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2026: 46th San Jose Day of Remembrance (Commemorates Signing of Executive Order 9066, Led to the World War II Incarceration) (Video)
2026: LA International Ukulele Festival, Torrance (Food, Performances, Marketplace, Workshops..) 3 Days
Hokuriku Region Fair (Taste, Create, and Discover One of Japan’s Most Beautiful Regions)
New Year Workshop: Calligraphy: UMA (Horse) (Create Your Own Zodiac Artwork to Welcome 2026)
Celebrate the New Year: Write Your Wish on an Ema (Horse)! (Begin 2026 with Intention, Tradition, and Good Fortune)
2026 New Year's Celebration: Oshogatsu (Japanese Cultural Events, Live Taiko, Rice Pounding, Calligraphy, Kite-Making, Lion Dancing..)
2025: 25th Annual US Sumo Open Event - Walter Pyramid, Long Beach (The Largest Sumo Tournament in North America)
2026: San Diego Annual 21st Cherry Blossom Festival Celebration at Japanese Friendship Garden, Balboa Park (Vendors) (4 Days)
2026 Celebrate the New Year at Japanese Heritage Shoya House: Traditional 'Shogatsu' (Taiko, Crafts, Mochi-Pounding, Ikebana..)
New Year’s Eve Traditions Across the U.S. and Japan (How Two Countries Celebrate December 31)
2027 Japanese New Year's Day - Shogatsu (A Time to Welcome Renewal, Good Fortune, and Family)
2027 New Years Day is January 1, 2026 Thursday (Plan Ahead: Expect Traffic, Higher Fares and Hotel Rates)
2026 Little Tokyo Farmers' Market (Fresh Produce, Cultural Flavors, And Community Connection Every Saturday In The Heart of Little Tokyo)
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2025 Covid-19 Is Back as a Variant. What to Know About Shots, Trends, Protecting Your Family..NEW

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Date: Tuesday, 7 October, 2025       Time: All Day

COVID-19 Update: September 19, 2025

Los Angeles County
COVID-19 activity is increasing. Test positivity is around 15%. Wastewater levels are high and rising. Hospital admissions are up from earlier in the summer but remain below the worst peaks of 2023-2024. The dominant variant is XFG (“Stratus”), which has largely displaced earlier strains.

California (Statewide, USA)
Cases and hospitalizations are climbing, with statewide positivity above 12%. Wastewater viral loads are elevated. NB.1.8.1 (“Nimbus”) remains under monitoring but is not showing increased severity.

United States Overall
Infections are growing in most states. NB.1.8.1, XFG (“Stratus”), and LP.8.1 are rising, but hospitalizations and deaths are still well below previous peaks due to immunity and vaccination.

Japan
Cases have been rising for nine consecutive weeks. Weekly cases are around 22,000 nationwide, with gradual but steady growth. Hospital impact remains low.


What You Can Do Now
• Get updated COVID boosters if eligible, especially if you are over 65 or high-risk
• Buy masks and keep them in your car for easy access
• Wear a mask in crowded indoor settings (N95, KN95, KF94 recommended)
• Improve indoor ventilation
• Stay home if you feel unwell
• Check local health department updates
• Get your flu shot if you are under 65
• See your doctor for a check-up or physical


Summary
Los Angeles County - Rising, driven by Stratus (XFG variant), high positivity and wastewater levels
California - Growing wave with elevated viral load, NB.1.8.1 present
United States - Moderate rise, many states showing growth but lower severity overall
Japan - Steady increase, still mild to moderate impact

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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