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JAPAN

JAPAN
May 8, 2020
Tokyo logs sixth consecutive day below 100 with 39 coronavirus cases
Tokyo is approaching one week with a daily coronavirus infection rate of under 100.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
May 8, 2020
Japan prods firms to leave China, affecting ties with Beijing and Washington
By Mercy Kuo
The COVID-19 experience has left Abe with no choice but to step back from China's embrace.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
May 8, 2020
What will Tokyo’s postponed Olympics mean for Japanese politics?
By Kristo Tamm
The possibility of the 2020 Games' cancellation and the economic fallout created by the pandemic could deal a blow to Abe's legacy.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 8, 2020
South Korea tracks new coronavirus outbreak in Seoul nightclubs
South Korean health authorities are investigating a small but growing coronavirus outbreak centered in a handful of Seoul nightclubs, seeking to keep infections in check as the country moves to less restrictive social distancing measures.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2020
Lockdown darkens for India after train runs over sleeping migrants
A freight train ran over and killed more than a dozen poor Indians, who were trying to walk back to their home state after the world’s most expansive virus lockdown left them unemployed.

WORLD

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WORLD
May 8, 2020
Trump valet tests positive for COVID-19
President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence said Thursday they would be tested daily for Covid-19 after a member of the U.S. military who works on the White House campus contracted the virus.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
May 8, 2020
Singapore expats ask for rent cuts as employers tighten belts
Singapore expats are often envied for their generous pay packets but facing the prospect of salary cuts as the coronavirus batters businesses, some are tightening their belts and asking for lower rent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2020
Nintendo falls on dour forecast despite strong Switch sales
By Takashi Mochizuki
Game-maker sold 21 million of the console units in the year ended March, beating its own estimate and expectations of roughly 20 million.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 8, 2020
Pandemic sets Japan on course for recession as spending and service activity plunge
By Leika Kihara
Overtime pay, a barometer of strength in corporate activity, also fell at a record pace in March, data showed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2020
Posting first-ever decline in rides, Uber says the worst is over
The San Francisco-based company has deployed a swath of cost-cutting measures that will eliminate more than $1 billion in expenses.
BUSINESS
May 8, 2020
India firms are leaning more on Japan banks amid funding freeze
In these times of crisis, India’s top companies are leaning on Japanese lenders for funding.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2020
Micro but mighty: Semiconductors remain the key to technology leadership
By Brad Glosserman
The U.S. needs a more expansive strategy to maintain its lead in this field, and that means working closely with its allies, especially Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 8, 2020
BOJ’s monetary easing lags behind U.S. and European central banks
By Sayuri Shirai
Monetary easing measures adopted by the Bank of Japan lack boldness.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 8, 2020
Reimagining Japan Society New York: A beacon of hope at the epicenter of the pandemic
By Joshua W. Walker
The U.S.-Japan relationship is going to come through this pandemic even stronger than before.

Sports

MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2020
Table tennis star Mima Ito taking Tokyo 2020 delay in stride
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Table tennis star Mima Ito was disappointed by the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics, due to the COVID-19 outbreak, because it took away the chance to reach her goal of winning a gold medal as a teenager.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2020
W Series launches all-female esports racing league
The all-female W Series is launching an esports league for female drivers, with actual racing still suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

LIFE

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LIFE / Lifestyle
May 8, 2020
How to celebrate Mother's Day — or anyone you love — during a pandemic
By Louise George Kittaka
With everyone's attention focused on the coronavirus pandemic, you could be forgiven for forgetting that it's Mother's Day this weekend. Just remember, it's never too late to tell anyone in your life that they matter.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
May 8, 2020
Live music needs structural change to survive COVID-19
By Patrick St. Michel
With footfall having dropped dramatically at Japan's live music venues, many are turning to crowdfunding. But whether this will help mid-sized spaces remains to be seen.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 8, 2020
'One Cut of the Dead' director Shinichiro Ueda brings teleworking to Japan's film industry
By Matthew Hernon
Shinichiro Ueda reunites the cast of his hit comedy 'One Cut of the Dead' for an innovative teleworking sequel
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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