will be run by the Japan Self-Defense Forces

The temporary measure could take effect as early as May 14 to curb the spread of Covid-19

Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto will be joined by Fukuoka and Aichi prefectures under the extended emergency

A decision from Prime Minister Suga is expected tomorrow, Friday May 7

It’s been reported that the government is uncertain about the effectiveness of the current 17-day long restrictions

The government is planning to introduce Covid-19 vaccine certification system so that international travel could resume

Popular parks like Yoyogi Park, Kinuta Park and Saigoyama Park have implemented rules to curb the spread of Covid-19

Medically certified Self-Defense Forces personnel will be deployed at each centre to administer up to 10,000 vaccines a day

The central government has just approved a third Covid-19 state of emergency for Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo

All four prefectures have formally requested stricter measures as they are overwhelmed by a fourth wave of infections

Governor Yuriko Koike has told officials to consider a possible state of emergency if current measures don’t work

Until Tuesday May 11, event attendance is capped and restaurants and bars must close early

The measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus will also take effect in Kyoto and Okinawa prefectures

On April 8, the capital reported 545 new cases of coronavirus

On April 7, the capital reported 555 new cases of coronavirus

The hotline is open every day and covers eight languages including English, Chinese, Korean, Spanish and more

The health ministry has published draft vaccination documents for foreign residents, in Korean, Spanish, Thai and more

CommonPass, an app to verify negative Covid-19 test results as well as vaccination, is currently being tested in Japan