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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 18, 2021
History in the making: Kobe's Japan-Taiwan Exchange Summit
The Kobe Declaration will likely go down in history as an important turning point in Japanese-Taiwanese relations, particularly for its call for a Taiwan Relations Act for Japan.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 18, 2021
Toyota president to serve third term as head of Japan's auto association
Akio Toyoda's extended tenure comes when the auto industry is putting more focus on electrification as momentum builds toward decarbonization
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BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2021
U.S. asks Japan, China and others to consider tapping oil reserves, sources say
The unusual request comes as Biden fends off political pressure over rising pump prices and other consumer costs driven by a rebound in economic activity.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 18, 2021
Japan looks to administer COVID-19 vaccines to children age 5-11 in February
Some health experts have expressed concern, however, amid uncertainty over the efficacy and safety of the vaccine in children aged under 12.
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JAPAN
Nov 17, 2021
Japan set to meet U.S. request to shoulder more costs for hosting troops
For the current fiscal year through March, Japan will pay u00a5201.7 billion ($1.76 billion) in so-called host nation support, which includes the cost of utilities and wages for Japanese staff.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 17, 2021
Despite eased entry ban, overseas students face long wait to enter Japan
Due to the substantial paperwork required by authorities and a daily cap on arrivals, some foreign students are losing hope.
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JAPAN
Nov 17, 2021
Japan leads the G7 in COVID shots without a mandate in sight
The country this week pushed ahead of Canada, which previously had the highest rate among the G7 major advanced economies.
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BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2021
Japan and U.S. launch new trade initiative amid China's rise
The first series of meetings under the U.S.-Japan Partnership on Trade are expected early next year, with the initial areas of focus including 'third country concerns.'
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
New normal takes shape as Japan announces 'vaccine-test package'
Those showing proof of vaccination or a negative test result would be able to enter eating and drinking establishments as normal, even under a state of emergency.
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Japan to allow COVID-19 booster shots six months after second dose
Although the health ministry has kept its initial eight-month timeline, local governments can bring the booster date forward if they see fit.
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's daily cases remain low at 15 as vaccine rollout progresses
Tokyo confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a day after counting just seven new cases, the lowest this year, as new infections continue to remain low with the vaccination rollout moving forward.
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Cruise ships in Japan back on track with COVID-19 safety measures
With smaller crowds and coronavirus testing, two major cruise ships have made 21 trips since the Tokyo area ended its state of emergency
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2021
A test for Kishida as South Korea’s presidential hopeful calls for new partnership
A traditional Korean conservative, Yoon Seok-youl is a skeptic of North Korea who supports business and wants to lighten the regulatory burden so that it can innovate and flourish.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 16, 2021
Ryo Ishikawa suspended for one month after violating quarantine
The 30-year-old also had his resignation as vice chairman and board member accepted after the story of him breaching the 14-day quarantine period was first reported in early November.
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JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Kishida and Macron agree to bolster Japan-France ties in phone talks
Macron congratulated Kishida on his Oct. 4 inauguration and welcomed Japan's additional pledges to help the world come closer to zero carbon emissions.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 15, 2021
Japan to allow COVID-19 booster shots six months after second dose
Health ministry has set an eight-month interval between second and third shots, but local governments will be able to shorten the period by two months if deemed necessary.
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JAPAN
Nov 15, 2021
Kin of Japanese abducted by North Korea urges Kishida to resolve issue
Sakie Yokota, the 85-year-old mother of Megumi Yokota, considers the new Japanese leader to be her last hope of making progress on the issue of her daughter's abduction.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 15, 2021
Japan's economy contracts for first time in two quarters
The GDP figure translated into a quarterly drop of 0.8%, worse than economists' median estimate of a 0.2% contraction, Cabinet Office data showed.
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JAPAN / History
Nov 15, 2021
Japanese-Korean-Turkish language group traced to farmers in ancient China
Various descended languages and peoples are thought to have spread across an area of some 8,000 kilometers.
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JAPAN
Nov 14, 2021
Over 90% of Japan's prefectural capitals to finish COVID-19 vaccine rollout by end of November
According to the University of Oxford, Japan's vaccination rate was almost on a par with Canada, which leads the Group of Seven nations at 75.1%.
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.
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.
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.
Rainy season ends in Tokai and Kanto regions
The streets of Tokyo's Ginza district on Thursday. The rainy season appears to have ended in the regions of Tokai and Kanto, including Tokyo, on Thursday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
India’s envoy in Japan calls for boosted supply chain and defense cooperation
Indian Ambassador Sibi George says one of his main tasks in his post is to boost Japanese public and private investments the South Asian powerhouse.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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