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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2022

Tourist on Japan's package tour trial tests positive for COVID-19

The patient and three close contacts got tested after the individual complained of a sore throat on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2022

Japan's latest COVID guidelines: Masks OK to come off outside when not chatting

In a bid to quell public confusion over outdoor mask-wearing, the government has released a set of guidelines on mask use.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 17, 2022

Wallabies get boost as scrumhalf Nic White spurns Japan

The livewire halfback has been first choice in the No. 9 shirt since Dave Rennie took over as Australia coach and should win his 50th cap in the July test series against England.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 12, 2022

Japan detects first cases of BA.4 and BA.5 omicron in airport screening

The three individuals were fully vaccinated with three shots, according to the health ministry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 10, 2022

Japan maintains warning on weak yen, vows G7 contact on any action

Japan will closely communicate with the United States and other Group of Seven countries in any actions it takes in response to a rapidly weakening yen.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2022

Japan consumer confidence edged up in April for first rise in six months

The government has kept its assessment of consumer confidence unchanged, as the improvement was relatively small, saying it appears weak.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 28, 2022

New COVID-19 subvariant found in Japan patient

The subvariant, detected in a patient from Sendai, has genetic information from both the B.A.1 and B.A. 2 omicron sublineages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022

April report raises Japan's view on consumption and economy despite inflationary pressures

Analysts say price spikes and other challenges still remain a threat to the country's full recovery from the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 30, 2022

Bank of Japan chief plays down yen impact of bond-buying operations

Gov. Kuroda met Kishida after another morning of aggressive moves by the BOJ to keep a lid on 10-year yields that have been hovering close to the central bank's upper limit.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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