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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 24, 2020
Japan maintains economic view in September with ongoing recovery
In the latest report, the government's evaluation of private consumption was downgraded for the first time since April, when a state of emergency was declared.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Sep 24, 2020
Japanese sex business operator sues state over virus handout snub
The lawyers said the woman suspended her business between mid-April and late May in accordance with business closure requests from the local authorities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2020
PM Suga talks with Moon for first time but signals no fresh start
The 20-minute phone call offered a glimmer of hope that the ties between the two Asian countries may finally improve after having come to a standstill.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2020
Suga tells Johnson that Japan hopes U.K. will reach deal with EU
In their first talks since the Japanese prime minister took office, the two leaders agreed to bolster bilateral cooperation, including promoting post-Brexit free trade.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2020
Japanese security adviser affirms close ties with top U.S. officials
In a meeting with Deputy Secretary of State Stephen Biegun, Kitamura said the Japan-U.S. alliance will remain the cornerstone of Japan's foreign and security policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2020
BOJ may keep support for pandemic-hit firms beyond March, Kuroda says
Earlier in the day, the BOJ chief agreed with Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga to maintain close communication and coordination in guiding monetary policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 23, 2020
Japan's convenience store sales fall 5.5% in August amid pandemic
Convenience store sales in Japan fell 5.5 percent in August from a year earlier, marking the sixth straight month of decline, due to fewer customer visits amid the prolonged coronavirus pandemic, an industry body said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
Japan to loosen border enforcement measures to allow in new arrivals
The country will start allowing entry for long-term residents and international students, regardless of where they come from, reports say.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
Suga and Koike agree to move forward with holding Tokyo Games
The two are the latest in a string of top government officials and organizers who have recently tried to quell concerns over whether it is feasible to host the games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 23, 2020
Trump’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to Japan passes key hurdle
Although nominated in March, Kenneth Weinstein was only greenlighted by the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 23, 2020
Tokyo reports 59 coronavirus cases as testing drops over holiday
The figure was the lowest for the capital since June 30, when it reported 54 cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
South Korea's Moon advocates regional virus initiative involving Japan
South Korean President Moon Jae-in called on Wednesday for a regional infectious disease control and public health initiative involving Japan, China, Mongolia, and North Korea to tackle health crises and lay the foundation for peace with Pyongyang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 23, 2020
Mixing business and pleasure, Japan's national parks get 'workation' upgrades
Hotels and lodgings in the areas have opened up guest rooms and workstations for those wishing to work while on vacation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2020
Taiwan offers Japan endangered rhino to help save species
The animal, named Emma, will be sent to its new home in Saitama Prefecture in March.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 22, 2020
Japan's robots fill the void as social distancing becomes the norm
Robots are being deployed in various roles, helping to navigate awkward social distancing issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2020
Suga and Xi to discuss Chinese leader's state visit in phone talks this week
It will be the first phone talks between the country's leaders since May 2018 when Suga's predecessor, Shinzo Abe, and Xi held a conversation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 22, 2020
First South Korean 'comfort women' novel released in English
Kim Soom's 'One Left' tells the story of one former captive who debates whether to go public with her story.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2020
Australia's Scott Morrison planning November Japan visit to meet Suga, report says
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison plans on traveling to Japan to meet recently elected Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga as early as November, a report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2020
Tokyo logs 88 new coronavirus cases as Japan wraps up long holiday
Tuesday's figure brought the cumulative number of people infected with the virus in the capital to 24,394.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2020
Japanese firm launches world's first UV lamp that safely kills coronavirus
Ushio is only accepting orders from medical institutions for the moment but will serve other customers once production catches up with demand.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
U.S.-Japan Patriot missile production plan hits Boeing component snag
Self-Defense Forces soldiers walk past a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) missile unit in Tokyo in October 2017.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Secluded at beach house, Biden stews at allies’ pressure to drop out
U.S. President Joe Biden and former President Barack Obama attend a campaign fundraiser at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on June 15.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
‘Sniper from Oita’ sets her sights on Paris Olympics target
Misaki Nobata competes at the World University Games in 2023. A hero in her hometown of Oita, Nobata is one of three Japanese shooters who will compete at the upcoming Paris Olympics.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.

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