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JAPAN
Jun 2, 2020

Abe's proposal to shift the academic year to September faces increased opposition

The LDP's repudiation of a move to a September start is a further setback for the prime minister, who initially welcomed such a change.
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TENNIS
Jun 2, 2020

Naomi Osaka adds voice to U.S. protests: 'Silence is betrayal'

The Japanese tennis star has been vocal on social media since the death of George Floyd in police custody spurred nationwide demonstrations.
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JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020

Tokyo reports 13 COVID-19 cases Monday as capital further eases measures

The metropolitan government on Monday entered phase two of its three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 1, 2020

E-ticketing platform Zaiko's livestream success sees unwelcome imitators

The ticketing company pivoted to livestreaming events when the coronavirus struck, a move that may change how we experience music in Japan.
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WORLD
May 31, 2020

With fact checks, Twitter takes on a new kind of task

Social media platforms have been under fierce scrutiny over how they police rapidly spreading false information and other types of abusive content.
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MORE SPORTS
May 29, 2020

Horse racing weathers storm caused by COVID-19 in Japan

While the COVID-19 pandemic has halted almost all sporting events in Japan, horse racing has been the rare exception. The races, of course, have been held under very strict guidelines, but the Japan Racing Association has thus far avoided any cancellations.
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SOCCER / J. League
May 29, 2020

J. League first division to resume on July 4

The second and third division will restart on June 27, with initial game in all three flights taking place without fans.
Japan Times
May 28, 2020

The Japan Times has newly implemented the "Book Viewer" Digitized and released "Japan Illustrated"

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson and publisher: Minako Suematsu) has added the Japan Times Book Viewer, which allows users to search and view booklets and books. In addition to the previous Japan Times Archive, the Japan Times has begun to digitize and offer new content...
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PRESS / Services
May 28, 2020

The Japan Times has newly implemented the "Book Viewer"
Digitized and released "Japan Illustrated"

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BUSINESS / Economy
May 27, 2020

Abe Cabinet OKs another ¥117 trillion package to fend off COVID-19 fallout

The new package is aimed at further shoring up steps to help individuals and companies that are financially struggling due to the coronavirus.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 27, 2020

Yusei Nakanishi gets new shikona, but what's in a ring name?

Ring name changes are not unusual, and regularly happen upon significant promotions, or as a way of changing luck after a string of bad results.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB
May 25, 2020

NPB can play ball in Japan from June 19, but minus fans

The Japanese baseball season, which was scheduled to open in late March, will be reduced from 143 games to about 120.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 24, 2020

Takashi Omae: Uplifting his community through udon

Noodle chef Takashi Omae on coming up with ramen-udon noodle fusion recipes, how COVID-19 has impacted business and his recent film debut.
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MORE SPORTS
May 24, 2020

Tyson Fury hopes to 'give fans what they want' with Anthony Joshua showdown

Tyson Fury said he was eager to give British boxing fans what they want by fighting Anthony Joshua for the undisputed world heavyweight title but he said the duo must focus on their immediate opponents to make such a match happen.
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BUSINESS
May 23, 2020

Remote possibilities: Can every home in Japan become an office?

The COVID-19 pandemic is prompting companies to adopt remote work to reduce contagion risks, accelerating the digital shift of the workspace.
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JAPAN
May 23, 2020

Aichi and Mie governors urge continued restraint on cross-prefectural travel

“I want everyone to be strict about refraining from unnecessary travel back and forth to other prefectures,” Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura said.
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OLYMPICS
May 21, 2020

Tokyo Olympic organizers praise FCCJ's removal of 'offensive' logo

Tokyo 2020 CEO Toshiro Muto welcomed Thursday's decision by the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan to remove a logo from its website that Olympic organizers had deemed “offensive.”
Japan Times
May 21, 2020

The Japan Times has newly implemented the "Book Viewer" Digitized and released "Enthronement Number 1928"

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson and publisher: Minako Suematsu) has added the Japan Times Book Viewer, which allows users to search and view booklets and books. In addition to the previous Japan Times Archive, the Japan Times has begun to digitize and offer new content...
PRESS / Services
May 21, 2020

The Japan Times has newly implemented the "Book Viewer"
Digitized and released "Enthronement Number 1928"

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Chairperson and publisher: Minako Suematsu) has added the Japan Times Book Viewer, which allows users to search and view booklets and books.  In addition to the previous Japan Times Archive, the Japan Times has begun to digitize and offer new content...
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 20, 2020

Who should be engraved on sumo's Mount Rushmore?

If Hakuho and Futabayama are locks, then who should occupy the remaining two slots is far less clear.

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