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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2022
'Unusual' number of Russian warships spotted near Japan
24 Russian warships have been detected in the Sea of Japan and the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk since Feb. 1, in an apparent show of force amid the Ukraine crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2022
COVID deaths a concern in Japan even as new cases appear to be peaking
Infections are beginning to decline nationally, but experts say it is still too early for people to let their guard down — and that other virus benchmarks will continue to rise.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 15, 2022
Japan's economy rebounds on solid consumption but omicron clouds outlook
The world's third-largest economy expanded an annualized 5.4% in the final three months of 2021, with falling coronavirus cases helping to prop up consumption.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2022
Osaka holds off on emergency request amid signs cases are peaking
The central government is expected to extend the prefecture's quasi-emergency, but a state of emergency request will only be issued if cases go up in the future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2022
Workplace booster vaccinations kick off in Japan
ANA and Japan Airlines began administering third doses to staffers in earnest Monday, with more major firms set to join them later this week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Feb 14, 2022
Mother and son return to Solomon Islands after two years stuck in Japan
Despite red tape and her daughter's death to cancer, the 72-year-old mother made new friends and still believes 'life is beautiful.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2022
New bill looks to beef up Japan's economic security, but firms are wary
The planned legislation would cover a range of sectors, with penalties for those that don't comply, but businesses worry that it could harm international competitiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Feb 14, 2022
How social norms have influenced Japan’s COVID-19 response
Without any legally enforceable lockdown measures, the watchful gaze of the public eye has kept the nation's citizens in check.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 14, 2022
Ukraine crisis won't take Washington's eyes off North Korea, top U.S. diplomat says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hinted that Pyongyang could continue to test weapons, including a possible long-range missile, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2022
Kishida says Japan looking to ease entry restrictions on foreign workers and students
'We will take into account the scientific knowledge we've gained about the omicron variant and changes in the infection situation both at home and abroad,' the prime minister said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 11, 2022
Japan’s entry ban leaves students and universities counting the cost
Restrictions on new entries have seen projects disrupted, scholarships lost, international exchange undermined, career plans left in tatters and much more.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
By Greg Dvorak

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