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

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

Officials say that the domestic travel subsidy won’t be available for Japan’s longest national holiday

The end of the Covid-19 emergency: what it means for Tokyo, which restrictions are lifted and which ones remain

The state of emergency will be lifted as planned on March 22 for Tokyo, but some restrictions remain in place

The Prime Minister intends to end the Covid-19 state of emergency for four prefectures, including Tokyo, as scheduled

The cap is higher for international flights run by Japanese airlines, at 3,400 passengers per week

The potential cap on people entering the country could be implemented after Tokyo’s state of emergency is lifted

Governors of Tokyo, Kanagawa, Chiba and Saitama will seek a two-week extension as the decline in cases slows

Japan’s domestic tourism campaign will still be on hold until more Covid-19 prevention measures can be put in place

Good news for the prefectures of Aichi, Gifu, Kyoto, Osaka, Hyogo and Fukuoka

This is to help with the implementation of the country’s Covid-19 vaccination programme

The machines in Shibuya, Ueno, Shinagawa and Chiyoda offer Takenoko ENT Clinic’s at-home saliva PCR test kits

Travel restrictions will remain in place until March 7 following Japan’s state of emergency extension

The decision affects 10 prefectures including Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, and remains in effect until March 7

The new legislation has so far been approved by the Lower House

The Minister of Administrative Affairs, Taro Kono tweeted that ‘expats and foreign residents’ will receive the vaccine

The current state of Covid-19 emergency covering 11 prefectures could continue on after February 7

From March, free PCR tests could be conducted even on individuals showing no coronavirus symptoms

Overseas arrivals are banned from taking public transport – but there are private cars, train packages and special buses

When we can expect the coronavirus vaccines to be approved and how they’ll be distributed

Foreign residents who violate Covid-19 quarantine rules will also lose their resident status

Business travellers are now also banned from entry, but Japanese citizens and foreign residents are exempt

The emergency declaration now applies to Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Aichi, Gifu, Tochigi and Fukuoka as well

Schools will stay open, but gyms, cinemas and even Tokyo Disneyland will close earlier

It's not a hard lockdown, but it will run until February 7, with bars, restaurants and more to close by 8pm

New Covid-19 measures in Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba will come into effect on Friday January 8

A 'limited' state of emergency for Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba prefectures is under consideration

JR East, Tokyo Metro and other major train companies are asked to cancel all-night services on December 31 2020

The decision, which affects Osaka and Kyoto, is due to a surge in Covid-19 cases and a shortage of hospital beds

Medical frontliners could be the first to receive the coronavirus vaccine

This is a special bus service for international travellers arriving in Japan under Covid-19 restrictions

This is the first time the city has raised its medical preparedness alert to the highest of its four levels

This comes as the coronavirus expert panel urges the government to take solid measures to curb the spread of Covid-19

Starting this month, some cars on selected airport trains may be designated for travellers arriving from abroad

Visitors will be required to register and provide updates on their health during their first two weeks in Japan

The government could allow overseas visitors within the first few months of 2021

From December 4, you can get saliva tests and certificates at the new Covid-19 Coronavirus PCR Test Centre Shinbashi

However, it is unclear if foreign residents are eligible

The next three weeks are crucial to see if Japan can get the coronavirus under control

Restaurants, bars and karaoke parlors will be asked to close at 10pm from November 28 to December 17

Here’s what you can do since Osaka and Sapporo have been taken off the Go to Travel campaign

Sapporo and Osaka will be the first to be taken off the travel subsidy programme

The metropolitan government’s new guidelines are all about keeping gatherings small, short and separated