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JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 18,812 new cases, up by nearly 4,000 from last week

The number of COVID-19 patients with serious symptoms under Tokyo's standards stood at 23, an increase of one from Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 14, 2022

It’s time to wear a mask again, U.S. health experts say

There is strong evidence that masks help to reduce the transmission of several respiratory viruses.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Dec 14, 2022

Research shows new Olympic sports had high rate of injuries in Tokyo

More than 11,300 athletes from 206 national teams were monitored in Tokyo, with more than a thousand injuries recorded.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 12, 2022

Mets continue to show willingness to spend with splurge for Kodai Senga

With Senga, 29, the Mets are buying in on a free-agent ace who has long desired a chance to prove himself against MLB's batters with his 'ghost fork.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 7,044 new cases

Twelve new deaths were found among people with the coronavirus in the capital, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 12,163 new cases

On Saturday, Japan confirmed 136,249 new cases, up by about 26,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 11, 2022

Yuki Tejima: 'Women have always had a place in the literary world, but now there’s a new generation with really strong voices'

Yuki Tejima runs the Instagram account Book Nerd Tokyo. She uses the platform to discuss books and cafes she loves — a simple formula that has proven very popular.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 10, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 14,558 new cases, up 1,200 from last week

The number of severely ill coronavirus patients under Tokyo's criteria stood at 15, unchanged from Friday, while 17 new deaths were confirmed among COVID-19 patients.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 13,556 new coronavirus cases

The seven-day average of new infection cases stood at 12,467.1 in Tokyo, up 6% week on week.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 9, 2022

Yankees agree to record $360 million deal with Aaron Judge

The National League's San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres were also pitching offers to Judge.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 14,104 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 12,136.9, about the same level as the previous week's 12,004.4.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 7, 2022

Japan's place in Canada’s Indo-Pacific strategy

Canada's position in regards to the rules that govern global trade, human rights and navigation should resonate with Japan given its deep concerns about China.
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JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo records 14,946 new coronavirus cases

The seven-day average of new infection cases stands at 11,883.3 in Tokyo, up 7.6% week on week.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 7, 2022

With revisions to key security documents, pacifist Japan set to blaze a new trail

Upcoming changes could usher in dramatic shifts in the country's defense-oriented policy amid what Tokyo calls an 'increasingly severe security environment.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 15,501 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 11,805.6, compared with 10,827.0 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,388 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 11,688.3, compared with 10,552.4 a week earlier.
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 10,454 new cases

The seven-day average of new infection cases stood at 11,742.4 in Tokyo, up 13% week-on-week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2022

U.S. Jews battle new 'mainstreamed' anti-Semitism

Recent controversies underscore a new fight against bigoted memes and conspiracy theories from minorities and younger generations.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 3, 2022

WHO warns drop in COVID-19 alertness could create deadly new variant

Lapses in strategies to tackle COVID-19 this year continue to create the perfect conditions for a deadly new variant to emerge, as parts of China witness a rise in infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports over 11,200 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases rose 24.7% week on week to 11,762.4 in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 14,399 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital rose 18.1% week-on-week to 11,048.3.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,767 new cases

The seven-day average of new infection cases rose 20.7% week-on-week to 8,744.3.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 28, 2022

10 years in making, Tohoku regional banks taking on new challenges

Human resource development and smartphone apps are among the initiatives being adopted by financial institutions in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 12,938 new cases

The seven-day average of new infections in the capital stood at 9,434, up 13.2% week on week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,639 new cases

The number of severely ill COVID-19 patients across the country rose by three from Tuesday to 266, while 115 new deaths were confirmed.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 24, 2022

Jets bench Zach Wilson ahead of meeting with Bears

Quarterback Mike White was named the starter over Zach Wilson for this weekend's game against the Chicago Bears, coach New York Jets head coach Robert Saleh announced Wednesday.
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 12,850 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases rose 16.7% week-on-week to 9,358.3, according to the Tokyo Metropolitan Government.

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