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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin to visit Japan on Monday
South Korea's Foreign Minister Park Jin is planning to visit Japan on Monday to meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, as the two nations explore ways to thaw their icy relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
Japan expands eligibility of fourth COVID-19 vaccine
Despite rapidly rising cases of the BA.5 omicron subvariant, the government says it won't take further action beyond encouraging social distancing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan's total cases top 10 million as 97,788 new infections logged
Tokyo confirmed 16,662 new cases, up by about 8,100 from a week earlier, and raised its COVID-19 alert to the highest level.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 14, 2022
Japanese schoolchildren's eyesight worsens
Changes in the environment surrounding children, such as increased use of smartphones, may be contributing to the worsening of their eyesight, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
Japan and U.S. conduct joint drills involving 52 aircraft
The drills came as Chinese and Russian warships have been repeatedly spotted off Japan, especially since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in late February.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2022
Japan's Princess Yuriko, 99, infected with coronavirus
The widow of the late Prince Mikasa and aunt of Emperor Emeritus Akihito, the father of Emperor Naruhito, does not have serious symptoms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Daily cases top 90,000 in Japan for first time since Feb. 17
The daily figure in Tokyo grew by 8,537 from a week earlier to 16,878, marking a week-on-week increase for the 26th straight day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022
LDP heavyweight Taro Kono tests positive for COVID-19
The LDP public relations chief reportedly attended the wake of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, which was held in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 13, 2022
Canada pitches itself to Japan as key part of green supply chain
Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's minister of innovation, science and industry, says his country's EV battery ecosystem can help decarbonization efforts.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 13, 2022
Nadeshiko Japan midfielder Fuka Nagano joining NWSL's Courage
Known for her passing ability, Nagano won both the Under-17 and Under-20 World Cups with Japan, and has been called up regularly to the senior Nadeshiko Japan side since last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
South Korea's Yoon visits memorial altar for Abe in Seoul
After offering a tribute at the altar set up in the embassy's cultural center, Yoon signed an official book sending his condolences to Abe's bereaved family and the Japanese nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
Japan and Philippines agree to strengthen coordination on regional security
In phone talks, foreign ministers of the two countries highlighted the fields of security and coast guard activities amid China's maritime assertiveness, the foreign ministry has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan tourism drive delayed as cases top 76,000
The nationwide number of new cases more than doubled from a week earlier amid signs Japan is undergoing a seventh wave of infections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 12, 2022
Japan and U.S. finance chiefs agree on volatile forex risk
The pair also welcomed last month's statement from Group of Seven leaders promising to explore a potential price cap on Russian oil exports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2022
Japanese tech titans looking for Indian solution to talent crunch
Mercari's entry into India comes after many other Japanese companies opened IT operations there during the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 12, 2022
Asia experts seek Japan's lead in rules-based order after Kishida win
With the election victory, the LDP-Komeito coalition and other pro-constitutional reform forces continue to control more than two-thirds of the seats in both houses of parliament.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 12, 2022
Japan enters seventh virus wave — but no limits needed, panel head says
Shigeru Omi said the latest wave is likely fueled by the spread of the BA.5 subvariant, but added that movement restrictions are not needed if 'everyone does what they can do.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
Taiwan vice president makes rare Japan visit to pay respects to Abe
Taiwan's official Central News Agency said William Lai, who will attend Abe's funeral, is the most senior official to visit Japan since Tokyo broke official ties with Taipei in 1972.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
Japan and Germany vow to maintain sanctions against Russia
During their talks, the two countries' foreign ministers agreed that their nations should further strengthen defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 6,231 new cases, doubling again week-on-week
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 8,054, compared to 3,380 a week before.

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