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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2020

Social stigma and harassment undermine COVID-19 testing efforts across Asia

Public health officials around the world have agreed that testing and contact tracing are vital to containing the coronavirus pandemic. But for many people, coming forward to get tested — let alone revealing the personal information of friends, family and close associates — is more terrifying than...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 12, 2020

Outnumbered but unafraid: Japanese climate activists confront society to save it

Myriad challenges are being overcome by 20-year-old Mika Mashiko and other young environmental activists nationwide.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2020

Former Alvark guard Yudai Baba given special B. League award; Satoru Maeta named top rookie

The Texas Legends player was recognized for his efforts toward becoming the first B. League player to reach the NBA.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 9, 2020

Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

A sea change in shopping habits amid the new coronavirus outbreak could impact marketing and distribution across the country for years to come.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
May 9, 2020

Not a sake lover? You just haven’t met sommelier Yuki Imanishi

At Sake Lovers Inc., founder Yuki Imanishi works with 100 small breweries across Japan to promote their products and connect them directly with consumers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2020

Table tennis star Mima Ito taking Tokyo 2020 delay in stride

Table tennis star Mima Ito was disappointed by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, because it took away the chance to reach her goal of winning a gold medal as a teenager.
Japan Times
Indonesia report 2020
May 8, 2020

PT Mitsubishi Motors drives ambition for Indonesia’s economic growth

The automotive industry plays a great role in Indonesia’s economy. Mitsubishi Motors’ authorized distributor in Indonesia, PT. Mitsubishi Motors Krama Yudha Sales Indonesia (MMKSI), has become a significant contributor to the nation’s growth.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
May 7, 2020

Tsubasa Endoh overcomes obstacles to fulfill dream of playing soccer abroad

Attacking midfielder uses the myriad setbacks he has experienced in his career as motivation to succeed in life.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 7, 2020

Mike Pompeo blames China for hundreds of thousands of virus deaths

The U.S. Secretary of State has said China is still withholding virus samples needed for global vaccine research.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 6, 2020

Canceled Summer Basho's rankings will likely carry over to July

This month's tournament may have been called off, but the Japan Sumo Association will likely keep its banzuke sheet untouched for the next meet.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 3, 2020

Longtime work for chamber evolves into leading role

Although her days are packed to the brim, Sally Townsend wouldn't have it any other way. As commissioner for South Australia to Japan and Korea, Townsend leads her home state's trade and investment office in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2020

Experts urge rethink of disaster response measures as Japan battles coronavirus

Experts are calling for the establishment of facilities that would serve as evacuation centers for COVID-19 patients when disaster strikes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 2, 2020

How to best stock your fridge and pantry in Japan

Since most Japanese apartments are compact, it's more important than ever to maximize storage space. The Japan Times talked to three experts about how to stock your pantry with ingredients that are easy to find in your local Japanese supermarket.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2020

Next risk? Coronavirus pandemic underscores climate health threats

The United States and Britain are among the countries worst hit by the coronavirus and have faced criticism for their handling of the pandemic. But only last year, they ranked as the countries most prepared for a major health crisis.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 1, 2020

What not to do when faced with a pandemic

Sound and timely information is essential in controlling an epidemic effectively.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 1, 2020

Anthony Joshua would fight behind closed doors only as last resort: promoter

Britain's world heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua would fight behind closed doors only as a last resort, according to promoter Eddie Hearn.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 30, 2020

An independent COVID-19 investigation is an imperative

As “real knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance,” the realization of the 'Chinese Dream' will require the courage to face the shortcomings that led to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 30, 2020

Taiko group Kodo makes a plea for donations amid the COVID-19 crisis

With Japanese drumming group Kodo forced to cancel this year's tour, the group has made an appeal for donations and equipment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2020

Abe says impossible to hold Tokyo Olympics unless pandemic contained

Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games face uncertainty as the coronavirus pandemic may not allow events to be held in their 'complete form.'
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.
Japan to overhaul tax exemption system for foreign visitors
The Ginza shopping district in Tokyo in August
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.
Real-life ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ ordered to pay ¥1 billion in damages
High-rise buildings in Tokyo. Through faking documents and passports a criminal group conspired to pose as the owner of a real-estate plot and buildings in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward in 2017, defrauding Sekisui House of ¥5.5 billion.
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.
Hiroshi Kurosaki looks beyond Japan for heart-wrenching drama
Hiroshi Kurosaki’s Netflix series “Beyond Goodbye” centers on a woman (Kasumi Arimura, left) who discovers her dead lover’s heart saved the life of a quiet pianist (Kentaro Sakaguchi).
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.
‘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

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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