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Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 6, 2021
China’s power in Asia falls as U.S. regains authority, research group says
The U.S. gained more influence in Asia this year due to President Joe Biden's administration brokering better diplomatic relationships and a recovery from the pandemic due to vaccines.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 5, 2021
Omicron threatens to blunt Kishida’s momentum as parliament session begins
Confusion over tough entry restrictions prompted by the new COVID-19 variant has thrown a wrench into the leader's plans while emboldening the opposition.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 5, 2021
Alex Kerr sounded an alarm 25 years ago. Did Japan listen?
On the anniversary of his breakout book u2018Lost Japan,' the author finds reasons for hope in some rural towns.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2021
Kishida likely to postpone U.S. visit until next year amid omicron concerns, report says
A postponement of Kishida's meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden would mean an increasingly busy diplomatic calendar for top Japanese and U.S. officials in the new year.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
We have to live with COVID. Here’s how we get our lives back.
Two years into the pandemic, the emergence of yet another COVID-19 variant means the world will need to find long-term strategies to coexist with delta, omicron and the strains to come.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2021
Japan suspends visas for would-be residents amid crackdown on inbound travel
Effective Thursday, the central government temporarily suspended for one month visas that have been issued but not used to enter Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 3, 2021
Abrupt reversal on flight bookings spotlights poor coordination within Kishida administration
If Kishida had gained any supporters for his quick and clear decision-making over the omicron coronavirus variant, that goodwill was lost in a hurry Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2021
JAL and ANA will once again accept inbound reservations
The move comes after a series of snap decisions and reversals by the government as they try to address the omicron variant threat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 3, 2021
Six vaccines show promise as boosters, led by mRNA shots
Researchers tested the vaccines in more than 2,800 volunteers 30 and older who had already received two doses of the AstraZeneca or Pfizer shots.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 3, 2021
JO1 to the world: A new stage for J-pop
The 11-member act signals the rise of reality TV talent competitions geared toward the social media age.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 3, 2021
Will Japan-South Korea relations ever get back on track?
There has been a fundamental shift in the dynamics surrounding bilateral ties, with both sides hardening their approach.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s no-nonsense message to Beijing
Shinzo Abe's remarks in his latest speech warning of the consequences of attacking Taiwan were perfectly compatible with the 1972 joint communique, but Beijing was still angered.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2021
Japan quickly reverses course on halt of new reservations for inbound flights
Less than 24 hours after it was announced, Japan retracted its decision in a rapid reversal of a stunning move, which had caught even the prime minister off guard.
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.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
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.
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.
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.
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

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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