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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2021
LDP leadership contender Kishida unveils initiatives to counter China
By Jesse Johnson and Eric Johnston
Kishida, taking a page from the Biden's administration's multilateral approach to dealing with Beijing, has called for Tokyo to work even more closely with other 'like-minded' democracies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Sep 13, 2021
Nagoya's health centers swamped as over 6,000 COVID-19 patients wait at home
For some, immediate hospitalization would be impossible, even if their pneumonia worsened to the point where they needed to be put on oxygen.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Sep 13, 2021
Three years after Hokkaido quake, hard-hit communities facing depopulation
Their homes destroyed, older residents moved into town, but the outlook is bleak despite revitalization efforts.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 13, 2021
North Korea tests new cruise missiles that put Japan in striking distance
By Jesse Johnson
The new weapon, which could evade missile defenses and deliver nuclear bombs to most of the country, is expected to play into the ongoing debate over Japan acquiring strike capabilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2021
With economies on the brink, Southeast Asian nations choose to reopen
By Michelle Jamrisko and Claire Jiao
Patience among the public is wearing thin across the region, especially as they've battled the virus for longer than most of the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2021
Shanghai to cancel most flights and shut schools as Typhoon Chanthu approaches
Chanthu dumped heavy rains on the city of 25 million people on Sunday after hitting the country's coast in the southeast and the Philippines.

WORLD

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WORLD
Sep 13, 2021
Scientists scramble to harvest ice cores vital to climate study as glaciers melt
By Marco Hernandez, Cassandra Garrison and Clare Baldwin
The realization glaciers are disappearing faster than expected is prompting renewed urgency, causing those who specialize in harvesting ice cores to accelerate missions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 13, 2021
What will the next six months of the pandemic bring?
By Michelle Cortez
With billions of people around the world yet to be vaccinated and little chance now of eliminating the virus, we can expect more outbreaks over the coming months.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 13, 2021
Toyota shares dip after unveiling more production cuts
By River Davis
The announcement surprised the market as Toyota had been largely unaffected by parts shortages that have rattled competitors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Sep 13, 2021
After the 'bazooka', Bank of Japan dismantles the work of its radical chief
By Leika Kihara
After years of shock-and-awe stimulus, the Bank of Japan is quietly rolling back radical policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2021
Building a more sustainable car, from headlamp to tailpipe
By Eric A. Taub
Carmakers around the world are turning away from traditional materials that are hard to recycle, such as leather and plastics.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 13, 2021
The Biden administration's Afghan nightmare
By Elizabeth Drew
The handling of the retreat from Afghanistan has revealed much about the nature of Joe Biden's government and how he runs it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 13, 2021
An $11 billion distraction for China's chip ambitions
By Tim Culpan
China's lack of self-sufficiency in the equipment, materials and software required to build chips will further complicate capacity expansion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 13, 2021
Data privacy Chinese-style
By Angela Huyue Zhang
The new privacy law will probably do less to protect Chinese users than many believe, and it might even entrench further the dominance of incumbent tech giants.

Sports

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TENNIS
Sep 13, 2021
Emma Raducanu and Leylah Fernandez offer glimpse of exciting future for women's tennis
No one could have predicted it would be left to two teenagers to create this kind of frenzied hype in women's tennis.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 13, 2021
Daniil Medvedev spoils Novak Djokovic's bid for Grand Slam in U.S. Open final
Medvedev, playing in his third Grand Slam final, finally hoisted a major trophy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 13, 2021
Lewis Hamilton praises halo for saving life after crash during Italian Grand Prix
'I don't think I've ever been hit on the head by a car before, and it's quite a shock for me,' Hamilton said.
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

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Muji has been sustainable from the beginning
Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

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