Home COVID-19 care surged as Japan's hospitals filled up, but treatment options were limited
Providing at-home treatment for coronavirus patients presents an entirely different dilemma for the nation's already exhausted medical personnel.
COVID-19 was meant to start a remote work revolution in Japan — that didn't happen
A lack of digital infrastructure and an archaic corporate culture that values long working hours and face-to-face meetings is slowing down the nation’s push toward working remotely.
LDP contender Sanae Takaichi says she'd accept U.S. intermediate-range missiles
The former internal affairs minister and China hawk was the party's sole presidential candidate to back the idea, calling such a move “absolutely necessary."
Candidates to lead Japan say fiscal reconstruction target may have to be postponed
All four contenders in the LDP's presidential election said the government’s goal may have to be delayed to prioritize resuscitating an economy ravaged by the pandemic.
Living with Alzheimer's: China's health time bomb
French break-up a blow to Biden's China-focused alliance rebuilding
'The Book of Form and Emptiness': Ruth Ozeki’s inquisitive side is still on point
COVID-19 in focus as LDP hopefuls make their case in wide-ranging debate
Japan to reopen borders for some visa holders as part of quarantine policy changes
Japan's older population hits record high
COVID-19 tracker: Cases continue downward trend as Tokyo reports under 600 new infections
Aid groups in Japan vow to continue support for Afghanistan
Taro Kono and Fumio Kishida open to holding Japan-North Korea summit
COVID-19 in focus as LDP hopefuls make their case in wide-ranging debate
Taro Kono seen by 49% of LDP members as most fit to be next PM, poll says
Japan firms look to paper products to reduce plastic waste
Palm oil giant’s industry-beating ESG score hides razed forests
Are economists to blame for climate inaction?
Kremlin foes accuse Google and Apple of bowing to censorship
Shinsei Bank decides to launch defense against SBI's takeover
Star Flyer considers allowing dogs and cats into passenger cabin
Philippines' Manny Pacquiao to run for president in 2022
The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine
Living with Alzheimer's: China's health time bomb
Malaysia's Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction
Australia had 'deep and grave concerns' over French subs, prime minister says
Hong Kong elite selects powerful new 'patriots only' committee
North Korea tests new weapons, and much more
Dealing with North Korea is complicated, and Pyongyang’s decision to close its borders to prevent COVID-19 infection has made intelligence collection even more difficult.
Europe’s military presence highlights Asia’s importance
European military forces have an expanding presence in Asia, a recognition of the ever-larger role the Indo-Pacific has assumed in their governments’ strategic calculations.
Starvation is as much a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban
In an aid-dependent economy already in deep trouble, the removal of tens of thousands female workers, many supporting large families, will only add to those facing hunger.
Why Shinzo Abe is backing a little-known hawk
The move by the former prime minister is aimed at allowing LDP heavyweights to maintain control of an increasingly fluid political situation.
Iran leader reasserts ban on sports with Israel
Cardboard Olympic beds to be reused for COVID-19 patients in Osaka
Virus infections related to Tokyo Games totaled 878
Paralympic symbol removed from Tokyo Bay morning after Games' end
Tokyo Olympic chief proud of hosting Games despite pandemic
Taekwondo's Paralympic debut showed the sport's democratizing effect
White Sox pitcher Mike Wright suspended for plunking Shohei Ohtani
Winning tests more important than being No. 1, says All Blacks' Foster
ACL hopeful Grampus hands F. Marinos damaging defeat
Wayne Rooney vows to stick with Derby despite looming administration
Terunofuji tops Kotonowaka to stay unbeaten through first week
Angels star Shohei Ohtani to pitch Sunday against Oakland
Heat stroke risks for pets don't end in September: Here's what to look out for
This Aomori farm’s strawberries are heating up tourism
A recipe for hearty Japanese-style ratatouille
The future secret to Indian food could be ... soy sauce?
A special-needs dog finds a family to call his own
Olympic volunteers provided more than just physical support at the Games
Mental health campaign wants you to step up — 21,081 times
Tokyo American Club takes vaccination process into its own hands — and into arms of Minato Ward residents
