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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 5, 2021
Shops and restaurants at transport hubs struggle to survive as customers vanish
“Our customers used to be business travelers to Nagoya, but they aren't coming any more,” said the operator of an underground mall at the city's shinkansen station.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 1, 2021
Environmental activism is at the heart of Nagoya's international community
The search for friendship and community among foreign residents of Nagoya has become intimately tied to environmental education and activism.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Feb 28, 2021
Mateus brace lifts Grampus over promoted Avispa
Brazilian winger Mateus' brace got Nagoya Grampus off to a winning start in the new J. League campaign on Sunday, with a 2-1 away win over promoted Avispa Fukuoka.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Feb 15, 2021
Empty stores and offices on the rise in Nagoya
Nagoya's central district is seeing more empty stores and offices as the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increase in teleworking and almost no inbound tourists.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 10, 2021
Diamond Dolphins join effort to fight climate change through sports
The B. League club is the first from Japan to sign on to the United Nations initiative, joining a number of top organizations and teams including FIFA and the New York Yankees.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 25, 2020
Hot spring resorts in Aichi struggling to stay afloat
The government's Go To Travel subsidy campaign offers only temporary aid for hotels that had difficulty attracting domestic visitors even before the pandemic.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 24, 2020
Former Japan forward Yoichiro Kakitani signs with Grampus
Nagoya Grampus announced the signing Thursday of former Japan forward Yoichiro Kakitani from fellow J. League first-division side Cerezo Osaka, who the same day added Australian forward Adam Taggart.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 20, 2020
J. League wraps up season of obstacles and new records
Frontale's dominance, Michael Olunga's tally and 'King Kazu' Miura's endurance were among the many storylines fans enjoyed in a season disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 19, 2020
Nagoya secures third place, ACL playoff berth with win on final day of J. League season
Nagoya started the day a point ahead of fourth-place Cerezo and two clear of fifth-place Antlers, who both stayed put in the standings after drawing 1-1 in their match.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 18, 2020
Musical improvisation: Karaoke venues find new uses for their multimedia spaces
Firms have seen sales fall by as much as 40% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but have also been able to tap into new demand.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 11, 2020
Murder victim’s mother calls for better family support in Japan
While some help is offered on a prefectural basis, Fumiko Isogai, whose daughter was killed 13 years ago, wants a centralized safety net.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Dec 6, 2020
Toxic side of social media in focus — again — after Nagoya teen's suicide
Under different circumstances posts by a Nagoya teen may have served as a warning and led to her getting help. Instead she became yet another victim of cyberbullying.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2020
Aichi governor asks Nagoya restaurants to shut early as cases rise
Bars and restaurants serving alcohol in the city's main nightlife entertainment districts are requested to shorten their business hours for about three weeks from this weekend.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 30, 2020
Medical students in Aichi struggle to get on-site training amid pandemic
Medical departments in universities are having difficulty conducting anatomy classes, clinical rotations and other training for students.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 11, 2020
Mateus' stoppage-time winner lifts Grampus over Cerezo
Brazilian winger Mateus grabbed a late winner as fifth-placed Nagoya Grampus won 1-0 at home against third-placed Cerezo Osaka in the J. League's top flight on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 9, 2020
Universities in Chubu returning to face-to-face classes
According to an education ministry survey, a majority of institutions said they plan to have more than half of courses be in-person.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 3, 2020
Brazilian food culture is the fragrant heart of Nagoya
Nikkei Brazilian culture manifests in food, and its growing popularity suggests recognition of Japan as a multiethnic country may be on the horizon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2020
AirAsia Japan's fate to be known within week, founder says
The airline's fleet of three planes is based at Nagoya's Chubu Centrair International Airport.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 18, 2020
How a small Nagoya firm made a big impact in coronavirus fight
Using Toyota's know-how, Funahashi Co. boosted production of its protective gowns.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 11, 2020
Staff at coronavirus-hit Nagoya hospital worried over safety gaps
Issues such as poor information sharing and a lack of proper zoning to isolate infected patients have been raised.

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