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The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Tokyo

The 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Tokyo

August 15, 2020, Tokyo, Japan – People visit the controversial Yasukuni shrine to honor war victims in Tokyo on Saturday, August 15, 2020. Japan marked the 75th anniversary of its […]

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Summer heat wave in Japan

Summer heat wave in Japan

August 11, 2020, Kumagaya, Japan – A thermometer displays a temperature of 39.5-degree Celsius in Kumagaya, suburban Tokyo on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. Heatwave attacked Kanto region and some points […]

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Tokyo raises coronavirus alert level to red

Tokyo raises coronavirus alert level to red

The Rainbow Bridge is lit up in red, after the Tokyo Metropolitan Government has issued a “Tokyo alert” due to an increase in coronavirus cases in Tokyo, Japan on June […]

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COVID-19 in Japan

COVID-19 in Japan

The cruise ship Diamond Princess, with people quarantined onboard due to fears of the new COVID-19 coronavirus, is docked at Daikoku Pier in Yokohama, Japan on February 17, 2020. (Photo […]

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Empty shelves inside Penang supermarket

Empty shelves inside Penang supermarket

(All photos by AFLO) People flocked to supermarkets to stockpile on food and other daily necessities after Malaysia announced a 2-week travel restriction starting March 18. The first positive case […]