Search - japan

 
 
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 8, 2021

Japan's GDP shrank more than initial estimates during summer COVID-19 crisis

The deeper-than-expected contraction of 3.6% suggests the economy may have been weaker than first thought before the summer's state of emergency was lifted at the start of October.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 7, 2021

Japan’s first escort of Australian frigate highlights deepening defense ties

The two nations are working toward a new bilateral defense pact and have recently conducted joint naval drills.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2021

Japan sees fewest COVID-19 deaths in 16 months as cases plummet

No other G7 nation has had so few deaths since the pandemic started in earnest.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 7, 2021

'National interests' first: Japan weighs stance as U.S. plans Beijing Olympic boycott

Washington cited Beijing's human rights 'atrocities' in its planned diplomatic boycott, while Tokyo said its own 'national interests' would be key in determining whether to follow suit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 5, 2021

Japan Times 1996: Japan envoy's residence seized

Safety was on the minds of the Japanese 100 and 75 years ago, while 25 years ago saw a hostage crisis develop in Peru.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2021

Japan suspends visas for would-be residents amid crackdown on inbound travel

Effective Thursday, the central government temporarily suspended for one month visas that have been issued but not used to enter Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2021

Japan quickly reverses course on halt of new reservations for inbound flights

Less than 24 hours after it was announced, Japan retracted its decision in a rapid reversal of a stunning move, which had caught even the prime minister off guard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2021

China summons Japan envoy and rips Abe for warning about Taiwan invasion

While delivering a speech by video to an audience in Taiwan, Abe made some of the most pointed comments by a prominent Japanese politician on tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 2, 2021

Japan’s drug regulator considers sweeping changes after COVID-19 vaccine delay

After being one of the last major developed nations to approve Pfizer's vaccine, Japan's drug regulator is looking to ease approval requirements for future pandemics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021

Japan tells airlines to halt inbound flight bookings over omicron fears

People with existing bookings will still be able to fly into Japan despite the 'emergency measure' that came the same day the country logged its second case of the omicron variant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2021

Japan confirms first case of omicron coronavirus variant

Genomic screening had detected the variant in a male Namibian diplomat in his 30s who had landed in Tokyo on Sunday traveling from from Namibia.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 30, 2021

Doubts emerge over Grand Prix final after Japan shuts borders

Both the Japan Skating Federation and the Japan Sports Agency said they did not know what the rules would be for foreigners scheduled to compete in the Dec. 9-12 event in Osaka.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021

Japan factory production edges up as Asia’s supply snags ease

October's production gain came as parts shortages from Asia began to ease and car output increased for the first time in four months, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 29, 2021

Boosters, logistics and shots for kids: Challenges remain as Japan hits vaccine turning point

As the country finishes its initial rollout of COVID-19 vaccines, Japan must simultaneously gear up to distribute a third dose.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2021

Japan to bar all new foreign visitors as omicron fears grow

The measures close the border to business travelers, foreign students and foreign interns starting Tuesday but it does not affect re-entry for Japanese nationals and foreign residents.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 28, 2021

Steady MVP Yuhei Nakamura guides Swallows to Japan Series title

The team's longtime catcher expertly led his pitching staff across six neck-and-neck games against the Buffaloes to complete Yakult's reversal from cellar-dweller to champion.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 27, 2021

Swallows outlast Buffaloes to win Japan Series title

The Swallows are champions for the first time since 2001
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2021

Japan extra defense budget hits record amid China tensions

The additional money would cover the cost of missiles, patrolling aircraft, torpedoes, helicopters and other equipment.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 26, 2021

Breeding and racing enjoy a long history in Japan

Horse racing is considered a sport of bloodlines. The people who breed horses or the places where they are bred may change, but their bloodlines remain. The origins of Japan’s horse racing can be traced through bloodlines.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2021
Nov 24, 2021

Hungary and Japan display a close affinity for one another

Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Nov 22, 2021

Olympic memories and the record books color the 2021 Japan Series

Yoshida and McGough are among the handful of players giving this year's Japan Series a little Olympic flair.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Japan Series
Nov 22, 2021

Young guns: The Japan Series showcases young pitching talent

Throwing the first Japan Series shutout since Takayuki Kishi for the Seibu Lions in 2008, Takahashi became the 13th pitcher to win his debut without allowing a run.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2021

Japan leads the G7 in COVID shots without a mandate in sight

The country this week pushed ahead of Canada, which previously had the highest rate among the G7 major advanced economies.

Longform

Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat