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JAPAN
Dec 4, 2022
COVID-19 antibody prevalence rate at 26.5% in Japan
Of the nation's 47 prefectures, Okinawa marked the highest COVID antibody prevalence rate, at 46.6%, followed by Osaka, at 40.7%, Kagoshima, at 35.2%, Kyoto, at 34.9% and Kumamoto, at 32.9%.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 10,454 new cases
The seven-day average of new infection cases stood at 11,742.4 in Tokyo, up 13% week-on-week.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 4, 2022
Japan Times 1997: 160 nations adopt Kyoto Protocol
Environmental concerns hit the front pages of newspapers in 1997, with the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, and 1922, when residents tried to appease an 'angry tree.'
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JAPAN
Dec 3, 2022
Japan, U.K. and Italy close to agreement on fighter jet project
Joining a major defense development project with a partner other than the U.S. is a break with tradition for Japan, which is in the process of bolstering its military budget.
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JAPAN
Dec 2, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports over 11,200 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases rose 24.7% week on week to 11,762.4 in Tokyo.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2022
Jiang Zemin seen as setting back Japan-China ties with hard-line stance
Jiang pursued a hard-line stance toward Japan, questioning several Japanese prime ministers about their recognition of historical issues.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 2, 2022
The linguistic side-effects of yet another year with COVID-19
As we the end of our third year of life in the pandemic, it's time for a review of all the newly popular vocabulary that has sprung up as a result.
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SOCCER / World cup
Dec 2, 2022
Japan defeats Spain to advance in shock World Cup upset
Spain also progresses to the last 16 despite Germany overcoming Costa Rica 4-2 on a roller-coaster evening in Qatar.
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JAPAN
Dec 1, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 117,778 cases, doubling last Thursday's total
The seven-day average of new cases came to 12,004.4, compared with 8,770.3 a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Help wanted: Niseko facing labor crunch as ski season gets underway
Despite hope that winter tourists will return, some in Niseko's service industry may have to make do with limited staff.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 30, 2022
Japan lawmakers launch group for promoting cricket
With just 4,000 Japanese players out of an estimated 300 million worldwide, the nonpartisan group hopes to boost participation with an eye on the sport's potential Olympic inclusion.
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JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Hokkaido's COVID-19 infections rise, but serious cases remain low
While Hokkaido is facing a strain on total available hospital beds, the percentage of those being used for seriously ill patients is small.
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JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 14,399 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital rose 18.1% week-on-week to 11,048.3.
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JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Japan eyes buying up to 500 Tomahawk missiles from U.S., report says
U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly indicated that Japan was “a high priority” buyer for the weapons and emphasized his intention to steadily proceed with the possible sale.
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JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Education ministry eases guidance on coronavirus measures for school lunches
The ministry also asked local governments to give school lunch-related guidance and instructions based on the infection situation and other circumstances in each region.
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JAPAN
Nov 29, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Hokkaido reports record 58 deaths as cases rise nationwide
In Tokyo, 14,680 new cases were confirmed Tuesday, up by about 1,900 from a week before.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 29, 2022
Simple steps to take the Japan-Australia partnership to the next level
Japan and Australia's progressing relationship is showing the world what middle powers can do in a world defined by great powers.

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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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