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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 11, 2020

Here’s how China’s security law is already changing the face of Hong Kong

When China passed its new Hong Kong security law on June 30, officials said it would only affect "extremely few criminals.” Less than two weeks later, it’s clear Beijing is trying to wipe away signs of the city’s protest movement from the streets.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2020

A shot at hostage diplomacy with China backfires in Canada

The letter circulated by Huawei Technologies Co. was blunt. Canada was becoming dangerously entangled in the diplomatic feud between Washington and Beijing, it said, and there was only one answer: for Justin Trudeau’s government to free the state-championed tech giant’s chief financial officer and...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 11, 2020

Singapore’s ruling party retains power but has weakest showing ever

Singapore’s ruling party retained a firm grip on power but suffered its weakest performance in 55 years in office in an election on Friday, with the economy badly hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. The result could shake up politics in the city-state, leading to more populist policies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 11, 2020

Trump says phase-two China trade deal unlikely at this point

U.S. President Donald Trump said a phase-two trade deal with China isn’t under consideration, saying the relationship between Washington and Beijing has deteriorated too much.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2020

U.S. plans South China Sea announcement as tensions escalate

The Trump administration plans to make an announcement next week related to escalating tensions in the South China Sea, where Washington and Beijing are vying for military supremacy, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 11, 2020

Amazon bans, then unbans TikTok app from employee mobile devices

In the span of a few hours on Friday, Amazon.com Inc. banned and then unbanned the TikTok video-sharing app from employee mobile devices, calling the move a mistake.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2020

Pandemic exposes scientific rift over proving when germs are airborne

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed a clash among medical experts over disease transmission that stretches back nearly a century — to the very origins of germ theory.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 10, 2020

Fans welcomed back into NPB stadiums as COVID-19 precautions eased

Masks, physical distancing and refrained celebrations were the order of the day as teams played in front of crowds for the first time this year.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 10, 2020

With a year to go, experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid pandemic

In interviews with dozens of experts, a common theme emerged: The Olympics would increase the risk of a coronavirus outbreak.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2020

Japan's Aegis Ashore project still alive, source says

Japan may try shifting to remote sites or splitting the missile defense system into parts to solve the booster risk problem, the source claims.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2020

For some in LDP, Koike's Tokyo win strengthens case for snap poll

Landslide triumph for the incumbent in Sunday's gubernatorial election underscored the current weakness of the opposition and voters' preference for the status quo.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2020

Five things to know about a possible snap election

Will the ruling coalition push to get the Lower House election out of the way sooner or later?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2020

Is the Aegis Ashore cancellation a mixed blessing?

Japan has a chance to ensure its national security policy institutions are better equipped to respond to the rapidly evolving security environment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 10, 2020

The 'British' 3 million

It will be surprising if at least half a million Hong Kong residents don't take up the U.K.'s offer of residency.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2020

Coronavirus cases surge in cities as Tokyo sets new record of 243

Policymakers are weighing public health concerns against business closure requests that could again damage the economy.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 10, 2020

Japan looks to ease travel ban on China, South Korea and others in Asia

Japan will also begin negotiations in July with Brunei, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Singapore and Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2020

Fear is mounting on an island at the edge of North Korea

It’s troublesome when Chinese trawlers show up in the most dangerous waters off the Korean Peninsula. It’s even more alarming when they’re gone.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

Nankai quake numbers skewed to prioritize budgets over science

When manipulated figures on the likelihood of a Nankai Trough quake were released, internal disagreements were kept hidden.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 10, 2020

Muji U.S.A. files for bankruptcy, citing pandemic shutdowns

Muji's U.S. unit joins more than 110 companies that have declared bankruptcy in the U.S. this year and blamed the coronavirus crisis in part for their demise.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

Avigan's effectiveness inconclusive in Japan COVID-19 trial

Promoted heavily by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the flu drug did not yield any statistically significant results after administered to 89 patients across Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 10, 2020

Brave Thunders' plans for new arena undaunted by pandemic

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders plan to build a new home arena capable of generating a more professional sports atmosphere.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

South Korean COVID-19 patient recovering after double lung transplant

After a record 112 days on a specialized life-support system, a South Korean COVID-19 patient is recovering from double lung transplant surgery, doctors say, in only the ninth such procedure worldwide since the coronavirus outbreak began.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 10, 2020

Reds newcomer Thomas Deng used hiatus to build rapport with squad

The Australia international had an extra four months to learn Urawa's tactics while the J. League was suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

Did bar reopenings lead to virus spikes? Probably. And protests? Probably not.

Over the past 3 months, millions of people have taken to the streets to protest against racism, while bars and restaurants have reopened around the world, as have some factories, food markets and even outdoor concerts.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jul 10, 2020

Japan's coal closure plan a historic milestone, but what’s next?

The nation will still face pressure to further reduce reliance on the fossil fuel, both domestically and abroad.
Japan revises 30-year probability rate of Nankai Trough megaquake
A newspaper headline in Japanese about a possible Nankai Trough earthquake. In a report issued Friday, the government's Earthquake Research Committee widened the probability range for a magnitude 8 to 9 earthquake occurring off the country's Pacific coast within the next 30 years from "around 80%" to 60% to 94.5% or higher.
Japanese team detect gradual seafloor caving near Nankai Trough
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks at the Prime Minister's Office on Sept. 1 during an anti-disaster drill simulating an earthquake in the Nankai Trough.
Ukrainian YouTuber arrested in Japan over Fukushima livestream
An empty street is seen in the abandoned town of Okuma, in Fukushima Prefecture, during a temporary return visit by evacuees in February 2012.
Japan private-sector pay hits record in 2024
The average salary for men was ¥5.87 million, up 3.2%, and that of women was ¥3.33 million, up 5.5%, both marking record highs.
Tokyo retains Michelin crown with 160 starred restaurants for 2026
Tokyo's current crop of three-Michelin-starred establishments includes six Japanese restaurants, five specializing in French cuisine and one that does Chinese cuisine.
Can Japan crack the China code in table tennis?
Tomokazu Harimoto waits for China's Wang Chuqin to serve during the men's singles final at the WTT Champions Yokohama 2025 tournament on Aug. 11.
Taiwan showcases chipmaking prowess as a private exhibitor at Osaka Expo
Visitors wait in line to enter the Tech World pavilion at the Osaka Expo on Thursday.
Tokyo retains Michelin crown with 160 starred restaurants for 2026
Tokyo's current crop of three-Michelin-starred establishments includes six Japanese restaurants, five specializing in French cuisine and one that does Chinese cuisine.
LDP presidential hopefuls take hard-line stance on immigration
Sensoji Temple in the Asakusa district of Tokyo on Sept. 16. All five candidates in the Liberal Democratic Party presidential race demonstrated a tougher stance on foreign tourists and nationals.
Japanese corporate boards have changed dramatically in recent years
Most Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Section companies have independent directors now.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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"Shake hands with Lima-chan," a statue that shares the name of the Peruvian capital looks in the direction of Peru, where a sister statue, "Sakura-chan," is located. Erected in Yokohama's Rinko Park in 1999, it commemorates Peruvian-Japanese friendship.
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan
By Christoph Sponsel

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