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JAPAN

JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 20, 2021
Questions answered about vaccine effectiveness against the delta variant
By Magdalena Osumi
With the strain of the virus running rampant in parts of the world, and having an effect on Japan, researchers are keen to find ways to deal with it.
JAPAN
Sep 20, 2021
Experts reach out to Japanese youths to debunk COVID-19 vaccine myths
By Magdalena Osumi
The government is making a renewed push to allay concerns over the vaccines' safety, but they face an uphill battle against the disinformation rife on social media.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 20, 2021
LDP contenders put China in crosshairs in bid to win votes
By Jesse Johnson
Foreign policy has taken on increased importance in the party's presidential race, as candidates are trying to win over conservative members with a tough stance on Beijing.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 20, 2021
Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law
By Sara Cheng
Some former teachers say they felt disillusioned and threatened by the authoritarian turn the city has taken since Beijing imposed a stringent national security law in June 2020.

WORLD

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WORLD
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer COVID-19 shot safely bolsters antibodies in younger kids
In a trial, two shots of a 10 microgram dose — one-third of the adult shot — produced antibody levels comparable to those seen in a trial of 16- to 25-year-olds who got the adult dose.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 20, 2021
Pfizer shot’s protection against hospitalization wanes in study
After four months, Moderna's vaccine was 92% effective against hospitalization, with Pfizer's at 77% and Johnson & Johnson's at 68%.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 20, 2021
Migrants collecting food try to evade law enforcement at U.S.-Mexico border
By Alberto Fajardo and Daina Beth Solomon
More than 12,000 migrants, identified by officials on both sides as mostly Haitian, have been gathering in recent days, awaiting immigration processing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021
Vaccine debate and climate goals top a scaled-back U.N. summit
By David Wainer
The U.N. wants diplomats to have the face-to-face time they need to address crisis issues, but they don't want to be remembered for hosting a superspreader event.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 20, 2021
Russian election shows declining support for Putin’s party
By Ivan Nechepurenko and Anton Troianovski
The weekend's elections came amid a harsh crackdown on dissent by the Kremlin and murmurings of popular discontent.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Longform
Sep 20, 2021
Kyoto is facing bankruptcy. What happens now?
By Eric Johnston
Massive budget cuts have been proposed to stem the losses now that international tourism to the city has all but dried up.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Sep 20, 2021
Sendai throws weight behind efforts to develop tech for disasters
Companies in the Tohoku region are developing apps to help with the distribution of relief supplies and the management of evacuation centers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 20, 2021
The global housing market is broken, and it’s dividing entire countries
By Alan Crawford
The perennial issue of housing costs has become one of acute housing inequality, and an entire generation is at risk of being left behind.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021
U.S. opens probe into 30 million vehicles over Takata air bag inflators
By David Shepardson
There have been at least 28 deaths worldwide, including 19 in the United States tied to faulty Takata inflators and more than 400 injuries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021
Xi’s celebrity crackdown no match for Universal Studios in China
A commentary published widely in state-run media last month warned against 'fan culture” and 'worshiping Western culture.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021
Taiwan threatens to take China to WTO in new spat over fruit
Taiwan threatened to take China to the World Trade Organization on Sunday after Beijing said it would suspend sugar apple and wax apple imports from the island on pest concerns, in the latest spat between the two over fruit.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2021
Changing the climate of financial regulation
By Sarah Bloom Raskin
Despite the growing costs of climate change, U.S. financial regulators have yet to show they are thinking creatively about potential solutions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2021
The submarine row that is sinking diplomatic relations
By David Howell
France is furious that its plan to supply Australia with submarines has been swept aside by the new pact with the United Kingdom and the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 20, 2021
Musk soars while Bezos sues in the new space race
By Adam Minter
As Jeff Bezos's companies fall behind Elon Musk's SpaceX in the race to return to the moon and launch satellites, they're increasingly resorting to politics and legal filings to get ahead.

Sports

SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Sep 20, 2021
Older, wiser Yuto Nagatomo comes full circle with return to FC Tokyo
By Dan Orlowitz
Yuto Nagatomo has returned to FC Tokyo nearly 11 years after his emotional departure and is already making an impact.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 20, 2021
Injuries cloud Week 2 action in NFL as four QBs go down
The quarterback woes were among a spate of injuries among key NFL players on Sunday.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 20, 2021
'Ted Lasso,' 'The Crown,' and 'Queen's Gambit' win top Emmy Awards
The best drama series win for 'The Crown' gave Netflix its biggest prize so far, while Apple TV+ entered streaming's big leagues with the best comedy series win for 'Ted Lasso.'

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Sep 20, 2021
New job? Be sure to read the fine print
By Eric Margolis
Foreign teachers of English in Japan are good at sharing cautionary tales on messenger boards, but the best thing you can do to avoid any pitfalls is read your contract.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 20, 2021
You never know who you’ll run into at the public bath
By Andreas Neuenkirchen
Your local tattooed thugs, the old woman who is just a little bit too much in your business, who else will you meet at the neighborhood bathhouse?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 20, 2021
Claude the dog wants to join you on your daily walk
Claude had a late start getting to know people, but now he loves walks and the dog run. He just needs the right pal to join him.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Sep 20, 2021
Goldman partner Ben Ferguson in it for long term
By Joe Muntal
Name: Ben Ferguson
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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