The number of coronavirus deaths in Japan has now exceeded 1,000. The figure includes 13 deaths from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, that docked just outside Tokyo earlier this year.

Health authorities confirmed the latest deaths in the greater Tokyo area -- bringing the total to 1,001.

Officials in Tokyo have called for precautionary measures against the coronavirus at night clubs in the Shinjuku Kabukicho area, one of the largest entertainment districts in Japan.

The recent surge in virus infections in the capital is partly blamed on nightlife drinking locations, such as host or hostess bars.

Japan's professional soccer league has decided to postpone easing the cap further on the number of spectators, with coronavirus infections rising in the country again.

Up to 5,000 people have been allowed in a stadium since July 10, in line with government policy.

A recent survey shows university hospitals across Japan are losing revenue significantly amid the coronavirus outbreak.

The survey shows revenues at university hospitals for May dropped 16 percent from a year earlier, as people apparently refrained from visiting hospitals to reduce the risk of infection.

An organization representing scientists in Japan wants the government to establish a permanent committee on measures against infectious diseases.

The Science Council of Japan put forward the idea after considering the government's response to the coronavirus.

The management firm of Japanese actor Miura Haruma has released a comment on his death.

The firm, Amuse, released a statement on its official website on Monday, two days after the 30-year old died in an apparent suicide at his home. He was taken to a hospital in Tokyo, where he was pronounced dead.

Two deaths from the coronavirus were confirmed in Japan on Monday, bringing the nationwide total to 1,001. The tally includes 13 from the Diamond Princess cruise ship that was docked just outside the capital earlier this year.

The latest two were in Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture.

Japan's government says it will compensate people for cancelation fees for bookings made under a discount program to promote domestic tourism.

The "Go To Travel" campaign is set to start on Wednesday. It's aimed at helping revive the economy, which has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.

Japan's minister in charge of the coronavirus response says the government will seek expert advice on whether to further ease the restrictions on public events.

Nishimura Yasutoshi took up the issue during a video conference with the leaders of three major business organizations.

Japan's top government spokesperson has suggested that police could inspect bars and nightclubs to check if they are taking strict measures against the coronavirus.

Chief Cabinet Secretary Suga Yoshihide spoke to reporters on Monday about how to deal with bars and nightclubs where cases of the virus have been confirmed.

People working around a US military base in Okinawa Prefecture, southern Japan, have been tested for the coronavirus amid a rising number of cases at the base.

A local medical association and prefectural officials took test samples from about 200 people in Kin Town on Sunday. The people tested are taxi drivers and employees of bars and night clubs frequented by individuals connected to Camp Hansen, which is located in the town.

One of Japan's favorite theme parks is lifting its entry restrictions to allow anyone from around the country to come and visit.

Universal Studios Japan in Osaka began reopening on limited basis in June. It had been closed since the end of February.

The number of coronavirus deaths has reached 1,000 in Japan. The figure includes 13 deaths from the Diamond Princess cruise ship, that docked just outside Tokyo earlier this year.

Authorities confirmed the latest fatality on Monday. The number of infections now stands at over 26,000, including more than 700 cases from the cruise ship.

The Bank of Japan has launched a task force to study issuing a digital currency, as such money becomes increasingly popular around the world.

The move comes after government economic guidelines called on the BOJ to examine the feasibility of a digital currency that can be exchanged through smartphones.