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JAPAN

JAPAN / Society
May 19, 2020
Foreign residents stranded abroad by Japan's coronavirus controls
By Magdalena Osumi
Japan is the only Group of Seven member denying entry to long-term and permanent residents, and has set no clear criteria for their return.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2020
Tokyo reports five new coronavirus infections Tuesday
The number has remained at or below 10 this week.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 19, 2020
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam denies extended crowd ban is political move
Hong Kong will extend social-distancing measures, despite objections from pro-democracy groups that a ban on large gatherings was being used to suppress protests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2020
'All my dreams are shattered': Coronavirus crushes Asia’s garment industry
Zarchi Lwin pawned her only two gold bangles for $140 when the owner of the Myanmar factory where she sewed winter coats for British retailer Next Plc shut it down after orders dried up due to the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 19, 2020
What to watch as China’s virus-delayed legislature finally convenes
By Karen Leigh
Some events surrounding it will be held virtually, though, as the country recovers from the outbreak.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
'Don't come': Hawaii mothballs $17.8 billion tourist industry
Venturing out of a hotel room in Hawaii right now might land you in handcuffs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy U.S. in fight against virus?
By Howard Schneider
Many analysts fear the country has at best fought back worst-case outcomes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 19, 2020
U.S. Senate judiciary chairman seeks authority to subpoena spy chiefs
Graham's announcement comes after Trump revived an unfounded conspiracy theory that factions tried to undermine his campaign in 2016.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020
As flying returns, plane-makers seek to quell fears over cabin air
Jet manufacturers and airlines are launching an urgent initiative to convince nervous travelers that the air they breathe on planes is safe, believing this is critical to rebuilding a travel industry floored by the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2020
International plane travel creeps back with ‘bubble’ corridors
By Angus Whitley
Planes are flying again on a handful of international routes, creating a possible path to recovery for a battered industry. But with COVID-19 still spreading, aspiring passengers will have to navigate a patchy network that might include virus tests and weeks-long quarantine.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2020
Trump says he’s taking anti-malaria drug that led to FDA warning
Trump is a self-admitted germophobe, telling reporters he was wary of shaking hands even before the coronavirus pandemic.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 19, 2020
Sony plans to take finance arm private for about $3.7 billion
The electronics giant will offer u00a52,600 a share for part of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. that it doesn't already own, it said in a statement Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2020
SoftBank’s first Vision Fund may be its last after ¥1.9 trillion loss
By Pavel Alpeyev
Masayoshi Son conceded he is unlikely to be able to draw outside investors for another Vision Fund.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2020
Sony and Microsoft strike deal on tiny AI chip with huge potential
Potential uses include optimizing warehouse and factory automation and making cars smarter about their drivers and environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2020
Uber’s job cuts and office closures reflect narrowing ambitions
By Lizette Chapman
As recently as this year, the company was promising to usher in a self-driving revolution and popularize flying cars.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 19, 2020
Toyota prepares to spend big, but is it smart to invest billions on the future?
By Anjani Trivedi
The automaker could very well catch the future wave just right, or mistime it terribly.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
How will COVID-19 reshape Asia’s energy future?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Impacts on the energy realm could have ripple effects for geopolitics more generally.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
COVID-19 and the lessons of xenophobia
By Shihoko Goto
Xenophobia must be treated as a grave risk that is as contagious and as deadly as any virus.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
The pandemic’s gender bias needs urgent fixing
By Elisa Martinuzzi
Women faced a century-long wait to reach parity with men before the coronavirus. Now that timeline is looking ambitious.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
Google and Twitter are right, workers should stay home
By Sarah Green Carmichael
Rather than prepare to reopen, companies should help employees settle into operating remotely.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
Vaccine developers need to take their time
By Max Nisen
Positive study results have arrived quickly, but the next steps will be slower.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
Is universal basic income a done deal?
By Gwynne Dyer
The social and economic changes that might deal with the mass destruction of jobs by automation are being road-tested right now.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020
The new empty argument against trade
By Penelopi Koujianou Goldberg
The pandemic has not strengthened the case for domestic production over global supply chains

Sports

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 19, 2020
Takehiko Orimo to focus on Levanga from president's desk after calling time on pro career
By Kaz Nagatsuka
The former Toyota and Hokkaido star reflected on his 27-year career in an exclusive interview with The Japan Times.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 19, 2020
Aussie Rules players seek clarity over league's 'bonk ban'
Australian Football League players are seeking clarity from the game's administrators about love in the time of coronavirus with biosecurity rules banning casual guests to their homes.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 19, 2020
NHL vetting neutral sites for restart: Gary Bettman
The NHL is zeroing in on a return to action with neutral-site games.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 19, 2020
Relieving stress with the help of Animal Crossing: New Horizons
By Jasmin Pendon and Dana Macalanda
Animal Crossing: New Horizon has been a stress relief for people looking to escape the current pandemic. Its puns are great, too.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
May 19, 2020
Fitness gear in high demand as Japan looks to stay fit amid crisis
A Kyodo article looks at the trend toward purchasing exercise equipment and introduces gym-related Japanese.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
May 19, 2020
It would be great if you could master 'to ii'
By Hitomi Tashiro and Akemi Tanahashi
A grammar lesson looks at the structures 'X to ii' and X-ba yokatta no ni' as was of suggesting an outcome would be good.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
May 19, 2020
Let's discuss reopening businesses
A Japan Times article outlines what the governors of certain prefectures are doing as a state of emergency draws to a close.
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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