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Japan firms that embraced remote work rediscover value of the office

Business | New Normal 2.0 Jun 28, 2022

Japan firms that embraced remote work rediscover value of the office

by Kazuaki Nagata

Despite recognizing the advantages of work from home, some are finding the benefits of in-person communication and collaboration hard to ignore.

Japan prepares for bounce in tourism, but pre-pandemic demand still far off

National | New Normal 2.0 Jun 27, 2022

Japan prepares for bounce in tourism, but pre-pandemic demand still far off

by Eric Johnston and Kanako Takahara

Destinations such as Niseko in Hokkaido are gearing up for "revenge travel" by domestic and foreign tourists, but caution over COVID-19 limits the expected rise in numbers.

Japan begins return to business-as-usual at big events — but slowly

National | New Normal 2.0 Jun 24, 2022

Japan begins return to business-as-usual at big events — but slowly

by Tomoko Otake

Recent trials of allowing cheering at soccer games are indicative of the approach toward large events in the coming months: a slow, highly cautious return to some aspects of normalcy.

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