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Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 5,621 new cases
The daily tally in the capital fell by 2,456 from the week before, standing below 10,000 for the 11th consecutive day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2022
Ex-Myanmar diplomat urges barring junta envoy from Abe funeral
A former diplomat dismissed by Myanmar's military junta for his opposition to last year's coup has criticized Japan for inviting the head of the Myanmar Embassy in Tokyo to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Japan drop to 39,000
There were 68 fatalities, while severely ill coronavirus patients numbered 238, down by 24 from Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2022
Japan Coast Guard confirms discovery of body of sunken Hokkaido tour boat captain
With the confirmed death of the 54-year-old captain, Noriyuki Toyoda, a total of 19 victims have been identified, with seven still missing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2022
Event marking 50th anniversary of Japan-China ties opens in Beijing
At the opening ceremony, Japanese envoy Hideo Tarumi stressed the significance of holding such an event, saying it will help deepen mutual understanding and trust between the two countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2022
Japan's top envoy unable to meet Chinese counterpart on fringes of U.N. gathering
Yoshimasa Hayashi told reporters before wrapping up his five-day trip in New York that talks did not materialize due to scheduling conflicts.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan confirms 63,871 new cases
Eighty-seven deaths were reported across the country, while the number of COVID-19 patients with severe symptoms fell by 14 from Thursday to 262.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2022
ANA to increase international flights as Japan's borders fully reopen
COVID-19 hit Japan's tourism industry hard — there were only about 246,000 foreign visitors last year, compared with a record 31.9 million in 2019.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 23, 2022
With COVID rules relaxed, tennis stars and fans soak up Pan Pacific Open
The atmosphere at this year's Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo is in stark contrast to what players faced last year at the same venue during the spectatorless 2020 Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Japan to stop Myanmar military training over executions
The decision to continue training military personnel after Myanmar's 2021 coup was heavily criticized by rights groups.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2022
Kishida pitches permanent tax-free savings program at New York Stock Exchange
Kishida also said his new capitalism policies should be as powerful as Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, as it could help the Japanese economy achieve 'growth and sustainability.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Japan to reopen to independent travelers and lift daily arrival cap, Kishida says
The move marks a major policy shift after nearly 2u00bd years of strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Taiwan clouds mood ahead of China-Japan anniversary
Although various events have been held so far this year, a senior official of a group promoting friendly bilateral ties has pointed to the lack of excitement among Chinese people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2022
Japan, U.S. and South Korea affirm cooperation over North Korea and Taiwan
Condemning North Korea's missile launches earlier this year, the three reaffirmed that if the country conducts a nuclear test, it would be met with 'a strong and resolute response.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 22, 2022
Why Japan has been taking incremental steps to reopen its borders
The Group of Seven's strictest border rules have been eased in slow, incremental steps, much to the chagrin of foreign nationals waiting to enter.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's cases below 10,000 for eighth straight day
The number of seriously ill COVID-19 patients came to 301, up by two from Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Japan asks foreign guests to wear face masks at Abe's state funeral
The request marks a sharp contrast with Monday's state funeral for Queen Elizabeth II in London, at which attendees took part without wearing masks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Kishida hails Biden's call for U.N. reform during brief talks
Biden has also expressed his support for expanding the membership of the U.N. Security Council, which Japan has long been hoping to become a part of.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 22, 2022
Following 'informal' talks, Kishida and Yoon vow to restore Japan-South Korea ties
During the in-person meeting, the two leaders also shared serious concerns over the North Korean missile and nuclear threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2022
Kishida reiterates support for 2015 Iran nuclear deal
The leaders had a 'candid' exchange of opinions, with Kishida saying Japan has 'consistently supported' the nuclear deal and hopes that Tehran returns to the agreement.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.

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