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Nov 17, 2021
Japan leads the G7 in COVID shots without a mandate in sight
The country this week pushed ahead of Canada, which previously had the highest rate among the G7 major advanced economies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
New normal takes shape as Japan announces 'vaccine-test package'
Those showing proof of vaccination or a negative test result would be able to enter eating and drinking establishments as normal, even under a state of emergency.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Japan to allow COVID-19 booster shots six months after second dose
Although the health ministry has kept its initial eight-month timeline, local governments can bring the booster date forward if they see fit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's daily cases remain low at 15 as vaccine rollout progresses
Tokyo confirmed 15 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, a day after counting just seven new cases, the lowest this year, as new infections continue to remain low with the vaccination rollout moving forward.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 16, 2021
A test for Kishida as South Korea’s presidential hopeful calls for new partnership
A traditional Korean conservative, Yoon Seok-youl is a skeptic of North Korea who supports business and wants to lighten the regulatory burden so that it can innovate and flourish.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Nov 15, 2021
Japanese-Korean-Turkish language group traced to farmers in ancient China
Various descended languages and peoples are thought to have spread across an area of some 8,000 kilometers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2021
COVID cases in Tokyo hit 471,000 as of March — quadruple official tally — study says
Researchers say asymptomatic or mild cases likely behind dramatic undercount in number of coronavirus infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Nov 12, 2021
Japan's eased entry restrictions: What incoming travelers need to know
Although companies and organizations are responsible for applications, individuals still need to prepare some things and be aware of restrictions after their arrival.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2021
In sweeping pandemic policy bundle, free testing signals attitude change in Japan
After nearly two years of criticism that the country isn't carrying out enough tests, the measure is a subtle but strong sign of a shift toward a more proactive stance.
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
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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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