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Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 6, 2020

Report points to microwave ‘attack’ as likely source of illnesses that hit diplomats and spies

The report provides the most definitive explanation yet of the strange illness that struck scores of U.S. government employees.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 5, 2020

Japan's portrait studios are adjusting services to cater to COVID-19 landscape

Revenue this year is expected to plunge by as much as 20% from 2019.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 4, 2020

Fortune or foresight? AstraZeneca and Oxford's stories clash on COVID-19 vaccine

The two partners have given conflicting accounts of how they came upon the most effective dosing pattern for their COVID-19 vaccine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 3, 2020

Fossil fuel production far exceeds climate targets, U.N. says

Some of the largest fossil fuel producers in the world, including Australia, China, Canada and the United States, are among those pursuing major expansions in fossil fuel supply.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 1, 2020

Progressives may not like Biden’s foreign policy

Biden has signaled that his national security cabinet will be more centrist than the left flank of his party would like.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2020

Tokyo 2020 organizers estimate games postponement to cost $1.9 billion

The postponement costs include payments to staff as well as the introduction of new systems for refunding tickets but do not include measures against the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 29, 2020

China wields patriotic education to tame Hong Kong's rebellious youth

Targeting the city's teachers has become part of a broader plan by China's leaders to reform the city's youth after last year's sometimes-violent pro-democracy demonstrations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 29, 2020

Trump comes to grips with his loss while fundraising off outcry

U.S. President Donald Trump is aware his fight to overturn the election is winding down, according to people familiar with the matter, but he isn’t ready to end the effort as he fundraises off the furor, directing much of the proceeds to his political action committee.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Nov 28, 2020

Craft brewer Sean Collett: 'If you chase two rabbits, you'll catch neither'

The founders of Two Rabbits Brewing Company have brought their corner of the craft beer market to Shiga Prefecture, a perfect place to burrow down.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 28, 2020

'There's No Such Thing as an Easy Job': How hard is it to find meaning in the modern workplace?

In Kikuko Tsumura's surreal and humorous novel, “There's No Such Things as an Easy Job,” an unnamed narrator sets her sights on trivial work after giving up her 14-year career.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 28, 2020

Gunmen assassinate Iran’s top nuclear scientist in ambush, provoking new crisis

For two decades, the scientist, Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, was the driving force behind what U.S. and Israeli officials describe as Iran's secretive nuclear weapons program.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 27, 2020

Thrills in store as two unbeaten horses lead loaded

It’s once again the time of year for the Japan Cup, one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, and certainly the race on the horse racing calendar here in Japan that jumps off the page as one of the year’s biggest events.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2020

Amid Thailand’s protests, a feared tool to protect the monarchy returns

Thailand has transformed from a country where criticism of the monarchy was only whispered to a place where protesters have spray-painted 'the king is dead” on Bangkok streets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2020

Blunt claim on Senkakus overshadows progress in China-Japan meeting

During an at times uneasy news conference in Tokyo, Beijing's foreign minister seemed determined to send a clear message over territorial disputes: China won't back down.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 25, 2020

Japan Series atmosphere adapts to restrictions caused by pandemic

With fans unable to cheer at either of the series' two venues, it's been up to the dominant Hawks to generate excitement on the field.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 25, 2020

Takakeisho's rise, Terunofuji's rebound? Thrills await fans in 2021

Professional sumo closed out the thrill ride that was 2020 with one final flourish.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 23, 2020

Biden to prioritize COVID-19, but Kim Jong Un may have other ideas

'The Biden administration cannot afford to ignore Pyongyang — and North Korea has ways of ensuring it is not ignored,' says former U.S. State Department official Evans Revere.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 23, 2020

World moves on from Trump, but multilateralism is left struggling

One of the starkest moments from the Group of 20 came when U.S. President Donald Trump skipped a session on the pandemic to hit the golf course. Just as telling was how many other leaders seemed checked out.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Nov 22, 2020

Pfizer vaccine's safety milestone is just the beginning

As new vaccines look set for regulatory approval, managing the follow-up on adverse drug reactions will be critical for any vaccination program to be successful.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 22, 2020

South Korea reports more than 300 new coronavirus cases for fifth straight day

South Korea reported more than 300 new coronavirus cases for a fifth straight day on Sunday, as officials warned that stricter rules could be imposed if the trend continues to threaten the highly populated capital of Seoul and surrounding areas.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 21, 2020

‘The Japanese: A History in Twenty Lives’: Personal stories present a fresh perspective on Japan

Christopher Harding scales Japan's history down to the level of the individual with portraits of the eminent as well as the overlooked.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 21, 2020

South Korean medical groups urge stricter COVID steps as third wave continues

South Korea's third wave of COVID-19 continued on Saturday after medical groups called for stricter social-distancing curbs and the government warned of tougher measures if infections are not quickly contained.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 21, 2020

Climate change is making winter ice more dangerous

New research on the connection between climate change and winter drownings has found that reported drowning deaths are increasing exponentially in areas with warmer winters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2020

Hospitals in Japan's hard-hit areas stretched amid COVID-19 surge

There is concern that a rising trend in the number of severely ill patients could overwhelm hospitals, health care facilities and intensive care units, delaying critical care.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 20, 2020

Wildlife diseases poised to spread northwards as climate changes

As the world’s climate warms, parasite-carried wildlife diseases will move north, with animals in cold far-north and high-altitude regions expected to suffer the most dramatic increases, warns a study published on Friday in the journal Science.
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.
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.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
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.
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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