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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2020

Facing our values and characters while being on our own

The state of emergency declared by the government has given us a launching pad to start transforming ourselves.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 11, 2020

JBPA President Shigehiro Taguchi gives rise to players' voices during pandemic

JBPA president had to lead B. League players through uncertain situation when COVID-19 outbreak hit
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 11, 2020

NHL fielding offers from cities interested in hosting playoff games

The NHL is listening to offers from venues around North America that are volunteering to host neutral-site playoff games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 10, 2020

Celebrities and influencers using social media platforms to keep people at home

A handful of well-known personalities have been out in front of the pandemic on social media.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 6, 2020

Brex star Ryan Rossiter reflects on virus-shortened season, career

When the 2019-2020 B. League season was forced to end abruptly last month because of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Utsunomiya Brex were among the contenders who lost their chance to capture the league title.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 5, 2020

Astros' Justin Verlander will donate pay during MLB shutdown

Veteran Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said he will donate his adjusted paycheck during MLB's coronavirus shutdown to multiple organizations providing assistance during the crisis.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 1, 2020

Sports streaming service DAZN to stop paying rights fees to leagues: source

Streaming service DAZN has told sports leagues it will not pay rights fees for any suspended or canceled games amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Apr 1, 2020

NCAA to give spring sport athletes extra year of eligibility

The NCAA will permit spring sport athletes – such as baseball, softball and lacrosse players – who had their seasons shortened by the coronavirus outbreak to have an additional year of eligibility.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 22, 2020

Masayoshi Son’s empire wobbles as virus hits debt load

Investors are growing increasingly skittish about the stability of Masayoshi Son’s empire.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Mar 19, 2020

J. League to skip relegation as schedule threatened by coronavirus

Faced with an ever-shifting series of threats to its competitive calendar from the COVID-19 pandemic, the J. League announced on Thursday that it will suspend relegation for the 2020 season while allowing teams in the second and third divisions to fight for top-tier promotion.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 17, 2020

B. League suspends season again; no games until at least April 1

After a chaotic weekend, the B. League decided to once again suspend its regular season as the COVID-19 outbreak continues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 16, 2020

Hideaki Wakui, Yuki Matsui key to Eagles' attack on mound

Hideaki Wakui gave himself a passing grade following his start against the Yomiuri Giants on Sunday, the final scheduled day of preseason games in Japanese baseball.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 16, 2020

Virus fears lead to chaotic weekend for B. League clubs

There was confusion and mixed reactions from players and coaches over the weekend as the B. League resumed its season.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 15, 2020

'Social distancing' in a pandemic: What does it mean in practice and for society?

As fears over COVID-19 grow and health authorities worldwide urge or even force people to isolate themselves, "social distancing," or shakai kyori senryaku in Japanese, has become a buzz phrase online.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Mar 14, 2020

The 1970 Osaka Expo: Looking back at the past to gauge where Japan sits in the present

The 1970 Osaka Expo laid down a bold statement about Japan's future. Fifty years later, has the country been able to live up to its promises?
SPORTS
Mar 12, 2020

Task force, panel unveil guidelines for coping with COVID-19 crisis

While the COVID-19 outbreak has greatly impacted sports leagues in Japan, the joint task force formed by Nippon Professional Baseball and the J. League and its medical panel introduced proposals to help the leagues and their fans properly cope with the virus.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 12, 2020

'A Life Turned Upside Down: My Dad's an Alcoholic': An addict's tale with honesty on tap

Honoka Matsumoto stars as a daughter working through issues stemming from her father's alcoholism in a film based on manga artist Mariko Kikuchi's autobiographical web comic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 11, 2020

B. League announces plan to return to court on weekend

While most sports leagues and organizations have refrained from holding contests and events amid the COVID-19 outbreak, the B. League made the tough decision to resume its regular season this weekend, but without spectators, the pro basketball circuit announced on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2020

Delay of 1-2 years realistic if virus rules out 2020 Games, says Tokyo Olympic exec

If the Olympics can't be held in Tokyo this summer due to the global outbreak of the coronavirus, a delay of one or two years would be the most realistic option, a Tokyo Olympic committee executive board member told the Wall Street Journal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 6, 2020

As coronavirus cases mount, is it still safe to travel to Japan?

Practical information for travelers about the outbreak of coronavirus in Japan and what to do if you're planning on visiting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Feb 29, 2020

Kansai businesses suffer as COVID-19 alarm hurts tourism

The Japanese expression "kankodori ga naku" (literally, "the cuckoo sings") is frequently used to describe a business slump.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2020

Tokyo Disneyland joins long list of establishments and events hit by COVID-19

With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe having asked organizers of big sporting and cultural events scheduled for the next two weeks to consider canceling, postponing or downsizing them during what is seen as a critical time for stemming the spread of COVID-19 infections, the list of closed facilities and canceled...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 26, 2020

B. League to postpone games until March 11 because of coronavirus

The B. League made the difficult decision to put its regular season on hold from this weekend through March 11 amid the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak, the pro basketball circuit announced Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2020

Tokyo Olympics will most likely go ahead as planned, but coronavirus could still damage attendance

As outbreaks of COVID-19 continue to spread in Japan, so too does speculation that they could force the cancellation or postponement of the 2020 Olympic Games.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Feb 22, 2020

Satoru Naito: Starting up in San Francisco

Moving to Silicon Valley was a no-brainer for Naito — it was where Mark Zuckerberg founded Facebook, and where he knew he'd be inspired to start a business.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
False report on Yasukuni Shrine visit 'extremely regrettable,' top spokesperson says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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