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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2021

Japan’s draft budget hits record high for 10th straight year

Spending on areas such as social security and defense has jumped, while estimated tax revenue has been revised upwards.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2021

Former vaccine chief Taro Kono says Japan should hasten booster rollout

Kono's comments came just after Japan confirmed the first cases of community transmission of the omicron variant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2021

Japan reports first community transmission of omicron variant

Japan reported its first community transmission of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in Osaka Prefecture, with three people confirmed to have contracted the virus through unknown routes, the prefecture's governor said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 21, 2021

Japan upgrades economic view for first time in 17 months

Authorities raised their views on private consumption and business conditions but flagged ongoing risks from supply constraints and raw material prices.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 20, 2021

Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar

The exchange program for cadets from foreign countries provides the same courses that Japanese cadets take, including a broad range of military training.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2021

Fears over community spread rise after omicron slips through Japan's airport testing

Although the authorities have denied that two recent cases are instances of community spread, omicron's growth globally has made that outcome much more likely.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 16, 2021

Goldman-founded energy firm says Japan must do more on climate

There is an ongoing struggle in Japan as the country aims to fulfill ambitious climate change goals while maintaining a secure and stable energy system.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 13, 2021

Japan's service-sector mood improves; omicron and rising costs cloud outlook

Rising raw material costs added to uncertainty by squeezing profits of firms just emerging from the pandemic's hit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2021

Japan's low COVID-19 death rate may be due to genetics, top research institute says

Most Japanese have an inherited component of the immune system that can more effectively kill various coronaviruses, including the one that causes COVID-19, scientists say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2021

COVID patients in Japan recovering in robot-staffed hotels

Some COVID-19 patients get a hotel booking — and can enroll in clinical trials during their stay — with their positive test results.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021

Japan's COVID-19 booster shot drive kicks off with health care workers

Third shots will eventually be administered free of charge to all residents age 18 and older at least eight months after their second doses.

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