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JAPAN
Apr 25, 2022
Nearly 90% in Japan feel East Asia security environment more severe, poll finds
Tokyo and Beijing mark the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic ties this year, but their relations remain tense over territorial, security and wartime issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 24, 2022
Japan's Shionogi says COVID-19 pill shows rapid clearance of virus
The pill, S-217622, 'demonstrated rapid clearance of the infectious SARS-CoV-2 virus,' the Japanese drugmaker Shionogi says.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 4,936 cases in slight drop from last week
The seven-day average of new infections dropped from 6,723.1 to 5,467.1 a week earlier, while no deaths were reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 24, 2022
South Korean delegation faces uphill battle in rebuilding ties with Japan
South Korean President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol has dispatched a team to Tokyo for five days of meetings with top officials and possibly Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a bid to repair relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2022
Fate of passengers unknown as Japan Coast Guard searches for tour boat off Hokkaido
A helicopter and patrol boats were dispatched to the site, but the boat could not be located by Saturday night after making a distress call earlier in the day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 23, 2022
U.S. envoy to Japan set to attend Rainbow Pride parade to highlight LGBT rights
The ambassador, who has also worked to promote marriage equality in his own country, said that gay and lesbian people should be acknowledged as part of an inclusive society.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
New Zealand deal may put Japan closer to ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence alliance
Five Eyes members were previously hesitant to expand the partnership over concerns about the security of the Japanese intelligence community, but those worries have alleviated.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
Kishida likely to meet delegation sent by next South Korean president
The meeting, expected to take place as early as Monday, would give Kishida an opportunity to hear how the Yoon administration would seek to improve bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
Germany's Scholz to visit Japan next week for talks with Kishida
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing influence are expected to top the agenda.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
With more travelers to Japan, testing burden on airports increasing
With the easing of the entry cap, more passengers are crowding the immigration areas at airports, raising concerns about whether there are the necessary staff to deal with them.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 22, 2022
Skateboarder Yuto Horigome expresses excitement ahead of X Games Chiba
More than 100 athletes from 18 countries will compete for a total of 30 medals awarded in 10 competitions across three sports — skateboarding, BMX biking and motocross.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2022
India denies request for ASDF plane to collect Ukraine aid
India says it only approved use of a commercial plane to collect the items, while a Japanese official insists a deal to let the military transport land was suddenly withdrawn.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Leaders of Japan and New Zealand vow to defend international order shaken by invasion
The leaders of Japan and New Zealand expressed strong opposition Thursday to attempts to change the status quo by force in Ukraine or anywhere else.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 21, 2022
April report raises Japan's view on consumption and economy despite inflationary pressures
Analysts say price spikes and other challenges still remain a threat to the country's full recovery from the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 21, 2022
How Japan's slow acknowledgement of COVID's airborne spread has hampered its response
The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced its determination late last month that COVID-19 can spread via aerosols. For many scientists, it was too little, too late.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Disaster-focused pictograms bringing clarity during crises in Japan
So far, the diagrams have been installed at more than 300 locations by fire departments, hospitals and commercial facilities in 29 prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Japan defense minister eyes U.S. trip in early May amid Ukraine war
Kishi is expected to also discuss how to deal with North Korea's missile launches and affirm with Austin the importance of enhancing their bilateral alliance as a deterrent against China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2022
Japanese travel guide series successfully navigates closed borders
The 'Chikyu no Arukikata' series has inspired countless travelers, but its staff had to pull out all the stops to ensure its survival when the pandemic hit Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2022
Kishida sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine
The prime minister is expected to refrain from paying a visit during the controversial Tokyo shrine's spring festival.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 21, 2022
Yoshiki: Our focus should be on the environment and eradicating poverty, not destroying Ukrainian cities
The X Japan rock star, who recently donated u00a510 million toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine, touts the importance of speaking out publicly about supporting people in need of help.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Trump's VP pick signals stronger focus on China
Former U.S. President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks to his vice presidential pick, Sen. J.D. Vance, during the second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday.
Japan’s minimum wage might not budge much if corporate fears prevail
Unionists hold a rally in Tokyo in April. Households' real cash earnings have been falling year on year for more than two years, with the weakening of the yen making the situation only more difficult as prices of imported goods increase rapidly.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
Three novelists named for Akutagawa and Naoki awards
Naoki Prize winner Michi Ichiho (left), and Akutagawa Prize winners Sanzo K. Matsunaga (center) and Aki Asahina pose with their award-winning books at a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
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.
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.

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You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
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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'
By Tomoko Otake

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