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Anika Osaki Exum
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2023
Japan to create new visa pathways to lure high earners and top grads
The new pathways are intended to simplify the immigration process and help attract “top-level” talent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 16, 2023
Retrieving smartphone data from 'Luffy' suspects no easy task, experts say
The robbery suspects were careful not to leave digital traces of their operation, communicating through an encrypted messaging app.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2023
Cherry blossoms in Tokyo forecast to be in full bloom on March 29
Temperatures in the capital are likely to be higher than average in February and March, contributing to the earlier-than-usual blossom.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2023
Heavy snow forecast for greater Tokyo on Friday
The Meteorological Agency warned of an 'alarming level of snowfall,' and said some areas, including in central Tokyo, could experience snow during morning commuting hours.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2023
A record number of Japanese nationals are now living as permanent residents abroad
In the survey released in December, 557,034 Japanese nationals were permanent residents overseas, with the figure steadily increasing in the past two decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2023
As Japan moves to downgrade COVID, focus shifts to messaging on risks
People will be encouraged to make their own judgments on the risk from the coronavirus, but experts say scientifically sound advice will remain important.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023
What you need to know on laws involving electric bikes in Japan
A case of e-bikes that break the legal speed limit raises concern over the laws and regulations pertaining to high-tech bikes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
How does the cost of Japan's international schools compare with the rest of Asia?
The price of tuition has declined over the past few years, although enrollment in Tokyo will still set parents back a median cost of over $15,000.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2023
New AI smartphone app will be able to decipher Japanese cursive manuscripts
The app's beta version is set for release later this month, while the full version is scheduled to become available to the public this March.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023
Tokyo police begin anti-groping campaign ahead of school entrance exams
Tweets that have circulated in the past few years have stated that the annual two-day unified university entrance exam represents “opportune days for groping.”

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