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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jan 22, 2021

Fukushima residents demand stricter decontamination to enable safe return

Remaining restrictions blocking people from living in the town of Tomioka are due to be lifted in 2023.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jan 22, 2021

Hosting U.S. jets brought free school meals to Iwakuni, but some question the trade-off

Residents near Iwakuni base cast doubt over deal sealed under watch of then-Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2021

Brexit troubles aren’t all teething problems

It's not a great sign when a formerly pro-Brexit lobby is suddenly furious about a part of the deal that was billed as a triumph.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 19, 2021

Biden ponders the trans-Atlantic option to press China

The new team understands that no country, not even the United States, can check Beijing's ambitions on its own.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 16, 2021

Amid pandemic, children's activities may be just the distraction we all need

There wasn't much to raise spirits in the Tokyo area during the new year holiday. With record-breaking daily numbers of new COVID-19 cases and reports that a second state of emergency was likely to be implemented, many people were keen to stay indoors.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 14, 2021

Surging virus cases in Japan tanks Nintendo theme park opening

The facility won't open on Feb. 4 as planned, and has been put on indefinite hiatus in accordance with the government's urging to restrict non-essential travel and activities.
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CULTURE / Books
Jan 9, 2021

Life in David Chang’s kitchen isn’t always peachy

David Chang's memoir, “Eat a Peach,” offers an engaging and personal, albeit disjointed, look into the American celebrity chef's career and the tumultuous culinary world.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 8, 2021

Merkel blames Trump for violence, but Europe also sees reason for hope

Angela Merkel placed the blame for violence at the U.S. Capitol squarely on Donald Trump, although she and other leaders of U.S. allies expressed faith in the strength of American democracy.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 2, 2021

Have you ever heard of the ‘three great noodles of Morioka’?

Known collectively as the “Morioka sandaimen,” each dish features a noodle with distinct cultural roots.
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COMMENTARY / World / Beyond COVID-19
Jan 2, 2021

The shape of China’s recovery

Having matured and grown more patient, China is less impetuous about achieving short-term gains, and more invested in creating opportunities for its people over the long term.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 31, 2020

Crime prevention tips for seniors among highlights of new year publications

From looking at the contents, you'd never have guessed what a crazy year 2020 has been.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 31, 2020

Japan Times 1996: Murayama to step down

A prime minister steps aside after being blamed for a series of blunders related to the previous year's catastrophes.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 29, 2020

Undoing Trump regulations may divide Biden’s coalition

Some of the Trump administration's midnight rules will deserve wholesale repudiation. But others should be approached with a scalpel, not an ax.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 28, 2020

Diversity on display on court during All-Japan High School Tournament

Rui Hachimura — born to a Japanese mother and Beninese father — is the most prominent example, but the number of players with at least one non-Japanese parent is growing.
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SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Dec 27, 2020

Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence

The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Dec 26, 2020

Have a sweet, strawberry end to 2020

Need an alternative to the typical Christmas cake? Give these two colorful convenience store desserts a try.
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BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 25, 2020

Hot spring resorts in Aichi struggling to stay afloat

The government's Go To Travel subsidy campaign offers only temporary aid for hotels that had difficulty attracting domestic visitors even before the pandemic.
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JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Dec 25, 2020

Foreign detainees let go temporarily amid pandemic have nowhere to go

Many have been left without means of support, as they are prohibited from working and are not eligible to receive any administrative assistance.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Dec 22, 2020

How has COVID-19 changed Japan's pop culture? Episode 2: Isolate

When COVID-19 brought about a stay-at-home spring, Animal Crossing provided us with a digital island escape.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 21, 2020

Vaccines don’t mean we’ll see the last of COVID-19, experts warn

Even with the latest technologies, money and might behind the unprecedented global drive to knock out COVID-19, the disease is unlikely to be eliminated any time soon.
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ESG CONSORTIUM
Dec 20, 2020

Oji turns wood into alternative materials of glass and plastics

Oji Holdings, with a history of more than 140 years since its establishment, has always been a leader in Japan’s pulp and paper industry. Its efforts have expanded to nurturing forests both in Japan and abroad to secure the materials for its products while preserving the environment.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2020

Did Trump’s impeachment matter in the end?

It's easy to conclude that, without the pandemic, Trump would have won. And if that's correct, it would seem that the impeachment would not have made any difference.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Dec 19, 2020

Take 2021 by the horns with sweets fit for the Year of the Ox

More than over the Year of the Rat? Moo-ve into 2021 with these cow-themed cupcakes from Fairycake Fair.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 19, 2020

Mysterious North Korea site may be building nuclear components, report says

A mysterious North Korean facility may be producing components for building nuclear bombs, a new report suggests, offering clues to understanding the site near the capital that has perplexed experts and policymakers.
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BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 18, 2020

Musical improvisation: Karaoke venues find new uses for their multimedia spaces

Firms have seen sales fall by as much as 40% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but have also been able to tap into new demand.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Dec 18, 2020

Hokkaido fishing villages face tough decision over nuclear disposal sites

While a traditional industry is slowly dying out, some see a nuclear site as bringing valuable income, while others feel very differently.

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