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JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022
Japan allows visits by extended family, fiances and common-law partners
By Kanako Takahara
Those in a relationship with a resident of Japan equivalent to a relative, such as a fiance, will be required to provide proof of their relationship, such as an engagement certificate.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 3, 2022
Long COVID takes toll as Japan patients seek answers
By Tomoko Otake
There are still a lot of unknowns about long COVID, including what exactly causes it and how best to treat it. But the scale of the problem alone is alarming.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022
Skin rash more common in women after Moderna shot, Japan study finds
By Tomoko Otake
Swelling, pain and/or itchiness of the arm that received the vaccine was also more common among people in their 30s through 60s.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2022
Indian traditions entwine with trees in green drive to revive land
By Annie Banerji
From weddings, births and funerals to festivals such as Holi, plants and trees have become centerpieces of local culture in Rajasthan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2022
China COVID victory claim undermined by arrests and sudden closures
Continued lockdowns for some Shanghai residents have resulted in conflicts with police, while a flash shutdown of a luxury shopping mall trapped shoppers and staff inside.

WORLD

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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
Ukraine investigates deportation of children to Russia as possible genocide
By Anthony Deutsch and Stephanie van den Berg
International humanitarian law classifies the forced mass deportation of people during a conflict as a war crime. 'Forcibly transferring children' in particular qualifies as genocide.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 3, 2022
‘Not if but when’: More mass shootings add to weary nation’s grief
By Mitch Smith and Daniel Victor
Some 20 shootings in which at least four people were hurt or killed have unfolded in a matter of nine days, according to data from the Gun Violence Archive.
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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
U.S. technology, a longtime tool for Russia, becomes a vulnerability
By Ana Swanson, John Ismay and Edward Wong
While the technology made by American and European companies has been turned against Ukraine, the situation has also given the U.S. and its allies a source of leverage against Russia.
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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
In a museum show, Ukraine tells the story of a war still in progress
By Valerie Hopkins
The effort to chronicle the war even as battles continue to rage in Ukraine is one of several ways that the government is highlighting the devastation its people have endured.
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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
Biden says 'Enough!' on gun violence and urges Congress to act
By Steve Holland and Jeff Mason
The president called for a number of measures historically opposed by Republicans in Congress, including banning the sale of assault weapons.
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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
Beaming Queen Elizabeth waves to jubilee crowds, but will miss Friday service
By Kate Holton and Michael Holden
The 96-year-old monarch appeared alongside her family, but the palace later said she had experienced a recurrence of mobility problems and some discomfort.
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WORLD
Jun 3, 2022
As war rages into its 100th day, Russia now controls a fifth of Ukraine
By Michael Levenson, Matthew Mpoke Bigg and Marc Santora
Though battered, depleted and repulsed from their initial drive to capture the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Russian troops have used their superior artillery power to make new gains.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2022
Elon Musk feels 'super bad' about economy as he announces need to cut 10% of Tesla jobs
By Hyunjoo Jin
The message, titled 'pause all hiring worldwide,' adds to a growing chorus of warnings from business leaders about the risks of recession.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 3, 2022
BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda highlights inflation as risk to Japan's economy
Kuroda said it was undesirable for prices to rise too much when household income growth remains weak.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 3, 2022
Toshiba director opposes board nominees from Elliott and Farallon
The opposition signals a possible conflict ahead in what has become a litmus test for corporate governance in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 3, 2022
WTO seeks fish and vaccine deals as war ignites trade tensions
By Emma Farge and Philip Blenkinsop
It is not yet clear if a vaccine compromise forged by India, South Africa, the EU and the United States will transform into a full agreement.
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BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2022
Earthquake response to be focus of social bond planned by Tokyo
By Rie Morita and Ayai Tomisawa
The Tokyo Metropolitan Government is proposing to issue u00a530 billion of five-year social bonds later this month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 3, 2022
Sony to build space lasers with new satellite services unit
By Joey Roulette
Sony said one of its first successful tests occurred in 2020 when it transmitted high-definition image data by laser from the International Space Station to a ground station in Japan.
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2022
Japan passes stablecoin bill that enshrines investor protection
By Yuki Hagiwara and Taiga Uranaka
Stablecoins must be linked to the yen or another legal tender and guarantee holders the right to redeem them at face value.

Opinion

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EDITORIALS
Jun 3, 2022
Australia’s new government hits the ground running
The recent 'Quad' summit hastily attended by Australia's new prime minister, Anthony Albanese, showed he knows how to move quickly. He must not let up on that pace.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2022
Britain's queen has had far more triumphs than failures
By Martin Ivens
In some senses, life in the British royal household is less about grandeur than survival. And that is also true of the institution itself.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2022
The global economy in transition
By Michael Spence
The green transition is a powerful mechanism for increasing resilience and reducing vulnerability to the weaponization of energy supplies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2022
The inflation tail is wagging the policy dog
By Daniel J. Arbess
Just as central bankers have embarked on a long-overdue process of balance-sheet unwinding, global developments have pushed the economy to the edge of recession.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 3, 2022
Putin’s unconditional surrender should not be the goal
By Ian Buruma
The Ukrainian demand that Russia withdraw its troops is a legitimate position to adopt. But it is a position, not an ultimatum; compromises should be reached once negotiations begin.

Sports

MORE SPORTS
Jun 3, 2022
Hideki Matsuyama disqualified from Memorial over equipment violation
The PGA's senior tournament director Steve Rintoul said images of the club were posted online and his team only learned of them after Matsuyama used it on the first tee.

LIFE

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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 3, 2022
Looking to make an escape in Japanese? You'll need to know your kanji.
By Tadasu Takahashi
As the war in Ukraine looks far from over, there is no shortage of discussions on how to “get out” of such a dangerous situation. Here's a closer look at some escape-related terms.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / Vocabulary Boost
Jun 3, 2022
Returning a pencil, returning to work and the return of Okinawa
By Tadasu Takahashi
Last month marked the 50th anniversary of the return of Okinawa to Japanese control. But the word used for 'return' in this case wasn't the same as what you'd use to 'return' a pencil.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Jun 3, 2022
Step back into the world of ‘Tokyo Vice’
Based on a memoir of the same name by Jake Adelstein, one of the first foreign journalists to work for a major Japanese newspaper, “Tokyo Vice” is a Japanese-American crime drama about Tokyo’s underworld set in 1999. Though not so distant, it’s a world that many living here today might not recognize....

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Film
Jun 3, 2022
Seven to see at this year’s Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia
By Mark Schilling
The short film festival celebrates the briefest of screen gems. Festival winners not only get the respect of their peers but a shot at an Oscar as well.
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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