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NEW NORMAL 20

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 26, 2021
Business class opens to the masses as affordable refuge from COVID-19
Flush with cash and a record number of air miles after a year on the ground, leisure travelers are splurging on premium seats for their first trips back.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 25, 2021
Your questions for how to socialize safely this Golden Week, answered
Now a year out from the pandemic, The Japan Times asked some experts to help us get to grips with the latest health guidance and to offer advice about how (or if) it's safe to socialize.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2021
Pandemic causing changes in pet dogs' behavior, survey shows
A recent study by dog information website Inunavi found that a total of 56% of owners say their pets' behavior has changed from before the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 24, 2021
The mythical three-day weekend: Is it too good to be true?
Working remotely was something Japan, Inc. was never supposed to be able to do. Now that we've done it, is a shorter work week in the cards?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021
Tokyo parks offer respite amid pandemic, but authorities urge vigilance
With their wide, open spaces, large parks have become crowded with people hanging out under the sun, something that is likely to increase during the upcoming Golden Week holidays.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 20, 2021
Home appliance shipments hit 24-year high amid pandemic in Japan
The figure for the 2020 fiscal year was boosted partly by robust demand for air cleaners as people stayed at home.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 18, 2021
To achieve long-term happiness, try taking these daily steps
Researchers have found strategies work perfectly when hope is on the horizon, but the path toward it isn't clear.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 13, 2021
Citing low COVID-19 risk, Japan's business lobby lifts hand dryer ban
The update to the guidelines for its more than 1,400 member companies comes after the business lobby took into account expert opinions and the results of experiments.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2021
Fishing and boating lure more enthusiasts in pandemic-hit Japan
Sales of fishing gear and used boats are up, and 2020 saw an increase in the number of Japanese people obtaining boating licenses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 12, 2021
From suits to T-shirts: Menswear shops face hard times as pandemic alters trends
Apparel companies are testing new business models to attract more customers amid a downturn in sales.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 11, 2021
Here's how to say 'sorry' to your kids
Here's expert advice for coming back from saying things you regret, how to empathize with your kids and how to cut down on snapping when it's possible.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2021
Rapid COVID-19 testing centers at Haneda Airport in Tokyo to open Saturday
The privately operated facilities will conduct antigen tests, which provide results in roughly 15 minutes, and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Apr 3, 2021
Congested commutes offer a glimpse of life in Japan after COVID-19
The second state of emergency that was issued in Tokyo and three neighboring prefectures in January has been largely ineffective in reducing the number of commuters each day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 1, 2021
New recruits mark first day at work, many joining ceremonies online
Last year many events marking the start of the new business year were canceled due to the spread of the virus that causes COVID-19, but this year some have resumed.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 27, 2021
What happened to Japan’s promised outdoor dining renaissance?
New rules were supposed to make it easier for shops to set up outdoor dining. But the regulations are so convoluted, few can take advantage of them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 27, 2021
Universities allow students to celebrate start of a new academic year with a few conditions attached
Parents are poised to be excluded from official entrance ceremonies as COVID-19 risk still lingers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2021
COVID-19 cuts jobs and boosts stocks, widening economic gap in Japan
Job losses, especially in the dining and travel industries, have devastated many, while stock and other asset markets are booming on the back of global monetary easing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2021
In 2020 the ultrarich got richer. Now they're bracing for the backlash.
The plans being discussed by the ultrarich range from philanthropy to shifting money and businesses into trust funds, and relocating to other countries or states with favorable tax regimes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 24, 2021
Japan's cherry blossom season: A time for cautious appreciation
People viewing the blossoms in Tokyo share with The Japan Times their feelings on this year's subdued festivities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 23, 2021
Japanese billionaire’s drab clothing firm becomes a sportswear sensation
Shares in Yoshio Tsuchiya's Workman Co. have more than quadrupled since the start of 2018.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

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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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