Japan's new contact-tracing app: 'security blanket' or effective tool?
Minimally intrusive and conditional on consent, the app's privacy concerns are minimal, with widespread penetration its largest obstacle to success, observers say.
Top official rules out imminent return to emergency for Tokyo and Fukuoka
The remarks come despite both areas seeing a surge in the number of coronavirus infections in recent days.
Both companies and students worried as hiring goes remote for coronavirus recession
The recruiting season is set to pick up on Monday, but employers and applicants alike are disapppointed they can't get a feel for one another.
Single-parent support group in Japan urges more aid to offset income drops from pandemic
Nearly 70 percent of single-parent families have reported or are expecting their income to drop during the coronavirus pandemic, a recent survey says.
Pandemic opens door to ideas new and old for a better economy
Tokyo reports five infections; the first time in six days less than 10 recorded
Over 80% say government coronavirus economic aid slow, poll shows
If swelling production keeps outpacing recovering consumption, we will be returning to the pre-1970 world of cheap oil.
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Aomori's Rokkasho nuclear plant gets green light but hurdles remain
Construction on the massive facility, which began in 1993, has been plagued by delays over the years.
Small clinics on brink as virus-wary patients stay home in Japan
Hong Kong tensions a risk to global economy, Japanese official says
NRA's probe into Fukushima meltdowns delayed but might resume in fall
Resignation raises uncomfortable questions about Japan prosecutors' powers
Public begins to wake up to sheer volume of harassment online
Japan's low official jobless rate conceals deeper pain in its labor market
The real unemployment rate is closer to 11 percent, one think tank says.
E-ticketing platform Zaiko's livestream success sees unwelcome imitators
Businesses restart in most of Japan but Fukuoka clusters remain concern
Consumer confidence up for first time in five months in Japan
Japan factory output and retail sales slump as pandemic hits autos
Roche and Gilead to test drug combination against severe COVID-19
Facebook and Twitter chart divergent paths in face of Trump threats
Massive protests raise fears of new waves of coronavirus outbreaks
The mayor of Atlanta, one of dozens of U.S. cities hit by massive protests after the police killing of a black man, has a message for demonstrators: "If you were out protesting last night, you probably need to go get a COVID test this ...
The colt, ridden by jockey Yuichi Fukunaga, is now one win away from the Japanese triple crown.
Gilbert Burns routs Tyron Woodley in UFC's return to Las Vegas
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recognizes 'urgent need for action'
Bobby Joe Morrow, three-time winner in 1956 Olympics, dies at 84
In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market
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How U.S. citizens in Japan can apply for coronavirus aid payments from home
Crowdfunding campaign tries to save Tokyo's beer and books
Finding a slice of creativity during a global pandemic
Artists who've started to work from home have some tips for those of us with extra time on our hands: Boredom can lead to creative thinking, lean into it if you can
Move to Japan proves opportune for law partner
Jin Sato: Taking a global view of state-society relations
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Must-have cookbooks for the budding Japanese chef
Looking to learn the ropes of Japanese cooking? Begin with these cookbooks.
‘Hold Your Breath, China’ review: China is once again the center of mystery and intrigue
Japan turns to two-headed bird in hope of ending coronavirus pandemic
Live-house culture won't cede the stage to COVID-19
Seeking kindness after a 'Terrace House' tragedy
The nation must now prepare for a second wave of infections.
With the economic downturn likely to be protracted, the key to a subsequent recovery is preventing mass unemployment and bankruptcies.
If swelling production keeps outpacing recovering consumption, we will be returning to the pre-1970 world of cheap oil.
Americans who hail a new era of global cooperation haven’t been paying attention to what China is up to.
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