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CULTURE / Music
May 29, 2020

As coronavirus restrictions are relaxed, the future of live music in Japan looks rocky

Despite Japan having lifted its state of emergency, gig-goers may have to wait for live music to get back to normal across the country.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 28, 2020

The impact of compensation politics on Japan's defense

The system derived from compensation politics has real and immediate impacts on Japan's defense designs.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 26, 2020

High-stakes power play: Xi moves to subdue Hong Kong

In the aftermath of last year's protests, Beijing appears determined to stamp out any renewed rebellion against the Communist Party's authority.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
May 25, 2020

Nissan-Renault-Mitsubishi ties more crucial than ever as pandemic rocks carmakers

Revising their strategies this week, the firms will at least have the opportunity to show progress in moving beyond last year's management paralysis.
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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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LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
May 23, 2020

Elegant glassware: A historic fusion of kirikane and glass

Akane Yamamoto has finally achieved what no other glass artist could do: fusing patterns made with gold leaf between two pieces of curved glass.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives
May 23, 2020

Crowdfunding campaign tries to save Tokyo's beer and books

Both What The Dickens! and Infinity Books are important hubs for the international community in Tokyo, and that community wants to help them out.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 23, 2020

How China pounced on Hong Kong while the world focused on COVID-19

Friday's move represents the biggest challenge yet to the 'one country, two systems” framework set up to guarantee Hong Kong's liberal institutions.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2020

The coronavirus recovery is doomed before it even begins

As swiftly as lockdowns were imposed across Asia, the process of lifting them will be slow and uneven.
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BUSINESS
May 21, 2020

No pause in coronavirus trial for Avigan, Japan's lead researcher says

The lead researcher in the coronavirus trial for flu drug Avigan says it’s too early to make a call on whether it works and shrugged off negative reports about the interim results, saying patients are still being enrolled.
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JAPAN
May 20, 2020

Local leaders prepare anti-coronavirus measures at natural disaster evacuation shelters

June traditionally marks the start of the rainy season in most of Japan, while typhoons normally start to arrive in August.
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 20, 2020

Facebook to limit offices to 25% capacity, require masks at work

The social media company outlined to staff globally how it plans to handle a return to major job sites starting July 6.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020

Google and Twitter are right, workers should stay home

Rather than prepare to reopen, companies should help employees settle into operating remotely.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 19, 2020

What to watch as China’s virus-delayed legislature finally convenes

Some events surrounding it will be held virtually, though, as the country recovers from the outbreak.
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WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020

What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy U.S. in fight against virus?

Many analysts fear the country has at best fought back worst-case outcomes.
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WORLD
May 19, 2020

Trump says he’s taking anti-malaria drug that led to FDA warning

Trump is a self-admitted germophobe, telling reporters he was wary of shaking hands even before the coronavirus pandemic.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2020

Where to worry about catching COVID-19, and where not to

How the coronavirus spreads in the real world.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 17, 2020

Japan role equal parts coincidence and destiny

Stefan Linde Jakobsen's path to becoming president of Coloplast Japan and chairperson of the Danish Chamber of Commerce Japan is a journey spanning multiple countries, languages and interests.
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MORE SPORTS
May 17, 2020

NHL players organize charity Fortnite tournament

The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
May 16, 2020

Romancing the phone: Japan navigates love in the time of coronavirus

With social distancing measures likely to stay in place in Japan for some time, what impact will they have on the way we interact with each other?
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
May 16, 2020

Plug in, power up and get into the #ZoneChallenge

With social life remaining online, Zone energy drink offers (admittedly not great-tasting) “digital performance energy.”

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