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Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2020
WHO to work toward success of Tokyo Olympics, Tedros tells Abe
The head of the World Health Organization told Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday that he wants to make preparations with Japan for the "success" of the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2020
Tokyo announces 13 additional cases of coronavirus
Tokyo reported 13 new cases of the coronavirus Monday, a surprisingly low number following a string of days with ever-increasing numbers. The total for Tokyo is now 443.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2020
Tokyo firm urges caution against surge in coronavirus-related disinformation on April Fools' Day
A Tokyo-based risk management firm is cautioning against a potential surge in coronavirus-related disinformation on April Fools' Day, alarmed by the recent spread of what it perceives to be baseless rumors on social media that the government is secretly preparing for the start of a Tokyo lockdown that...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 30, 2020
Ken Shimura’s entertainment legacy spans generations
Entertainer Ken Shimura didn’t belong to any single generation. Following news that the 70-year-old comedian had died on Sunday from pneumonia caused by COVID-19, TV broadcasters on Monday featured both Shimura’s contemporaries and much younger personalities visibly upset over his passing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 30, 2020
Coronavirus pandemic fuels trend toward smaller funerals in Japan
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Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 30, 2020
Virus spread and lack of info breed anxiety among Aichi foreign residents
Some foreign residents in central Japan say they are feeling anxious about the coronavirus because of the difficulty in getting necessary information and from the impact of steps to tackle the outbreak, such as school closures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 30, 2020
‘Jobs for life’ in South Korea and Japan set to cushion virus blow
A longtime thorn for businesses and productivity in Japan and South Korea is set to prove a bulwark for those economies as the coronavirus threatens millions of jobs around the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 30, 2020
Popular comedian Ken Shimura first Japanese celebrity to die from COVID-19
Ken Shimura, a veteran slapstick comedian and onetime member of rock ’n’ roll band and comedy group The Drifters, a household name in Japan in the 1970s and 1980s, has died of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus, his agency said Monday. He was 70.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 30, 2020
Japan struggles to get a grip on social distancing
Japan's approach to halting the coronavirus pandemic might seem to other nations around the world like it is very social, and not so distant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2020
Toyota to halt all plants in Europe due to coronavirus
Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday it will temporarily halt work at all plants in Europe and Russia in an effort to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 30, 2020
Tokyo DJs and owners say closing clubs to curb virus is easier said than done
Clubs and bars are facing pressure to close their doors as the new coronavirus spreads throughout Japan's major cities. As a result, those who make a living from the clubbing industry are also facing tough financial prospects.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 30, 2020
Fashion week is compelled to go online
Japan's fashion industry was hit hard by the March cancellation of Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo, saved only by livestreaming and online content as a way to keep fans informed.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Mar 30, 2020
Keeping safe and occupied indoors
We are all a little confused and stressed about the spread of Covid-19. But are there any ideas out there that might help us stay healthy and occupied during this time of uncertainty?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / FOREIGN AGENDA
Mar 30, 2020
Facing the COVID-19 crisis in Japan with a disability
One thing that's clear about the coronavirus pandemic is that if even one person is left behind, it could prove disastrous to us all.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 29, 2020
Loss of smell and taste may be symptoms of coronavirus, experts say
With more coronavirus patients reporting the loss of smell and taste, medical experts have started paying closer attention to such cases, suspecting the symptoms may be indicators of infection.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 29, 2020
Tokyo again hits record with 68 new COVID-19 cases
Tokyo reported yet another single-day record of 68 new cases of COVID-19 infections Sunday, bringing the total number in the virus-hit capital to 430.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2020
Japan restaurants embrace takeout and seek regulars’ help in COVID-19 crisis
Restaurants in Japan are navigating rough waters amid the COVID-19 pandemic, inspiring new ideas as they try to come up with ways to remain afloat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 29, 2020
Steps limited for Japan's government even if it declares coronavirus emergency
With a skyrocketing number of new COVID-19 patients over the last few days, Japan appears to be edging closer to declaring a state of emergency, a measure the central government has characterized as a last resort in the battle against the deadly virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 29, 2020
Japan and others to urge U.S. arms program to fix sloppy service
Japan and 10 other countries are set to ask the United States to improve the way it manages its military sales program to address equipment-delivery delays and the slow return of excess payments, government sources say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 29, 2020
Contagion grows: Tokyo and Chiba report roughly 60 more COVID-19 cases each
After three days of over 40 cases each, Saturday's batch was a reminder that the worst may be yet to come.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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.
Accident halts Tokaido Shinkansen services between Hamamatsu and Nagoya
Workers engage in restoration work on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, where two maintenance trains had derailed on Monday.
Many summer fireworks festivals in Japan canceled due to complaints
Fireworks during Irumagawa Tanabata Festival in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture in July 2023
Japan bakes as temperatures across the country rise above 35 C
A pedestrian walks past air conditioning units in Tokyo on Saturday.
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in Washington on July 4.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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.
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in Washington on July 4.
Why Japanese researchers are looking to submarine cables for faster tsunami warnings
Lamposts and other signs throughout Hirogawa, Wakayama Prefecture, display warnings, evacuation routes and measurements of height above sea level. The town has been hit by eight tsunami in its recorded history.
Akatsuki Japan believes it can 'surprise the world' in Paris
Mai Yamamoto drives to the basket during an Olympic tune-up game against New Zealand in Tokyo on July 4.
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.

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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.
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