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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2021
Japan's main opposition ready to prove itself as Suga stumbles
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan leader Yukio Edano says his party is a viable alternative to the current government despite weak showings in public opinion polls.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2021
More transparency needed in Japan's virus border controls, justice minister says
A government warning that foreign nationals who breach quarantine regulations on arrival may have visas revoked or face deportation has reignited concerns among the international community.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 31, 2021
No Plan B: Japan's sponsors shelve ads as mood sours over Olympics
Sponsors also worry that organizers have not told them what contingency plans there are in case the pandemic derails the games again this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Longform
Jan 30, 2021
Japan’s hospitality sector creaks under the weight of a second state of emergency
Restaurants, bars and karaoke parlors are bearing the brunt of restrictions placed on their operations, a move that could have a long-lasting impact on the nation's culinary landscape.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 30, 2021
Japanese firms roll out cautious welcoming mat to COVID-19 survivors
Nearly 240,000 people nationwide are believed to have recovered from the virus as of mid-January.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Pandemic a boon for Japan's hometown tax donation program
Operators of websites that mediate between municipalities and donors are projecting that the amount raised for fiscal 2020 will top the record of u00a5512.7 billion in fiscal 2018.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Use of masks by Japanese news anchors sparks debate among public and industry
After TV Tokyo anchor Mariko Oe asked viewers for feedback, the network received over 1,000 comments of which approximately 80% saw the move in a favorable light.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 30, 2021
Cancellation of international events could hinder development of Japan's young soccer players
Soccer's canceled youth World Cups and Asian Championships could have long lasting implications for an entire generation of young players.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Population influx into Tokyo area decelerates in pandemic-hit 2020
While people moving into Tokyo still outnumbered those leaving by 31,125, down 51,857 from the previous year, the surplus was the smallest since 2014.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Suga calls for transparent WHO coronavirus probe
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has said that Japan will "actively" cooperate with the World Health Organization's efforts to investigate the origins of the novel coronavirus, adding that the probe should be conducted in a "transparent" manner as its findings will be key to combating...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Only 37% of firms met Japan's emergency target of cutting commuters by 70%
Official says the number of people commuting decreased by 40% in the Tokyo area and 30% in prefectures in western Japan under the virus state of emergency.
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JAPAN
Jan 30, 2021
Japan vaccine chief says nationalism could disrupt global supplies of COVID-19 shots
Taro Kono said he was concerned about a EU announcement that it may block exports of vaccines produced there until sufficient supplies are provided to the European people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 29, 2021
BOJ board member proposed looser grip on long-term rates, minutes show
Heightened risks of deflation in Japan, due to a recent resurgence in COVID-19 cases, were highlighted in the January meeting.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2021
In-home quarantines contributing to Japan's virus spread
As Japan struggles to contain a recent surge of coronavirus infections, preventing the virus from spreading within households has become a major challenge.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2021
Suga forced to compromise on virus penalties as revised bills reach Diet
An unusual compromise between ruling and opposition parties reflected Suga's desperation to curb virus transmission and stamp out criticism over his handling of the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jan 29, 2021
Japan taking cautious approach to COVID-19 vaccination rollout
The central government has secured a supply of coronavirus vaccines sufficient for 157 million people.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jan 29, 2021
As COVID-19 compounds Okinawa's tourism woes, industry looks for a way out
An emergency system through which workers are temporarily seconded to companies so that they can return to their jobs once the economy is back on its feet has been proposed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 29, 2021
ANA posts record net loss of ¥309.58 billion in April-December
The outlook for travel demand for the rest of fiscal 2020 and beyond remains uncertain as the pandemic is expected to take more time to be brought under control.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 29, 2021
Japan's industrial output fell 10% to 7-year low in 2020 amid pandemic
Production fell sharply last spring after the spread of COVID-19 disrupted supply chains, constrained socioeconomic activities and reduced consumer demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 29, 2021
Japan's 2020 job availability logs sharpest drop in 45 years
Meanwhile, the annual jobless rate stood at 2.8% in 2020, up 0.4 percentage point from the previous year to log the first increase since 2009.

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