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Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2020
Japan considers lifting quarantine for Olympics spectators from overseas
If approved visitors will likely be required to test negative for COVID-19 multiple times before departure and have their condition monitored after entry, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2020
South Korean spy chief proposes Olympic summit with Japan, North Korea and U.S.
Park Jie-won suggested the summit during a Tuesday meeting with Suga, saying it could take up the issues of North Korea's denuclearization and the abduction of Japanese citizens.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2020
Japan should brace for 'leaderless era' as U.S. turns inward, Suga adviser says
Concerns about America's inward turn have simmered in Japan for years, intensifying in the face of China's growing military and economic assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2020
Japan sounds alarm bells as coronavirus cases surge in Hokkaido
Officials warn the sharp rise in new infections in Japan's northernmost prefecture could be the beginning of an explosive surge across the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 10, 2020
Suga orders compilation of third extra budget for pandemic stimulus
The extra budget for the year through March will fund a likely extension of the government's Go To Travel subsidy campaign, sources say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2020
After unpredictable Trump, Biden may keep Japan in trade quagmire
While Biden is seen as preferring a more multilateral approach to trade, experts warn that the U.S. is unlikely to return to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 10, 2020
Japan and U.S. to start formal talks on troop-hosting costs
Japan has paid nearly u00a5200 billion ($1.9 billion) annually in so-called host-nation support which covers things such as utility and labor costs for U.S. bases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 10, 2020
Japan to prioritize older people in administering coronavirus vaccines
The government plans to distribute coupons for free vaccinations in order of priority when a vaccine is ready, according to the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2020
Suga signals readiness for new stimulus package
Suga said he would instruct his Cabinet on Tuesday to begin work on a third extra budget, Jiji news agency reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2020
For Okinawans, Biden offers little hope of shift on Futenma move
Some, however, say fears of spiraling U.S.-China tensions are likely to ease under the incoming administration.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 9, 2020
After sending congratulatory note, Suga ponders his approach to Biden
Moving from Trump's impetuous style to a more conventional approach will be an abrupt change for Tokyo, which has grown accustomed to the president's mercurial manner.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2020
Vietnamese trainee nurses arrive in Japan after coronavirus delay
Negotiations are taking place with Indonesia and the Philippines to expedite the arrival of candidate health workers from those nations, too.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2020
Japanese opposition parties watch for possible policy changes by Biden
Opposition parties said Sunday they are closely monitoring possible changes in America's foreign policy that could be brought by Biden.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 8, 2020
Suga congratulates Biden and hopes to strengthen alliance
Contentious trade negotiations, talks over costs for stationing U.S. troops in Japan likely to top agenda between two leaders.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2020
Japan extends almost ¥43 billion in loans to Myanmar for roads and corporate finance
Of the total, u00a527.78 billion will be earmarked for a project to build a bridge on a road that crosses Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 8, 2020
Virus-hit Japanese companies turning to early retirement to cut costs
Early retirement was offered by 72 listed companies to a total of around 14,000 employees as of Oct. 29, topping a total of 35 companies and about 11,350 employees in the previous year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2020
Suga rejected nominees to thwart 'critical moves,' sources say
The administration thought 'it was not appropriate to hire them as civil servants' based on their past opposition to his Liberal Democratic Party's security and anti-conspiracy legislation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Nov 7, 2020
Pandemic spurs idle workers in Japan to engage in moonlighting
An oft-cited passage from the Gospel of Matthew (6:24) goes: "No man can serve two masters. For either he will hate the one and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 7, 2020
Japan's students struggle to embrace online learning amid COVID-19
Japan's university students have had a rough six months and the immediate future isn’t looking much brighter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2020
Tokyo reports 294 coronavirus cases, most since Aug. 20
The capital's cumulative tally of cases stood at 32,429, while the number of seriously ill patients was down by one at 36.

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