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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 26, 2021

How to recognize and manage seasonal affective disorder

For some, the shift from summer to winter can herald a period of depression known as seasonal affective disorder. Be sure to take proactive steps to maintain your mental health.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 26, 2021

More ‘murder hornets’ are on the loose in Washington state

Entomologists in Washington state have so far this year destroyed two nests of the Asian giant hornet — nicknamed the "murder hornet” — and are planning to eradicate another nest as they try to wipe out the insects, an invasive species that can massacre honeybees and that first appeared in the...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021

In setback for Apple, EU plans one mobile charging port for all

The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with the European Union executive touting environmental benefits and savings for users.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 23, 2021

As Amazon destruction continues, Brazil faces future of floods and drought

The disastrous mix of floods, drought and intense downpours could be a glimpse of a potentially dire future.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 21, 2021

In New Delhi's 'Little Kabul,' fear and uncertainty for Afghan residents

The Taliban's takeover in Afghanistan has left people from the war-torn country concerned for family they left behind and wondering what the future holds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 20, 2021

The global housing market is broken, and it’s dividing entire countries

The perennial issue of housing costs has become one of acute housing inequality, and an entire generation is at risk of being left behind.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021

U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over Takata air bag inflators

There have been at least 28 deaths worldwide, including 19 in the United States tied to faulty Takata inflators and more than 400 injuries.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Sep 20, 2021

Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term

Name: Ben Ferguson
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2021

The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine

Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran's top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2021

Starvation is as much a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban

In an aid-dependent economy already in deep trouble, the removal of tens of thousands female workers, many supporting large families, will only add to those facing hunger.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 19, 2021

'The Book of Form and Emptiness': Ruth Ozeki’s inquisitive side is still on point

An award-winning author with four titles and two film credits under her belt, Ruth Ozeki’s greatest talent may be her ability to ask the right questions. Her fifth novel, "The Book of Form and Emptiness," demonstrates that her inquisitive side is still on point.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 17, 2021

Japan plans to roll out booster shots by the end of the year

Japan could soon start giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people who are at least eight months removed from their second doses.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2021

Most people don’t need COVID-19 vaccine booster, scientists say

Governments would be better served to focus on immunizing the unvaccinated and to wait for more data on which boosters would be most effective and at what doses, the experts said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 14, 2021

CONCACAF open to FIFA's biennial World Cup proposal

While South America and Europe's confederations have criticized FIFA's plan, CONCACAF showed hope that the proposal could potentially lead to a more balanced international soccer calendar.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 13, 2021

What will the next six months of the pandemic bring?

With billions of people around the world yet to be vaccinated and little chance now of eliminating the virus, we can expect more outbreaks over the coming months.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 11, 2021

U.S. could authorize Pfizer COVID-19 shot for kids age 5-11 in October

Moderna Inc.'s vaccine will likely take about three weeks longer, with an estimated decision on that shot set to come around November at the earliest.
Japan Times
SOCCER / WE LEAGUE
Sep 10, 2021

Japan's ambitious WE League aims to empower in historic first season

Japan's first professional women's soccer league will launch on Sunday with the goals of promoting gender equality and raising the country's level of play.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2021

Xi's reforms revisit China's socialist roots while tightening his grip on power

Since taking office, China's leader has targeted corruption, eliminated space for dissent and reasserted Communist Party power across all aspects of society.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 8, 2021

How family of a Myanmar junta leader are trying to cash in

Family members of the air force chief have enjoyed a lifestyle that is out of reach for the vast majority of Myanmar's people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 7, 2021

Climate card isn’t China’s ace in the hole with the U.S.

It's in Beijing's own interest to work with the United States on climate. China is already profoundly affected by climate change and the impacts will only get worse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 7, 2021

Japan steps up self-driving to revive rural areas and aid older population

The government has earmarked about u00a56 billion ($55 million) for developing autonomous-driving services this fiscal year.
PRESS / Services
Sep 7, 2021

The Japan Times and The Japan Times Alpha now available online to passengers flying All Nippon Airways (ANA)

The Japan Times and The Japan Time Alpha (The Japan Times, Ltd. President and CEO: Minako Suematsu; The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. President: Hideki Ito) have long been committed to serving readers with compelling, balanced and independent news and journalism from Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 5, 2021

How are those pandemic hobbies going, really?

How many of us have actually kept up with those trendy pandemic activities from last year? And how can we take an activity from “hobby” to “habit”?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Sep 4, 2021

Adi: A stylish tribute to comforting Nepalese curry

Its weekday lunch menu is the finest iteration of dal bhat — the Nepalese staple meal of rice and lentil stew, with curries, vegetables and achar pickles on the side — you can find in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 4, 2021

Asahi drops body-shaming ads. Will other outlets follow?

Body hair? Bad. Overweight? Bad. Japanese advertising isn't always subtle when it comes to body shaming — and a dip in ad prices on YouTube led to more of it during the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 3, 2021

Space junk, long feared, is now an imminent threat

Although the vast majority of space junk is the size of a grain of sand or smaller, at least 26,000 pieces are big enough to destroy a satellite.

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