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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 26, 2021
Cabinet approves draft extra budget to sponsor record spending stimulus
Now approved, a wide array of policies will begin, including wage hikes, family support, decarbonization efforts and preparation for future waves of COVID-19.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 25, 2021
Government maintains view on 'weak' COVID-19 recovery, wary of rising material costs
The Cabinet Office upgraded its view for private consumption for the first time in 13 months, but downgraded its views for exports and industrial production.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2021
Mass COVID-19 testing: Does it save lives?
Would Japan have seen far greater fatalities if it opted for mass COVID-19 testing like other countries rather than just targeting vulnerable group as it did?
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BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2021
Tokyo maintains third place in global city ranking as work flexibility improves
London finished ahead of New York and in the top spot for the tenth straight year, while Paris and Singapore rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
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JAPAN
Nov 23, 2021
60% of newlyweds in Japan forgo wedding ceremonies amid COVID-19 pandemic: survey
Without wedding expenses, couples may spend more on things like wedding rings and furniture, which could lead to a shift in demand.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 21, 2021
Tokyo luxury hotel offers lantern-inspired dining for COVID era
Hoshinoya Tokyo came up with the rather bright idea to place some customers in lanterns for a stylish COVID-era dining experience.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2021
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike returns to duty after speculation of ill health and resignation
Koike, 69, visited the Tokyo Metropolitan Government building to attend an online meeting of the National Governors' Association on Sunday, marking a full resumption of her duties.
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JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
Go To Travel set to return as Japan seeks to boost economy and rescue battered sector
The government is currently ironing out details of how and when to resume the program, with an eye toward a January or February restart.
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JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: New cases fall further in Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 16 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down from 24 a week before, a day after no coronavirus deaths were reported across Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2021
Japan stimulus swells to record, but analysts say it amounts to 'pork-barrel spending'
While the stimulus package covers a range of policies and includes help for a battered health care system, many economists have raised doubts over whether it will shore up the economy.
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JAPAN
Nov 19, 2021
Japan to ease antivirus restrictions on events and eateries
Full attendance at venues will be allowed under certain conditions, including putting a system in place to check whether visitors have been vaccinated or have tested negative for COVID-19.
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JAPAN
Nov 18, 2021
Japan to increase daily cap on arriving passengers from 3,500 to 5,000
The government has been setting the daily number of people who can enter the country at 3,500, notifying airlines of the number of passengers allowed on their planes bound for Japan.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2021
Health ministry to allow faster approval of drugs and vaccines in emergencies
The plan, to be finalized by the end of the year, comes amid criticism that Japan lagged other countries in approving drugs and vaccines to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 18, 2021
What's behind the rapid disappearance of the delta variant in Japan? It could be self-extinction.
Many scholars point to a variety of explanations for the sudden end of the fifth wave, but one research group says the coronavirus variant may have actually destroyed itself.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2021
Japan to spend record ¥55.7 trillion for economic stimulus
The package has turned out to be larger than expected as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will increase support for households and companies to redistribute wealth.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2021
Japan looks to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children age 5-11 in February
Some health experts have expressed concern, however, amid uncertainty over the efficacy and safety of the vaccine in children aged under 12.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2021
Despite eased entry ban, overseas students face long wait to enter Japan
Due to the substantial paperwork required by authorities and a daily cap on arrivals, some foreign students are losing hope.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2021
Japan leads the G7 in COVID shots without a mandate in sight
The country this week pushed ahead of Canada, which previously had the highest rate among the G7 major advanced economies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
New normal takes shape as Japan announces 'vaccine-test package'
Those showing proof of vaccination or a negative test result would be able to enter eating and drinking establishments as normal, even under a state of emergency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Japan to allow COVID-19 booster shots six months after second dose
Although the health ministry has kept its initial eight-month timeline, local governments can bring the booster date forward if they see fit.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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