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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 4, 2020
BOJ chief airs concern about resurgence of COVID-19 in Europe and U.S.
In a policy-setting meeting last week, the BOJ maintained its ultraeasy monetary policy to support the pandemic-hit economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2020
Kyoto governor sued over attendance at emperor's succession ritual
The plaintiffs claim Gov. Takatoshi Nishiwaki should return around u00a5390,000 ($3,700) as his actions ran counter to the separation of religion and state.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2020
Japan companies' April-September net profit down 43% amid pandemic
The air transport sector logged a net loss of u00a5349.7 billion ($3.3 billion) in the six-month period.
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2020
Japanese police suspect Vietnamese group stole hundreds of pigs
Police suspect involvement of a group of Vietnamese behind the disappearance of hundreds of pigs and chickens, as well as thousands of pears and peaches, from farms this year in eastern Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2020
Train inspired by 'Demon Slayer' anime begins limited run
The steam locomotive is running until Nov. 23, but all advance tickets have already been sold.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 1, 2020
Carlos Ghosn escape accomplices set for Japan pickup ‘in days,’ U.S. says
Japanese officials will travel to the U.S. in “the coming days” to retrieve the two Americans accused of helping Ghosn escape Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 31, 2020
How Japan’s subscription economy could redefine the way consumers and firms interact
Japan has lagged behind other nations in terms of subscription-based activities, but the model is finally catching on as consumers explore new ways of doing business.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 31, 2020
Literary magazine Monkey serves up a full meal of delights
Monkey's inaugural volume features a who's who of contemporary Japanese literature, with a food theme to tie the contributions together.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2020
Compensation claims from Fukushima plant work top 260 since 2011
The claims that have been recognized by labor authorities include six cases of workers who developed cancer or leukemia due to radiation exposure.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 30, 2020
Japan's September job availability lowest in nearly seven years
Separate data showed the country's jobless rate in September stood at 3.0%, unchanged from August.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 29, 2020
Japanese actor Kentaro Ito arrested in hit-and-run case
Up-and-coming actor Kentaro Ito was arrested Thursday for allegedly driving away after hitting a motorbike with his car in Tokyo the previous day, police said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2020
Japan mulls extending travel subsidy campaign past January
Under the travel promotion program, bookings have been skewed toward luxury hotels rather than cheap ones, as guests take advantage of the discount.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 29, 2020
BOJ sees volatile recovery path as virus piles on uncertainty
The decision to leave policy unchanged likely reflects continued signs of a recovery in Japan from its record contraction as production and exports improve.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2020
Japan upgrades regional economic assessment for second quarter in row
Tempering the upgrade, however, the ministry repeated an expression used in the July report, assessing that the economies 'remain in a severe situation.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2020
Sushi and canned coffee get unlikely boost from record-breaking ‘Demon Slayer’ movie
Promotional tie-ins with the hit film have boosted Kura Sushi and Dydo's sales.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 27, 2020
Runaway police dog found after search on Hyogo's Mount Nagusa
A police dog that ran away during an operation to locate a missing woman on mountain in Hyogo Prefecture was found Tuesday after an extensive search.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 27, 2020
Tokyo court grants bail for lawmaker Anri Kawai, charged with vote-buying
Anri has been tried separately from her husband Katsuyuki, the former justice minister, since he fired his lawyers and hearings in his case were suspended.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 26, 2020
Man arrested in Japan's first cycling road rage case under new law
Authorities collected dashcam footage from cars in the area that enabled them to serve the fresh warrant Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2020
'Demon Slayer' fastest movie to rake in ¥10 billion in Japan
Fans are watching closely to see if the movie will overtake 'Spirited Away' as the highest grossing Japanese movie in history.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 24, 2020
‘Handmade in Japan’: A cross-country journey with traditional artisans
Irwin Wong's personal project, which began with photos of craftspeople he admired, is now an insightful deep dive on Japan's traditional crafts.
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.
Trump's VP pick signals stronger focus on China
Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Japan’s minimum wage might not budge much if corporate fears prevail
Unionists hold a rally in Tokyo in April. Households' real cash earnings have been falling year on year for more than two years, with the weakening of the yen making the situation only more difficult as prices of imported goods increase rapidly.
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.
Three novelists named for Akutagawa and Naoki awards
Naoki Prize winner Michi Ichiho (left), and Akutagawa Prize winners Sanzo K. Matsunaga (center) and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.

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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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