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JAPAN

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JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jun 25, 2020
The race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, and Japan's place in it
By Osamu Tsukimori
With more than 140 coronavirus measures in development and 13 undergoing trials, hopes are being pinned on one being approved in the near future.
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JAPAN
Jun 25, 2020
Tokyo reports 48 coronavirus cases, topping 40 for second day
The capital continues to record high numbers of cases, with Tokyo having logged 55 new infections on Wednesday.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2020
Kim Jong Un’s erratic behavior shows North Korea is stuck
By Jon Herskovitz and Jeong-Ho Lee
On Wednesday, Kim continued to surprise, announcing the suspension of newly announced “military action plans” against South Korea. Hours later, Seoul said it observed North Koreans removing loudspeakers that were recently installed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 25, 2020
Chinese jets buzzing around Taiwan show long-term risk of war with U.S.
By Samson Ellis
While the number of incursions this year is still on pace with previous years, the recent outburst is unusual and could augur a dramatic escalation if sustained.

WORLD

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WORLD
Jun 25, 2020
London's historical connections to slavery lurch into full view
By Viren Vaghela, Greg Ritchie and Alan Crawford
If there’s one thing that foretold the City of London’s ambition to become the epicenter of finance it was the founding of the Royal Exchange almost 500 years ago.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2020
Group finds manufacturing capacity for 4 billion doses of coronavirus vaccines
An influential foundation focused on preparation and response to epidemics that is backing nine potential coronavirus vaccines has identified manufacturers with capacity to produce four billion doses a year, the group's top manufacturing expert said.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020
Mizuho investors reject Japan's first shareholder climate resolution
The resolution would have required Mizuho to disclose climate risks and publish a plan to ensure its investments are aligned with the Paris Agreement.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020
Lawson to kick off self-checkout reward campaign to curb virus spread
By Dina Kartit
As the coronavirus continues to spread, the convenience store chain is aiming to reduce face-to-face contact between staff and customers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020
SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son and Alibaba’s Jack Ma part ways
While the mutual departures are unlikely to have an immediate impact on either company, they mark the end of an era.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 25, 2020
Contactless service kiosk in Japan upgraded to take temperatures
By Dina Kartit
The system automatically takes the temperature of the person in front of the screen and issues instructions if the reading is above 37 degrees.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020
Activist investors busier than ever in Japan despite coronavirus
By Takako Taniguchi and Min Jeong Lee
Shareholder activists are saying they have more than enough cash to weather the coronavirus pandemic and boost shareholder returns.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020
Japan's izakaya, a staple of after-work socializing, crippled by pandemic
By Leika Kihara and Daniel Leussink
Even though virus controls were lifted in May, more people working from home and social-distancing rules have forced most outlets to halve their seating.
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2020
Japanese investors favoring firms that let people work from home
By Ayai Tomisawa
Being good employers and business partners may ultimately pay off with sustainable returns in the long term, the investors believe.
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BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2020
Washington report says Huawei and Hikvision backed by Chinese military
By Idrees Ali and Alexandra Alper
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump has determined that top Chinese firms, including telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new U.S. financial sanctions, according...
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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 25, 2020
Narendra Modi's plan to save the Indian economy: Look inward
By Shwetha Sunil and Vrishti Beniwal
Faced with millions of job losses following a nationwide lockdown, Modi has ratcheted up calls to boost local manufacturing.

Opinion

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EDITORIALS
Jun 25, 2020
Time to do something about overpopulated Tokyo
The COVID-19 crisis should prompt renewed action to address the overconcentration of people and business in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 25, 2020
The 2020 post-Abe leadership race
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
If the prime minister cannot last until the next party presidential election in September 2021, who is best postured to take over?
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 25, 2020
'Smart lockdowns' are the future in Europe
By Ferdinando Giugliano
EU countries are experimenting with new ways of dealing with COVID-19. Germany, Portugal and Italy have all enforced selective or "smart” lockdowns, shutting down smaller regions in response to new outbreaks as opposed to bringing their entire countries to a halt.

Sports

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BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2020
Confidence and ambition power Keisei Tominaga toward promising U.S. future
By Kaz Nagatsuka
The left-handed guard struggled with the different rules and culture on the court during his first year, but is already set to transfer to Nebraska.

LIFE

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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 25, 2020
High-end French dining with safety in mind
Dishes created by executive chef Masahiro Ishihara of Blanc Rouge at The Tokyo Station Hotel are sophisticated, yet simple in their execution. They are healthy, yet flavorful, and innovative while remaining true to the tenets of French cuisine.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Art
Jun 25, 2020
Watari-um celebrates a mother's legacy
By Gianni Simone
Thirty years on, the Watari siblings encourage the quirky and unusual as the curators of the Watari Museum of Contemporary Art.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 25, 2020
‘The Modern Lovers’: Tread lightly on this trip down memory lane
By Mark Schilling
In “The Modern Lovers,” Nanami Kawakami lights up the screen as the former flame of a 30-year-old salaryman trying to relive his glory days in Tokyo.
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CULTURE / Film
Jun 25, 2020
‘A Whisker Away’: Don’t catnap on some feline fun
By Matt Schley
“A Whisker Away” milks the cuteness of animated cats to bring lighthearted fun to a story about loneliness and heartbreak.
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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