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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2020
Politics — not public health — drove Suga U-turn on Go To Travel
The plan to balance the health of the economy against that of people in Japan appeared to hit a wall, as public, political and scientific opposition grew.
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JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
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LIFE
Dec 15, 2020
Solo sauna a hot favorite in Tokyo as coronavirus cases rise
The co-founder of Solo Sauna Tune, which provides Finnish-style sauna rooms, says the pandemic and the social distancing have been a boost for business.
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JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
Osaka opens center for seriously ill COVID-19 patients
The facility was built within the premises of the prefectural government-sponsored Osaka General Medical Center.
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JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
Japan and China to seek setup of defense hotline amid isle row
The two neighbors launched a communication mechanism between their defense authorities in 2018 to avoid accidental clashes at sea and in the air.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 14, 2020
ANA launches flight to Shenzhen, first new route since pandemic
ANA already operates flights to Shanghai, Guangzhou and Qingdao in mainland China.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 14, 2020
'Demon Slayer' close to surpassing 'Spirited Away' as Japan's top-grossing film
The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, 'Demon Slayer' is poised to become Japan's top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience.
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JAPAN
Dec 14, 2020
'Mitsu': Kanji of the year sums up pandemic in Japan 2020
The character, which on its own means 'close' or 'dense,' garnered 28,401 votes — 13.65% of the 208,025 cast in a nationwide poll.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2020
As pandemic spurs a tidying frenzy, Japan's secondhand goods market booms
With prompting from Tokyo's governor, alongside decluttering icon Marie Kondo, people are getting rid of old items at a brisk rate.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2020
BOJ seen extending pandemic-fighting programs this week, according to survey
All but one economist projected the BOJ will make no change to its interest rates, forward guidance or key asset-purchase program.
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JAPAN
Dec 13, 2020
China's foreign minister asks Japanese counterpart to visit
Beijing is apparently trying to improve relations with Tokyo at a time when the U.S.-China row is expected to continue under the administration of U.S. President-elect Joe Biden.
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JAPAN
Dec 13, 2020
Japan and South Africa agree to beef up post-pandemic business ties
Some 160 companies including Toyota Motor Corp. and Nissan Motor Co. have bases in resource-rich South Africa, which accounts for more than 20% of Africa's gross domestic product.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 13, 2020
Japan’s year-end cleaning tradition is doubly important in 2020
Experts offer practical advice to make sure your house is tidy and safe for everyone spending the holidays inside.
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OLYMPICS
Dec 13, 2020
Last Olympic sport climbing spots assigned against Japan's wishes
Kai Harada and Miho Nonaka sealed Japan's final sport climbing berths in next summer's Tokyo Olympics after the Court of Arbitration for Sport dismissed a suit by the Japan Mountaineering and Sport Climbing Association, the body said Saturday.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 12, 2020
Escaping COVID-19: When you can’t see the virus for the trees
Individuals are replacing forestry companies and large corporations in efforts to buy plots of affordable forestland — but for a very different reason.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 12, 2020
Online meeting moments of 2020: What could go wrong?
Unmistakable background sounds, visible sweatpants, sudden bowel movements u2026 Japan's workers experienced it all.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 12, 2020
Rising suicide figures reflect many women’s despair in a pandemic
Almost as anguishing as having no future is having an unknown one.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 12, 2020
Japan weighs infectious disease database for vaccine development
The government is considering setting up an integrated database to facilitate the prompt treatment of infectious diseases such as COVID-19, sources said Saturday.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 12, 2020
Bank of Japan likely to extend corporate aid programs next week
The measures, due to expire in March, will likely be extended for at least half a year as a precaution against the deepening pain from COVID-19.
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BUSINESS
Dec 12, 2020
Bankruptcies in Japan's restaurant industry to hit all-time high in 2020
According to a survey, bankruptcies of companies with debts of at least u00a510 million from January to November stood at 792, an increase of 8% compared with the same period last year.

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