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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 19, 2021
Beijing huddles with friends as it seeks to fracture U.S.-led 'clique'
China is shoring up ties with autocratic partners like Russia and Iran while using sanctions and threats to try to fracture the alliances the United States is building against it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 19, 2021
As Pfizer talks fail to lift its markets, could Japan see vaccine envy?
The nation won praise during the pandemic for staying open while others locked down, but is now struggling with its inoculation program.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Apr 19, 2021
Don’t stay silent on gender equality in Japan. Voice up!
Students are promoting discussions on gender equality via platforms such as Instagram and podcasting, and the mainstream media in Japan is starting to take notice.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Apr 19, 2021
Moving house in a pandemic: The move isn’t the hardest part, the packing is
Moving into a new home doesn't have to be stressful if you get help. What comes before and after that is tough enough.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 18, 2021
15,000 older people vaccinated, double the government figure
The Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare has said a total of about 6,700 seniors have so far received vaccine shots across Japan since the government started inoculations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2021
Japan to secure enough vaccines for all residents by end of September
Pfizer has accepted Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's request to supply additional doses of the shots, vaccine chief Taro Kono said Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 18, 2021
The 'Quad' has the potential to become a truly historic undertaking
Last month, U.S. President Joe Biden invited the leaders of Japan, Australia and India to join him online for a Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (“Quad”). Under the Trump administration, the foreign ministers of the Quad countries had convened twice since 2018, but the March 2021 summit represented...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2021
84% of Americans view Japan positively, poll shows
Japan was the most positively rated country in Asia among Americans and trails only Canada, Britain and France globally.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 18, 2021
Tough road ahead as Japan-U.S. alliance tackles China challenge
The Biden-Suga summit highlighted the two nations' strong ties, but the actual work to upgrade the alliance may require further coordination in areas ranging from Taiwan and rights to trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Japan's vaccine chief pushes flexibility for rollout
Taro Kono said that the government will consider having students and workers receive shots at their schools and workplaces to make it more convenient for them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 17, 2021
Suga says timing of election to be determined by COVID-19 situation
'Measures against the novel coronavirus come first,' Suga told reporters in Washington after meeting U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Taiwan welcomes commitment by Japan and U.S. for cross-strait peace
Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Joanne Ou said the Taiwan government will continue to work closely with Japan, the United States and other like-minded countries to safeguard democracy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Taiwan’s push for better Japan ties harmed by Fukushima water release
Japan's decision generated opposition in Taiwan and criticism of Tsai Ing-wen's government as the island seeks to foster better relations with Tokyo amid China's rise.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Suga says Biden supports Tokyo Olympics but attendance uncertain
When asked about whether the United States promised to send athletes to the games, Suga simply reiterated that Biden has supported his determination to hold the event.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 17, 2021
Paralysis and calm: Two sides of Japan's inertia
COVID-19 hasn't (so far) affected Japan as badly as other Western countries, but sometimes extreme situations can push people to get up and try to improve their lots in life.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 17, 2021
Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama's viral moments say a lot about fame in Japan
Weather forecaster Saya Hiyama is the latest media personality to garner an online following, but what does her popularity say about celebrity in the digital age?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 17, 2021
Beijing will be watching Suga-Biden talks closely
If the Japan-U.S. summit between Joe Biden and Yoshihide Suga in Washington should prompt a furious reaction from China, it will only move Tokyo and Washington closer together.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021
Stricter virus countermeasures expanded to more Japan regions
As a fourth wave fueled by elusive, deadlier variants picks up speed, countermeasures meant to target localized outbreaks have quickly expanded.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021
Tokyo Olympics chief commits to games as infections surge, amid fresh calls to cancel
Japan has exhibited 'poor performance' in containing transmission, along with limited testing capacity and a slow vaccination rollout, health experts wrote in the British Medical Journal
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2021
Japan's passport remains world's most powerful — in theory
International travel may not be in the cards for the time being amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but holders can, on paper, access a record 193 countries without a visa.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.
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.

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