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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

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JAPAN / Society / 2020 in Review
Dec 19, 2020
Anxiety over coronavirus in 2020 spurs unprecedented societal change in Japan. Will it last?
For many in Japan, 2020 has been a year hijacked by uncertainty, a tumultuous period spent improvising and adapting to an unfamiliar way of life.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 19, 2020
Wait before shedding your entire work wardrobe amid the pandemic
Numerous posts on social media have questioned the need to wear a suit while working from home.
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JAPAN
Dec 19, 2020
Missing travel? Take a virtual trip to a Japanese island with Animal Crossing
Sado Island in the Sea of Japan is host to a number of well-known tourism spots that can now be visited virtually in Nintendo's smash-hit game.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 18, 2020
Five things to watch in Japanese politics in 2021
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's power atop the government is not assured, and with some significant elections scheduled, domestic politics could once again shake things up at the top.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 18, 2020
Pfizer first drugmaker to seek COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan
Officials said the approval would be made 'a top priority in the screening process' once the firm submits data from an ongoing clinical trial specific to Japan, expected in February.
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BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 18, 2020
Musical improvisation: Karaoke venues find new uses for their multimedia spaces
Firms have seen sales fall by as much as 40% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but have also been able to tap into new demand.
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BUSINESS
Dec 18, 2020
Bank of Japan unveils plan to probe better ways to hit price goal and extends fund program
As widely expected, the central bank kept monetary policy steady and extended by six months a range of measures aimed at easing funding strains of companies hit by COVID-19.
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JAPAN
Dec 17, 2020
Tokyo logs record 822 cases and raises alarm as hospitals 'clogged'
The nationwide tally of new cases also hit a record, with media reports putting the figure at 3,211.
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EDITORIALS
Dec 17, 2020
Government in a muddle over suspended travel campaign
Researchers found that people who participated in the government's Go To Travel campaign were as much as twice as likely to have COVID-19 symptoms than those who did not.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 17, 2020
Japan's review of Avigan as COVID-19 treatment draws blank
The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency raised questions about the way tests were performed and the criteria for determining whether symptoms had improved, sources say.
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JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Hyper-realistic masks offer one way to keep a straight face
The masks will go on sale early next year for u00a598,000 ($950) apiece at his Tokyo shop, Kamenya Omote, whose products are popular as accessories for parties and theatrical performance.
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JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga voices regret over dinner that flouted virus guidelines
The prime minister said he is not thinking of imposing tighter restrictions on movement 'at this time' as a crucial three-week period in fighting COVID-19 ended.
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JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount
Suga's outings came after the government abruptly halted a government travel subsidy program he had long defended.
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BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2020
Japan’s ¥73.6 trillion stimulus hinges on spending by older generation
People over the age of 65 make up 29% of the population and account for almost 40% of the consumer spending that is the biggest driver of Japan's economy.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 15, 2020
Japan approves ¥21.8 trillion extra budget to fund pandemic support
Total new debt issuance for the current fiscal year will hit a record high of over u00a5112 trillion — more than double the previous record set after the global financial crisis.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2020
Politics — not public health — drove Suga U-turn on Go To Travel
The plan to balance the health of the economy against that of people in Japan appeared to hit a wall, as public, political and scientific opposition grew.
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JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
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LIFE
Dec 15, 2020
Solo sauna a hot favorite in Tokyo as coronavirus cases rise
The co-founder of Solo Sauna Tune, which provides Finnish-style sauna rooms, says the pandemic and the social distancing have been a boost for business.
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JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
Osaka opens center for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
The facility was built within the premises of the prefectural government-sponsored Osaka General Medical Center.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 14, 2020
ANA launches flight to Shenzhen, first new route since pandemic
ANA already operates flights to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Qingdao in mainland China.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
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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