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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Sep 2, 2021
LDP leadership fight intensifies as Suga rival outlines COVID-19 plans
By Satoshi Sugiyama
The former foreign minister backs enhanced PCR testing and electronic 'vaccine passports,' among other measures, while Suga is looking to tap the popularity of Japan's environment minister.
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JAPAN
Sep 2, 2021
Japan confirms first cases of mu coronavirus variant
By Magdalena Osumi
The variant's transmissibility and vaccine resistance remains unclear, but the WHO warned that it “has a constellation of mutations that indicate potential properties of immune escape.”
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JAPAN
Sep 2, 2021
Moderna to recall COVID-19 doses in Japan over stainless steel contaminants
The health ministry said particles of stainless steel were found in suspended Moderna COVID-19 vaccines, but it did not expect they would pose an additional health risk.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
South Korea says it is developing more powerful missiles to deter North Korea
By Josh Smith
In its defense blueprint, the Defense Ministry said it would develop new missiles 'with significantly enhanced destructive power.'
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
Vaccinated Singapore eases into reopening as other nations watch for lessons
By Aradhana Aravindan and Chen Lin
Despite a high vaccination rate, masks are still mandatory in almost all public settings, group sizes are limited and a contact-tracing app is required.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
China warns U.S. that political tensions put climate cooperation at risk
By David Stanway
The U.S. hopes to keep climate issues separate from disputes with China on trade, human rights and the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
Thai royalist turns protester as anti-government movement broadens
By Panu Wongcha-um and Juarawee Kittisilpa
Son of a billionaire, Tanat 'Nat' Thanakitamnuay switched sides in part because of a pandemic response that resulted in deaths and economic hardship.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 2, 2021
BioNTech vaccines finally reach Taiwan after heated political wrangling
By Ann Wang
Taiwan has blamed China, which claims the island as its own territory, for nixing an original order from the German firm earlier this year.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 2, 2021
Afghanistan pullout spurs EU to revive rapid reaction force
By Robin Emmott and John Chalmers
The chaotic withdrawal of Western forces from Afghanistan has shown that the European Union needs to intervene militarily in a crisis without relying on U.S. troops, senior EU officials say.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 2, 2021
How one COVID-19 case upended Toyota’s just-in-time supply chain
By Tsuyoshi Inajima and River Davis
The problems have sparked questions about whether the auto industry's strategy of prioritizing efficiency and maintaining minimal inventory will endure in the post-pandemic world.
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BUSINESS
Sep 2, 2021
Next chapter online for women’s conference
This time last year, Kaori Sasaki, founder and CEO of consultancies ewoman Inc. and Unicul International Inc., was gearing up to hold the annual International Conference for Women in Business online for the very first time. Having started in 1996, the Japan-based conference was celebrating its 25th year,...
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 2, 2021
Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee after Japan probe
The move addresses a longstanding App Store complaint and settles an investigation by Japan's Fair Trade Commission.
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BUSINESS
Sep 2, 2021
Japan needs a lot more tech workers. Can it find a place for women?
By Malcolm Foster
The country is pushing to digitally modernize itself, but one of the developed world's starkest gender gaps is holding it back.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines may become a viable business. That’s a problem.
By David Fickling
Inoculations have been distributed to almost every person on the planet. But, traditionally, they been unprofitable for the pharmaceutical industry.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2021
The failed coup that failed Russia
By Nina L. Khrushcheva
The attempted coup 30 years ago against Mikhail Gorbachev is now portrayed by Putin elements as an effort by Soviet forces to preserve the state.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 2, 2021
The Afghanistan war wasn’t a cynical misadventure
By Hal Brands
When once-good wars go bad, Americans tend to conclude that there was never anything redeeming about them in the first place.

Sports

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BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 2, 2021
Twins ace Kenta Maeda out for season after Tommy John surgery
Maeda underwent Tommy John surgery on his pitching arm Wednesday, ending his season prematurely and shelving him well into the 2022 campaign.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 2, 2021
Kimi Raikkonen, the Finnish 'Iceman,' to retire from Formula One at end of season
Raikkonen is currently racing for the Swiss-based Alfa Romeo team and his departure opens up a seat, with compatriot Valtteri Bottas strongly tipped to take it if he leaves Mercedes.
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MORE SPORTS
Sep 2, 2021
Houston Texans GM remains mum on Deshaun Watson
General manager Nick Caserio remained mum on Wednesday regarding the team's plans for star quarterback Deshaun Watson.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Film
Sep 2, 2021
‘Cinematic Liars of Asahi-za’: Little untruths go a long way
By Mark Schilling
Yuki Tanada's feel-good drama about a film buff who spins a story to save a local theater is not as complex as the director's past work, but is still a crowd-pleaser.
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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