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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2021

Suga's push to raise minimum wage faces uphill battle amid pandemic

There is stiff opposition to the plan from small and midsize firms worried about their survival, and from ruling party lawmakers fearing a political backlash.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021

Tokyo parks offer respite amid pandemic, but authorities urge vigilance

With their wide, open spaces, large parks have become crowded with people hanging out under the sun, something that is likely to increase during the upcoming Golden Week holidays.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021

Tokyo, Osaka and Hyogo set for third coronavirus state of emergency

There are fears that the latest wave — fueled by deadlier, more contagious variants — will be impervious to whatever measures a third emergency might entail.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2021

Osaka to seek another state of emergency declaration over virus

The decision to request a declaration is expected to be formalized at a prefectural task force meeting Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 19, 2021

As Pfizer talks fail to lift its markets, could Japan see vaccine envy?

The nation won praise during the pandemic for staying open while others locked down, but is now struggling with its inoculation program.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Longform
Apr 19, 2021

The female brewers shaking up Japan’s sake industry

Bringing a fresh perspective to the brewing process, women are increasingly producing inspirational new interpretations of the nation's traditional alcoholic drink.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2021

Pandemic will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery

Just as some patients recovering from COVID-19 suffer long-lasting symptoms, it's becoming clear that the same will be true for the global economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada

The province is forcing nonessential construction sites to shut down and closing recreational facilities including golf courses, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 17, 2021

Burger Police: Locking in its status as one of Tokyo’s best burgers

This offspring of the well-known Tacubo serves a gourmet burger like no other, pared back to the simplest of no-frills basics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2021

Thailand to tighten curbs as virus wave risks tourism plans

The closure of bars, pubs, karaoke and massage parlors in areas including Bangkok, the epicenter of the latest outbreak, may be extended nationwide until the end of April.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 14, 2021

Biden scrambles to create Plan B on LGBT rights as Equality Act meets resistance

Biden vowed on the campaign trail to pass a law protecting LGBTQ Americans from discrimination within his first 100 days in office.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2021

Cows join carbon market in quest to curb planet-warming burps

Livestock farming accounts for about 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions, largely from cows, sheep and other ruminants that emit methane.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2021

Fishing and boating lure more enthusiasts in pandemic-hit Japan

Sales of fishing gear and used boats are up, and 2020 saw an increase in the number of Japanese people obtaining boating licenses.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 12, 2021

‘You can’t trust anyone’: Russia’s hidden COVID-19 toll is an open secret

At least 300,000 more people died last year during the coronavirus pandemic than were reported in Russia's most widely cited official statistics.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 10, 2021

NPB strikes out with move to eliminate extra innings

Just before the Yomiuri Giants and Yokohama BayStars went into the bottom of the ninth tied 7-7 on March 26, the first night of the season, there was an announcement over the PA system at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 10, 2021

A glimpse of Louis Vuitton’s luxe Le Cafe V Ginza

The French fashion house collaborated with chef Yosuke Suga to design the menu — and the world's first Louis Vuitton chocolates.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Apr 10, 2021

Go on a ‘sake voyage’ right in Tokyo’s backyard

The Yottemikke Sake Tourism Association entices travelers to explore Utsunomiya's gastronomic delights.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2021

Osaka declares local medical emergency as coronavirus cases hit record 878

“We've seen a rapid spread of infections, including the spread of virus variant infections. There's a danger the medical system will collapse,” Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2021

What’s better in a pandemic: federalism or a central state?

How, in a pandemic, do you balance regional autonomy and flexible local responses with national coordination and coherence?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Perspectives
Apr 4, 2021

China sets sights on a digital currency to challenge the U.S. dollar

China has taken the lead in becoming a cashless society.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Apr 3, 2021

When life gave him olives, this Shodoshima farmer made world-class beef

Shodoshima's Olive-fed Wagyu Beef is taking the “Wagyu Olympics” by storm, and putting the island on the gastronome's map.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Apr 2, 2021

When will Japan's economy return to pre-pandemic levels? Not soon, say economists.

Most say a full economic recovery is unlikely until well after the vaccination of the general public is underway.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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