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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 14, 2021
Japan may recommend Pfizer's COVID-19 shot over Moderna's for men under 30
By Osamu Tsukimori
Even as concerns grow about higher rates of myocarditis among young men who got the Moderna shot, the risk of developing the heart condition is still much lower than after getting COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 14, 2021
Lower House dissolved as Japan shifts into election season
By Satoshi Sugiyama
Kishida is heading into the vote facing a balancing act between placating conservative voters and LDP lawmakers, and seeing off a more united left-leaning opposition.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2021
ASEAN to discuss excluding Myanmar junta chief from summit, sources say
The nation, with a long history of military dictatorship and international allegations of systematic human rights abuses, has been ASEAN's trickiest issue since the group was formed in 1967.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 14, 2021
North Korea’s display of weaponry hints at what to expect in the months to come
By Jesse Johnson
Analysts say Kim Jong Un is positioning himself to ride out the pandemic and the Biden presidency — all while normalizing his regime's weapons tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2021
Once free of COVID-19, New Zealand prepares for 5,000 cases a week
By Ainsley Thomson
While the virus raged abroad, most Kiwis continued life relatively undisturbed by the pandemic — until the delta variant arrived.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2021
Taiwan won't start war with China but will defend itself, minister says
Military tensions are at their worst in more than 40 years, Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng said last week, adding that China will be able to mount a 'full scale' invasion by 2025.

WORLD

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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2021
North America the largest ransomware target, Chainalysis says
By Joanna Ossinger
North America has been extorted for the most money by ransomware attackers of any region, according to a new report.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2021
'Terrifying' warming ahead as climate pledges fall far short of 1.5 C goal
By Beh Lih Yi
Current commitments put the world on a trajectory to a catastrophic 2.4 degree Celsius of warming by the end of the century, calculations by a climate policy expert show.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2021
Rush to buy Merck’s COVID-19 pill risks leaving poor countries behind
By James Paton
Despite efforts to license molnupiravir to generic-drug firms, the same risks of unequal distribution remain, says report.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2021
'A drop in the bucket': Lukewarm response for China biodiversity fund launch
By Michael Taylor
While some have praised the country's $232 million pledge, others feel a country of China's size could be doing much more.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2021
Boeing says certain 787 parts improperly manufactured
'While our investigation is ongoing, we have determined that this does not present an immediate safety of flight concern for the active in-service fleet,' a company spokeswoman wrote.
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2021
New Nintendo Switch’s Japan debut bodes ill for global sales
By Takashi Mochizuki
While Nintendo grapples with supply challenges, there's also concern about the strength of long-term demand for the OLED model.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 14, 2021
The drones are coming: Unmanned machines fly to rural Japan's rescue
By Alex K.T. Martin
Aging and shrinking communities in the nation's countryside are looking to the sky for essential deliveries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 14, 2021
From beef bowls to coffee, cost surge squeezes Japan's salaryman staples
By Leika Kihara and Daniel Leussink
Economists and policymakers expect to see the recent price rises reflected in official data in the coming months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 14, 2021
Japanese companies back Kishida's plan for big fiscal stimulus, poll shows
By Tetsushi Kajimoto
The Corporate Survey showed 87% of firms urged a large extra budget to fund the stimulus, with 40% demanding an outlay of u00a510 trillion to u00a520 trillion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2021
Honda pledges to sell only electric cars in China after 2030
By Shiho Takezawa
The firm said it will introduce 10 electric vehicles under its 'e:N Series” range within five years.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2021
Sleepless in Seoul: Waiting for Kishida’s phone call
By Kuni Miyake
New Prime Minister Kishida has not called the president of South Korea yet, causing a stir in South Korean media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 14, 2021
What is ‘Kishidanomics’ and can it live up to the hype?
By Larissa Stunkel and Daisuke Akimoto
Some experts say Kishida's plan currently lacks sufficient details about how he will obtain the revenue required for the redistribution of wealth to be feasible.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 14, 2021
Some 70 years ago it was taboo to deploy the SDF for disaster relief. Today it's indispensable.
By Robert D. Eldridge
Today, it is almost a given that the SDF will be called upon to assist local communities and prefectures after a disaster. But, 70 years ago, it was basically forbidden.

Sports

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 14, 2021
Sumo tegata hold intimate and unique place among sports memorabilia
By John Gunning
For fans, there is an intimacy that comes with having the imprint of every line in a man's hand alongside his personal calligraphy on your wall.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 14, 2021
Nets' Kyrie Irving 'being true to what feels good' by refusing vaccination
Kyrie Irving said he was "being true to what feels good" by choosing not to get vaccinated after the Brooklyn Nets decided he will not be allowed to practice or play with the team until he complies with New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 14, 2021
Derek Carr still coming to terms with Jon Gruden's resignation
No player on the Raiders' roster spent more time with Gruden than Carr.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Oct 14, 2021
U.S. star Allyson Felix says she was never chasing Carl Lewis
Allyson Felix said surpassing Carl Lewis as the most decorated U.S. track and field athlete was "never a goal" but that it was "amazing" to have achieved the feat after winning her 11th Olympic medal at the Tokyo Games.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Film
Oct 14, 2021
‘Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai’: A historical swashbuckler full of gusto
By James Hadfield
Director Masato Harada's period film focuses on the rise and fall of the infamous Shinsengumi samurai corps during the years of political tumult leading up to the Meiji Restoration of 1868.
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. 
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.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
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."
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.
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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