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JAPAN U 23

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo records 30,970 new cases, down 2,500 from a week ago
The capital also reported 13 deaths linked to COVID-19, while the number of severely ill patients under its criteria fell by one from Friday to 37.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2022
Five more prefectures issue declarations in BA.5 variant fight
A total of thirteen prefectures in Japan have issued declarations for strengthening measures against the rapidly spreading BA.5 omicron subvariant of COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 6, 2022
Japan to roll out COVID vaccine that targets omicron as early as October
The new vaccine is under development and was found to increase neutralizing antibodies against the BA.1 subvariant and were also effective for the BA.5 subtype to some extent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 233,767 new cases and 215 deaths
Thirteen of Japan's 47 prefectures have so far issued declarations for beefing up measures against the rapidly spreading BA.5 omicron subvariant of COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Aug 5, 2022
How to self-test for COVID in Japan, and which antigen kits to use
Two kinds of antigen test kits are available, but most municipalities only accept those identified as being for medical use. Here's a guide on where and how to get them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2022
Fallout from Taiwan visit looms large over Pelosi’s meeting with Kishida
At a news conference following the meeting, Pelosi was defiant in asserting the right of U.S. officials to visit their Asia-Pacific allies — including Taiwan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 5, 2022
Work stoppages and no chatting at lunch: Japan Inc. grapples with COVID
Relief for Japan's companies and the wider economy could be in sight as health experts project this wave of infection to peak early this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Japan says five Chinese ballistic missiles landed inside EEZ near Okinawa
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said Tokyo had protested to Beijing over the move — the first time Chinese missiles had landed inside the EEZ.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Japan and South Korea to accelerate talks over wartime labor issue
In a meeting in Phnom Penh, two ministers expressed readiness to improve bilateral relations following Yoon Suk-yeol's inauguration as South Korean president in May.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2022
China skips foreign minister talks with Japan at ASEAN-linked Cambodia meet
A spokesperson for Beijing said Japan and other G7 countries had unreasonably blamed China for its actions around Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022
Russia's ambassador to Japan pays respects at Hiroshima Peace Park
The envoy said he wanted to highlight Russia's efforts to reduce nuclear arms, while also criticizing a decision not to invite him to a commemoration on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 4, 2022
Russia's Gazprom to get 50% of Sakhalin-2 LNG project replacement entity
Mitsui and Mitsubishi, which hold a combined 22.5% stake in the project, said separately that they are examining details of the new entity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2022
Taiwan likely to be high on agenda of Kishida-Pelosi talks in Tokyo
The prime minister is likely to reaffirm the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, which is critical to promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 4, 2022
How will Yoon’s low approval ratings affect South Korea’s foreign policy?
The poor approval ratings have created concern that Yoon's domestic headwinds could have a knock-on effect on foreign policy, including any bid to repair ties with Japan.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 3, 2022
Former yokozuna Hakuho faces new challenges as Miyagino stablemaster
Sumo's greatest-ever grand champion is now in charge of his own beya, but whether he will be able to rise through the complicated hierarchy of the Japan Sumo Association is an open question.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2022
Japan's biggest COVID wave yet pushes medical system near to its limit
Despite data suggesting that many patients now only develop mild symptoms, the nation's health care system is strained more than ever before.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2022
China’s planned military exercises near Taiwan may have another target: Japan
The drills, announced by China following Nancy Pelosi's arrival in Taiwan, aren't just intended to keep Taiwan and the United States in check. They're also a clear warning to Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs record nearly quarter-million new cases
A total of 249,830 new coronavirus cases were reported nationwide Wednesday, while the country's daily death toll hit 169.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
COVID cases among Kishida aides raise concern
Japan's top government spokesman and three of Kishida's eight executive secretaries have tested positive in recent days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2022
Japan learns to live with COVID-19 as locals flock to travel spots
Domestic travel is booming as people enjoy their first restriction-free summer since 2019 and as tight border rules keep away foreign visitors that typically crowd popular attractions.

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