Masks helped keep Japan's COVID-19 death toll low, says expert panel
The nation still needs to prevent a second wave, and that will involve testing and urging people to avoid risky situations.
Japan seeing fewer deaths than last year despite coronavirus, ministry data shows
Deaths across the nation fell 0.7 percent in the first three months of 2020 compared with an average of the period over the past five years.
As Japan reopens, virus testing slowed by red tape and staff shortages
Health ministry technocrats wanted to maintain a tight grip on information rather than cooperate with private institutions, critics say.
Businesses providing cowork spaces or private lodgings have seen a sharp decline in demand, but other businesses such as delivery services are thriving.
Japan authorities agree to promote rural migration to combat virus
Toyota's global output drops 50% in April on year due to virus outbreak
Former Emperor Akihito visits palace for first time since March
Angry Minneapolis protests for second night over police killing of black man
Japan should be especially worried by Pyongyang's announcement that it is strengthening its "nuclear war deterrence."
Since the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, The Japan Times has been providing free access to crucial news on the impact of the novel coronavirus as well as practical information about how to cope with the pandemic. Please consider subscribing today so we can continue offering you up-to-date, in-depth news about Japan.
For families of KyoAni arson victims, grief undiminished by arrest
Shinji Aoba, 42, was arrested Wednesday by Kyoto Prefectural Police on suspicion of carrying out the attack that killed 36 people.
Tokyo logs 15 COVID-19 cases, bringing weekly total near threshold
A year after stabbing spree, Kawasaki school remembers victims
Japan to prioritize businesspeople as it eases COVID-19 entry curbs
About 140 Japanese return to Wuhan on chartered plane, sources say
Boost in cycling from coronavirus adds ¥604 billion to Shimano's stock
The renowned maker of cycling parts is benefitting from surging demand for bicycles as people embrace new modes of transport to avoid large crowds.
Boeing restarts 737 Max factory, taking a step toward jet’s comeback
SoftBank’s Vision Fund plans to cut 10% of staff as startups sour
Company owned by Zozotown founder Yusaku Maezawa failed to report ¥500 million in income
Japan Airlines to suspend recruitment of new graduates in 2021
China to allow charter flights from eight countries but not from U.S.
Nissan and Renault unveil steps to cut costs and revamp alliance
In a somber milestone, U.S. coronavirus death toll tops 100,000
The United States has now recorded more than 100,000 coronavirus-related deaths, Johns Hopkins University reported Wednesday — a somber milestone and by far the highest total in the world. The country reported its first death about three months ago. Since then, nearly 1.7 million infections ...
MLB players reportedly want more games, no further salary cuts as part of proposal to start season
The union has rejected MLB's call for more salary cuts as league seeks to get back on field
Okinawa's first pro baseball team has inaugural season upended by COVID-19
Scrums, mauls could be impacted as rugby weighs rule changes
Vissel becomes first J. League club to pass ¥10 billion mark
Some players wary as Premier League approves resumption of contact training
J. League ponders splitting teams into regional divisions to limit cross-country travel
LeBron James among athletes speaking out about George Floyd's death
How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
Lifelines gets answers from two taxation experts regarding the payments from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act.
Crowdfunding campaign tries to save Tokyo's beer and books
Can Japan's laws adapt to pandemic-era privacy needs?
How the coronavirus widens a cultural divide
'Kowai,' 'fuan' and language in the 'new normal'
The words people are using to express their anxieties reflect the sense of desperation that they are feeling.
Tell people your hopes and wishes using 'kana'
Fears grow over heatstroke caused by wearing masks in summer
Ongaeshi and food security in the midst of COVID-19
Rebooting Japan's movie business, one theater at a time
As Tokyo moves forward with plans to reduce social distancing measures in stages, movie theaters look to draw audiences back to the silver screen.
Tokyo joins world film festivals for 10-day YouTube event
Notes uncovered detailing 'Terrace House' star Hana Kimura's suicide
‘Peaceful Circumstances’: Negotiating relationships in a time of war
Fifty years of Doraemon, and still there are lessons to be learned
With the economic downturn likely to be protracted, the key to a subsequent recovery is preventing mass unemployment and bankruptcies.
It is deeply disturbing that the ruling coalition is trying to push this revision through the Lower House this week.
Japan should be especially worried by Pyongyang's announcement that it is strengthening its "nuclear war deterrence."
Extraordinary measures are needed.
![[VIDEO] Robots greet patients at Tokyo COVID-19 facility](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Miura_COVIDhotel-thumbnail-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] #LightItBlue hits Tokyo](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Kobayashi_LightItBlue-thumbnail-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] Koinobori at Tokyo Dome City](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kobayashi_Koinobori20-thumbnail-1-scaled-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] Cherry blossoms in Tokyo 2020](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Kobayashi_Sakura20-thumbnail-scaled-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] Tokyo’s new Takanawa Gateway train station opens](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Takahashi_TakanawaGateway-thumbnail-1-scaled-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] St. Patrick's Day in Yokohama](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kobayashi_StPatrickDay20-thumbnail-1-scaled-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] Peace on Earth 2020](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Miura_PeaceOnEarth20-thumbnail-scaled-200x200.jpg)
![[VIDEO] Homemade face masks at Tokyo’s Shibuya-san](https://cdn.japantimes.2xx.jp/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Kobayashi_ShibuyasanMask-thumbnail-scaled-200x200.jpg)