Coronavirus outbreak latest: Oct. 1, 2020
(WorldNews Japan)

Here are the latest updates from Japan and beyond on the coronavirus outbreak: Weeping cherry blossoms blooming out of season are observed at the former site of Sendai Castle in Miyagi Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sept. 30, 2020. (Kyodo) As of 11 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30 (Japan time) The Japan Karatedo Federation has revised its guidelines to allow the use of `kiai` shouts in the kumite sparring discipline if competitors wear a protective face shield as a measure to prevent the spread of the coronavirus....