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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Oct 18, 2021
Okinawa medical workers push back against unfair COVID-19 bonus system
The prefecture has seen some staff receive more compensation for extra work during the pandemic than others.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Sep 27, 2021
Premature birth in Okinawa highlights COVID-19's impact on pregnant women
When an expectant mother is infected with the coronavirus, the risk of having the baby prematurely increases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Aug 30, 2021
Foreign substances in Japan's Moderna shots: Here's what you need to know
Other possibly contaminated batches have been reported in recent days, but experts say health risks are low.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 12, 2021
Shimoji Island's airport takes on new importance amid China threat
Clearly, circumstances are different today compared to 1971. So the outdated Yara memo preventing Okinawa's Shimoji Airport from being used for military purposes needs to be reconsidered.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 9, 2021
Okinawans prepare to represent their prefecture at the Tokyo Paralympics
The prefecture is sending an umpire and a racket stringer to the tennis competition at the event.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 6, 2021
Okinawa native Ryo Kiyuna mesmerizes in men's kata contest
Japan's Ryo Kiyuna looks set to collect gold on Friday as he dominated the men's kata competition with lofty scores that were a cut above the rest.
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2021
Japan's emergency expanded even as measure loses impact and support
With the latest measure, the Suga administration, well aware of the public's virus fatigue, wants to buy time to vaccinate as many people as possible to push cases downwards.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2021
COVID-19 spreads quietly in the shadow of the Olympics
As new cases surge to unprecedented heights, experts say the Games are drowning out public health messages telling residents Tokyo's residents to rein in their activities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jul 12, 2021
How the Okinawa rail was discovered 40 years ago
Researchers had been skeptical at first, wondering if the bird really existed in a place like Okinawa, which was not uncharted land.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 950 new cases on Saturday
The daily tally on Saturday in Tokyo far exceeded last week's total of 716, rising week-on-week for the 21st consecutive day.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 534 new infections on Saturday as infections tick up
The capital's daily infection tally averaged 476 in the week to Friday, compared with 377.7 the previous week.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 26, 2021
Journalists fear land-purchase law may hit local residents
Recent concerns about a new law meant to restrict the sale of property near sensitive sites to non-Japanese entities focus more on the trouble the law may cause Japanese individuals.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 18, 2021
Okinawa reversion agreement stands the test of time
Greater foresight by the two governments was thus necessary then, as is a more proactive approach by them today regarding the bases.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2021
Japan to lift state of emergency for nine prefectures
The move comes as coronavirus cases are declining nationwide and vaccinations are ramping up, though there are fears of a resurgence in infections leading into the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jun 14, 2021
Okinawa activists fear land-purchase bill will hit anti-base movement
Residents are asking the government to provide an explanation as to why the legislation is necessary.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 11, 2021
Lawsuit seeks return of Ryukyu remains nearly a century after they were brought to Kyoto
The suit has also prompted discussion over the status of Ryukyuans, whom the government has not recognized as indigenous.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 24, 2021
Okinawa children's cafeterias strive to maintain support amid pandemic
The prefecture has the highest number of children's diners offering free meals per elementary school nationwide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2021
In preparing Taiwan contingency, Tokyo must remain discreet
Experts are divided on the question of China's ability to launch an invasion of Taiwan and the merits of its strategy.
JAPAN
May 21, 2021
State of emergency expanded to Okinawa as calls grow for stronger steps
The state of emergency will be in place from Sunday through June 20 in the country's southernmost prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 21, 2021
Okinawa’s wasted COVID-19 year
For political reasons, the economic contribution of the Okinawa bases is heavily downplayed, sometimes by five or 10 times as much, in local government publications and the media.
Bear kills another person in Japan in record year for fatal attacks
Police investigate the scene of a bear attack that killed one person and injured three others on Friday in the village of Higashinaruse in Akita Prefecture.
Trump arrives in Japan for security and trade talks in test for Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed by Emperor Naruhito upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday evening.
Japanese firms keep expanding in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia
A Nishiyama Seimen employee works at its factory in Sapporo.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
Takaichi’s ‘Trump card’ for meeting U.S. leader? Her relationship with Abe.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reacts as East Timor Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao greets her during the ASEAN-Japan summit in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday.
Ukyo Shuto's run into Japan Series history shows game is about more than speed
SoftBank's Ukyo Shuto rounds first base after hitting a double in the seventh inning at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on Sunday.
Spanish artist and Japanese writer duos diversify the manga talent pool in Japan
"Menheim” is a dark fantasy manga with a story that centers on a girl’s quest to find a cure for her ill brother.
Japan’s youth are apathetic toward the climate crisis. Could anime change that?
“Future Kid Takara,” a series of anime shorts to be aired on NHK Educational TV in November, attempts to educate children about climate change.
Loss to Wallabies doesn't dampen Japan’s optimism
Japan's Michael Leitch controls the ball during the match against Australia on Saturday.
Lentil by lentil, Nepali food takes shape in Tokyo
At Nepalico, the "dal bhat" — a Nepali dish consisting of rice and lentils stewed with spices — with chicken curry is the most popular item on the menu.

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