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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021
COVID-19 in focus as LDP hopefuls make their case in wide-ranging debate
By Eric Johnston
The government's response to the coronavirus crisis, the constitutionality of lockdowns and the challenge the pandemic has posed for the medical system were central themes on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2021
Japan to reopen borders for some visa holders as part of quarantine policy changes
By Magdalena Osumi
People seeking to enter Japan from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka will no longer be covered by a near-total entry ban starting Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 20 deaths as new cases continue to fall
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 862 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, down from the 1,273 infections logged a week ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021
LDP candidates differ on same-sex marriage and women's rights issues
Widely seen as the leading contender, vaccine chief Taro Kono recently veered from mainstream thinking in the LDP by saying he favors the introduction of same-sex marriage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2021
Japan takes step toward first female leader as two women run
By Isabel Reynolds
Two women are in contention to become leader of Japan for the first time — a potential turning point for a country that ranks below Saudi Arabia in female political representation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 18, 2021
The LDP’s deep pockets invite questions from the press
By Philip Brasor
With election season approaching, there has been renewed interest in the amount of money that the Liberal Democratic Party has available to spend on its candidates.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Sep 18, 2021
A look at the state of our intestinal health delivers a real gut punch
By Michael Hoffman
The perfect body — you can't escape it in the media. Some articles on the body's imperfections, particularly of the digestive sort, point out what we should be talking about more.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse,Japan Pulse
Sep 18, 2021
Hikakin, the 'older brother' of YouTube, hits a milestone
By Spencer Cohen
The internet isn't short of stories of influencers behaving badly. Japan's most successful YouTuber proves that you can make a name for yourself by keeping things light.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021
The hidden agenda behind the deal France called a betrayal
By David E. Sanger
The United States and Australia went to extraordinary lengths to keep Paris in the dark as they secretly negotiated a plan to build nuclear submarines.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021
North Korea’s work at uranium plant points to missile buildup
By Jon Herskovitz
Any expansion of its enrich uranium program would be another sign that Kim Jong Un is removing self-imposed constraints on his atomic weapons program put in place during talks with the U.S.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021
China conducts military exercises southwest of Taiwan
The Chinese Defense Ministry said military exercises will be 'conducted regularly” based on the situation in the Taiwan Strait and the need to maintain sovereign security.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 18, 2021
Study rewrites understanding of modern Japan's genetic ancestry
New research shows that the people of Japan bear genetic signatures from three ancient populations rather than just two as previously thought — a more complex ancestry for the nation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2021
Biden echoes Trump in upsetting allies as France recalls envoys
By Nick Wadhams
Since taking office, a series of missteps have angered allies, drawn criticism even from supporters and raised concern that Biden isn't as sure-footed in international affairs as advertised.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 18, 2021
U.S. says Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians — including children — in 'tragic mistake'
The killing of civilians, in a strike carried out by a drone based outside Afghanistan, has raised questions about the future of U.S. counterterrorism strikes in the country.
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WORLD
Sep 18, 2021
In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from U.S. and Australia
A diplomatic source in France said it was the first time Paris had recalled its own ambassadors in this way.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2021
Casinos and Evergrande crises renew worries over China stocks
By Chloe Lo and Jeanny Yu
A soft rebound on Friday was small consolation for investors, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index and the mainland's CSI 300 gauge still ending the week down more than 3% each.

Sports

Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 18, 2021
Emma Raducanu in position to cash in after U.S. Open triumph
By Martyn Herman
'She's hugely in demand already but to follow that up with continued success in the majors in tennis will see her rapidly become one of the most marketable athletes on the planet.'
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2021
NFL’s new play: Embrace betting ads, watch the money pour in
By Tiffany Hsu and Joe Drake
Belated or not, the NFL's embrace of gambling is, well, lucrative.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants 2021
Sep 18, 2021
Nihonryori Yukimoto: Grounded in tradition, a kaiseki lineage evolves
By Robbie Swinnerton
Chef Takayuki Hagiwara blends Japanese aesthetics with a quietly contemporary cooking style that uses the local bounty of Nagano Prefecture to its fullest.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 18, 2021
BitSummit returns to Kyoto with hybrid event
By Nick Gardner
The annual indie games festival goes back to holding a physical event after an online-only edition last year, but the shadow of the pandemic still lingers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 18, 2021
This Aomori farm’s strawberries are heating up tourism
By Selena Hoy
Kanko Ichigo En is a year-round pick-your-own strawberry farm that grows its winter berries with 100% hot-spring heat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Sep 18, 2021
A recipe for hearty Japanese-style ratatouille
By Makiko Itoh
Although it's still warm, we're all starting to crave heartier dishes. Cooking the vegetables separately for this ratatouille may sound like an extra step, but the results are worth it.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
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.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
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.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.

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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