2047 (TU)

May

 * May 7: Until December 31, Radio Japan plays the Quarantine Broadcast continuously.
 * May 8: At 10 AM GMT, Japan closes its borders to protect itself against "the growing epidemic of worldwide terrorism." Trade is to continue as normal, as will diplomatic overtures via the United Nations.

December

 * December 31: Japan Radio stops transmitting the Quarantine Broadcast, although Japan's borders remain closed.