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JAPAN
Dec 5, 2020
Tokyo tourism sector worried after government calls for restraint on travel subsidy program
Workers at tourist spots in Tokyo voiced concern Saturday about the negative impact on their businesses of the government's request for elderly people and those with health issues not to use Japan's domestic travel subsidy campaign amid an uptick of COVID-19 cases.
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JAPAN
Dec 4, 2020
Japan court nullifies approval of Oi nuclear reactor's safety steps
It is the first time a court has blocked government approval for a power company to operate a nuclear plant under new, post-Fukushima safety standards.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 4, 2020
Naomi Osaka inspires own manga character
Japan's three-time Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka has inspired a new manga character to appear in an issue of Nakayoshi magazine next month, the publishers announced on Nov. 29.
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JAPAN
Dec 3, 2020
Osaka's 2025 World Expo plans formally approved by global organization
The main theme of the expo is 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives,' with the three subthemes of 'Saving Lives,' 'Empowering Lives' and 'Connecting Lives.'
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JAPAN / Society
Dec 2, 2020
Japan Nike ad on bullying and racism sparks fiery online response
The commercial shows several teen girls bullied in school over their race or other differences, but who ultimately find confidence through soccer prowess.
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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 30, 2020
Court rules Japan's eugenics law unconstitutional but rejects damages claim
One of the plaintiffs underwent sterilization surgery in 1974, when she was nine months pregnant, after being told the procedure was a Caesarian section. Her baby died.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2020
Outbound travel from Sapporo and Osaka added to travel campaign curbs
Osaka Prefecture reported 383 new cases of the virus on Friday, a day after recording a high of 12 deaths, while Hokkaido recorded 252 and a record nine deaths.
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 28, 2020
Cerezo manager Miguel Angel Lotina to step down after season
Cerezo Osaka manager Miguel Angel Lotina will step down at the end of the season, the J. League first division club said Friday without naming a successor.
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JAPAN / Society
Nov 27, 2020
Shorter hours begin in Osaka nightlife areas amid COVID-19 surge
Restaurants and bars still operating had hoped the usual December bu014dnenkai parties would provide a much-needed boost.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 25, 2020
Frontale clinches third J. League title after routing Gamba
Boasting the league's best offense and stingiest defense, Toru Oniki's men set a new J1 point record with four rounds remaining.
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JAPAN / Society
Nov 24, 2020
Sapporo and Osaka suspended as Go To Travel destinations
Residents of Sapporo and Osaka looking to travel elsewhere will continue to have access to discounts offered under the government-run campaign.
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JAPAN
Nov 20, 2020
Hospitals in Japan's hard-hit areas stretched amid COVID-19 surge
There is concern that a rising trend in the number of severely ill patients could overwhelm hospitals, health care facilities and intensive care units, delaying critical care.
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SOCCER / J. League
Nov 14, 2020
Vegalta ends 17-game winless run by stunning second-place Gamba
Shun Nagasawa grabbed a hat-trick against his former club as bottom side Vegalta Sendai ended a 17-game winless run with a stunning 4-0 win away against second-place Gamba Osaka in the J. League first-division on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 14, 2020
Osaka robot asks customers to wear masks and social distance
The robot, equipped with a camera and sensors, is able to patrol around the store, observe customer movements and measure distance using lasers.
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JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Nov 14, 2020
Osaka Ishin and Nippon Ishin must adapt or risk extinction
Despite polls showing Osaka Ishin remains popular that the anti-merger faction won by only 17,000 votes of over 1.37 million cast, the party and its movement are in deep trouble.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2020
New COVID-19 infections in Japan top 1,000 in a day in first since August
The uptick came after the government eased restrictions and promoted travel within the nation aiming to support the economy, which has been hit hard by the pandemic.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 4, 2020
Japan makes rare reversal of deportation order for South Asia woman
Special permission to stay in Japan is granted by the justice minister to people from overseas who are subject to deportation.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2020
Taiwanese start-up airline StarLux to begin flights to Japan
The firm will offer twice weekly flights from Taipei to Narita Airport and Kansai Airport.
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BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Nov 3, 2020
After Hong Kong crackdown, Japan cities wrestle for Asian financial hub status
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has pledged to adjust tax and visa arrangements, and make administrative services available in English, in a bid to attract foreign firms.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2020
Osaka referendum defeat raises questions about future of city's politics
The focus for many in local political party Osaka Ishin no Kai is now on how — or even if — they can continue under a new generation of leadership.

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