Tokyo Reports 311 New Infection Cases

Tokyo reports 311 new infection cases

Japanese public health officials are battling a rise in coronavirus cases. They say 311 new infections were confirmed in the metropolis on Monday.

The officials say 70 people are now in serious condition. That's the highest figure since a nationwide state of emergency was lifted in late May.

Japan Marks Tragic 3/11 Anniversary

Japan marks tragic 3/11 anniversary

At 2:46 p.m., a siren sounded to mark the exact time the quake struck ... as people across Japan paused to observe a moment of silence for the thousands lives lost nine years after a major earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident struck the country's northeast.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Cabinet members did the same in Tokyo.

Japan Marks Painful 3/11 Anniversary

Japan marks painful 3/11 anniversary

People in Japan are taking a moment today to remember the lives lost nine years after a magnitude-9 earthquake struck the country triggering a tsunami and nuclear accident. 15,899 people died and more than 2,529 remain missing.

Early Wednesday morning, people in the disaster stricken Tohoku region gathered to pray for the souls of the victims.