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There’s lots of coronavirus news on the internet right now – so where should we be checking on Twitter for the latest on the situation in Japan?
English-Language Japanese News
The first place to check for news on Twitter might be the handful of publications that focus on English-language Japanese news year-round, since they're poised to share the latest information fast.
For the latest news on the coronavirus outbreak in Japan and abroad, check out the JT's live updates page https://t.co/A5DJh6xDJ2
— The Japan Times (@japantimes) March 19, 2020
The Japan Times
The biggest English-language newspaper in Japan, and the oldest, the Japan Times is a reliable source for important news.
Health ministry to up testing capacity to 20,000 https://t.co/oKjxS4t4JA
— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) April 9, 2020
NHK World News
NHK, the Japanese national broadcasting service, publishes English-language information through their World News section. That means that this Twitter publishes important news from all over the world, making it necessary to scroll through recent tweets to find Japan-specific information. Since it's a national Japanese service, though, they're unlikely to miss any important domestic news.
Aichi Prefecture to declare its own state of emergency: The governor of Aichi Prefecture, which includes the city of Nagoya and also hosts Toyota Motor Corp, on Thursday said he would declare a state of emergency for… https://t.co/9o2Qm3YFyN
— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) April 9, 2020
Japan Today News
Japan Today began publication far more recently than the other two resources we've mentioned, starting as a Tokyo-based online newspaper in the year 2000. The Japan Today twitter tweets a surprising amount of international news, but its simple text-based tweets of major news have their own appeal.
English-Speaking Embassies in Japan
For specifics on the ongoing relationships between Japan and other parts of the world, plus important safety tips and relevant news, give the Twitter feeds of Tokyo's embassies a look.
バイキンは身の回りにいっぱい!健康に気をつけて、手を洗いましょう。
Germs are all around you. Stay healthy. Wash your hands. 👐 pic.twitter.com/YPHbPrcjxr
— アメリカ大使館 (@usembassytokyo) April 9, 2020
The United States Embassy in Tokyo
The US embassy makes many of its tweets in both English and Japanese – especially the ones sharing general safety advice.
🔊A message from the Australian Ambassador to Australians in Japan regarding the State of Emergency #COVID19https://t.co/t6KczqnCAR
— Australia in Japan (@AustraliaInJPN) April 8, 2020
The Australian Embassy in Tokyo
The Australian embassy frequently tweets messages from the Australian ambassador to Japan, along with useful news updates.
Will the Embassy remain open to support Brits?
Although many of our staff are now working from home, we continue to offer consular support to British nationals in Japan. If you need urgent assistance, please call 03 5211 1100.
— 🇬🇧UK in Japan🇯🇵 (@UKinJapan) April 7, 2020
The UK Embassy in Tokyo
The UK embassy posts frequent updates, mostly in English, and is quick to answer the questions most concerning UK citizens in Japan.
Stay Safe!
While serious questions about the coronavirus situation are best answered by in-depth news sources, or directed towards embassies and other officials, the Japankuru team is here to help. Drop us a question on our new Q&A page, or on the Japankuru twitter, instagram, and facebook, and we'll do our best to direct you towards the latest, most helpful information!
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