To help the society and individuals to better fight the novel coronavirus with accurate information,
FIJ has started a new fact-checking project.
This project aims to debunk misinformation and disinformation related to Japan,
and to assist international fact-checkers looking to access essential Japan-related information.
We assist you in verifying them utilizing our resources in Japan and share the results with you.
Please feel free to contact us with questions or suggestions for any more fact-checks.
(Last update: April 25, 2020)
Japan related Fact-checks
False: the Japanese state of emergency declaration “gives governors the power to implement mandatory lockdowns”
Fabrication: “Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe staged his visit to survivors of a typhoon”
Fabrication: COVID-19 tweet pretending to be Defender Minister Kono spreads in Taiwan
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