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JAPAN

JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Imperial Household Agency criticized for media strategy — or lack thereof
By Magdalena Osumi
In the era of social media, the agency's stiff and out-of-date approach to media strategy may have poured gasoline on a fire.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Shizuoka by-election boosts opposition's hopes ahead of Lower House poll
By Eric Johnston
The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Oct 25, 2021
Hiroshima schools offer choice of skirts and pants to female students
An increasing number of schools are devising uniform policies that are more gender neutral, in line with greater awareness of diversity issues and the needs of students.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 25, 2021
As Hong Kong’s civil society buckles, one group tries to hold on
By Austin Ramzy
Authorities have used the national security law, passed last year amid widespread protests, to silence dissent and force dozens of groups to disband.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 25, 2021
China locks down thousands in north as delta outbreak spreads
Ejin, a county in China's Inner Mongolia, has asked its 35,700 residents to stay home and warned of civil and criminal liabilities should anyone disobey the order, media has reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 25, 2021
La Nina threatens to worsen energy crisis with colder winter
Northeastern Asia is expected to be particularly hard hit, at a time when China and other nations are grappling with surging fuel prices.

WORLD

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WORLD
Oct 25, 2021
Xi takes veiled swipe at U.S. as China marks 50 years at U.N.
Chinese President Xi Jinping took a veiled swipe at U.S. leadership in a speech marking Beijing’s 50th anniversary as a member of the United Nations, comments that come as Washington moves toward helping Taiwan play a bigger role in international forums.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 25, 2021
Hamburg is at the heart of Germany’s growing dilemma over China
By Alan Crawford
Away from the business of trade that Hamburg has thrived on for centuries, the tighter embrace of China is stirring concerns.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2021
Global banks up pressure on Hong Kong to ease COVID-19 restrictions
By Cathy Chan
Just below 60% of Hong Kong's population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Oct 25, 2021
Closure of Nippon Paper Industries’ Kushiro Mill leaves workers in limbo
Most of the employees at the plant, including those from affiliated companies, are Kushiro natives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2021
No 'Squid Game': South Korea's real-life debt trap
By Cynthia Kim
The reality for some in the country is rising personal borrowing, the highest suicide rate among advanced nations, and the rarity of getting free of debt.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2021
Shift to EVs threatens jobs across Japan as small firms struggle to adapt
By Shiho Takezawa
As many as 300,000 jobs may disappear in the nation if the automotive sector makes a full shift to electric vehicles — equal to about 10% of all current jobs in the industry.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2021
China must restore growth or face economic uncertainty
By Yu Yongding
China's experience over the past 40 years shows that without decent growth, financial stability is difficult to achieve.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 25, 2021
Russia’s 30-year vision is realized with Nord Stream 2
By Julian Lee
The direct link to Germany finally brings an end to Russia's dependence on former Soviet states for transporting oil and gas to Western export markets.

Sports

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 25, 2021
On a polarizing team, Dusty Baker is a manager worth rooting for
By Tyler Kepner
'Can you think of anybody else in baseball who people would actively say, u2018You know, I wouldn't mind if the Astros won — because of Dusty'?'
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 25, 2021
Unvaccinated players may be able to compete at Australian Open
Unvaccinated players will need to complete 14 days of quarantine and undergo regular testing.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
Oct 25, 2021
Kodoku: The fine line between solitude and loneliness in Japan
By Alex K.T. Martin
The nation appears to be showing remarkable tolerance toward COVID-induced social isolation, but are people really fine being alone?

COMMUNITY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 25, 2021
I felt fluish and then … I lost my sense of smell and taste
By Rebecca Saunders
After catching COVID-19, it wasn't the hotlines or hospitals that helped — it was the kindness of one stranger.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Oct 25, 2021
For one dancer, the Mohiniyattam became a step to unlocking a whole new world
By Megha Wadhwa
Hiromi Maruhashi's interest in dance eventually led her to the Indian state of Kerala and a cultural exchange she is eager to show to Japan.
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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