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COVID 19

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BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 28, 2021
Wizards' Bradley Beal not getting vaxxed for ‘personal reasons’
The three-time All Star contracted COVID-19 over the summer, preventing him from playing in the Tokyo Olympics.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 28, 2021
BOJ policymakers warned of Japan's recovery delay and China risk in July
The remarks shed light on policymakers' concerns over the fragile state of Japan's recovery, even as they maintained the view that the economy was headed for a moderate rebound.
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BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2021
More women in U.S. are considering scaling back at work than a year ago
Women were more likely to report experiencing burnout than men, a McKinsey and Lean In survey has found — a gap that's widened in the last year.
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JAPAN
Sep 27, 2021
COVID-19 quarantines to be shortened for fully vaccinated travelers to Japan
Japan will for the first time recognize its own vaccine passports as well as those of about 50 countries and regions.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2021
Japan approves second drug for mildly ill COVID-19 patients
Sotrovimab was given the green light three weeks after GlaxoSmithKline's Japan unit submitted its application for the antibody treatment to the health ministry.
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BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2021
Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target
JNTO is aiming to attract an annual 60 million visitors to the country by that year, with adventure and sustainable tourism seen as key growth areas.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 27, 2021
U.S. men posted the greatest loss in life expectancy from COVID-19
At a loss of 2.2 years, American men saw the biggest decline among 29 nations in a study of the pandemic's impact on longevity.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Sep 27, 2021
Premature birth in Okinawa highlights COVID-19's impact on pregnant women
When an expectant mother is infected with the coronavirus, the risk of having the baby prematurely increases.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 27, 2021
18 months upon the rock: Perseverance amid the pandemic
With vaccinations increasing, it's time for us to get out from under our rocks and look at what life will be like in these post-pandemic times.
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BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2021
Tapering doesn’t mean tightening for central bank money printers
In recent weeks, the U.S. Federal Reserve signaled it will start paring its massive bond-buying as soon as November and the Bank of England hinted that it may raise interest rates this year.
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JAPAN
Sep 26, 2021
Why have COVID-19 cases in Tokyo plummeted? Study points to restraint by the unvaccinated.
Since the peak of the capital's largest wave of infections, many unvaccinated people have stayed away from places where the virus can spread more easily, such as bars and pubs.
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JAPAN
Sep 26, 2021
As Japan's fifth COVID-19 wave wanes, officials warn against complacency
A delta-driven surge in COVID-19 cases is coming to a faster-than-expected end, but experts believe another wave of infections may be around the corner.
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BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2021
Britain expected to ease visa rules as truck driver shortage bites
The driver shortage has been caused partly by Brexit and COVID-19, and the loss of about a year of driver training and testing.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 25, 2021
Four essential ways to brew the perfect cup of coffee at home
From set-it-and-forget-it cold brew to the meticulous V60 pour over, here's how to take your home-brewed coffee to the next level.
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JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Japan to loosen quarantine rules for fully vaccinated arrivals from October
The self-isolation period will be reduced to 10 days and can be observed at home, although a positive test on the 10th day would extend the quarantine.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 24, 2021
NHL expects full capacity in 30 of 32 arenas
According to an internal document shared with NHL teams earlier this week, the league believes that 30 of its 32 teams will have full-capacity crowds during the 2021-22 season, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 24, 2021
Mental health could be the next casualty of global warming
The sheer number of people across the globe susceptible to climate-induced stress has fostered a sense of urgency among mental health professionals seeking to understand the issue.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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