COVID-19 cases show a gradual increase a month after the transition to Category 5 status, Fisheries Agency study group recommends measures to address declining catches of Pacific saury and salmon due to changes in ocean environments, & more… English news from Japan for June 8th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/08/news.html

China and Russia's joint military exercise raises concerns for Japan's defense ministry., Former Japanese politician, Gashi, arrested for repeated threats against celebrities on a video-sharing site., & more… English news from Japan for June 7th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/07/news.html

Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics face significant governance challenges, says Tokyo Metropolitan Government's audit committee, Rainstorms hit several regions in Japan over the weekend, causing flooding and damage, & more… English news from Japan for June 6th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/06/news.html

Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line resumes full service after signal malfunction, Earthquake activity continues in Ishikawa Prefecture one month after magnitude 6.0 earthquake, & more… English news from Japan for June 5th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/05/news.html

Tokyo sees a surge in syphilis cases, prompting the city to expand its testing system., The National Cancer Center releases a fact sheet on cervical cancer in Japan, urging the use of HPV vaccines and other preventive measures., & more… English news from Japan for June 4th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/04/news.html

Heavy rain and flooding cause damage and danger in Japan, with one person dead and two missing., University entrance exams this year will not require masks to be worn during the tests, returning to pre-pandemic conditions., & more… English news from Japan for June 3rd, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/03/news.html

Residents call for continuation of JR Kururi Line despite continued deficits., Typhoon and front bring heavy rain and risk of linear precipitation band., & more… English news from Japan for June 2nd, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/02/news.html

North Korea's Kim Jong Un's sister emphasizes the launch of a military reconnaissance satellite, Okinawa issues evacuation orders due to high tide warnings, & more… English news from Japan for June 1st, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/06/01/news.html

North Korea launches ballistic missile, J-Alert evacuation alert issued and then lifted, G7 discusses regulations and use of AI technology, & more… English news from Japan for May 31st, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/05/31/news.html

Self-Defense Forces deploy missile interception units in preparation for North Korea's ballistic missile launch, Researchers develop a method of detecting abnormal proteins in blood samples for Parkinson's disease and some types of dementia, & more… English news from Japan for May 30th, 2023. Transcription available at https://japandailynews.com/2023/05/30/news.html