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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 7, 2021
Government expects Japan's GDP to return to pre-pandemic level in 2021
The government expects further acceleration of domestic vaccine rollouts and a strong recovery of the world economy to help it pick up faster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
JR East to inspect baggage at Tokyo stations during Olympics
It's the first time that the major train operator has decided to conduct baggage inspections.
Japan Times
LIFE / Longform
Jul 6, 2021
In search of Japan's lost wolves: Primal howl
In the first installation of a five-part series, we track a four-legged enigma that some believe might still be roaming the nation's mountains and forests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 6, 2021
Japan's household spending jumps in May, rebounding from virus slump
Average spending by households with two or more people in real terms stood at u00a5281,063, the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 5, 2021
Aum founder's second daughter to receive his remains, top court rules
The public security authority is closely monitoring how the remains will be treated once they are handed over, amid concerns the ashes and hair will become objects of worship.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 5, 2021
BOJ lowers assessments of two regions as recovery from pandemic slows
The BOJ raised its outlooks for two regions while maintaining its assessments of the remaining five, underscoring the uneven nature of Japan's economic recovery.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Jul 5, 2021
Accident that paralyzed woman in Hiroshima highlights high bar for 'dangerous driving'
Dangerous driving resulting in death or injury became a criminal offense in 2001 in response to a series of tragic traffic accidents.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2021
The right economic advice for the pandemic recovery
The challenge now is to devise a recovery strategy that recognizes the implications of today's global economic interdependence.
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2021
BOJ shown debating thorny issue of what’s climate friendly
Board members debated the issue at the June meeting, where the BOJ announced it will introduce a new climate-focused lending program, according to the summary of discussions released Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2021
Japan land prices fall for first time in six years due to pandemic
Of the 47 prefectural capitals, prices fell in 22, compared to one last year, particularly at tourist spots and downtown areas usually popular with inbound travelers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2021
Sentiment among Japan's big manufacturers improves in June survey
The Bank of Japan survey came as a sign that solid global demand was helping the economy emerge from pandemic-induced doldrums.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 1, 2021
Ex-Keidanren and Hitachi chief Hiroaki Nakanishi dies at 75
Hiroaki Nakanishi's four-year term as Keidanren chief began in May 2018, when he succeeded Sadayuki Sakakibara, but was marred by his battle with blood cancer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2021
Japan's factory output fell 5.9% in May amid pandemic and chip scarcity
The drop in industrial production was several percentage points worse than even the most pessimistic forecast, as car production remained stunted by semiconductor shortages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2021
Ghosn accomplices 'deeply regret' helping him escape Japan
By pleading guilty and showing remorse, the Taylors appear to be seeking a speedy sentencing and reduced sentence.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2021
Japan's top court upholds death penalty for 'black widow' serial killer
Kakehi's lawyers had earlier this month demanded another psychiatric evaluation for her, claiming her dementia has gotten progressively worse.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 29, 2021
Truck driver admits to drinking before accident that killed two children in Chiba
Police said it appeared Hiroshi Umezawa had not applied his brakes at the scene of the accident, where his truck hit a line of pupils as they walked home from school.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 29, 2021
Japan's jobless rate hit five-month high in May as virus emergencies extended
The latest data showed that the number of people in work fell 130,000 from the previous month, to 66.45 million, down for the third consecutive month.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 29, 2021
Japan ditching medal targets for focus on athlete safety, JOC chief says
'If I'm asked whether it's important to achieve 30 (gold medals), I want to clearly say 'no,'' Yasuhiro Yamashita said on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 29, 2021
Japan court orders government to pay damages over noise from air base
The amount of compensation ranged from u00a54,000 to u00a520,000 a month depending on the noise level on the index.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 29, 2021
Eye-popping returns lure hedge funds to neglected Japanese startups
The moves are being driven by surging share prices of startups that went public in recent years, along with renewed government efforts to promote digitalization and entrepreneurship.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
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Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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