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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 28, 2022
Japan weighs letting asymptomatic COVID patients venture out with masks
The government is considering allowing the patients to leave their homes to buy daily necessities as long as they wear a mask and take other precautions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: New cases in Tokyo fall by more than 8,100
The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 20,822.4 compared with 25,601.1 a week earlier.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 27, 2022
China's large drills near Taiwan raise alert level for Japan and U.S.
Experts said that Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, just 110 km from Taiwan, could be covered in any potential Chinese 'Taiwan lockdown' operations aimed at isolating the island.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2022
Russia to hand over three bodies found after tour boat sinking to Japan
A Japan Coast Guard ship is expected to visit a port in Korsakov on Sakhalin island in September or later to pick up the bodies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 27, 2022
Japan says South Korea working to solve wartime labor compensation row
A senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said South Korea is working toward a resolution of the long-pending wartime labor compensation issue, which has soured bilateral relations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2022
Japan looks to simplify COVID survey and deal with virus like seasonal flu
In a trial possibly starting in mid-September, the government plans to select some medical institutions and ask them to report the number of infections regularly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 26, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 18,423 new cases in sharp drop from last week
The seven-day average of new cases came to 21,986.9 compared to 25,386.3 a week earlier.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 2022
Isolation ends: Japan reopens its borders to the world
The coronavirus will not be going away and Japan must adapt to it. Isolation may be a temptation but it is a false hope.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 25, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 23,129 new infections as nationwide cases rise
Cases in the capital were down by about 4,300 from a week before on Thursday, while the national figure for Wednesday showed an increase of about 12,000 on the week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2022
India's leader to attend state funeral for Abe
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who had a close relationship with Abe, will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the visit.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 24, 2022
Degeiko training endures despite rise in COVID-19 infections
The Japan Sumo Association's decision to allow joint training between stables is both a benefit for wrestlers and a positive sign of a return to pre-pandemic norms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
Japan to drop pre-arrival testing for vaccinated travelers next month
To ease the burden on medical institutions, paperwork will also be simplified for doctors in areas with large COVID-19 numbers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
China to resume issuing visas for Japan students after two-year pandemic hiatus
Beijing is gradually easing its COVID-19 regulations by shortening the quarantine period for overseas arrivals and resuming some direct flight operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 25,444 new cases
The number of daily new coronavirus cases in the capital fell by about 4,000 from a week earlier on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2022
U.S. hosts lawmaker events to improve soured Japan-South Korea ties
The State Department organized a series of events from Monday in Washington, believing trilateral cooperation is necessary to address the North Korean threat.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Aug 24, 2022
Rui Machida says rookie WNBA season will help grow her game
The 29-year-old played in all 36 regular-season games during her WNBA debut, averaging 1.8 points and 2.6 assists in almost 13 minutes per game, as the Mystics reached the playoffs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2022
Ministers from 15 countries to hold talks on U.S.-led IPEF trade initiative in September
Participants in the talks aim to declare the start of formal negotiations to establish new rules for the 21st century economy based on democratic values.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
72% of survey respondents blame border controls for not visiting Japan
Government enforced package tours were the main reason for the reluctance to travel to Japan with 71% saying they would change their mind if the tours were stopped.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Japan reports record daily COVID-19 death toll of 343
New COVID-19 fatalities were confirmed in 44 prefectures, with Osaka reporting 42 deaths and Tokyo and Kanagawa each confirming 25.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Japan grants refugee status to 98 Afghans fleeing Taliban rule
The move is seen as prioritizing the protection of those who have worked for Japan.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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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'
By Tomoko Otake

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