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JAPAN
Jul 10, 2023

Japan to digitalize applications for welfare with My Number system

The number of in-person welfare applications exceeded 3.82 million between March 2020 and September 2022, during the height of the pandemic.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jan 17, 2023

Announcement: “Originator Profile Collaborative Innovation Partnership” established

The Japan Times, Ltd. (President and CEO: Minako Suematsu) today announced its participation in a nonprofit initiative “Originator Profile (technology) Collaborative Innovation Partnership (OPCIP)”, alongside firms in the media and advertising industries from Japan and abroad.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jan 17, 2023

オリジネーター・プロファイル(OP)技術研究組合の設立について

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、取締役社長:末松弥奈子)は、国内外のメディア、広告関連企業などとともに「オリジネーター・プロファイル(Originator Profile=OP)技術研究組合」を設立しました。
Jan 10, 2023

Multilingual Customer Support Solution "Kotozna laMondo" has been Adopted for Handling Multilingual Inquiries at the "Furusato Matsuri Tokyo 2023" held at Tokyo Dome

Kotozna (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, CEO Genri Goto, https://kotozna.com/en) is pleased to announce that starting January 13, 2023, Kotozna laMondo, a customer support solution for businesses that overcomes language barriers, has been adopted as the multilingual inquiry chat service for the Furusato...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 30, 2022

China's COVID wave sparks scramble for vital drugs across Asia

Beijing's decision to abruptly remove most pandemic restrictions with little preparation is driving an unprecedented number of cases, leaving hospitals and funeral homes overwhelmed.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Dec 27, 2022

“Creating a sustainable world by the power of data science” with Yuki Kishi

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 26, 2022

Child care facilities struggle amid worker shortage and high staff turnover

In some cases, distressed child care centers have turned to private placement agencies, and have to pay high fees to secure workers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 23, 2022

U.S. scales back pandemic response even as China's COVID surge raises alarm

The shift, driven by congressional penny-pinching, marks a political, economic and public health gamble.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Dec 19, 2022

Things to do before saying 'sayonara' to your life in Japan

Planning on leaving Japan? Think long-term with your plans. It will take a while to ship everything to a different country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 17, 2022

There’s never been a worse time to get sick in the U.K.

Even before nurses took to the picket line after failing to agree on a new pay deal, Britain's system of publicly funded care was under pressure.
Dec 16, 2022

Kotozna, a multilingual communication solutions provider, raised approximately 2.3 million USD through a third-party allotment of shares

●Overview In anticipation of inbound tourism recovery and market expansion, we will promote business development with the goal of strengthening service functions and expanding overseas
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2022

Japanese biotech firm uses tiny worms in test for pancreatic cancer

The creatures, a species of nematodes known scientifically as C. elegans, have olfactory senses much more powerful than dogs, the firm says, and they follow their nose toward cancer cells.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Nov 30, 2022

ジャパンタイムズ、「サステナブル・ブランド国際会議2023東京・ 丸の内」にオフィシャルメディアパートナーとして参加

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:末松弥奈子)は、2023年2月14日~15日に開催される「サステナブル・ブランド国際会議2023(SB’23)東京・丸の内」に、オフィシャルメディアパートナーとして参加いたします。...
Japan Times
Nov 29, 2022

“Kotozna In-room,” a multilingual communication tool for accommodation facilities, has seen a 46% overall increase after the relaxation of border measures on October 11.

● Use of Kotozna In-room by foreign language users has seen a 46% overall increase after the relaxation of border measures on October 11. Kotozna In-room, a multilingual communication tool for accommodation facilities, allows guests to check facility guides and local sightseeing information in their...
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 18, 2022

Max Verstappen hits back over unflattering portrayal in media

'All the things I have read are pretty disgusting,' Verstappen said during a news conference.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2022

Election denier Kari Lake loses governor's race in battleground Arizona

Lake's loss is the latest defeat for a series of candidates endorsed by Trump, who on Tuesday is expected to announce another White House bid.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 12, 2022

Ukrainians celebrate soldiers retaking Kherson, Russia's latest defeat

The strategically important province is one of four regions Moscow claimed to have annexed in late September.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 9, 2022

Democrats look to curb losses to Republicans in U.S. Congress

With many of the most competitive races uncalled, it was left unclear whether Republicans would crack Democrats' tenuous hold on power.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2022

Voting-system firms battle right-wing rage against the machines

The efforts to fight misinformation have so far blocked any significant loss of business, but companies remain concerned as the belief in voter-fraud fictions continues to grow.
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Nov 1, 2022

The Japan Times Publishing launches Japanese language learning e-book reading service on its digital store today

The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Hideki Ito) opened its digital store, “The Japan Times Publishing Digital Store” (https://store.jtpublishing.co.jp/), in September 2022. Since then, we have been providing digital teaching materials for use in Japanese...
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Nov 1, 2022

11月1日より、ジャパンタイムズ出版 デジタルストアで日本語学習教材「e-book」を販売開始

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版(本社:東京都千代田区、取締役社長:伊藤秀樹)は、2022年9月、新たに「ジャパンタイムズ出版 デジタルストア」(https://store.jtpublishing.co.jp/)をオープンしました。オープン後、日本語を教える学校・企業等団体向けに、教師が授業で使えるデジタル教材を提供していましたが、いよいよ2022年11月1日より、学習者用テキストをはじめとしたe-book閲覧サービスの販売を開始します。これにより、世界中の多くの国々で当社の日本語教材が閲覧可能になります。...
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 29, 2022

New front line of U.S. abortion battles emerges in New Mexico

Anti-abortion activists hope more will follow the lead of two New Mexican towns to vastly shrink where abortions are still performed, especially in other states controlled by Democrats.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 25, 2022

Lab manipulations of COVID virus fall under murky government rules

Mouse experiments at Boston University have spotlighted an ambiguous U.S. policy for research on potentially dangerous pathogens.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 19, 2022

COVID-linked demand for refunded tuition rejected in Japan

The plaintiff stated that online courses continued through his first year and that he was unable to use libraries and other university facilities during the period.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Oct 19, 2022

“The first sustainable paper pack for natural water in Japan” with Remi Yano

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 1, 2022

2020 U.S. election conspiracy theorists could soon oversee voting

A victory in November could allow election deniers to restrict voting access or seek to block certification of results.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 25, 2022

Fiona ravages Canada's east coast, causing 'terrifying' destruction

Federal assistance has already been approved for Nova Scotia, Trudeau said, and more requests are expected.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 25, 2022

Ukraine fights to reclaim territory as Russia holds annexation referendums

The referendums — which are expected to culminate in the annexation of an area larger than Portugal — have raised alarm in Western nations.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Sep 22, 2022

“Biodiversity conservation in landscapes and seascapes” with Yasuo Takahashi

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2022

A week as king: How has Charles III fared?

The 73-year-old new king has won almost universal praise in the media, but his first week in power has not been entirely blemish-free.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?