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JAPAN

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JAPAN
Jan 12, 2022
Japan praises Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar as bringing ‘progress’
By Isabel Reynolds
While Japan has called on the junta to stop the violence and restore democracy, it wants to remain close to Myanmar as part of a strategy of countering China's influence.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2022
Cambodia shelves first ASEAN meeting over attendance 'difficulties'
By Prak Chan Thul
The news comes shortly after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 12, 2022
North Korea's maneuverable 'hypersonic' missiles leave Japan in a bind
By Jesse Johnson
The growing capability gives Pyongyang another weapon adept at evading defenses while providing ammunition to those championing a major shift in Japan's defense-only security posture.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 12, 2022
Europe slowly starts to consider treating COVID-19 like the flu
Spain is calling for COVID-19 to be treated as an endemic disease, becoming the first major European nation to explicitly suggest that people live with it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 12, 2022
Tiny European states play catch up on LGBT equality
By Enrique Anarte
When Switzerland became one of the last Western European nations to legalize same-sex marriage last year, it made waves next door in the tiny Alpine country of Liechtenstein.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2022
Speech on voting rights by Biden falls flat with allies crucial for U.S. midterms
By Mark Niquette and Mario Parker
Rights groups called on the White House to go beyond speeches and act with the same urgency it has on its economic agenda.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 12, 2022
Biogen stung as U.S. limits coverage of Alzheimer’s therapy
By Angelica Peebles, Robert Langreth and John Tozzi
Private insurers in the U.S. have mostly declined to cover Aduhelm, saying they need more proof of its efficacy and that benefits outweigh risks like brain swelling.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2022
'Bring your own booze' invite adds to Boris Johnson's lockdown party woes
The U.K. prime minister's leadership faces its most serious threat yet after it emerged his private secretary invited over 100 people to a gathering at his official residence in May 2020.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2022
Voting rights law effort a 'battle for the soul of America,' Biden says
The U.S. president slammed Republicans in a fiery speech designed to breathe life into the fight to pass federal voting laws and win over skeptical Democratic activists.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2022
As costs soar, some Japanese companies do the unthinkable: raise prices
By Kantaro Komiya
More Japanese firms are opting for price increases, led by market leaders often with speciality products, as commodities and transport costs soar due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2022
Yahoo tells Japan employees they can work anywhere and commute by plane when necessary
By Lily Nonomiya
According to President Kentaro Kawabe, 90% of the company's employees are now working remotely, and their performance has held steady or improved at home.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2022
World’s worst-performing bank lent billions to China Evergrande
Battered by mounting losses on loans to developers including China Evergrande Group, China Minsheng Banking Corp. saw their stocks tumble 31% in the 12 months through last week.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2022
Sony is dealing with PlayStation 5 shortage by making more PS4s
By Debby Wu and Takashi Mochizuki
The older console uses less advanced chips, is simpler to make and provides a budget-friendly alternative to the flagship model.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2022
Global supply chains brace for impact as omicron reaches China
By Enda Curran
Beijing's u2018COVID zero' strategy meant factories stayed open, but if tougher restrictions are needed there will be knock-on effects at Chinese ports and factories.

Opinion

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2022
America’s hunger pandemic is getting worse
By Adam Minter
When COVID-19 and its economic disruptions hit, already vulnerable demographics found themselves in particular need.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2022
Djokovic’s rare victory against Australia’s COVID-19 tyranny
By Ramesh Thakur
The 'breathtaking arrogance' of the government's continued stance on Djokovic's COVID-19-detention is more frightening than the original blunder.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2022
SOFA exempts U.S. forces from Japan’s laws, as it does its COVID safety measures
By Edo Naito
Beyond the issues associated with the U.S. military's lax COVID-19 containment measures, SOFA has a long history of incidents.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2022
Understanding Kishida's political landscape for 2022
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
To champion his own policy agenda, Kishida will have to wait and see how much political capital he has after the next Upper House election.

Sports

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 12, 2022
Sumo catches new audience with Pokemon collaboration
By John Gunning
The Japan Sumo Association's tie-up with the world's biggest video game franchise could be a big step in attracting younger fans to the sport.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 12, 2022
Saudi-hosted Spanish Super Cup sparks debate as fans 'forgotten'
The issue of Saudi Arabia's human rights record has been discussed widely since the Spanish FA signed a lucrative contract with the West Asian nation through 2029.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2022
Novak Djokovic confirms error on Australian entry form
The world No. 1 men's player, who is seeking to win a record 21st tennis major at the Australian Open, said his lawyers had provided additional information to the government on Wednesday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 12, 2022
Tennis Hall of Fame says no new inductions for first time in history
All of the six nominees will appear on the ballot next year, as the Hall of Fame's policies allow nominees to remain on the ballot for up to three years if not voted in.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2022
Mikaela Shiffrin takes record 47th World Cup slalom win
The double-Olympic gold medalist, who shed tears at the finish, has now won more races in a single discipline than any other skier, male or female, in World Cup history.
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2022
In pursuit of perfection, 'King' Kohei created pure art
By Blythe Lawrence
Kohei Uchimura thrived in an era where difficult routines were key to winning gymnastics titles, but his memorable artistic qualities were a critical component of his enormous success.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2022
Giants fire head coach Joe Judge after two seasons
The decision came two days after the team capped off a disappointing 4-13 campaign with a loss to division rival Washington.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 12, 2022
Canada's rookies and veterans out to reclaim women's hockey gold
The team features 13 returning players from the Pyeongchang Games roster and is currently stationed inside a 'bubble' environment in Calgary ahead of its planned Jan. 26 flight to Beijing.
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

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

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