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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2020
Support for Suga's Cabinet plunges 13 points to 50.3%
The results come as the government has been struggling to respond to a resurgence of coronavirus infections, which has complicated the efforts to bring the economy back on track.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 6, 2020
10 spots across Japan perfect for your next workation
Can't take a break from work? Here are 10 places in Japan where you can get that vacation feel without using any of your paid time off.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2020
Japan, France and U.S. plan their first joint military drills for May
The exercises will focus on providing relief efforts during a natural disaster, but parts could also form the basis for a defense against attack, according to a media report.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 6, 2020
Biden officials to look to repair alliances and help mend Tokyo-Seoul ties
Trump's 'America First' moves have left something of a leadership vacuum that Beijing has been more than willing to attempt to fill — one of Japan's biggest fears.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2020
Osaka governor to ask SDF to send nurses for COVID-19 patients amid shortages
The prefecture is expected to make a request early this week to the SDF to provide as many nurses as it can for a 30-bed temporary emergency facility for seriously ill coronavirus patients.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2020
Japan considers limited resumption of inbound tourism from spring, report says
The Suga administration is leaning toward allowing small tour groups from Asian countries where coronavirus infections are well under control, such as China and Taiwan, the report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 5, 2020
Consumers seek to enjoy a creative Christmas online amid COVID-19
Staying home for Christmas doesn't have to equate with being bored and lonely.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Dec 5, 2020
Japan’s first community fridge opens in Okayama
The Kitanagase Community Fridge provides free food, produce and household goods to low-income families.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 5, 2020
Suga looks beyond coronavirus pandemic, focuses on economic recovery
The prime minister elaborated on projects he is passionate about such as going carbon neutral by 2050, facilitating digitalization and lowering cell phone bills.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2020
Tokyo tourism sector worried after government calls for restraint on travel subsidy program
Workers at tourist spots in Tokyo voiced concern Saturday about the negative impact on their businesses of the government's request for elderly people and those with health issues not to use Japan's domestic travel subsidy campaign amid an uptick of COVID-19 cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2020
25% of university students receiving financial support contemplated quitting school amid pandemic
The Ashinaga charity, which offers support to children who have lost parents to illness or disasters, also found that 4.5% of the students had 'considered' taking a leave of absence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2020
Despite scandals, Suga achieves his goals in first Diet session as PM
The prime minister overall stayed on course to pass necessary bills and ward off criticism in relation to a science council and cherry blossom-viewing party.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2020
Suga repeats vow to host Tokyo Olympics despite coronavirus surge
Addressing the U.N. General Assembly, the prime minister said he would 'continue to spare no effort' to bring about the games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2020
Japan to give more financial aid to hospitals fighting pandemic
Amid a resurgence of infections in various parts of the country, the new economic package is expected to be approved next week by Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's Cabinet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 3, 2020
Fujitsu president given 50% pay cut over Tokyo Stock Exchange outage
Takahito Tokita will see his earnings slashed for four months as a result of the bourse's one-day outage in October.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 3, 2020
As virus spreads, Japan looks to extend — not cancel — Go To Travel
The central government is planning to move the deadline for the travel subsidy campaign from January to June.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2020
Japan to work with both U.S. and Britain on next fighter jet
Japan has decided to develop a successor to its aging F-2 fighter jet jointly with both the United States and Britain instead of picking only one partner, government sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2020
Local businesses left in limbo as Japan's politicians squabble over Go To Travel campaign
By leaning on governors to determine whether travel and dining subsidies should be suspended in their area, Suga is delegating responsibility — or accountability — to local leaders.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2020
New virus wave forcing experts to adjust strategies
More than half of the country's over 2,000 coronavirus deaths have come from those 80 or older.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 2, 2020
COVID-19 patient who visited spa after breaking out of hospital arrested
Police officers found the man, in his 40s, after spotting his car in the hot spring spa's parking lot. He had also dropped by his office after leaving the hospital.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
U.S.-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component snag
Self-Defense Forces soldiers walk past a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile unit in Tokyo in October 2017.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Secluded at beach house, Biden stews at allies’ pressure to drop out
U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attend a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
‘Sniper from Oita’ sets her sights on Paris Olympics target
Misaki Nobata competes at the World University Games in 2023. A hero in her hometown of Oita, Nobata is one of three Japanese shooters who will compete at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.

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

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Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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