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TOKYO

Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 12,938 new cases
The seven-day average of new infections in the capital stood at 9,434, up 13.2% week on week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 25, 2022
Tokyo aims to be 'most startup-friendly' city with new support for firms
The capital, which is aiming for a tenfold increase in 'unicorns' over five years, plans to create a hub for young firms and increase its procurement from such companies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 25, 2022
Tokyo court disposed of important records on Aum Shinrikyo dissolution order
Records of the cult's bankruptcy and criminal cases are considered to be of historical value, and are subject to special preservation requirements.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 25, 2022
Ad giant Dentsu raided over alleged bid-rigging in Tokyo Olympic test events
The search came after another advertising agency, ADK Holdings, reported to the fair trade watchdog that it had participated in bid-rigging.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 25, 2022
Fueled by weak yen, Tokyo inflation hits fastest pace since 1982
The continued acceleration in core inflation challenges Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's view that the current cost-push inflation is only temporary.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 23, 2022
Cyclists cross Tokyo's iconic Rainbow Bridge for first time since 1993
About 2,000 people took part in the event Wednesday that was organized by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, as part of the legacy of the Olympics and Paralympics held last summer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 23, 2022
Luxury hotel chain to open in Japan's highest building in 2028
The hotel floor area is expected to total around 21,400 square meters and will treat guests to a panoramic view of Tokyo Bay and Mount Fuji.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2022
Ad agency ADK reports bid rigging for Tokyo Olympic test events
By offering to cooperate with the Japan Fair Trade Commission, the agency is hoping for leniency such as a reduction in fines or criminal charges.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / Longform
Nov 21, 2022
Polluted waterways: Examining the health of Japan’s rivers
The functional use of Japan's rivers has severely impacted water quality and public health, drawing intense scrutiny over the years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,777 new cases
Japan confirmed 90,542 new cases nationwide on Saturday, with the daily count growing by some 10,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Nov 20, 2022
Tokyo marks Transgender Awareness Week with march
According to organizers, around 1,000 people joined an event that kicked off a week of events in the capital meant to bring awareness to the rights of transgender people.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Nov 20, 2022
Savoring the subcontinent: Tokyo's best Indian eats
Ever since 1927, when the the first 'authentic' curry in Japan was served, top-shelf samosas, masala chana and naan have only ever been a short trip away for Tokyoites.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 90,542 new cases as surge continues
Tokyo, meanwhile, confirmed 9,457 new cases, up by 1,436 from a week before, while Hokkaido saw 8,960.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2022
Tokyo encourages residents to wear turtlenecks to save energy
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, wearing a turtleneck under a jacket, encouraged residents to don turtleneck jumpers both to stay warm and as a way of reducing energy consumption.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,292 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital rose 13.8% from a week earlier to 8,332.1.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 18, 2022
Michelin awards 200 Tokyo restaurants a total 263 stars for 2023
Between Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, nearly 400 restaurants in Japan proved worthy of at least one illustrious Michelin star.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2022
Following U.S. on China chip export curbs would hit Japan's industry hard
The impact on chip equipment- and material-makers would be more significant than on chipmakers, as Japan's powerful global players are concentrated in those areas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 17, 2022
Tokyo raises COVID-19 alert to second-highest level as capital enters eighth wave
If new infections increase at the current pace, the seven-day average would reach around 12,300 by the end of this month, according to an estimate.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 9,755 new cases
On Wednesday, experts acknowledged Japan has entered an eighth wave of infections after the nationwide tally topped 100,000 cases over the past two days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2022
Trial of English speaking test for Tokyo high schools faces opposition
Some parents and experts are demanding that the test be called off due to a perceived need for more transparency on who will score it and the standard for deducting points.

Longform

Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals