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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
As COVID-19 infections surge in Japan, so does risk of pandemic fatigue
Studies of cell phone traffic, train usage and other mobility data suggest levels of compliance by the Japanese public on anti-COVID-19 measures have steadily decreased.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Japan faces putting majority of 47 prefectures under COVID-19 quasi-emergency
As the rapid spread of infections raises concern about the strain on the medical system, a quasi-state of emergency was put in place Friday in 13 prefectures for three weeks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Japan approves Pfizer shot for children age 5 to 11 as omicron spreads
The health ministry has issued fast-track approval to ease the age restriction on receiving the Pfizer vaccine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Japan and France agree to beef up cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
The four ministers shared 'serious concerns' over the state of affairs in the East and South China seas, in a veiled reference to China's growing assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 21, 2022
Decades on, text governing U.S. forces in Japan is yet to be revised
Scrutiny of the Status of Forces Agreement has been renewed after U.S. military personnel were exempted from Japanese COVID-19 measures and areas around U.S. bases saw rises in cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Japan and U.S. urge world leaders to visit A-bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki
A joint statement came after a U.N. conference to review the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons was put off amid the rapid spread of the omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2022
Anti-COVID steps far from uniform for Japan prefectures under quasi-emergency
Of the 16 prefectures to be under a quasi-emergency from Friday, some will halt alcohol sales at restaurants completely, while others will impose limits on when booze can be served.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 20, 2022
Japan needs radical change to achieve health security
Health crises, such as the ongoing pandemic, are a national security threat just like major disasters and armed attacks, and preparation is vital.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 20, 2022
Toyota COVID-19 disruptions deepen with another plant hit by virus
The first shift on a production line at the firm's Tsutsumi plant has been halted from Wednesday through Saturday, a move that will likely impact output of around 1,500 vehicles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2022
Foreign visitors to Japan in 2021 fell to record low 245,900
Compared with the pre-pandemic level in 2019, the figure dropped 99.2%.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2022
Nadeshiko Japan star Mana Iwabuchi positive for COVID-19
The Arsenal star is asymptomatic and will isolate with the intent of joining the team after she receives medical clearance, the Japan Football Association said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 19, 2022
Japan maintains view that economy is recovering but warns of omicron risk
The government retained its view that the economy remains on a recovery track, but has also warned of a potential 'increase in downside risks' caused by the omicron variant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2022
China considers in-person event to mark normalization of ties with Japan
Xi himself might not attend a face-to-face event on the occasion of the anniversary, given that he has not directly met with political leaders from other nations since the pandemic began.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2022
Japan plans to issue quasi-emergency status for 13 omicron-hit prefectures
With quasi-emergency measures already in place in Yamaguchi, Okinawa and Hiroshima prefectures, the expansion would bring the total to 16 out of 47 prefectures.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2022
Japanese and French ministers to hold security talks on Thursday
The countries had initially planned to hold an in-person 'two-plus-two' meeting in Japan by the end of 2021 but put it off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 3,719 new cases as quasi-emergency eyed
Monday's figure in Tokyo comes after the capital reported over 4,000 new cases for three straight days through Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2022
Kishida vows to lay out road map for 'new capitalism' in the spring
Covering topics ranging from COVID-19 to climate change and diplomacy, the prime minister offered a comprehensive wrap-up of his policy agenda at the start of the parliamentary session.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2022
Japan's top diplomat vows to beef up U.S. alliance for Indo-Pacific peace
Yoshimasa Hayashi said that Japan will also need to strengthen its own defense capabilities fundamentally.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2022
Japan looks to expand COVID quasi-emergency to Tokyo and 10 other prefectures
Tokyo, Chiba, Saitama and Kanagawa have asked the central government to put them under a quasi-emergency after their governors held a meeting to discuss the infection situation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2022
Japan to allow in some foreign students, making exception to ban
The move comes as academic and economic circles have continued to voice concerns after a growing number of foreign students gave up on studying in Japan.
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.

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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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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