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JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay above 30,000

The number of severely ill patients increased by six to 21, while five deaths linked to the virus reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 24, 2022

New COVID-19 wave begins hitting beer garden operations

As new COVID-19 cases have rapidly increased, cancellations of reservations at recently opened beer gardens have also been on the rise.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2022

Sri Lankan forces raid anti-government protest camp as new president takes office

Media footage showed soldiers in riot gear and armed with assault rifles tearing down the camp, set up in April by protesters enraged with the country's economic collapse.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 22, 2022

In carbon markets we trust? New global guidance aims to stop greenwashing

Companies are struggling to find a simple, efficient method to judge the quality of the myriad carbon credits on offer and are seeking clearer guidance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2022

Sri Lanka’s parliament picks Ranil Wickremesinghe as new president

It's not immediately clear how his win will be viewed by ordinary Sri Lankans, who are suffering prolonged power cuts and massive queues for fuel.
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 17,790 new cases

The daily new cases in the capital also topped 10,000 for sixth straight day while Tokyo reported one death linked to COVID-19.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022

India preparing to submit new climate targets to U.N. in September

The official commitment would come close to a year after countries were told to submit updated targets by the U.N. before a summit last November.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 6,231 new cases, doubling again week-on-week

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 8,054, compared to 3,380 a week before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2022

Shanghai health officials say new omicron subvariant found

The omicron COVID-19 variant found in Shanghai's financial district of Pudong on Friday was linked with a case from overseas, a health official said.
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2022

New surge in COVID-19 cases across Japan prompts alarm

The spike in cases comes at a time when people are planning summer holidays and large, in-person events have begun to return.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Tokyo continue upward trend

Tokyo confirmed 3,788 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, up by about 1,700 from a week before, recording the 16th straight day of week-on-week increase.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court has taken control of climate policy

The top court's EPA decision upends precedent and, in effect, embraces a new doctrine of law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new infections mark week-on-week rise for 11th day

The capital confirmed 2,514 new infections Tuesday, rising 551 from a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

'Greenwashing': a new climate misinformation battleground

While many companies have vowed to take action to curb climate change, critics say the gap between slogans and action undermines meaningful efforts to cut emissions.
JAPAN / New Normal 2.0
Jun 27, 2022

Japan prepares for bounce in tourism, but pre-pandemic demand still far off

Destinations such as Niseko in Hokkaido are gearing up for 'revenge travel' by domestic and foreign tourists, but caution over COVID-19 limits the expected rise in numbers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,160 new cases

The capital also reported two new deaths linked to COVID-19, while the seven-day average of new infections rose 23.3% to 1,963.4.
Japan Times
Jun 23, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Launch of New Sake Brand "Yukikamoshi", Sake Brewed with Niigata Snowー Interview with CEO Kabasawa 1/2

Tsunan, Niigata (June 23rd, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce the launch of ”Yukikamoshi”, its newest sake brand brewed with Niigata snow in Japan. With a core mission “Brew for future”, Tsunan is more than just a Japanese sake, it is a lifestyle. Proudly rooted in Tsunan, our...
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JAPAN
Jun 23, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 2,413 new cases, up 600 from week before

The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,811.4, compared with 1,570.6 a week earlier.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 20, 2022

New brand of activist takes aim at Ukraine war and climate crisis, together

Led by young women from Eastern Europe, they are cornering Europe's leaders and pressing them for a total energy embargo on Russia — to end the fighting and to save the planet.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 18, 2022

China’s new green debate: Saving the planet vs. saving the planet

A revived plan to build a dam across China's largest freshwater lake that was shelved after environmental protests, has a new rationale for its construction — helping the environment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jun 8, 2022

North Korean missile barrage adds new dimension to Japan's threat assessment

The launch of eight missiles from four locations in the country builds on earlier training for a strike designed to overwhelm Japanese and South Korean missile defenses, experts say.

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