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Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2022

Japan's eagerly anticipated reopening gets off to slow start

Despite the eagerly anticipated reopening, many of those arriving at Tokyo's Haneda Airport on Tuesday were either business travelers or residents returning after trips abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2022

The underground networks of Russians helping Ukrainian refugees

Most of the requests from Ukrainians for help have come from people fleeing Mariupol, a once-bustling port with a pre-war population of 400,000.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 6, 2022

JAL sees return to profit as Japan moves to reopen borders

The airline forecast net income of u00a545 billion ($345 million) for the fiscal year ending March 2023, topping analysts' average estimate for around u00a510.2 billion.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Feb 9, 2022

The rise and fall of Japan's ski industry

Japan Times contributor Francesco Basetti joins Deep Dive to discuss the rise and fall of the Japanese ski industry, and how resorts are faring with so few people able to enjoy them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 21, 2022

'No amount of money' can tempt bankers to work in Hong Kong, recruiters say

Strict COVID-19 policies are prompting finance professionals to abandon a city with low taxes, ease of travel, top class schools and a vibrant night-life.
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2021

Concern grows as highly transmissible omicron variant finds foothold in Japan

The Kyoto Prefectural Government said it has confirmed that one person has been infected with the variant, and that their infection route has not been traced so far.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 1, 2021

China basks in 'COVID zero' vindication as omicron closes borders

While the verdict is still out on whether the startling genetic changes found in omicron justify the preemptive hunkering down, some analysts said China's approach may offer benefits.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 9, 2021

Hong Kong won’t open to world until mid-2022, top official says

Like China, Hong Kong is still pursuing a 'COVID zero' strategy by implementing strict travel and quarantine restrictions, which have frustrated international businesses and residents.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Nov 6, 2021

How long can China chase 'COVID zero'? Here’s what the experts say.

The last of the major 'COVID zero' holdouts, China is becoming ever more isolated, and its unpredictable curbs are beginning to disrupt the world's second-largest economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021

Xi hasn’t left China in 21 months. COVID-19 may be only part of the reason.

Xi Jinping's lack of face time with world leaders signals a turn inward on domestic issues and a reluctance to compromise on the global stage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 12, 2021

Hong Kong risks global status as Singapore opens up to world

The divergence is raising questions about Hong Kong's future as a regional hub, particularly among an expat business community.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2021

Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target

JNTO is aiming to attract an annual 60 million visitors to the country by that year, with adventure and sustainable tourism seen as key growth areas.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 13, 2021

The stickiness of pandemic-driven economic behavior

In a survey of 5,000 full-time employees in nine countries, 52% said they would like a hybrid remote-work plan in the future, a 22-percentage-point increase compared to before the pandemic.
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021

Transport to pandemic Olympics proves logistics nightmare

Forget about medal tallies and post-race parties. Just getting to Japan on time is half the battle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021

Cautious China keeps borders shut despite mass vaccination drive

Despite only one COVID-19 fatality in the last 13 months and growing protection from inoculations, top officials maintain aggressive rhetoric when talking about the virus' risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 29, 2021

Pandemic boost for global car sales to spark surge in oil demand

The car renaissance could be the latest example of how COVID-19 will leave a lasting impact on our lives.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 21, 2021

Okinawa’s wasted COVID-19 year

For political reasons, the economic contribution of the Okinawa bases is heavily downplayed, sometimes by five or 10 times as much, in local government publications and the media.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021

Japan's passport remains world's most powerful — in theory

International travel may not be in the cards for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but holders can, on paper, access a record 193 countries without a visa.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 9, 2021

Likely legal, ‘vaccine passports’ emerge as the next coronavirus divide in U.S.

Around the U.S., businesses, schools and politicians are considering 'vaccine passports” as a path to reviving the economy and getting Americans back to work and play.
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2021

Lost in translation: Japan fumbles pandemic communication with foreign communities

Growing concern over access to up-to-date, accurate official information highlights the government's larger struggle to convey pandemic-related policies and support.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2021

Thailand sold itself as a paradise pandemic retreat. No one came.

The economy is estimated to have contracted 6% in 2020, the biggest decline since the Asian financial crisis.
JAPAN / Society / 2020 in Review
Dec 19, 2020

Anxiety over coronavirus in 2020 spurs unprecedented societal change in Japan. Will it last?

For many in Japan, 2020 has been a year hijacked by uncertainty, a tumultuous period spent improvising and adapting to an unfamiliar way of life.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2020

Grounded pilots out of practice because of COVID-19 spark airline safety fears

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, pilots aren't getting the opportunity to fly because airlines have grounded planes and scaled back operations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2020

From small businesses to farmers, middle India is driving demand

Annual growth of 3.4% in the farm sector and 0.6% in manufacturing during the September quarter has raised hopes of an early recovery.

Longform

Wealthier women in the prewar era had been the targets of various media-related health campaigns that mistakenly encouraged them to avoid everything from riding bicycles to reading novels when their monthly cycles came around.
Menstruation in Japan: Breaking the silence, slowly