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JAPAN
Sep 6, 2021
Canada, France and Singapore begin to recognize Japan’s vaccine passports
The list of countries and regions accepting the documents has now grown to 34, but the easing of entry restrictions varies from place to place.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 6, 2021
U.S.-Japan alliance to take hit from Suga’s decision to step down
While the overall direction in the two countries' relations is unlikely to shift, progress is likely to be stymied by the change in Japanese leadership.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Sep 6, 2021
Hiroshima government office reverses course on anti-smoking measures
Smoking areas for workers will be restored after residents complained about them smoking on the street and outside an existing smoking booth.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 6, 2021
Nighttime emergency rooms busier as more COVID-19 patients recuperate at home
Overnight emergency medical services are intended as a last resort, but doctors fear the facilities will soon be too full to offer care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2021
Daiichi Sankyo positions its COVID-19 vaccine as a booster in Japan
Daiichi Sankyo is aiming for full regulatory approval by the second half of next year.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 5, 2021
Incident-free Tokyo Paralympics reach finish line
The event, staged with the host city under a state of emergency, completed 12 days of competition with no major disruptions due to the virus.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 5, 2021
Tokyo Paralympic athletes praise experience but public response mixed
The most unusual Games in history drew positive responses from participants, even as Japan's public remains conflicted over whether or not they should have been held during the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2021
Japan's local governments rush to set up temporary COVID-19 treatment sites
Twenty-five governments across the country have already opened or are planning to open such facilities, a survey has found, with 21 more considering such a move.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2021
Japan to issue digital COVID-19 vaccination certificates in December, report says
The certificates — intended for overseas travel rather than domestic use — will be issued via a QR scan code through a smartphone app from around mid-December, the Nikkei reported.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 5, 2021
How are those pandemic hobbies going, really?
How many of us have actually kept up with those trendy pandemic activities from last year? And how can we take an activity from “hobby” to “habit”?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 4, 2021
For Suga, the pandemic proved to be his undoing
Since his first day in office, Suga had sought to stamp down the coronavirus and revive the nation's battered economy. But he never came close to achieving either goal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 4, 2021
Lambda variant has been found in Japan: Here's what you need to know
Despite being listed as a variant of interest by the WHO, Japan has been slow to release information on lambda.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2021
After Suga, China to keep close eye on any shift in Japan's Taiwan policy
The Chinese leadership under President Xi Jinping is expected to adopt a 'well-balanced' diplomatic strategy that would not hurt its ties with Japan as its relations with the U.S. sour.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2021
Putin calls absence of Russia-Japan peace treaty 'nonsense'
Putin also voiced concerns that U.S. forces may install a missile system on Japanese soil near its border with Russia if a peace accord is signed, urging Japan to 'ensure a peaceful future.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2021
Suga decision elicits surprise — and heavy criticism — among Japanese public
Many, including medical workers, lamented the Suga government's slow and inadequate response to the deadly coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 4, 2021
Asahi drops body-shaming ads. Will other outlets follow?
Body hair? Bad. Overweight? Bad. Japanese advertising isn't always subtle when it comes to body shaming — and a dip in ad prices on YouTube led to more of it during the pandemic.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Summer Paralympics
Sep 3, 2021
Turkey routs U.S. to take gold in goalball
After six dominant performances, it was hard to imagine Turkey's Sevda Altunoluk finding a way to top herself.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2021
Fumio Kishida, top contender to lead Japan, warns Taiwan is ‘next big problem’
'Looking at the situation with Hong Kong and the Uyghurs, I have a strong feeling that the Taiwan Strait will be the next big problem,” Kishida said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2021
Opposition camp blasts Suga's 'irresponsible' decision to step down
Opposition party leaders lashed out at Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Friday after he abruptly announced his intention to step down as Japan battles a wave of coronavirus cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2021
Japan outlines preliminary COVID-19 exit strategy
Attempts to discourage even vaccinated people from traveling, dining out or attending large-scale events could end as early as October.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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.
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Longform

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