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JAPAN
Sep 2, 2020
Handheld mask lets users talk and eat without fear of spreading virus
The 'table manner mask' consists of a paper handle stapled onto a stringless face mask or a coffee filter paper.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 1, 2020
Japan to join international framework to procure coronavirus vaccine
The government will consider financially supporting the development of nine potential vaccines that are currently in the second to third stages of clinical trials.
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COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 1, 2020
How to reopen national borders
As the coronavirus pandemic rumbles on, countries are now looking at how to allow travel in a bid to help their economies recover.
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BUSINESS
Sep 1, 2020
Japan's virus-hit businesses seek solutions in crowdfunding
Industries from cinema to farming have been adopting new measures of raising money during the pandemic.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 1, 2020
Tokyo reports 170 COVID-19 cases on Tuesday
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government on Tuesday confirmed 170 additional cases of the novel coronavirus, a day after recording 100. The single-day figure brought Tokyo’s cumulative total to 20,987 cases.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 1, 2020
With eye on China, U.S. aims to 'formalize' four-nation 'Quad' security grouping
The move comes as Japan, Australia, India and U.S. increasingly take a hard line on Beijing.
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JAPAN
Sep 1, 2020
Japan and Taiwan to reopen borders for long-term residents from Sept. 8
Japan has also agreed to resume travel the same day with Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia and Myanmar for long-term residents.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 1, 2020
Japan's 2Q capital expenditure sees biggest decline since 2010
Capital spending shed 11.3 percent between April and June year-on-year, as the COVID-19 crisis hit investments by the manufacturing and service sectors.
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JAPAN
Sep 1, 2020
Japan's visa-free visits to Russian-held isles canceled this year due to virus
Former residents had already stopped six trips that would have allowed them to visit their former homes, and the final one has now been axed as well.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 31, 2020
Daiichi Sankyo's COVID-19 vaccine candidate selected by Japanese drug discovery body
Daiichi Sankyo Co. said on Monday that its mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate was selected for inclusion in a drug discovery program by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 31, 2020
Post-pandemic, Japan firms see office as space to foster innovation
Companies say offices should offer environments to enhance productivity and foster communication with colleagues and even those from other companies.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 31, 2020
B. League players briefed on virus protocols ahead of new season
Japan's pro basketball league will largely follow the lead of NPB and the J. League as it embarks on its fifth season.
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JAPAN / Society
Aug 31, 2020
As Japan partially lifts re-entry ban on foreign residents, concerns grow over strict procedures
The Immigration Services Agency has claimed the strict conditions for re-entry are aimed at limiting the spread of the virus in Japan.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 31, 2020
Trump lauds Abe as Japan's 'greatest prime minister' as bromance set to end
In their phone call Monday morning — the pair's 37th such call — Abe said Japan would continue working to develop new national security policies.
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JAPAN
Aug 31, 2020
Tokyo reports 100 coronavirus cases, second lowest for month
The daily figures from the metropolitan government reflect the most recent totals reported by health authorities and medical institutions.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 31, 2020
Demand for online doctors creates $39 billion titan in Japan
M3, which gets about three-quarters of its revenue from Japan, also has units in China, India and France.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 31, 2020
Japanese foreign policy likely to continue on path set by Abe
Japan will likely have no choice but to stick to its current foreign policy since the next Cabinet will only have a year in office.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Aug 31, 2020
A costly waiting game for inbound foreign workers
While some permanent residents and students are slowly trickling back into Japan, businesses are waiting to hear if new hires can join their ranks.
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JAPAN / Politics
Aug 30, 2020
Shigeru Ishiba seen as most fit to be Abe's successor, poll shows
Ishiba's chance of winning the LDP presidential election is not necessarily high, largely because he is less popular with the party's parliamentarians.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 30, 2020
Kono and Esper look to keep China in check, but challenges abound
Tokyo is facing a double-barreled challenge with a leadership transition amid the COVID-19 pandemic and Beijing's growing maritime assertiveness.

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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