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JAPAN

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JAPAN / Explainer
Nov 12, 2021
Japan's eased entry restrictions: What incoming travelers need to know
By Kazuaki Nagata
Although companies and organizations are responsible for applications, individuals still need to prepare some things and be aware of restrictions after their arrival.
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2021
In sweeping pandemic policy bundle, free testing signals attitude change in Japan
By Ryusei Takahashi
After nearly two years of criticism that the country isn't carrying out enough tests, the measure is a subtle but strong sign of a shift toward a more proactive stance.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 12, 2021
Opposition tie-up could herald new debate on constitutional revision in Japan
By Eric Johnston
In what could be the start of an opposition party realignment, Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People have begun working together to push the issue in parliament.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 12, 2021
China’s population may already be falling as births slow further
There will be between 9.5 million to 10.5 million newborn babies this year, independent demographer He Yafu has said.

WORLD

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WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2021
What's the Jan. 6 committee looking for in Trump's White House records?
By Jan Wolfe
As the inquiry moves forward, here is a short explanation of what the congressional committee is seeking, and what could happen next.
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 12, 2021
Wielding fresh leverage, Iran to play hardball at nuclear talks
By Arshad Mohammed, Parisa Hafezi and John Irish
The stakes are high, since failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal would carry the risk of a fresh regional war.
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WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
U.S. warns Europe that Russia may plan Ukraine invasion
By Jennifer Jacobs, Nick Wadhams and Alberto Nardelli
The U.S. warnings over Ukraine comes on top of the more recent standoff between Poland and Belarus, a close Russian ally.
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WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
Russia and western nations clash at UNSC over Belarus migrant crisis
By Michelle Nichols
Estonia, France, Ireland, Norway, the United States and the U.K. have accused Belarus of putting lives 'in danger for political purposes.'
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WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
Climate deal by top carbon emitters U.S. and China seen as symbolic but inadequate
While its final impact on the COP26 Glasgow talks is uncertain, the joint declaration at least managed to bolster hopes for a successful outcome of the U.N. meeting.
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WORLD
Nov 12, 2021
F.W. de Klerk, South Africa’s last apartheid ruler, dies age 85
By Mike Cohen
Along with Nelson Mandela, de Klerk was awarded the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize for securing a smooth transition to democracy.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2021
VW praises and BMW pans Tesla as German plant nears production
By Stefan Nicola
While Volkswagen CEO talks of a 'new dimension,' his counterpart at BMW appears dismissive of the EV automaker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2021
China’s economic data expected to show further signs of weakness
A set of key economic data to be released Monday will be closely studied for signs that the slowdown is serious enough to prompt authorities to step up economic support.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 12, 2021
Japan’s economy likely shrank ahead of Kishida’s stimulus plan
By Grace Huang and Yuko Takeo
Economists estimate gross domestic product contracted an annualized 0.7% in the three months to September.
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BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2021
Disney slumps as streaming cools, suggesting struggle ahead
By Christopher Palmeri
The Disney+ service won't return to faster subscriber growth until the third and fourth quarters of the current fiscal year.

Opinion

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EDITORIALS
Nov 12, 2021
Is the world ready for a more powerful Xi Jinping?
Xi Jinping is being elevated to a status in China equal to that of Mao Zedong. Along with that role is a consolidation of power that should be more worrisome.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 12, 2021
Japan’s new foreign minister isn’t a pro-China ‘panda hugger’
By Kuni Miyake
While we must see how Hayashi handles Japan's foreign policy in the months to come, one thing is certain, China should not be optimistic that Hayashi will be different from his predecessors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 12, 2021
Why COVID-19 misinformation works
By Noam Titelman
Misinformed people, especially about COVID-19, do not simply have inaccurate information; they are heavily invested in their misconceptions.

Sports

SUMO
Nov 12, 2021
Yokozuna Terunofuji heading into Kyushu Basho with no equal in sight
By John Gunning
With Hakuho retired, the Isegahama stable man has a golden chance to cement his own legacy.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 12, 2021
Star receiver Odell Beckham Jr. signs with Rams
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to terms with three-time Pro Bowl selection Odell Beckham Jr. in a deal that will bring the wide receiver to the Super Bowl-contending NFL club, the team announced Thursday.
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OLYMPICS
Nov 12, 2021
Belarus detains and fines Olympic skier for violating protest laws
The International Olympic Committee is looking into the situation and has requested more information from the Belarusian Olympic Committee.

LIFE

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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 12, 2021
The limitations of audio-visual translation in shows like ‘Squid Game’
By Jennifer O'Donnell
Entertainment translation is a constant juggling act, and viewer criticisms are sometimes made with a lack of understanding of how translation for subtitles and dubbed overlay work.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Film
Nov 12, 2021
TIFF's Director in Focus Keisuke Yoshida makes a case for compassion
By James Hadfield
The underrated director of films such as “Himeanole,” “Blue” and “Intolerance” gets his due at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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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