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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 12, 2021
Japan’s handling of COVID-19 lacks transparency
Japan's relatively rosy figures on COVID-19 are a reflection of several issues that illustrate the lack of transparency in government and public health authorities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2021
We need an operation warp speed for the world
More than half of the 12.5 billion COVID-19 vaccine doses planned for delivery this year are spoken for, mostly by developed nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 11, 2021
Only 21% in Japan cleaning hands properly amid pandemic, survey shows
The findings said that if the pandemic worsens, a hand-washing standard of 16 times per day should be advised.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2021
Osaka drops plan to open casino resort by March 2027 due to pandemic
The target for the plan, set in 2019, will not be mentioned in a soon-to-be adopted policy as a number of companies have fallen behind in their preparations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 11, 2021
China's 'zero corona' policy frustrates Japanese nationals in Beijing
Strict quarantine measures for anyone traveling outside China make home visits incompatible with work demands, while the well-being of family in Japan remains a concern.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2021
Japan awarded extra men's all-around gymnastics berth
The nation has gained an additional men's all-around gymnastics berth for the Tokyo Games following the cancellation of an Olympic qualifying series.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 10, 2021
Australia tennis chief urges strict quarantines for Tokyo Olympics
Craig Tiley believes that Tokyo 2020's recently released playbook does not go far enough in order to protect athletes from the risk of infection.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Japan likely to maintain virus emergency in 10 prefectures for now
The government was looking to downgrade the emergency in three prefectures this week, but it's politically safer for Suga to keep the measures in place for the time being.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2021
Will East Asia win the pandemic?
East Asian economies should take great pride in what they achieved in 2020. But they cannot rest on their laurels.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 10, 2021
Athletes at Tokyo Games to get COVID-19 tests at least every four days
Those who have a temperature of 37.5 degrees C or more twice at venues will not be allowed to enter, while their areas of activity and where they can eat will be restricted.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2021
Tokyo reports 412 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
Although cases of the deadly virus fell nationwide, fatalities still remain high for many areas, including Tokyo and Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2021
Japan vaccine czar outshines Suga to rise as potential successor
Polls show Taro Kono is already voters' favorite for prime minister, an ominous sign for Yoshihide Suga ahead of a party leadership vote in September.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 9, 2021
Japan to draw up guidelines on how to transport COVID-19 vaccines
Vaccines developed by various pharmaceutical firms have different characteristics and logistical challenges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 9, 2021
Japan's 2020 overtime pay marks fastest fall in 11 years amid pandemic
Labor cash earnings slid 3.2% from a year earlier, weighed down by a drop in year-end bonuses.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 9, 2021
Japan to spend ¥1.14 trillion from reserve funds for virus subsidies
The funding includes u00a5880.2 billion to be given to local municipalities so that they can offer financial aid for restaurants and bars that comply with requests to close early.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 9, 2021
Steve Nash says Kevin Durant’s on 'about 90 negative tests'
Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said Kevin Durant continues to test negative for COVID-19 and that point guard Kyrie Irving should be able to play Tuesday night with his finger sprain.
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JAPAN
Feb 8, 2021
As emergency eases, Diet focus turns to next stage of virus fight
The central government is reportedly seeking to convene a virus task force meeting Friday, at which Suga may lift the state of emergency in some regions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 8, 2021
Japanese nurseries' attempts to cut operations during pandemic spark confusion
Requests to keep children at home, made by municipalities in coronavirus hotspot areas, come amid the closure of a number of nurseries due to cluster infections among staff and children.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 8, 2021
British teen wakes from nearly yearlong coma unaware of COVID-19 pandemic
The teen has no knowledge of the coronavirus pandemic even though he has caught the virus twice.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 8, 2021
Window of opportunity: Indoor grilling becomes a safe bet during pandemic
Good ventilation is turning into a powerful weapon for yakiniku restaurants, sucking away not just smoke but airborne pathogens quickly.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Yen rally shakes markets, sending dollar to weakest level since May
The yen rose to the ¥155 range against the dollar, the highest in almost two months, in Tokyo on Thursday.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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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