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JAPAN

JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
Go To Travel set to return as Japan seeks to boost economy and rescue battered sector
By Kazuaki Nagata
The government is currently ironing out details of how and when to resume the program, with an eye toward a January or February restart.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
COVID-19 tracker: New cases fall further in Tokyo
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government reported 16 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, down from 24 a week before, a day after no coronavirus deaths were reported across Japan.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Nov 20, 2021
Yukar: The timeless oral tales that are our window on Ainu life
By Michael Hoffman
Civilization overwhelmed Japan's indigenous population about 100 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Nov 20, 2021
Lawsuit seeks to halt execution of death row inmates in Japan without advance notice
By Philip Brasor
Prisoners in Japan are currently informed of their impending executions one or two hours before they are carried out.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021
South Korea's beaches face threat from development and rising seas
By Hyonhee Shin
Economic expansion is chewing away at some of the country's most popular beaches — a trend exacerbated by climate change, which has brought rising water levels and unpredictable weather.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021
U.S. says armed Chinese attack on Philippine allies would invoke defense treaty
The United States on Friday called Chinese actions in using water cannon against Philippine resupply boats in the South China Sea "dangerous, provocative, and unjustified," and warned that an armed attack on Philippine vessels would invoke U.S. mutual defense commitments.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2021
U.S. and China to elevate military talks in bid to ease tensions
By Peter Martin
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to support discussions between the U.S. military and top officials from the People's Liberation Army, a source said.

WORLD

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WORLD / Politics
Nov 20, 2021
On Putin’s strategic chessboard, a series of destabilizing moves
By Anton Troianovski
In the stretch of Europe from the Baltic Sea to the Black Sea, where Moscow and the West have competed for influence for decades, the threat of a new military conflict is growing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2021
Hero or vigilante? Kyle Rittenhouse verdict reignites polarized U.S. gun debate
By Joseph Ax
Guns have long been a potent political issue in the United States, where permissive laws have led to the highest rate of civilian firearm ownership in the world.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 20, 2021
Biden’s doctors say he’s ‘healthy’ but suffers stiff gait
Biden, the oldest person to ever be elected president, has faced extra scrutiny about his health because of his age and some critics' efforts to undermine him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 20, 2021
U.S. teen Kyle Rittenhouse acquitted of all charges after divisive murder trial
A jury acquitted the teenager of murder in the fatal shooting of two men during racial justice protests in a decision that ignited fierce debate about gun rights in the United States.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2021
Apple accelerates work on car as it aims for fully autonomous vehicle
By Mark Gurman
In trying to master self-driving cars, Apple is chasing a holy grail within the auto industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 20, 2021
The lawyers who helped build — and bring down — Carlos Ghosn
By Reed Stevenson
A small clutch of attorneys from Latham & Watkins advised Nissan for years on how to compensate its then chairman and CEO. They were then enlisted to investigate the fallen auto titan.

Sports

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 20, 2021
Buffaloes rally for three runs in ninth to win Game 1 of Japan Series
By Jason Coskrey
Masataka Yoshida gave Orix the victory with a sayonara double to center.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Nov 20, 2021
Concern and anger build over missing Chinese athlete Peng Shuai’s sexual assault allegations
By Christopher Clarey
The case has prompted the women's tennis tour to rethink its focus in China, where it has threatened to pull events if it cannot verify her safety and that her allegations are investigated.

LIFE

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LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Nov 20, 2021
Miyazaki distiller sees the potential in hyper-local, sustainable shōchū
By Jessica Kozuka
The Watanabe Distillery is a small, family-run business that was founded in 1914 and now produces about 50,000 liters of shu014dchu016b per year.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Nov 20, 2021
Recipe: Loaded twice-baked ikura potatoes
By Kiera Wright-Ruiz
With an injection of umami and a slew of Japanese fixings, your plain old potatoes will never need to be dull again.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Nov 20, 2021
Hide and seek: New looks for Japan’s leather industry
By Mio Yamada
Three creators who are using the classic material in innovative and modern ways.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 20, 2021
First Asian American muppet arrives on ‘Sesame Street’
By Amanda Holpuch
Ji-Young, a guitar-playing Korean American character, will bring rock music and conversations about racism to the long-running children's show starting this month.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 20, 2021
Yoko Kanno shaped the sound of ‘Cowboy Bebop,’ again
By Leigh-Ann Jackson
Yoko Kanno has become one of Japan's foremost composers since she created the eclectic score for the anime series “Cowboy Bebop.” She returned for Netflix's live-action version.
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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