Key words : Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto
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Officials in the city of Hitoyoshi in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, say they are unable to contact 40 people. Family and friends haven't been able to reach them. Torrential downpours have caused widespread flooding and landslides in various parts of the country. More than 60 people are dead and 16 officially missing.
The southwestern island of Kyushu has borne the brunt of the damage.
A bridge on the Kuma River was washed away. The road on the riverbank collapsed. Mud and parts of uprooted trees have made it inside buildings, some up to the second floor.
A man said his 67-year-old father was found dead in his flooded home. He said he regrets fighting with his father a lot, and wishes he had taken his child to visit more often.
Flooding has turned fields and greenhouses into swamps.
One farmer says his 76 greenhouses were damaged. He says he was prepared for heavy rain because his land has been damaged in the past, but this year's was more than he expected.
Aside from the economic damage, the extreme rain is presenting a new threat in the age of the coronavirus.
People in evacuation shelters are taking precautions to keep the virus at bay.
In Gifu, more than 100 houses were inundated when the Hida River flooded. Mud and rocks hit train tracks, roads, and houses.
Residents are struggling to clean up on their own since heavy machinery can't be brought in to some areas. One of them said he doesn't know where to begin.
At the mountain resort of Kamikochi, landslides left over 200 travelers and workers stranded. Access has since been restored, and travelers safely descended on Thursday.
More than 5,900 houses were damaged across 19 prefectures. But officials say the full extent of the damage is still not clear.
Key words : government with plans large
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The Japanese government will go ahead with plans to ease restrictions on large events on Friday despite a surge in coronavirus cases in parts of the country, including Tokyo.
The government is raising the maximum attendance at spectator events from 1,000 to 5,000. Daily new cases continue to climb in Tokyo. The capital recorded 224 infections on Thursday, its highest daily total to date.
But the government has decided to stick with its plan, saying the surge in cases is not at a level requiring another state of emergency. Officials say most new cases are among young people and that there is sufficient capacity at hospitals in the capital.
Prime Minister Abe Shinzo said he is watching the situation with concern. But he added that the number of patients in serious conditions is much lower than it was in April and that the healthcare system is not overwhelmed.
The government says cases are rising in nightlife districts and at dining establishments frequented by young people. The number of cases in which the route of infection has not been identified is also increasing.
Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi, who is in charge of the national coronavirus response, and Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko discussed preventive measures on Thursday.
They plan to meet again on Friday to discuss the expansion of testing and cooperation with governors across the country.
Key words : organizer baseball over 20,000
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Officials in Tokyo are dealing with a jump in coronavirus infections. The number of new cases has now topped 200 for two days in a row. It's the first time that's happened since the start of the pandemic.
On Friday, officials reported a record high of 243 new cases. The capital recorded 224 for the previous day.
But the government says that so far, there's no need for another state of emergency.
Tokyo's Governor says she realizes that many residents are concerned. But Koike Yuriko says an increase in testing to 3,000 a day is behind the surge.
She said, "Operators of nightlife entertainment establishments which found their employees infected are cooperating. Some are holding group tests. But we are urging people to exercise greater caution due to the situation."
Koike is calling on residents and business owners to carry out preventative measures.
Over 20,000 people have contracted the virus across Japan. The death toll stands at more than 980.
Despite the surge, government officials are going ahead with plans to ease restrictions on attendance at major events.
Starting Friday, authorities are raising the maximum attendance allowed from 1,000 to 5,000.
Organizers of Japan's professional baseball and soccer leagues are allowing up to 5,000 spectators into stadiums for Friday's games.
Organizers are calling on spectators to observe social distancing. Other measures include wearing masks, and temperature checks at the entrance to stadiums.
Key words : three major
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Japan's three major convenience-store operators are reporting a sharp drop in profits, as the coronavirus keeps customers at home.
The Lawson group saw operating profit fall 81.6 percent for March to May from the same period a year earlier to around 24 million dollars.
FamilyMart's profit fell 54 percent to 84 million dollars. Seven-Eleven Japan was down 13.3 percent to about 487 million dollars.
The companies say a drop in business due to emergency measures during the period forced them to close stores and shorten operating hours. The decline in sales was especially sharp at outlets in office districts and resort areas.
Key words : Trump reopen
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US President Donald Trump has reiterated his demand for schools to reopen in September, despite coronavirus cases in the country topping 3 million. Trump apparently wants to show that the US is returning to normal as he seeks reelection in November.
Trump tweeted on Wednesday, "In Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden and many other countries, SCHOOLS ARE OPEN WITH NO PROBLEMS." He added, "May cut off funding if not open!"
Trump also took issue with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, tweeting, "I disagree with CDC on their very tough & expensive guidelines for opening schools. While they want them open, they are asking schools to do very impractical things."
His comments drew an immediate backlash.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo told reporters on Wednesday that school reopenings are a state decision.
Cuomo also expressed doubt that Trump is an expert on how to protect the health of students.
Key words : report Catherine Kobayashi school reopen
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Key words : local currency
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A Japanese venture business has begun testing its digital local currency using blockchain technology at a university in the northeast of the country.
Soramitsu developed the 'Byacco' digital currency in cooperation with The University of Aizu in Fukushima Prefecture.
Testing started this month at the university's cafeterias and shops. Users need to download a special app on their smartphones. They can exchange yen for Byacco units at checkout counters.
When a salesperson enters the price of a product into a tablet computer, a QR code will be displayed. The user scans the code with his or her smartphone camera to make the payment.
Soramitsu officials say the blockchain technology prevents duplicate payments and counterfeiting with a high degree of security.
Aizu University Associate Professor Fujii Yasushi said, "It was a long, rocky road for the researchers. I'm very glad that we were finally able to introduce this digital currency."
Soramitsu officials say they hope to increase the number of shops where the currency can be used in the city of Aizuwakamatsu.
Key words : weather Yoko Komagata
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