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JAPAN

JAPAN
May 10, 2020
In Japan, ‘Sazae-san’ — world's longest-running TV cartoon — switches to reruns
The show, adapted from four-frame comic strips by late author Machiko Hasegawa, was acknowledged by Guinness World Records in 2013.
JAPAN
May 10, 2020
Tokyo confirms 22 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, lowest since March 30
The daily figure remained below 100 for an eighth day and below 50 for a fifth day, pointing to signs that the coronavirus pandemic is coming under control in the capital.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2020
Japan looks to lift coronavirus emergency in some areas ahead of May 31
Economy minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said on Sunday the government is looking to lift the state of emergency in "many of 34 prefectures" that are not among those hit hardest by the coronavirus before the nationwide extension ends on May 31.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 10, 2020
Japan governors face balancing act in reopening businesses amid pandemic
By Satoshi Sugiyama
Governors are moving to lift emergency restrictions to get their prefectures up and running again, but can they strike the right balance between public safety and commerce?
JAPAN
May 10, 2020
Ibaraki — Japan’s ‘least attractive prefecture’ — struggles to shed label
By Tomohiro Osaki
When the Ibaraki Prefectural Assembly broached the subject of renaming Ibaraki Airport as “Tokyo North Airport” last year, the debate touched a raw nerve for residents in the much-maligned prefecture.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2020
China's Animal Crossing gamers use code words and middlemen to enter virtual world
By Pei Li
Users look to skirt limits imposed by local regulators on a game that has become both a breakout worldwide hit and political flash point.

WORLD

WORLD
May 10, 2020
WHO sees Russia pandemic stabilizing as total cases hit 200,000
The World Health Organization offered a glimmer of hope to Russia’s escalating efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic by saying the spread of the deadly pathogen in the country may be reaching its peak.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2020
Mike Pence on a mission to promote optimism in face of pandemic
By Jennifer Jacobs and Alex Wayne
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would not be deterred.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2020
Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure
Three key U.S. officials guiding the coronavirus response were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to spokesmen and media reports.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020
COVID-19 and the advent of a 'contactless economic system'
By Yoichi Funabashi
The surveillance technology that helps suppress the spread of coronavirus is a double-edged sword.
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020
The world faces a moment of truth on China
By Brahma Chellaney
Beijing's refusal to allow a probe into the origin and spread of the new coronavirus is fueling suspicion and animosity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020
Why America can make semiconductors but not swabs
By Dan Wang
U.S. factories are as productive as ever, but they've lost the process knowledge needed to retool quickly in a crisis.

Sports

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SOCCER
May 10, 2020
Watford chief opposed to Premier League's plan to use neutral grounds
The chief executive of Premier League club Watford has said that plans to resume the season at neutral venues are unfair and that there could be enough clubs in opposition to stop the idea.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 10, 2020
Former Alvark guard Yudai Baba given special B. League award; Satoru Maeta named top rookie
By Kaz Nagatsuka
The Texas Legends player was recognized for his efforts toward becoming the first B. League player to reach the NBA.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 10, 2020
Memorial Tournament plans use of high-tech badges to track fans
The Memorial Tournament in Dublin, Ohio, will use high-tech radio frequency identification (RFID) chips in tournament badges to ensure social distancing is maintained at the July 16-19 PGA Tour event, Golf Digest reported on Saturday.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 10, 2020
It’s time to talk about 'Terrace House' and consent
By Tom Hanaway
The behavior of some of the housemates is only part of the problem, however.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 10, 2020
The very virtual world of Mitsumasa Anno
By Mio Yamada
Japan House London has launched a virtual tour of “Anno's Journey: The World of Anno Mitsumasa,” its recent exhibition celebrating Japanese illustrator and storyteller Mitsumasa Anno.

COMMUNITY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 10, 2020
At home in the classroom, be it in London or Tokyo
By Ari Sharp
A few years back, Kirsten O'Connor realized she had been in education since age three. Now in her 40s, she has gone from being a school student, university student, teacher and head teacher all without ever taking a gap year.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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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