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Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 11, 2022

China says omicron outbreak not affecting Olympic plans yet

Officials remained steadfast that protocols for the Winter Games would remain in place even as the country struggled to contain the fast-spreading variant.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 10, 2022

Unvaccinated creating another kind of COVID-19 victim

People who make choices that are likely to harm others, such as refusing vaccinations, and have been warned of the consequences of those choices must take responsibility for them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2022

Sick absences due to omicron pose fresh test to U.S. economic strength

Even if the hit is temporary, as most anticipate, the disruptions and closures are likely to slow the fragile rebound in some sectors and weigh on businesses' future plans.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2022

Europe fears economic hit if Russia is sanctioned heavily over Ukraine

European nations also fret that Russia would likely retaliate, possibly even cutting crucial gas supplies to a continent already grappling with record high energy prices.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jan 10, 2022

Nathan Chen captures sixth straight national title

No American man has enjoyed such a dominant run at the national championships since two-time Olympic champion Dick Button won seven consecutive titles from 1946 to 1952.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 10, 2022

No concessions, no breakthroughs: Russia and U.S. cast pall on Ukraine talks

Russia vowed not to make concessions under pressure and warned that talks on the Ukraine crisis might end early, while Washington said progress depended on de-escalation from Moscow.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 9, 2022

Can U.S. elections be made safe from rampaging mobs?

Irrespective of the effectiveness of the Jan. 6 committee report, the nature and safety of America's democratic system remain up for grabs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jan 8, 2022

Hong Kong faces worst of both worlds as omicron ruins 'COVID zero'

Hong Kong, the once-vibrant gateway to China, sacrificed its status as an international hub to 'COVID zero.” But as omicron spreads, the city finds itself at a tipping point.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 8, 2022

Sidney Poitier, who paved the way for Black actors in film, dies at 94

Poitier, who established himself as Hollywood's first Black matinee idol, died Thursday night at his home in Los Angeles. He was 94.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2022

The Jan. 6 riot and the possessive white male

In the grand scheme of things, it is tempting to interpret the far-right's rage now and on Jan. 6 as a sign that things ultimately are changing for the better as theirs is a losing battle.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2022

Hong Kong: Where East and West no longer meet

The Hong Kong legislature's willingness to give the government a free pass means liberty is under threat.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 7, 2022

Dominant Ash Barty cruises past Sofia Kenin to reach semifinals

World No. 1 Ash Barty delighted the Memorial Drive crowd by breezing into the Adelaide International semifinals with a comfortable 6-3, 6-4 victory over Sofia Kenin on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2022

Japan's security role and Taiwan seen in focus at 'two-plus-two' talks with U.S.

Tension over democratically ruled Taiwan has risen over the past two years as China steps up military and diplomatic pressure to assert its sovereignty over the island.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2022

Twitter creates monitoring team to prepare for Capitol riot anniversary

Major social media platforms were accused of enabling extremists on Jan. 6, 2021 — now they're claiming to watch their platforms more carefully for threats.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 6, 2022

North Korea claims latest launch was 'hypersonic missile'

The test — the second of an apparent hypersonic weapon in recent months — could give more ammunition to those in Japan pushing for the country to acquire a strike capability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / The Year Ahead: Reckonings
Jan 6, 2022

Jerome Powell is no Paul Volcker

The U.S. Federal Reserve chief has tried to argue that the central bank's expansionary monetary policy is not to blame for inflationary pressure.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 5, 2022

The U.K. is being consumed by Brexit more than COVID-19

One year into 'going it alone,” Brexit and the pandemic are morphing into a political demon that risks slipping out of Boris Johnson's control.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2022

Boris Johnson and the woeful and costly Tory war on woke

While freedom-loving Tories make their last stand, the evidence shows that coordinated action by governments and solidarity among citizens are what will contain the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2022

Forget black swans. We need to find the snow leopards.

Things to keep an eye on in 2022, the growing role of cities in the fight against climate change, the dawn of lab meat, and the resurgence of mass activism on a global scale.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 4, 2022

Shopping through social-media platforms expected to hit $1.2 trillion by 2025: study

More than half of so-called social buyers surveyed said they are likely to support small businesses over larger retailers.
Japan researchers develop a simple way to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease
In 2022, the number of elderly people with dementia in Japan reached 4.43 million, according to data from the health ministry.
Real estate worth ¥25 trillion puts Japan companies in spotlight
Elliott Investment Management's stake in Tokyo Gas is centered around getting the utility to sell off its real estate holdings, including Shinjuku Park Tower, which houses the Park Hyatt Hotel Tokyo.
Two dead after fire at Upper House lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s apartment
A fire broke out on the sixth floor of an apartment building where Upper House lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi resides on Wednesday in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward.
Japan investigating Amazon for allegedly bullying other businesses
Packages move along a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse
Tokyo’s take on that viral chocolate from Dubai
Cafe N°_5's take on the Dubai chocolate craze that has been circulating on social media over the past few months is a mix of bitter and sweet.
‘What Divides Us’ producer honors grandfather’s Hiroshima reportage
“What Divides Us" producer Cannon Hersey says his grandfather, who wrote about the aftermath of nuclear destruction in Hiroshima, never spoke about what he had seen while working with Japanese minister Kiyoshi Tanimoto to preserve the stories of survivors.
DPP’s Tamaki leverages new position with energy proposal
DPP leader Yuichiro Tamaki 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.
China defense minister being investigated for corruption, report says
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attends the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Sept. 13. Dong is the third consecutive incumbent or former defense chief to be probed over alleged corruption.
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.

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