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MASKS

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2022
Japan's latest COVID guidelines: Masks OK to come off outside when not chatting
In a bid to quell public confusion over outdoor mask-wearing, the government has released a set of guidelines on mask use.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2022
Japanese firm donates smart masks to Ukrainian evacuees
Capable of translating into 100 different languages, the masks were provided to Ukrainians for better communication with locals in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 11, 2022
Japan hints masks no longer needed outside ahead of border easing
When able to keep a distance from others, one doesn't necessarily need to wear masks, especially considering the risks of heat stroke as temperatures rise, the top government spokesman said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 19, 2022
Unmasking in U.S. comes too soon for some still wary of COVID’s wiles
U.S. states are dropping masking requirements and federal officials say COVID-19 is moving out of the crisis phase, but many people say that for them, the emergency continues.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Sep 19, 2021
The latest Japanese interior design brings origami into the fold
The art of paper folding has been inspiring kids and adults for generations. “On: Design” looks at a few contemporary goods inspired by the aesthetics and utility of the time-honored craft.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 31, 2021
Delta variant as contagious as chickenpox, warns U.S. health authority
The Centers for Disease Control recommends a return to universal wearing of face masks to reduce transmission.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 29, 2021
How behavioral economics views mask mandates
What we know from behavioral economics suggests that universal mask requirements will undermine the effort to get as many people as possible vaccinated.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 29, 2021
Medals on, masks off
The pandemic has changed the way Olympians receive their medals. But in the rush of elation, coronavirus rules and social distancing policies are routinely forgotten.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021
Olympic medalists allowed to remove masks for 30 seconds on podium
The relaxed 'playbook' protocols took effect Sunday and 'will continue to be put into practice in all venues over the coming days.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2021
Tokyo Olympics see 17 more COVID-19 cases amid concerns over anti-virus measures
Infections have continued to trickle in daily amid concerns over whether anti-virus measures are being properly followed, including athletes who went maskless at the opening ceremony.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021
Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade
The sight marked an awkward contrast with other national teams who covered their faces in line with COVID-19 protocols.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
With variants on the rise, Japan sticks to firm COVID-19 guidance
With more than a third of people age 65 and over having received a second shot, more and more are starting to wonder if they can finally be mask-free outdoors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 22, 2021
Face masks were a booming business. Until they weren’t.
Face masks were the most ubiquitous visual symbol of the COVID-19 pandemic, but they're fading from sight as more and more people get vaccinated.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2021
How the U.S. policy on masks went from science to secret to surprise
For a nation mired in a pandemic for more than a year, the biggest step toward a return to normal came suddenly, even to U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 15, 2021
Go maskless? Some Americans skeptical of new guidelines, other say it's high time
New U.S. guidance allowing people to go without masks in most places provided one more topic of disagreement among Americans who have found little common ground throughout the pandemic.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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