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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Aug 5, 2020

TikTok’s price is a giant question mark in an already complex deal

Analysts and bankers have pegged the value of the video-sharing app's U.S. business at anywhere from $20 billion to $50 billion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 4, 2020

Casino giant Wynn closes Yokohama office amid license delay

Wynn Resorts Ltd. said it closed its Yokohama office after plans for Japan to award casino licenses were delayed but remains interested in the project.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Aug 2, 2020

Ruins, crystals and robots: Classic games get remastered

La-Mulana whips you into shape; Crystal Chronicles gets even better; and Gundam fans get another chance to suit up.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2020

Up against fierce new coronavirus waves, nations turn to sewage and drones

Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 1, 2020

Kabukicho host clubs under fire for spreading coronavirus

Some media outlets are weighing the pros and cons of mounting an actual 'blockade' of Tokyo's well-known entertainment district.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2020

Video games becoming a new frontier in digital rights

Titles are breaking boundaries, from hosting talks by politicians to creating virtual libraries for banned texts.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 31, 2020

YouTube traveler John Daub faces a new online landscape

John Daub's travel-centric Only In Japan channel is finding a new path amid difficulties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Jul 31, 2020

Soundtrack to Ghost of Tsushima stands out for its seamless blend of musical influences

The process of creating the perfect alchemy for Ghost of Tsushima's score took over two years and spanned three cities: Tokyo, Los Angeles and London.
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 29, 2020

History shows Abi's flouting of virus protocols will likely be last straw for Japan Sumo Association

Many of those who have transgressed against the JSA's myriad rules (whether official or unwritten) in the past have found themselves out of the sport in short order.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2020

Osaka questions arbitrary ban on five-person outings amid virus resurgence

Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura admits that the request was a political decision with no clear scientific rationale.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2020

Japan dodged surge in total fatalities during peak virus month

Japan officially recorded 468 coronavirus-related fatalities in May, almost half its total to date of 1,001.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 26, 2020

Fears grow over complacency as Japan sees nationwide coronavirus spike

The government has said there is no need to reimpose a state of emergency despite the country's own apparent second wave.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2020

Tokyo confirms 260 COVID-19 cases, one day after setting single-day record

The virus is now believed to be spreading beyond the capital to other prefectures in the metropolitan area, including Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 24, 2020

JP The Wavy: 'The culture of hip-hop unites us'

The prevalence of hip-hop on social media has thrust rapper JP The Wavy at the forefront of Asia's changing millennial culture.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 23, 2020

Staying real for the sake of art: Museums and festivals proceed with caution

Japan's artistic institutions stress the importance of in-person exhibitions and events after months of closures and COVID-19-related fears.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2020

Japan's controversial Go To Travel campaign kicks off as criticism and concerns grow

The plan, which has faced a barrage of criticism over the government's rollout, comes amid growing fears it could lead to increased coronavirus infections outside Tokyo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 18, 2020

'Pure Invention': How Japan's pop culture became the 'lingua franca' of the internet

From toy jeeps and karaoke machines to the Game Boy and Tamagotchi, “Pure Invention” explores how Japan's cultural influence has spread across the globe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2020

Disney parks are nearly empty and that seems to be the plan

The company's resorts have capped visitor numbers and enforced social distancing measures.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 15, 2020

Training for the pandemic economy

Policymakers must take the right steps to ease the transition to the world being created by COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 15, 2020

Virus outbreak at U.S. Okinawa bases highlights immigration 'loophole'

A lack of transparency on the part of the U.S. military is compounding fears as COVID-19 cases spread.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2020

Tokyo urges 800 theatergoers to get tested as virus cluster found

Tokyo health officials appealed on Tuesday for more than 800 theatregoers to get tested for the novel coronavirus after a production starring Japanese boy-band members was found to be the source of at least 37 cases.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 10, 2020

Brave Thunders' plans for new arena undaunted by pandemic

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders plan to build a new home arena capable of generating a more professional sports atmosphere.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2020

Sony invests ¥27 billion in Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer Epic Games

Sony has worked with Epic on a new version of the startup's game development tools for the PlayStation 5, its first major game console release since 2013.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2020

Tokyo confirms record 224 coronavirus cases as other areas see spikes

Thursday's total marks the first time the capital has topped 200 daily cases since April 17.

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