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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jun 12, 2020
Pandemic-hit temple in Gifu's Takayama opens doors to teleworkers
The facility, which belongs to the Jodoshu sect, was built in 1896, and now offers overnight stays for Gifu residents.
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JAPAN
Jun 12, 2020
Japan's first drill of prison coronavirus outbreak held in Kyoto
The drill was based on coronavirus countermeasures drawn up by the Justice Ministry, which oversees such detention facilities across the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2020
Japan enacts record extra budget to address pandemic fallout
The Upper House's budget panel endorsed the package, focusing on financial aid for front-line medical staff and subsidies for small businesses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 12, 2020
NEC's global battery arm to wind down operations, citing COVID-19
According to the Japanese parent company, plans to sell the business were thwarted by the pandemic.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jun 12, 2020
Okinawa cultural hall shows what the new normal will look like for theaters
In publishing a composite image of a socially-distanced theater crowd, the hall painted a bleak image of the future of stage in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 12, 2020
Japan looks to hold university entrance exams in January as planned
A survey of public and private high schools found that 69.0 percent hope the tests will be held according to the current schedule.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 12, 2020
Women bear brunt of Japan's recession as pandemic unravels Abe's 'Womenomics'
Many women lack the job security of male workers, with more than half holding vulnerable part-time, contract or temporary jobs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jun 12, 2020
The summer of our discontent
With the news that this year’s Fuji Rock Festival would be postponed until 2021, summer 2020 became the season of no music in Japan.
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JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Tokyo to move to third and final stage of reopening
The capital lifted its coronavirus alert and will move to the third phase of its plan to reboot businesses on Friday.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2020
Drugmaker eyes stem cell clinical test for coronavirus treatment
Japanese drugmaker Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. said Thursday it plans to launch a clinical trial using stem cells to develop a treatment for severe cases of COVID-19, the respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 11, 2020
Don't bet against post-pandemic Japan
Japanese corporations are in an excellent position to use the global economic crisis as an opportunity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Tokyo deaths up by 1,000 in April from monthly average as virus peaked
The city officially reported just over 100 deaths from the coronavirus in April, but mortality data suggests there were around 1,000 more deaths in the month than average.
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BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2020
Aid for Japan's virus-hit firms held up by red tape and hefty fees
This all comes despite the government simplifying the application process earlier in May following a barrage of criticism.
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BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2020
Taxis across Japan take to ferrying food to keep the cash flowing
Around 1,300 taxi operators nationwide have started delivering meals as of May 22 to overcome the hardship brought on by the virus epidemic.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2020
Japan's AnGes speeds toward 2021 rollout in coronavirus 'vaccine war'
The Osaka-based firm got a headstart in the vaccine development by repurposing its hypertension vaccine, which had already passed various safety hurdles.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2020
Mizuho to deploy billions in riskier funding to help Japan's firms with virus fallout
The bank is in talks with corporate clients to provide financing via subordinated loans and purchases of preferred shares totaling more than u00a5100 billion.
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JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Japan may let in quota of 250 businesspeople from four countries daily
Authorities aim to begin the measure this summer, by mutual agreement with Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and Vietnam.
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JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020
Tokyo coronavirus cases exceed 20 for first time in five days
Keeping the weekly average of daily cases under 20 is one of Tokyo's criteria for relaxing business restrictions.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2020
Toyota chief promises shareholders profits despite pandemic
Toyota Motor Corp. CEO Akio Toyoda assured shareholders Thursday that the auto giant will stay in the black for the current business year even if the coronavirus crisis "exceeds the Lehman shock," thanks to years of cost-cutting efforts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 11, 2020
Confidence at Japan's large firms drops to 11-year low amid pandemic
The reading from the government survey is the lowest since the first quarter of 2009, during the global financial crisis.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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