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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2021
JAL expects ¥146 billion net loss in FY 2021, marking a second year in the red
The COVID-19 plunge in air travel had already resulted in huge losses — the airline's first since a state-backed rehabilitation in 2012.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 2, 2021
Japan’s stimulus likely to reveal Kishida’s true spending colors
Cash handouts and a relaunch of domestic travel subsidies will be considered for inclusion when the package is put together in mid-November.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2021
Kishida lays out broad policy plans following election victory
The prime minister signaled on Monday that he will pursue defense policies aimed at deterring China, address climate change and accelerate the recovery from the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2021
Japan eases limits on attendance at large events as virus cases fall
Attendance at events held across the country can now be 5,000 spectators or 50% of venue capacity, whichever is larger.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 31, 2021
Voters to keep eye on Kishida's course correction from Abe-Suga era
Fumio Kishida appears poised to differentiate himself from his predecessor Yoshihide Suga in order to avoid quickly following him out of office.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2021
With most fans vaccinated, J. League sees path to pre-pandemic crowds
After 20 months of uncertainty and heavy restrictions, league officials are optimistic that they will be able to raise average attendances in the remaining five weeks of the season.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2021
Travel agency H.I.S. expects record ¥53 billion loss amid pandemic
The Japanese firm's latest result follows the u00a525 billion loss it made in the previous fiscal year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021
Japan consumer confidence logs 29-month high as virus emergency tapers off
Japan's consumer confidence in October rose to its highest level in almost two and a half years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2021
ANA to cut workforce by 9,000 as airline projects second year in red
The company said Friday it expects a net loss of u00a5100 billion for the year through March, rather than an earlier projected net profit of u00a53.5 billion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021
Japan's September job availability rises ahead of economic restart
The jump came as businesses sought staff ahead of the economic restart linked to the government's lifting of the COVID-19 state of emergency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2021
Japan to open up COVID-19 booster shots to all residents
The policy differs from that of other nations, where the shots are mainly being limited to older people, health care workers and those with pre-existing conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2021
Pfizer to seek OK for use of COVID-19 shot in children in Japan age 5 to 11
The government is hinting that it will act swiftly to make the vaccine available to children in that demographic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 28, 2021
Toyota's global output drops 39% year on year amid supply crunch
Supply chain disruptions in Southeast Asia amid a coronavirus resurgence and semiconductor shortage have hit production by the automaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 28, 2021
BOJ easing to continue as economic growth and price forecasts are cut
The combination of parts shortages, higher energy and material costs as well as a weaker yen is making the job harder for the BOJ.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2021
Japan’s retail sales beat estimates as shoppers defy virus fears
The stronger-than-expected gain suggests overall consumption, the biggest component of the economy, may not have declined last quarter as much as expected.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 27, 2021
Japan’s vaccination rate hits G7 milestone but may top out at 80%
The nation is now ranked No. 3 for its vaccination rate among the Group of Seven industrialized countries, after only Canada and Italy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2021
Japan's government slammed over stockpile of 82 million unused 'Abenomasks'
The plan last year by then-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to distribute cloth masks to each household in the nation had already been widely derided by the public before the latest revelations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 27, 2021
Japan downgrades assessment of regional economies for first time in 18 months
The downgraded areas, such as the Tokai and Chugoku regions, are heavily reliant on auto manufacturing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021
Online tours offer rare benefit for Japan's pandemic-hit travel industry
Trips to all corners of the globe, conducted over videoconferencing apps, are quickly selling out.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Political parties vow increased child aid, but need goes beyond money
As the pandemic continues to bring hardship to families, the upcoming general election is seeing issues of welfare and support pushed to the fore.
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.

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

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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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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