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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
Will rise in soft power offer silver lining for pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics?
The games 'could help Japan maintain its economic and social position in Asia, where China has already overtaken Japan and other nations are growing,” says scholar Yuhei Inoue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
Deputy PM says Japan must defend Taiwan with U.S.
With the remarks, Aso became the most senior government official to state a clear scenario in which the SDF would be deployed to help defend another country or region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021
School's out for the Tokyo Olympics as parents and teachers reconsider trips
Many schools have pulled out of a program intended to let hundreds of thousands of children see the world's best athletes compete.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 5, 2021
Underwhelming Tokyo result offers LDP a warning for general election
Many Tokyoites are voters without party affiliation, and their vote is often a reflection of broader public sentiment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jul 5, 2021
Testing the waters: Japanese schools resume swimming classes amid pandemic
Experts say it is necessary to think about the risk of not having swimming classes in addition to the risk of infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2021
Transport to pandemic Olympics proves logistics nightmare
Forget about medal tallies and post-race parties. Just getting to Japan on time is half the battle.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / BLACK EYE
Jul 5, 2021
Dealing with discrimination? Mental health suffering? Let's make the time to talk.
Baye McNeil has a chat with Mark Bookman in which the pair discuss their experiences regarding mental health amid the pandemic as visible minorities in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2021
The right economic advice for the pandemic recovery
The challenge now is to devise a recovery strategy that recognizes the implications of today's global economic interdependence.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 716 new cases as virus surge continues
Highlighting the recent rise, the capital's daily infection tally averaged 563.1 in the week to Saturday, compared with 476 the previous week.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
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.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Corporate donations remain sticky point in political reform talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses a meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on Thursday to discuss political reform.
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.

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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
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