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JAPAN

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JAPAN
Nov 17, 2022
Kishida Cabinet approval nearly flat at 27.7% in Jiji poll
The proportion of respondents who support the Kishida government's new economic package featuring measures to fight surging electricity and gas bills came to 33.5%.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to second-highest level as capital enters eighth wave
If new infections increase at the current pace, the seven-day average would reach around 12,300 by the end of this month, according to an estimate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Facing stigma, people with diabetes seek change of disease's Japanese name
By Tomoko Otake
According to a recent survey of over 1,000 people who have diabetes, many feel 'uncomfortable' or 'troubled' by the disease's current name.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Counterstrike abilities essential for Japan's defense, government panel to report
The panel is slated to submit its recommendations to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at its fourth meeting, on Monday.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2022
COVID-19 lockdown chaos sets off a rare protest in a Chinese city
By chang che and John Liu
A lengthy lockdown and shortages of food prompted Guangzhou residents to take to the streets, a reflection of growing public frustration with China's 'COVID zero' policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 17, 2022
Beijing's freeze on Taipei contact fuels concern over risk of military clash
By Greg Torode, Yimou Lee and Sarah Wu
China ended formal high-level communication with Taiwan's government in 2016 after the island's voters elected Tsai Ing-wen, whom Beijing considers a separatist, as president.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 17, 2022
North Korea fires missile after warning U.S. of ‘fierce’ move
By Jon Herskovitz and Sangmi Cha
The test came shortly after Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui issued a statement saying Pyongyang will respond militarily if the U.S. keeps working with its allies on joint exercises.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Five unusual COVID symptoms — and what to do about them
By Dani Blum
Many people know the telltale symptoms of a COVID-19 infection, but a tiny subset of people also develop less common symptoms.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 17, 2022
Fatal blast in Poland shows heightened risk of escalation
By Steven Erlanger
One concern is that a long, bitter war with forces battling on the ground, and missiles and shells flying through the air, will create accidents and incidents that lead to something bigger.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Xi looks away from Putin toward West in return to world stage
Recent moves appear to be part of a broader return to pragmatism since Xi set himself up to rule for life by breaking succession norms at a party congress last month.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
For island nations, giving up on climate fund 'not an option'
Rising sea levels threaten to eventually swallow some small island states — and for them the issue of compensation for cultural and economic losses is crucial.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
'That’s not appropriate': Xi confronts Trudeau at G20 over meeting leak
Xi accusing Trudeau of leaking details of a private meeting — an unusually candid glimpse at Xi's interactions with other world leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Ukraine's sparse wheat plantings sow further trouble for global food security
By Maytaal Angel, Nigel Hunt and Pavel Polityuk
Another poor crop in Ukraine would mean global stocks would not recover for at least another year, ensuring prices remain high and markets volatile.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Missile blast in Poland puts focus on Ukraine’s need for stronger air defense
By Marc Champion and Natalia Drozdiak
Kyiv's allies are facing growing pressure to deliver more aid to fend off intensifying Russian attacks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022
Stray missile hit in Poland casts spotlight on NATO air defense gaps
By Sabine Siebold and Joanna Plucinska
The incident underlines the urgent need for NATO to plug gaps in its defenses because even mistakes like this could lead to a dangerous escalation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Republicans win control of U.S. House with narrow margin
The results were disappointing for a party that had been anticipating a major victory.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2022
Following U.S. on China chip export curbs would hit Japan's industry hard
By Kazuaki Nagata
The impact on chip equipment- and material-makers would be more significant than on chipmakers, as Japan's powerful global players are concentrated in those areas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2022
Opportunities for women return to Japan’s job market, but inequalities persist
By Elizabeth Beattie
The bulk of part-time and irregular jobs in Japan are performed by women, an imbalance that academics say must be addressed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 17, 2022
Japan’s trade deficit driven wider by weak yen as imports surge
The trade gap grew to u00a52.16 trillion ($15.5 billion) from u00a52.09 trillion, the finance ministry reported Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2022
Toshiba preferred bidder may tap Rohm and Suzuki for funds
By Morito Hayashi and Manuel Baigorri
Electronics company Rohm is considering putting in about u00a5100 billion in equity and around u00a5200 billion in debt as part of efforts to back a bid for the group.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2022
Toyota unveils new Prius, betting hybrids will stick around
By Masumi Suga
The fifth generation of the car, with bigger wheels and a sportier design, offers three different hybrid powertrain options and will go on sale starting this winter.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 17, 2022
Property markets work better when the line doesn’t always go up
By Gearoid Reidy
Japan's housing sector has been flat for years. But if dwellings are plentiful and attainable, why should that be a bad thing?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 17, 2022
Resetting Southeast Asia’s climate agenda
By Aziz Durrani
As they grapple with a cascade of economic challenges, from high inflation to volatile energy prices, the region's governments have scaled back efforts to combat climate change.

