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JAPAN

JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021
Tokyo Olympics head Mori says he was ready to quit over sexist remarks
By Eric Johnston
When it was learned that Mori was prepared to resign, a rushed meeting was held between him and top Tokyo Olympic officials, who tearfully urged him not to quit.
JAPAN
Feb 7, 2021
With COVID-19 cases falling, Osaka may seek early end to state of emergency
By Eric Johnston
Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura is likely to decide as early as Tuesday whether to ask the central government to cancel the state of emergency for the prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 7, 2021
Suicides in Japan dropped for a decade. Then the pandemic hit.
By Alex K.T. Martin
Economic insecurity, social isolation and the lingering dread that those you love can suddenly fall victim to the pathogen have stirred a toxic mix of stress and anxiety.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Feb 7, 2021
Japan Times 1971: Crown Prince opens pre-Olympic Games in Sapporo
Fifty years ago, Japan began to gear up for the 1972 Sapporo Olympics with some pre-game events to test the facilities.

WORLD

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WORLD
Feb 7, 2021
Where did COVID-19 come from? Investigator foreshadows fresh clues
By Jason Gale
Peter Daszak, a zoologist assisting the World Health Organization-sponsored mission, said he anticipates the main findings will be released before his planned Feb. 10 departure.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 7, 2021
Putin’s once-scorned vaccine now favorite in pandemic fight
By Henry Meyer
The Russian president may reap diplomatic dividends as the nation basks in arguably its biggest scientific breakthrough since the Soviet era.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 7, 2021
Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot less effective against South African variant, study says
British drugmaker AstraZeneca said on Saturday its vaccine developed with Oxford University appeared to offer only limited protection against mild disease caused by the South African variant of COVID-19, based on early data from a trial.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2021
Wales bids for Hitachi nuclear site, report says
The government of Wales has approached Japan's Hitachi Ltd about acquiring the Horizon nuclear power project in Anglesey and its staff, The Sunday Times reported.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 7, 2021
Jeff Bezos walks through a one-way door, opening a new age for Amazon
By Brad Stone
Over the last 25 years, the Amazon founder led the company through perhaps the most fertile period of any American business ever.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2021
The risk of nuclear cataclysm is increasing
By Andreas Kluth
To make the global matrix even more complex, there are seven other nuclear powers to consider. Of these North Korea appears most unhinged. But China is the most ambitious.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2021
Biden plays Deng’s card against Xi
By Frank Ching
Chinese officials are clearly disappointed that he doesn't seem to be thinking of China and did not mention China during his inaugural address.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 7, 2021
Bank of Japan policy hurts sustainable finance
By Sayuri Shirai
An expansion of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) investment and a sustainable finance market is essential for Japan's economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 7, 2021
What is needed to bring back freedom of movement
By Yoshiyuki Sagara
As Japan struggles to find a way to resume normal life and international travel, a lesson could be learned from Taiwan's approach.

Sports

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BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2021
Astros sign Carlos Correa, avoid arbitration
The Houston Astros agreed to a one-year deal with All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa to avoid arbitration.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 7, 2021
Peyton Manning and Charles Woodson highlight eight-member Hall class
Peyton Manning, Charles Woodson and Calvin Johnson were among the eight players selected Saturday night for enshrinement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as headliners of the Class of 2021.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 7, 2021
Aaron Rodgers earns third MVP award
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers was the runaway winner for NFL MVP in the end-of-year Associated Press awards, handed out Saturday night in Tampa at the NFL Honors ceremony.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 7, 2021
Leon Spinks, who took Muhammad Ali’s crown and lost it, dies at 67
By Richard Goldstein
The St. Louis native, who rose to prominence with a gold-medal performance at the Montreal Games, outlasted Ali in their famous 1978 bout before his career began to decline.

LIFE

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LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 7, 2021
Is there a best time of day to exercise?
By Gretchen Reynolds
A useful new study of exercise timing and metabolic health suggests that, at least for some people, the answer is a qualified yes.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Feb 7, 2021
Game consoles and famous franchises get spruced-up
By Brian Ashcraft
The Switch gets a Mario makeover, while Super Mario 3D World and Nioh get remastered for new consoles.

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Feb 7, 2021
Cumin the dog is starting to learn how wonderful life can be
He may look adorably goofy, with huge ears and a terribly skinny frame, but there has been nothing to smile about in Cumin's life until recently. At the tender age of 2 he has already had a rough time in life, but he's at ARK now and his gentle heart remains as strong as ever.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
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. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
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."
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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