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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

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Jun 8, 2020
Golfers Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Ishikawa team up against coronavirus
Golfers Hideki Matsuyama and Ryo Ishikawa announced Monday they have launched a project to raise funds to aid the fight against coronavirus.
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JAPAN
Jun 8, 2020
Anti-coronavirus measures checked as disaster drills held in Japan
The move comes after the central government called for measures to be taken to prevent infections at shelters.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 8, 2020
Japan's government submits record extra budget to Diet for virus relief
Programs will focus on support for small firms and medical staff at the forefront of the battle against the virus.
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BUSINESS
Jun 8, 2020
Universal Studios Japan reopens to local residents after three-month hiatus
People seemed to enjoy the smaller crowds caused by the Hollywood theme park's phased reopening plan.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2020
Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura warns against deepening negative rates
The minister said Japan's priority should be on protecting jobs and businesses, not stimulating consumption and travel.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2020
Japan first-quarter GDP shrank less than expected but deeper recession looms
The economy is expected to recover only moderately in coming months due to the pandemic's sweeping impact globally and at home.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 8, 2020
Chugai stock surges 60% to rival Sony's value on hopes for virus treatment
Chugai Pharmaceutical is now Japan's biggest drug company by market value after overtaking Daiichi Sankyo and Takeda Pharmaceutical.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 8, 2020
Analysts see pandemic accelerating pace of mergers in Japan
Transactions here and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific will pick up before the U.S. and Europe do, experts say.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 7, 2020
Bloc against U.S. base transfer keeps majority in Okinawa election
Sunday's contest is the first prefectural assembly election since anti-base Gov. Denny Tamaki became governor in October 2018.
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BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2020
Fujifilm's COVID-19 drug research will drag on into July, source says
The recent fall in the number of confirmed infections has made it difficult to reach the enrollment target of 96 patients.
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JAPAN
Jun 7, 2020
Tokyo reports 14 new coronavirus cases as daily average in June hits 21
A growing number of recent cases have occurred in popular nightlife areas such as Shinjuku's adult entertainment district.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Jun 7, 2020
Japanese firms rush to develop cooler masks as summer approaches
Inventive companies are adding tricot, xylitol and even coolant packs to masks as medical experts warn using them in hot and humid weather might cause health problems.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 7, 2020
Japan threads the needle as U.S.-China animosity hits new highs
When it comes to increasingly fraught ties between Washington and Beijing, Tokyo is facing a “be careful what you wish for” moment.
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JAPAN
Jun 7, 2020
For better or worse, Japan's COVID-19 success may be the result of peer pressure
If political leaders don't strongly communicate, it can give the impression that public policing is acceptable.
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SOCCER / J. League
Jun 7, 2020
Grampus to disinfect facilities after player contracts virus
Nagoya Grampus will disinfect club facilities this week under the guidance of a public health office after one of their players tested positive for the new coronavirus, the J. League first-division side said Saturday.
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BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2020
How the coronavirus is changing the way Japanese work
Teleworking, staggered work hours and even four-day workweeks: The coronavirus pandemic has opened eyes in Japan to the possibility of new working styles that could become the norm long after COVID-19 subsides.
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LIFE / Travel
Jun 6, 2020
Getting the wheels back on Japan's travel industry
Unprecedented travel restrictions have crippled tourism, forcing businesses in the sector to rethink strategies and explore new opportunities.
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BUSINESS
Jun 6, 2020
Toyosu market to reopen to public on Monday
Like other popular venues in the capital, the food market will clamp down on restaurant lines and overcrowding, and require masks be worn for entry.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 6, 2020
'This is a pen': Taking a preposterous COVID-19 hypothesis to another level on social media
Social media users clamor to produce parodies of pronunciation re-enactment.
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JAPAN
Jun 6, 2020
Tokyo reports 26 COVID-19 cases, marking three days in a row of at least 20
Tokyo confirmed 26 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, marking a three-day streak of at least 20, metropolitan government officials said.
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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