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JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 16, 2020
Forestry still the most dangerous industry in Japan
Bereaved families of victims are calling for an overhaul of the industry's lax safety management and are turning to the courts for relief.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 16, 2020
Japan's exports extend double-digit declines as pandemic hits demand
The decline in August was driven by fewer shipments of cars and mineral fuels, though the pace of contraction eased somewhat from July.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 15, 2020
Greg Kelly, former close aide to Carlos Ghosn, pleads not guilty in long-awaited trial
The 64-year-old spent more than 30 years with the Japanese automaker, becoming the first American to sit on its board.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2020
Abe's successor timed entrance perfectly, as tide turns for Japan
Suga's track record is promising. Earlier this year, as the risk of having supply chains in China became apparent, he came out in support of diversifying.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 14, 2020
Abenomics improved Japan's corporate governance, but more work remains
While the framework prodded companies to strengthen corporate governance, many firms are still refraining from taking more proactive approaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2020
90% of young Nikkei adults want to connect with each other, survey shows
The survey, conducted last year, covered some 3,800 Nikkei aged between 18 and 35 in 36 countries and territories from North to South America, as well as Asia and Europe.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 13, 2020
Japan's police introduce facial recognition system in criminal probes
About 10 million facial images are currently stored in the agency's database, including those of suspects referred to prosecutors who have not been arrested.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 12, 2020
'The Japanese Sake Bible': Sake production is 'a business that's all about families'
“The Japanese Sake Bible” delves deep into the history and culture of Japan's national drink, as well as the stories of the people who make it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Sep 12, 2020
Japan is caught in the crossfire of a U.S.-China culture war
'China is trying to hijack the networks and communications infrastructure of other countries,' a data analyst warns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2020
Tokyo to be included in Go To Travel campaign from October
The campaign kicked off in late July without the capital, despite criticism that subsidizing travel during a pandemic would help spread the virus throughout the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 11, 2020
Large Japan firms' sentiment turns positive after virus plunge
The outcome reflected the gradual resumption of economic activity throughout the country, following the complete lifting of a state of emergency declaration in late May.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 11, 2020
High school girl apparently killed by grandfather in Fukui
Susumu Tomizawa's granddaughter had been living with him for two months, sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 11, 2020
Life sentence to be finalized for Peruvian killer of six in Saitama
Vayron Jonathan Nakada Ludena broke into three houses and stabbed the occupants in 2015.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 11, 2020
In Fukushima, the search for the March 2011 missing goes on
Police officers from across the country are still being brought to the disaster-hit area in a bid to locate people's remains.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 10, 2020
Actor Yusuke Iseya admits to possessing cannabis, police say
During a search, the police allegedly found four bags containing 20.3 grams of cannabis in a desk drawer with a street value of around u00a5120,000.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 10, 2020
Japan lawmaker implicated in casino graft case faces fresh charge
In the latest arrest, Tsukasa Akimoto is suspected of asking acquaintances to offer money to a former advisor to Chinese gambling operator 500.com Ltd.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 10, 2020
Bank of Japan coronavirus loans may ensure ‘zombie’ firms limp on
The total lent so far is already more than four times the amount deployed from January 2009 to support firms during the global financial crisis.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 10, 2020
'Green recovery' offers Japan a chance to slash carbon emissions
A slight reduction in Japan's carbon dioxide output has already been seen this year as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 10, 2020
Can Abe's successor lead Japan to economic prosperity?
Incoming prime minister now faces corporate leaders in a sweet spot of unprecedented openness for potentially radical and creative evolution.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 10, 2020
Japan's July machinery orders up 6.3% amid signs of virus recovery
Japan's core private-sector machinery orders rose 6.3 percent in July from the previous month as those from carmakers and other manufacturers continued to recover from a slump triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, government data showed Thursday.

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