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COVID 19

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 22, 2020
Netflix to slash traffic across Europe to relieve virus strain on internet providers
Netflix will cut traffic by 25 percent on networks across Europe in a relief measure for internet service providers (ISPs) experiencing a surge in usage due to government "shelter in place" orders aimed at slowing the coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 22, 2020
Corporate tax refunds mulled for virus-hit companies in Japan
The measure would mainly apply to small and midsize companies that usually are ineligible for such tax relief.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 22, 2020
Coronavirus disrupts supply chains for Japanese housing and gaming industries
The coronavirus outbreak is disrupting supply chains for the housing and gaming industries in Japan, causing companies to scramble to find alternative suppliers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / ANALYSIS
Mar 22, 2020
Experts sound alarm over Japan's coronavirus testing
Some are casting doubt on whether the country can provide adequate testing and promote effective policies to contain the outbreak.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 21, 2020
In bloom? Celebrating Japan’s iconic cherry trees in a time of pandemic
Blossoms are beginning to open in Tokyo, but will this year's celebrations wither due to concern over the new coronavirus?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 21, 2020
Japan and U.S. agree to cooperate on border controls to stem outbreak
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo say they see a need to implement border controls for a certain period of time.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 21, 2020
Japan could face year-long slump if 'cursed' Olympics canceled
A canceled or postponed Olympics would likely result in Japan's economy shrinking for the longest stretch since the global financial crisis, according to some economists.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 21, 2020
Baseball players have lost something they took for granted: Ichiro
Former major league star Ichiro Suzuki said Friday that by putting pro baseball in the United States and Japan on hold, the current coronavirus pandemic has made him realize ballplayers cannot take their game for granted.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 21, 2020
Why is Japan still a coronavirus outlier?
How has Japan seemingly escaped the spread of the coronavirus when other countries have suffered so badly?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 21, 2020
Virus brings Japan's debate on constitutional revision to a standstill
Until the pandemic settles down, the government's call for restraint on big events means no meetings, rallies or snap elections for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's revision-minded LDP.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 21, 2020
Infections in Osaka and Hyogo projected to hit 3,300 by April 3
The health ministry sees coronavirus patients in the two neighboring prefectures spiking to 3,374 between March 28 and April 3.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 21, 2020
Toshimaen and Legoland to partially resume operations amid outbreak
Some amusement parks are planning to partially resume operations suspended by the coronavirus outbreak and take people's temperatures when they arrive as a precaution.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 21, 2020
South Korean fashion evolves in the time of coronavirus and face masks
From tutorials on how to wear makeup with a face mask, to hats that incorporate a protective plastic face shield, South Koreans are seeking to make sure the coronavirus outbreak doesn't damage their reputation for style.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 21, 2020
Norway's Olympic body asks IOC to postpone Tokyo Games until pandemic ends
Norway's Olympic committee said Friday it has asked the International Olympic Committee not to hold this summer's Tokyo Games until the coronavirus pandemic is under control.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 21, 2020
Number of COVID-19 cases in Japan, excluding cruise ship, tops 1,000
Five prefectures now have more than 100 infections that have been confirmed, including Hokkaido, Tokyo and Osaka.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 21, 2020
U.S. senators defend selling shares before coronavirus crash
Two Republican senators defended themselves on Friday against heavy criticism, including calls that they resign, for selling substantial amounts of stocks before the coronavirus-induced market meltdown and after closed-door briefings on the outbreak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 21, 2020
Pro tips on teleworking during a virus outbreak
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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 21, 2020
Coronavirus will change how we shop, travel and work for years
Every economic shock leaves a legacy. The deadly coronavirus will be no different.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 20, 2020
Postponing Tokyo Games could end Olympic dream for some of Japan's young talents
While organizers are adamant the Tokyo Olympics will proceed as scheduled, postponement of the event due to the coronavirus pandemic could end the Olympic dream for several of Japan's talented crop of men's soccer players.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 20, 2020
Coronavirus slowing immigration procedures for labor-hungry Japan firms
Businesses reliant on a foreign blue-collar workforce are struggling to fill openings as the coronavirus pandemic slows immigration procedures to a crawl both in Japan and abroad.
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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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