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JAPAN

JAPAN
Nov 30, 2021
Japan confirms first case of omicron coronavirus variant
By Ryusei Takahashi
Genomic screening had detected the variant in a male Namibian diplomat in his 30s who had landed in Tokyo on Sunday traveling from from Namibia.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2021
Japan's main opposition party seeks to rebuild under new leader Kenta Izumi
By Eric Johnston
In the wake of October's electoral defeat and the resignation of its former leader, the CDP must now craft new strategies — and question old alliances.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 30, 2021
Scores hoping to enter Japan in limbo — again — after latest entry ban
By Jesse Johnson and Ryusei Takahashi
The country's new entry measures — which together with Israel are among the world's most stringent — mean that from Tuesday all new visitors are barred from entry.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 30, 2021
Taiwanese tycoon speaks out against independence after fines in China
By Samson Ellis and Argin Chang
Chinese officials and media made it clear that his companies were penalized because of donations to Taiwan's ruling party.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2021
As China menaces Taiwan, the island's friends aid its secretive submarine project
By Ju-min Park, Yimou Lee, Tim Kelly, Mari Saito, Andrew MacAskill, david lague and Sarah Wu
Taipei has stealthily sourced technology, components and talent from at least seven nations to help it build a fleet with the potential to exact a heavy toll on any Chinese attack.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2021
Chinese province targets journalists and foreign students with planned new surveillance system
While it is unclear if the surveillance system is currently operating, security officials in China plan to use it to track 'suspicious people.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2021
Singapore’s long-awaited reopening fell flat even before omicron
By Kyunghee Park, Siddharth Philip and Angus Whitley
It's not just the expense of travel during a pandemic but the uncertainty that's putting people off.

WORLD

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WORLD
Nov 30, 2021
U.S. warns Russia of 'serious consequences' for any new Ukraine aggression
By Humeyra Pamuk and Sabine Siebold
Two Russian troop build-ups this year on Ukraine's borders have alarmed the West. In May, Russian troops there numbered 100,000, the largest since Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 30, 2021
Barbados ditches Britain's Queen Elizabeth to become a republic
By Guy Faulconbridge and Brian Ellsworth
The birth of the republic severs almost all of the colonial bonds that have tied the island to England, but some also wonder what this transition actually means.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 30, 2021
Why we shouldn't write off omicron cases as ‘mild’
By Jason Gale
The omicron variant has been reported as causing only mild illness, but this needs to be interpreted with caution as it may not reflect the variants severity across a broad range of people.
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WORLD
Nov 30, 2021
Iran insists on immediate lifting of sanctions as nuclear talks resume
By Steven Erlanger
As the first round of formal discussions ended Monday, Western negotiators tried to be upbeat.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 30, 2021
How fast does it spread? Scientists ask whether omicron can outrun delta.
By Julie Steenhuysen and Nancy Lapid
Questions remain over whether the COVID-19 variant will evade vaccine protection and whether it will cause more serious illness.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2021
SoftBank-backed Snapdeal targets $250 Million IPO in 2022
By Saritha Rai
The e-commerce startup co-founded by Wharton alumnus Kunal Bahl in 2010 focuses on the less-affluent and less tech-savvy bulk of the population living outside India's biggest cities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2021
The new masters: How auction houses are chasing crypto millions
By Elizabeth Howcroft
The NFT and cryptocurrency boom is dragging auction houses into a new world where sales are made via social media and buyers don't wear suits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2021
Toyota’s output slumps 26% on prolonged supply-chain snarls
By Shiho Takezawa
Japanese automakers have struggled due to outbreaks of COVID-19 in Southeast Asia, as well as parts and semiconductor shortages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2021
Twitter’s Jack Dorsey steps down from CEO role
By Lauren Hirsch and Kate Conger
Dorsey's exit marks a significant shift at the company, which has navigated years of pressure from investors who thought it did not make enough money and criticism from Washington.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan factory production edges up as Asia’s supply snags ease
October's production gain came as parts shortages from Asia began to ease and car output increased for the first time in four months, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 30, 2021
Japan’s steel giant is set to win price hikes as metal rallies
By Masumi Suga
Nippon Steel Corp. executives have been increasingly vocal in seeking better terms for domestic contract prices to bridge the gap with international prices.

Opinion

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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2021
Omicron is the price we pay for vaccine inequality
By Brad Glosserman
Amsterdam's main airport went into lockdown recently after 61 passengers on two flights from southern Africa tested positive for the new virus. Japan, Hong Kong and Israel have also reported cases.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 30, 2021
Center-left Kishida endorses bold moves in security realm
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
It's unlikely Kishida will usher in drastic changes that have not already been gestating inside the LDP and Defense Ministry, but it will be important to see which items gain top priority.

Sports

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SOCCER
Nov 30, 2021
Portugal finds 13 cases of omicron variant at Lisbon soccer club
A club spokesman said most of those infected were asymptomatic or had mild symptoms, and that 44 players and staff were self-isolating and waiting to repeat tests.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 30, 2021
FIFA to trial semi-automated offside technology at Arab Cup
The technology is based on limb tracking and provides the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) with information before the on-field official takes a final call.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 30, 2021
Shohei Ohtani picks up Outstanding Designated Hitter honors
Ohtani was unanimously named the American League's Most Valuable Player earlier this month and is the first player to earn MVP and ODH awards in the same season.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 30, 2021
Making the snow stick: Wind challenges Winter Games slope makers
By Tony Munroe, Thomas Suen
Competition snow requires a higher density than recreational snow to meet the requirements of professional skiing's governing body and ensure conditions are consistent for each competitor.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 30, 2021
Tiger Woods hopes to return to golf, won’t be full-time
The 14-time major champion has not played since the Feb. 23 crash in Southern California, which he said left him wondering if he'd need the leg amputated.
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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