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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 12, 2020
Death knell sounds for Japanese department stores
The shops, which have struggled to modernize and adapt to new shopping styles, have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Sep 8, 2020
NPB and J. League call on government to raise crowd limits
The two leagues, citing the success of anti-COVID countermeasures, said they should be allowed to welcome up to 20,000 fans at larger venues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 7, 2020
With borders closed, airlines invent wild ways to stay afloat
From fresh vegetables to peanuts and pajamas, they're selling almost anything to make it through the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Sep 5, 2020
Trust and truth go hand in hand in a troubled year
COVID-19's most visible symbol is the mask, but 85 of 100 doctors surveyed by Shukan Gendai say masks are unnecessary in open outdoor spaces.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2020
Yokota Air Base showcases U.S. military's commitment to new COVID-19 normal
The base in western Tokyo, which is home to around 12,000 people, has adopted a rigorous program of measures to isolate any novel coronavirus infections.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 3, 2020
‘The Brightest Roof in the Universe’: Looks nice, lacks sparkle
Michihito Fujii changes pace but can't quite find the right tempo on this lightweight follow-up to gritty award winner “The Journalist.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 2, 2020
Handheld mask lets users talk and eat without fear of spreading virus
The 'table manner mask' consists of a paper handle stapled onto a stringless face mask or a coffee filter paper.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2020
Japan's virus-hit businesses seek solutions in crowdfunding
Industries from cinema to farming have been adopting new measures of raising money during the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 31, 2020
Post-pandemic, Japan firms see office as space to foster innovation
Companies say offices should offer environments to enhance productivity and foster communication with colleagues and even those from other companies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 30, 2020
How to kickstart — and keep up with — your fitness goals
Studies show that exercise improves mental and physical health, especially during isolation. Here's how to get on the path to overall well-being.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 30, 2020
Sushi and sōmen to spruce up your summer
“On: Tech” takes a look at several food-themed ways to make your #stayhome summer more enjoyable.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 30, 2020
'Bachelor Japan' contestant Maria Hamasaki dies in suspected suicide
Maria Hamasaki, a 23-year-old contestant on “The Bachelor Japan” reality show, died in a suspected suicide earlier this week, sources close to the matter say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 29, 2020
Japan Airlines tests touchless check-in kiosks at Haneda to ease coronavirus concerns
The kiosk lets passengers scroll through text and 'press' digital buttons by holding their fingers over the motion-sensor screen like a touch-screen panel.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2020
Tokyo asks restaurants to continue shortened hours until mid-September
Food establishments located outside of the central 23 wards will be exempted from the request from Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2020
Authentication data of 38 Japanese firms stolen amid surge in teleworkers
VPN usage has increased as companies encourage employees to work from home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 25, 2020
Hanko specialist hopes to stamp his mark on post-coronavirus Japan
Fumikazu Matsuzaki is confident that personal seals still have a place in Japanese society, and is branching out to ensure their survival.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2020
COVID-19 scary? Japan group offers coffins, zombies and chainsaws for stress relief
Finding the pandemic scary? A Japanese group is trying to take people's minds off COVID-19 — by putting them in coffins surrounded by chainsaw-wielding zombies.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 22, 2020
'The Iconoclast' tackles Shinzo Abe’s political legacy
Tobias Harris' sweeping new biography serves as a definitive work on Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 22, 2020
This ‘dashi sensei’ helps parents get comfortable making broth from scratch
Mika Kumahara teaches parents how to make simple, all-natural dashi broth they can feed their children.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 22, 2020
Japan’s office worker struggles to adjust to a 'new normal'
It's tough to sing the company song at daily morning meetings wearing a mask.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
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Longform

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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