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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2020
Over half of young adults in Japan felt education gap as schools closed over coronavirus
Some cited discrepancies depending on the location and family situations of students, such as whether they could secure equipment for online learning.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 19, 2020
Japanese shoppers queue and crash website for Uniqlo's washable masks
Japanese shoppers queued at Uniqlo stores and crashed its website on Friday as the clothing chain began selling face masks with breathable fabric used in the brand's popular underwear, preparing for the coronavirus outbreak lasting through summer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 19, 2020
Japan's economy 'almost stopped deteriorating,' government report says
The government, which said the economy was 'worsening rapidly' in its May report, revised its monthly assessment upward for the first time since January 2018.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jun 19, 2020
J. League launches coronavirus tests ahead of season restart
The J. League made final preparations Thursday to test all of its players for the coronavirus before they begin returning to the pitch later this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 18, 2020
Abe apologizes over arrest of ex-justice minister in vote-buying case
Public prosecutors on the same day arrested Katsuyuki Kawai and his lawmaker wife, Anri Kawai, over vote-buying.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 18, 2020
Uniqlo unveils new flagship store in Tokyo's Ginza district
Casual clothing chain Uniqlo Co. unveiled to the press on Thursday its new flagship store in Tokyo's upscale Ginza shopping district, ahead of the store’s grand opening the following day.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB Preview
Jun 18, 2020
NPB set to return in altered form amid pandemic
Stadiums will be devoid of fans initially and socially distant celebrations will be the norm as the league prepares to play ball.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 18, 2020
Majority of Japan firms cutting jobs and pay to survive pandemic
Over half of the respondents criticized the government's response, dashing hopes for a solid recovery.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 18, 2020
Japan banks' overseas investments hit high despite market turmoil
The banks are piling into risky debt overseas to beat their lowly returns on interest rates at home.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 18, 2020
As race to govern Tokyo kicks off, Olympics and coronavirus top agenda
Incumbent Yuriko Koike is the front-runner, riding a wave of popularity since the capital saw relatively low casualties from its initial brush with the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 18, 2020
Tokyo confirms 41 new coronavirus cases, exceeding 40 for third day this week
The metropolitan government plans to completely lift its business closure requests for the capital on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 18, 2020
Expert urges Japan to keep up virus guard as most lack antibodies
Call for periodic tests follows findings in capital and Osaka and Miyagi prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2020
Record-low 1,700 foreign visitors travel to Japan in May amid pandemic
Japan received an estimated 1,700 foreign travelers in May, an all-time low for the second consecutive month, amid the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2020
Japan's parliament ends coronavirus-dominated session without extension
Opposition parties had demanded that the Diet session be extended as many questions remain, including on the pandemic and the Aegis Ashore anti-missile system.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 17, 2020
Japan’s new wave: Cash, bankruptcies and inequality
The pandemic will widen the wealth gap. Bigger firms will survive, while the small decide it's not worth it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2020
Host and hostess bars in Japan scramble to adjust to COVID-19 reality
The industry faces an intensifying public backlash after reports emerged that a recent spike in cases stemmed largely from nighttime entertainment districts.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo confirms 16 new coronavirus cases, falling below 20 for first time in a week
The last time daily new infection cases fell under 20 was June 10, when 18 cases were reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 17, 2020
Tokyo gubernatorial candidates face off in first joint news conference
With candidates taking every chance they could to target incumbent Gov. Yuriko Koike, the initial debate may foreshadow how the election campaigns will proceed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2020
Abe confronts his sinking popularity as coronavirus-dominated Diet session wraps up
Failure to shore up his support could hamper the prime minister's ability to call a snap Lower House election and advance his dream of constitutional amendment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 16, 2020
Tokyo confirms 27 new coronavirus cases, above 20 for sixth day
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it confirmed 27 new coronavirus infections Tuesday, with the capital recording more than 20 cases for the sixth straight day.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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