16 January 2020COVID-19Shinzo Abe
Japan confirms its first COVID-19 case.
Historical records for Japan in 2020, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Japan confirms its first COVID-19 case.
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
Agrees with Olympic officials to postpone the Tokyo Olympics because of COVID-19.
Tokyo 2020 organisers accept postponement of the Olympic Games.
Analysis of Akatsuki data shows that thermal tides play a major role in maintaining Venus's atmospheric super-rotation.
Announces resignation as Prime Minister because of ill health.
Becomes Prime Minister of Japan after Shinzo Abe resigns.
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