Sources close to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government say experts recommend that the capital remain on the highest level of alert for the new coronavirus on the four-tier scale.
Experts on infectious diseases reportedly concluded on Tuesday that "infections appear to be spreading in Tokyo." The view was based on an analysis of the extent of the outbreak in the week leading up to Monday.
The number of coronavirus cases in Tokyo is certain to top 10,000 on Wednesday, as the metropolitan government is expected to report more than 230 new infections.
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko told reporters in the morning that the figure is not yet definitive, but that she expects it to be about 230 or 240.
The biggest challenge facing organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is how to secure the safety of athletes and spectators, as the peak of the global coronavirus pandemic is yet to be seen.
Thursday marks one year before the opening of the Games, which have been postponed due to the pandemic.
The President of the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee says the development of coronavirus vaccines and treatments will be a key factor in deciding whether to hold the Olympics and Paralympics next year.
NHK interviewed Mori Yoshiro as Thursday marks one year before the planned opening of the Olympics. Due to the pandemic, the Games have been postponed by one year.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials say 237 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed on Tuesday.
It's the first time in three days that the daily count of new cases exceeded 200.
Tokyo is expected to report about 230 new coronavirus infections on Tuesday.
Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko told reporters in the morning that the figure is still being checked, but she expects it will surpass 200 and reach about 230.
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.
Officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 168 new cases of the coronavirus on Monday.
The daily tally for the capital has remained below 200 for the second day in a row.
The July Grand Sumo Tournament started at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan arena on Sunday.
The venue was moved from Nagoya to Tokyo to help limit the spread of the coronavirus.
Officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 188 cases of coronavirus infection on Sunday.
This is the first time in four days that the number of new cases in the capital has fallen below 200.
Tokyo Metropolitan Government officials reported 290 cases of coronavirus infection on Saturday.
This is the third consecutive day for the capital to confirm more than 200 new cases. On Friday, Tokyo reported 293 infections -- a record high.
Officials of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 290 cases of coronavirus infection on Saturday.
This is the third consecutive day for the capital to confirm more than 200 new cases. On Friday, Tokyo reported 293 infections, which was a record high.
The head of the International Olympic Committee has suggested that holding the Tokyo Games next year with fewer spectators should be considered as an option.
The IOC met via video link on Friday for its first general assembly since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics were postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Organizers of the Tokyo Olympics have unveiled a new competition schedule for the Games, which were postponed to next year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The head of the Tokyo Organising Committee, Mori Yoshiro, made the announcement during a video conference of the International Olympic Committee on Friday.