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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2021
Ugandan athlete who went missing in Japan to return home
His disappearance ahead of the opening of the Olympics raised further questions about the safety of the global sporting event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2021
Abe, who played key role in bringing Olympics to Tokyo, to miss opening ceremony
The former prime minister, who memorably dressed up as video game character Super Mario to promote the Tokyo Olympics, will not attend the Games' opening ceremony, NHK reported.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 21, 2021
Japan draws 1-1 with Canada in women's soccer opener
Japan drew 1-1 with Canada in their opening match of the Tokyo Olympic women's soccer tournament Wednesday following a stunning late equalizer from star forward Mana Iwabuchi.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Infected Olympians cast doubt on competition schedule and virus response
Organizers insist the “bubble” meant to protect residents from people connected to the Games — and vice versa — remains intact, even as the list of cases continues to grow.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan, U.S. and South Korea affirm importance of peace across Taiwan Strait
Top officials from the three countries also used a meeting to send a clear message with their coordination on policy toward North Korea, despite recent frictions between Seoul and Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan's vaccine passport to initially be valid in five countries
The government reportedly plans to expand the number of countries to around 30 and is currently negotiating with several nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan kicks off Games 'of hope' as virus fears loom
Officials have forged ahead with the sports spectacle despite opposition to hosting more than 11,000 athletes, staff and media — dozens of whom have already tested positive for COVID-19.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 21, 2021
Japan should reopen its doors to international students
The longer the ban goes on, the less likely talented students will want to travel to Japan and the progress it has made in internationalizing its universities will be quickly reversed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 21, 2021
Japan's exports up 23.2% in first half showing sharpest rise in 11 years
The figures reflect the global economic recovery from the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report by the Finance Ministry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2021
No-spectator Olympics produces winners and losers for Japanese stocks
Thanks to the resurgent pandemic, shares in the likes of fried-chicken chains, food-delivery operators and electronics stores selling TVs are seen as more likely to get a boost.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 21, 2021
Fan-free Olympics leaves hotels facing 1 million cancellations
Adding to the industry's woes, COVID-19 contributed to a 57% jump in hotel bankruptcies in 2020 to the highest level since 2011.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan's total number of fighter jet scrambles reaches 30,000
The figure reached the milestone on Monday after hitting 20,000 in 2006 and 10,000 in 1983, according to the Defense Ministry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Typhoon ends 157-day streak of Chinese vessels near Senkakus
The absence of China Coast Guard ships ended the longest streak since the islands were brought under state control in September 2012.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2021
Japan secures supply of Moderna vaccines for 2022
The agreement 'includes the potential to secure and supply vaccines corresponding to COVID-19 variants or booster products, should they be successfully developed by Moderna.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
Japan now checking arrivals' vaccine status as government weighs eased entry rules
With more than 10 different vaccines used around the world, a number of issues remain to be resolved, including whether those not approved by the government will be recognized.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
British aircraft carrier strike group to make port calls in Japan in September
Defense chief Nobuo Kishi unveiled the plan, apparently intended to counter China's rising assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, after meeting with his British counterpart in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
Senior Japanese, U.S. officials hold security talks
Top Japanese and U.S. officials began talks on Tuesday to discuss regional security issues, including those related to China and North Korea.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021
Japan set to win most gold medals at Olympics since 2004, analysts say
The 26 Olympic titles Japan is projected to win would give it 10 more than the nation's previous high and its highest position on the medal table in 53 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 20, 2021
Moon’s Olympic absence points to protracted stalemate with Japan
Tokyo had been lukewarm on a visit, as it did not expect the South Korean president to propose solutions to festering grievances over historical, political and economic issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021
Emperor may avoid saying 'celebrating' at Olympic opening event
While Emperor Naruhito will attend the ceremony, Empress Masako will not take part.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
Yen rally shakes markets, sending dollar to weakest level since May
The yen rose to the ¥155 range against the dollar, the highest in almost two months, in Tokyo on Thursday.
With eye on China, Japan deepens ties with Pacific islands at Tokyo summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown shake hands during 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on Thursday in Tokyo.
U.S. forces-linked sex crimes in Kanagawa went unreported to prefectural government
The police reported two sexual crime cases to the U.S. military, but the prefectural government was not aware of the incidents.
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
A researcher at the University of Tokyo shows a face mold covered in human skin tissue at its lab.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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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