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Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 12, 2020

What happens when a superspreader event keeps spreading?

A new analysis of a conference at a Boston hotel has concluded that the coronavirus strains loosed at the meeting have since migrated worldwide and sickened about 245,000 Americans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2020

Thai protesters critical of monarchy to stage largest event yet

Thai protest leaders are planning the biggest gathering since the 2014 military coup, as they seek to build momentum in monthslong demonstrations for greater democracy and reform of the country’s powerful monarchy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2019

Knife-wielding man attacks pro-Beijing lawmaker Junius Ho at Hong Kong event

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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 24, 2019

Beijing says U.S. failed to grant visas to Chinese space officials for international event

The United States is "weaponizing" visas, having failed to grant them in time or at all for Chinese space officials for an international event in Washington, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Oct 10, 2019

Quality high at Short Shorts autumn screening event

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia holds its autumn screening event in Tokyo from Oct. 17 to 20, with 25 films being shown across a number of programs
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2019

2025 Osaka Expo to seek public input for event's logo

The operator of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka will seek ideas from the public for the event's logo, the organization's secretary-general, Hiroyuki Ishige, said Thursday.
Mar 5, 2019

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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 12, 2019

China defers key New Zealand tourism event amid concerns of growing diplomatic rift

China has postponed a major tourism campaign in New Zealand days before its launch and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to Beijing has been further delayed as concerns mount of strained ties over China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2018

Emperor and Empress attend last national tree-planting event during visit to Tohoku

Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko attended an annual national tree-planting festival, the last such event for the couple, in the tsunami-hit city of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, on Sunday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 8, 2018

Dining event bridges Tokyo, Milan flavors

The Prince Gallery Tokyo Kioicho — the first hotel in Tokyo to be recognized as part of Marriott International's Luxury Collection — will be hosting a three-day premium dinner event Tokyo Meets Milan from March 22 to 24 at the All-Day Dining Oasis Garden on the top floor of the hotel.

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