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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 15, 2020
'Social distancing' in a pandemic: What does it mean in practice and for society?
As fears over COVID-19 grow and health authorities worldwide urge or even force people to isolate themselves, "social distancing," or shakai kyori senryaku in Japanese, has become a buzz phrase online.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
Australia to impose 14-day self-isolation for all international arrivals
Australia will impose 14-day self-isolation on international travellers arriving from midnight Sunday and ban cruise ships from foreign ports for 30 days, mirroring restrictions in nearby New Zealand aimed at slowing the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
Taiwan reports six new coronavirus cases in largest single-day rise, all imported
Taiwan reported six new cases of the coronavirus on Sunday, all imported and marking the biggest daily rise in infections, in people who had returned to the island from countries including Spain and Japan, bringing its total tally to 59.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 15, 2020
Former Chinese property exec who criticized Xi over virus handling is missing, friends say
An influential former Chinese property executive who called President Xi Jinping a "clown" over a speech he made last month about the government's efforts to battle the coronavirus has gone missing, three of his friends said.
Japan Times
South Korea reports 76 new coronavirus cases as airport checks widened
South Korea on Sunday reported 76 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths, a fall in new cases to double-digits for the first time in over three weeks.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 15, 2020
Japanese Cabinet minister says virus may be worse for economy than 2008 financial crisis
The effect of the new coronavirus on the economy could be worse than the 2008 financial crisis, economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said.

Sports

SUMO
Mar 15, 2020
Kotozakura had limited run as yokozuna but successful tenure as stablemaster
Quick question.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 15, 2020
Sunrockers split series with Northern Happinets; Jets-Brex canceled after game official has fever
The Sunrockers Shibuya pulled ahead late and finished strong in an 84-79 victory on Sunday over the Akita Northern Happinets in a game that was a near replica of the series opener.

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji