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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 1, 2023
COVID's quiet creep in Japan fuels its deadliest outbreak yet
A wave of omicron infections overwhelmed the nation's health system this winter and delayed medical care for patients, sending daily deaths to a record high of more than 500 on Jan. 14.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 4,862 new cases
The Japanese capital reported 19 new deaths among COVID-19 patients, while the number of patients with severe symptoms rose to 34 from 32 on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 31, 2023
Philippines to return one of four robbery suspects to Japan in coming days
The four men are believed to have remotely coordinated a series of robberies in Japan that began last year using an encrypted messaging app.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Envoy seeks to realize Japanese fishing near Russian-held isles
In June last year, Moscow unilaterally announced a suspension of the Japan-Russia agreement on Japanese fishing operations around the disputed islands.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Visa-free isle trip accord with Japan valid, Russian ministry says
The visa-free visit program has been suspended due partly to the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 31, 2023
Tokyo and Seoul made limited progress in wartime labor talks: South Korean ministry
The latest meeting was held weeks after discussions between the two senior officials in Japan and phone talks between the S. Korean foreign minister and his Japanese counterpart.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2023
Chinese coast guard ships approach Japanese vessels near Senkakus
Japan Coast Guard patrol ships secured the safety of the 997-ton Shinsei Maru and warned the Chinese ships to leave the waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,818 new coronavirus cases
The seven-day average of cases came to 4,622.6, down 34% from a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 30, 2023
Japan's chip equipment makers in the dark about new China export restrictions
Five chip-related firms — Advantest Corp., Nikon Corp., Resonac Holdings Corp., Lasertec Corp. and Shin-Etsu Chemical Co. Ltd — said they were unaware of any contact with the trade ministry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 30, 2023
FTX debacle the latest twist in Japanese unit’s tumultuous history
Liquid’s leadership regularly drew on their industry credentials to promote the company, but this coexisted with stories about hacks and poor internal security.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 29, 2023
Can South Korea and Japan repair their strained relationship?
Both nations are aiming to mend ties clouded by years of mistrust and a tumultuous past, but many challenges remain.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 29, 2023
What will change when Japan reclassifies COVID-19?
Japan is planning to downgrade the categorization of COVID-19 on May 8. How will that impact residents?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2023
Russia rules out talks with Japan on fishing near disputed islands
Russia said it will not hold annual talks with Japan on renewing a pact that allows Japanese fishermen to operate near disputed islands off Hokkaido.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 3,427 new cases
The number represents a drop from the previous week's total of 1,683 cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2023
China resumes issuing visas for Japanese after dispute over border measures
China halted visas earlier this month following tough new border control rules imposed by Tokyo as Beijing ended its nationwide 'zero-COVID' policy.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 29, 2023
Cardinals' Lars Nootbaar headed for Japan reunion of sorts
The 25-year-old outfielder will be the first Samurai Japan player who qualified to compete for the team in the WBC through his ancestry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2023
Japan's monthly COVID-19 deaths top 10,000 for first time
Coronavirus deaths have been rapidly increasing in the country since around November, when cases rebounded.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2023
COVID-19 tracker: Japan logs 54,782 new cases
A total of 338 deaths were also reported nationwide, including 29 in Osaka, 26 in Fukuoka and 25 in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 28, 2023
Japan eyes lifting South Korean export controls as Seoul works to improve ties, report says
Any move would come amid ongoing talks over a new plan to resolve the issue of wartime labor and as concerns mount over the increasingly tense regional security environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 28, 2023
Biden wins deal with Japan and Netherlands on China chip export limit
The agreement, aimed at undercutting Beijing’s ambitions to build its own domestic chip capabilities, would extend some U.S. export controls to Nikon and Tokyo Electron.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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.

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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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