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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2023
Japan and the Netherlands to join U.S. in chip controls on China
The move forms a powerful alliance that will undercut Beijing’s ambitions to build its own domestic chip capabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2023
Japan adds more Russian people and organizations to sanctions list as Ukraine invasion drags on
The sanctions, including asset freezes and bans on exports by Japanese firms, target politicians, military officers, businesspeople and companies in Russia.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 27, 2023
Are ‘white’ companies proving to be too much of a good thing for Japan's Gen Z?
'Black' companies are places of excess: excess overtime, excess chores — not excess pay! And the best way to express the idea of 'too much' in Japanese is with the verb-suffix 'sugiru.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 5,061 new cases
The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria fell by three from Wednesday to 31, while 22 deaths linked to the virus were reported on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023
COVID-19 shots should remain free to residents, health ministry experts say
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce the decision to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 on Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 26, 2023
Japan's future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy
The gap between the defense capabilities of China and Japan is widening at a tremendous pace, giving Tokyo cause to think carefully.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 26, 2023
England's Launchbury says more players could move to Japan
The 31-year-old lock left stricken English giants Wasps in November to sign a one-season deal with Toyota Verblitz.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
Former PM Mori urges against excessive support for Ukraine
'It is unthinkable that Russia would lose the war,' the gaffe-prone politician said in a speech at a reception.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 25, 2023
Japan cuts economic view in January as COVID-19 surges in China
The Japanese government's latest report said exports 'have been in a weak tone recently,' the first time the component was downgraded in 14 months, with the fall particularly marked in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 5,934 new cases
On Tuesday, Japan reported 83,353 new COVID-19 cases, down by some 46,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023
Former U.S. Indo-Pacific commander underscores threat to Taiwan’s outlying islands
Retired Adm. Philip Davidson — known for his assessment that China may try to attack Taiwan by 2027 — called the threat to the islands a “grave security concern” for Taipei.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023
Japan and Cambodia vow to keep supporting Ukrainian mine removal efforts
The two governments announced last week that they have begun providing training to Ukrainian officials for clearing landmines laid by Russia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,306 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 6,458.4, compared with 10,855.6 a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2023
Russia rejects talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Moscow has said it cannot currently arrange a schedule for the talks on Japanese fishing operations for Alaska pollock, octopuses, Okhotsk Atka mackerel and other seafood.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2023
Crucial role: Defense of Taiwan hinges on Japan's support
Without the use of bases in Japan, the United States would not be able to employ tactical air power in the event of a conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 23, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases fall week-on-week for sixth straight day
The number of severely ill patients under the metropolitan government's criteria fell by one from Sunday to 36, while 30 deaths linked to the virus were reported on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 23, 2023
Trapped in trash: Japan’s hidden hoarders
Behind closed doors, Japan has more houses filled with garbage than you might think — a phenomenon being exacerbated by shifting demographics and pandemic-induced social isolation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 23, 2023
U.S. poised to get Dutch and Japanese help with China chip crackdown
The Japanese and Dutch export controls may be agreed to and finalized as soon as the end of January, although they are not expected to go as far as Washington's measures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 5,110 new cases
Thirty-one COVID-19 deaths were newly confirmed in the capital, while the number of severe cases fell by four from Saturday to 37.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2023
Clubs rebuilding workplace camaraderie lost during pandemic isolation
Some companies have started subsidizing club expenses after finding worker activities beneficial for their business.
Mercury hits 39.3 degrees Celsius in Shizuoka
Pedestrians shelter themselves from the sun using parasols as they cross a street in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo on Thursday. The temperature in Tokyo hit 35 degrees Celsius just after noon on Thursday, the first time so far this year.
Record 19,000 people with dementia reported missing in Japan in 2023
Municipalities across the country have been devising various ways to keep track of the whereabouts of individuals with dementia.
Weak yen inflicts major damage to small and midsize businesses, survey says
The weakness of the yen is posing a big problem for small and midsize businesses. As for desired exchange rates, 69.5％ said they want the yen trading between ¥110 and ¥135 to the dollar.
Kyoto men accused of forcing disabled person into washing machine
The Kyoto Prefectural Police headquarters in the city of Kyoto. Questioning of a worker with an intellectual disability who was forced into an industrial washing machine has revealed further past instances of abuse, leading Kyoto police to investigate potential bullying in the workplace.
Japan faces shortage of almost a million foreign workers in 2040
A Vietnamese worker harvests tomatoes at a farm in Asahi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan’s stock records lack punch of yen’s fall
A monitor displaying the Topix share average, 225-issue Nikkei average and the yen exchange rate against the U.S. dollar, outside a brokerage in Tokyo on Thursday.
Japanese athletes get rousing send-off ahead of Paris Olympics
Fencer Misaki Emura (left) and breaker Shigekix, whose real name is Shigeyuki Nakarai, during a send-off ceremony in Tokyo on Friday
Weak yen slows overseas summer travel recovery
The weak yen continues to attract visitors from abroad, while travelers from Japan are rethinking their plans amid rising costs.
Asking for food substitutions at a Japanese restaurant
With the vegan lifestyle becoming more popular in recent years, Japanese restaurants and inns have begun to offer more vegetarian options.
Over 80 nursing homes in Japan went bankrupt in first half
A nursing home in Ishikawa Prefecture. Wage increases in other industries have made the nursing care sector less attractive.

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