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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2022
Biden to warn Xi that North Korea's path could prompt bigger U.S. military presence
The U.S. leader will meet his Japanese and South Korean counterparts ahead of the China talks and are expected to release a statement pledging 'an elevated level' of trilateral engagement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Japan reports nearly 75,000 cases as eighth wave fears grow
By prefecture, Hokkaido reported the largest number of new infections, at 7,911, followed by 7,899 in Tokyo, 4,621 in Kanagawa, 3,985 in Aichi and 3,922 in Saitama.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022
Japan to allow prefectures to declare medical state of emergency if COVID cases hit records
The government announced it will let prefectures enact stronger measures if infections soar above the level of the last wave and their health care system is threatened.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 11, 2022
G20 leaders set for high-stakes summit amid war, rivalries and food insecurity
From food and energy insecurity to the Sino-U.S. rivalry and the war in Ukraine, Group of Twenty leaders will have their work cut out for them when they meet next week in Indonesia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022
Foreign tourists in Japan in October up fifteenfold from September to 288,900
From Oct. 1 to 10, the daily tally of foreign tourists entering Japan was around 1,900, but jumped to about 12,900 after the government removed its cap on daily arrivals on Oct. 11.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2022
Nearly 60% in Japan unaware or unclear about relaxed mask guidelines
The survey found that 18.4% of respondents had no knowledge the guidance, issued in May, even existed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2022
Japan's eighth COVID wave expected to be biggest since pandemic began
Unlike during past surges of the virus, infections this time around are being driven by areas that didn't experience a huge spike during the seventh wave.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,969 new cases as daily tally continues rise
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 6,636.6, compared to 4,699.9 a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 10, 2022
Ferrari, Lamborghini and other supercar sales boom in Japan
After more than two years of COVID-related restrictions, drivers are spending money on new cars, while the global shift toward electric vehicles is sparking interest in supercars.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2022
Japan and U.S. begin large-scale joint exercise with China in mind
The exercise, called Keen Sword, is scheduled to last until Nov. 19 and will involve around 26,000 Japanese personnel and 10,000 U.S. soldiers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 10, 2022
Munetaka Murakami homers as Japan routs Australia in WBC warmup
The game was the first of two ahead of March's WBC, when Japan and Australia will square off in their first-round pool at Tokyo Dome.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022
Japan and U.S. consider 'two-plus-two' security talks in January
The first talks being held in that format between the two nations in about a year would follow a planned revision of Japan's National Security Strategy by the end of the year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022
Japan has no plans to impose restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise
After a lull in infections, numbers have rebounded again, with the nationwide daily tally reaching 87,410 on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 9, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo records 9,012 new cases as nationwide uptick continues
Hokkaido reported 9,545 new infections, hitting a daily record high for the northernmost prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 8,665 cases, rising by 2,000 week-on-week
The seven-day average of new cases came to 6,072.4 compared to 4,022.1 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022
Tourism agency planning for inbound Japan travelers at pre-pandemic levels by 2025
The plan also seeks to have the number of overnight stays in regional areas by foreign visitors increase from the 2019 total of 43.09 million.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2022
U.S. eyes aircraft carrier deployment if North Korea conducts nuke test
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command chief may be joined by high-level officers from the Self-Defense Forces and the South Korean military aboard the vessel in such a scenario.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 7, 2022
Japan and China eye leaders' summit next week on fringes of international gathering
If realized, it would be the first summit between the political leaders of Japan and China since December 2019.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 3,489 new cases
The seven-day average of new cases came to 5,766, compared with 3,762.4 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 7, 2022
Japan Coast Guard to share surveillance info with Maritime Self-Defense Force
The plan comes as the Japanese government is set to update the National Security Strategy, its long-term policy guideline.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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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'
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