TOKYO – Japan on Tuesday topped 100 million novel coronavirus vaccine shots administered, according to data from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

TOKYO – The Tokyo 2020 Olympics came to an end on Sunday after 17 days of competitions that took place without spectators at most venues amid a state of emergency caused by a resurgence in COVID-19 infections.

MANILA/TOKYO – “Thankful ako sa mga Kapuso natin sa Japan na talagang inalalayan din kami, very hospitable sila, tinour nila kami sa mga places.”

TOKYO – A further 14,207 new cases of novel coronavirus have been reported in Japan on Wednesday, the highest single-day count for the country, as the number of vaccination shots administered nears 97 million.