Sports

Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 17, 2022
Japan hoping German experience can provide boost in World Cup opener
Daichi Kamada says the nation's large contingent of players from Germany's Bundesliga can draw mental strength from knowing they 'share the same stage' as Germany's stars.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2022
Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic
By Jason Coskrey
'I have officially informed Team Japan Manager Mr. Kuriyama that I would like to participate in next year's WBC,' Ohtani said on social media.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2022
Justin Verlander joins exclusive club with third AL Cy Young Award; Marlins' Sandy Alcantara honored in NL
Verlander and Alcantara were unanimous selections. Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was fourth in the voting.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 17, 2022
Novak Djokovic cleared to compete in Australian Open in 2023
Australia's immigration minister, Andrew Giles, said Thursday he 'personally' intervened in a visa decision that opened the door for Djokovic.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 17, 2022
Lewis Hamilton down to last chance to avoid first season without win
Hamilton only needed six races to become a winner in his debut season, in 2007, and has won at least once in every season since then.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Nov 17, 2022
How to prepare for life after Twitter
By Brian X. Chen
Don't delete your Twitter account just yet. Elon Musk's takeover can teach us valuable lessons about our relationship with social networks.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 17, 2022
‘A Man’: A searing study of Japan’s prejudices
By Mark Schilling
Kei Ishikawa's piercing drama unravels the mystery of a man's decisions to leave his past behind while laying out society's intolerance of “outsiders.”
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 17, 2022
‘Remember to Breathe’: Tensions simmer in mother-daughter drama
By James Hadfield
Mao Inoue gives a subtle but poignant performance as the long-suffering adult child of an aging single mother in Masakazu Sugita's muted sophomore feature.
Japan begins feeling the pain of BOJ rate hikes more concretely
People were more concerned about the direct and specific impact of the Bank of Japan's latest rate hike on their personal lives, according to an artificial intelligence-driven analysis of various platforms, including social media.
Sumo’s newest yokozuna is all smiles — but major challenges await
Hoshoryu (front, second from left) celebrates after being promoted to yokozuna on Wednesday in Tokyo.
Japanese man ends his 6,000 kilometer Africa rickshaw trek in Cape Town
Yuji "Gump" Suzuki, the Japanese runner and social media sensation, runs with supporters while pushing his rickshaw as he nears his goal in Cape Town, South Africa, on Sunday.
Investigators seek to salvage aircraft after deadly Washington crash
Debris at the site of a deadly plane crash in the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Thursday.
Cherry blossom season predicted to begin in Tokyo on March 21
Tokyo is expected to lead the season with its first cherry blossoms on March 21, followed by Fukuoka, Kochi and Hiroshima prefectures as well as the city of Yokohama on March 22.
For two weeks only, cold-water yellowtail can give you chills
Yellowtail caught during the coldest period of the year is delicious enough — but paired with a classic method of marinade and pan-searing, it's divine.
In meat- and fish-loving Japan, veganism is making a comeback
Though vegan restaurants have been on the upswing since 2017, Japanese vegans still lack a wide variety of options.
Who are the key figures involved in the growing Fuji TV scandal?
Fuji TV adviser Hisashi Hieda in 2005
What we learned at Fuji TV's marathon Nakai scandal news conference
Members of the media raise their hands for questions as outgoing Fuji TV President Koichi Minato attends a news conference in Tokyo on Monday.
Kanoa Igarashi dreams big as surfing championship tour gets underway
Kanoa Igarashi surfs in the Hurley Pro Sunset Beach competition in Oahu, Hawaii, on Feb. 18.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Ayumi Matsuki, a priestess at Yoshiwara Shrine, shows off some "o-mamori" charms. She says visitors to the shrine have increased since the NHK drama “Unbound” began airing this month.
Tracing Tsutaya Juzaburo, Edo’s media maverick
By Alex K.T. Martin

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