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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2020
Sharp's first-half net profit falls 17.8%
Consolidated operating profit for the first half of fiscal 2020 dropped 25.3% to u00a527.60 billion on sales of u00a51.14 trillion, up 1.9%.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2020
New COVID-19 infections in Japan top 1,000 in a day in first since August
The uptick came after the government eased restrictions and promoted travel within the nation aiming to support the economy, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 6, 2020
September household spending down 10.2%, affected by 2019 tax hike
The monthly drop was the sharpest since the 16.2% plunge logged in May, the largest decrease since comparable data became available in January 2001.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Nov 6, 2020
Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district
Though circumstances of infections and anti-prevention measures have differed from shop to shop, all have been treated as if they present the worst risks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 5, 2020
Nintendo Switch passes iconic Famicom to shift 68 million units
The firm has seen sales rocket during the coronavirus pandemic, with orders to stay at home boosting people's appetite for gaming.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2020
Coronavirus lurks behind half of Japan's 2020 buzzwords
The new terms and new usage of existing words demonstrate the immense impact the pandemic has made on working and living styles in the nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Nov 5, 2020
The ins and outs of Japan’s eased re-entry steps for foreign residents
Even with the most recent changes to border control measures that came into effect Sunday, there are growing concerns over strict and unclear requirements for re-entry.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 4, 2020
Levain Cup final postponed after Reysol cluster infection spreads
The decision by the J. League was made after 10 more Kashiwa players and staffers tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 4, 2020
Tokyo taxi drivers allowed to refuse passengers not wearing masks
The approval of the provision, requested by 10 taxi companies in the capital, could also affect the norms of etiquette in other areas of the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 4, 2020
BOJ chief airs concern about resurgence of COVID-19 in Europe and U.S.
In a policy-setting meeting last week, the BOJ maintained its ultraeasy monetary policy to support the pandemic-hit economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2020
As Japan moves to revive its countryside, pandemic drives many out of cities
In September, 30,644 people moved out of Tokyo, up 12.5% year-on-year, while the number moving in fell 11.7% to 27,006, data showed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2020
Taiwanese start-up airline StarLux to begin flights to Japan
The firm will offer twice weekly flights from Taipei to Narita Airport and Kansai Airport.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2020
Contact tracers eye cluster-busting to tackle COVID-19's new surge
As the pandemic worsens in the U.S. and Europe, an approach that has seen success in Japan gains interest.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 3, 2020
Property funds feel pinch as Tokyo population drops amid pandemic
Analysts say people are moving to suburbs instead of staying near the office as they work from home amid virus-related curbs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 3, 2020
Japan's 'healing robots' help ease COVID-19 isolation
Sales of automatons that gather data on the well-being of their owners have risen, with many being given as gifts to older parents.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2020
Toyota plans record second-half output to recover from pandemic hit
The automaker aims to produce around 4.6 million cars globally in the July to December period, which would be its highest output for the second half of a year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2020
After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to adjust tax and visa arrangements, and make administrative services available in English, in a bid to attract foreign firms.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 3, 2020
Reysol manager Nelsinho tests positive for coronavirus
The Brazilian coach is expected to miss Saturday's Levain Cup final against Tokyo at the National Stadium.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2020
Japan companies' April-September net profit down 43% amid pandemic
The air transport sector logged a net loss of u00a5349.7 billion ($3.3 billion) in the six-month period.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 3, 2020
Hiroto Kyoguchi contracts coronavirus, WBA title bout canceled
WBA light flyweight super champion Hiroto Kyoguchi has contracted the novel coronavirus, the Japan Boxing Commission said Monday, and his world title bout on Tuesday has been canceled.
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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