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JAPAN
May 12, 2020

Tokyo reports 28 new COVID-19 cases, with daily total below 40 for week

The daily figure, which was up from 15 new cases reported a day earlier, remained below 100 for the 10th day.
JAPAN
May 10, 2020

Tokyo confirms 22 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, lowest since March 30

The daily figure remained below 100 for an eighth day and below 50 for a fifth day, pointing to signs that the coronavirus pandemic is coming under control in the capital.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
May 8, 2020

Live music needs structural change to survive COVID-19

With footfall having dropped dramatically at Japan's live music venues, many are turning to crowdfunding. But whether this will help mid-sized spaces remains to be seen.
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WORLD
May 6, 2020

Emergence of early COVID-19 case in France may hold new clues to pandemic's spread

A study by French scientists which suggests a man was infected with COVID-19 as early as Dec. 27, nearly a month before France confirmed its first cases, could be important in assessing when and where the new coronavirus emerged, experts said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2020

Tokyo reports fewer than 50 new virus cases for third time this week

Metropolitan government officials said Wednesday that today's figures were likely to be low due to the national holiday.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2020

Tokyo reports 123 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 123 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, marking the first rise in four days.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 17, 2020

Naoki Kobayashi: A J-pop star jumps to a new stage

Having already tasted success in the world of J-pop, Naoki Kobayashi has now set his sights on an acting career overseas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 14, 2020

Taiwan reports no new coronavirus cases for first time in a month

Taiwan on Tuesday reported no new cases of the coronavirus for the first time in more than a month, in the latest sign that the island's early and effective prevention methods have paid off.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 13, 2020

Keep a distance of 1.8 meters to avoid a catastrophe

The future of Japan depends on decisions by leaders and actions taken by every individual.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 13, 2020

China's new coronavirus cases rise to near six-week high

China reported the highest number of new daily coronavirus cases in nearly six weeks, driven by a rise in infected travelers arriving from overseas and underscoring challenges Beijing faces in preventing a second wave of COVID-19.
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2020

Tokyo logs 166 new virus cases, marking first drop in five days; 447 reported nationwide

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government confirmed 166 new COVID-19 infections on Sunday, marking the first decline since rewriting its single-day record for four consecutive days.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2020

Thousands of people in tightly packed dorms pose new challenge for Singapore's virus fight

Tightly packed dormitories housing thousands of foreign workers have emerged as one of Singapore’s biggest challenges in its fight to contain the spread of the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2020

South Korea reports fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases for first time since Feb. 29 peak

South Korea reported fewer than 50 new coronavirus cases on Monday for the first time since its Feb. 29 peak as daily infections in Asia's largest outbreak outside China continued to trend downward.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2020

Mainland China sees rise in new coronavirus cases

Mainland China reported 30 new coronavirus cases on Saturday, up from 19 a day earlier as the number of cases involving travelers from abroad as well as local transmissions increased, highlighting the difficulty in stamping out the outbreak.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Apr 4, 2020

You can always give an old dog new digs

Pickles, who had been featured in Adopt Me! twice before — most recently two years ago — has at long last found a home.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Mar 17, 2020

Let's discuss NHK's new web service

NHK plans to offer broadcasting on the internet, though the organization has had to scale back its goals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Mar 15, 2020

South Korea reports 76 new coronavirus cases as airport checks widened

South Korea on Sunday reported 76 new coronavirus cases and three more deaths, a fall in new cases to double-digits for the first time in over three weeks.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southwestern USA report 2020
Mar 9, 2020

New Mexico: Discover the City of Las Cruces

Surrounded by 496,000 acres of the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument, Las Cruces is the second-largest city in New Mexico and among the fastest-growing urban centers in the United States.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southwestern USA report 2020
Mar 9, 2020

New Mexico’s free soft landing program helps foreign SMEs enter the US

While many large foreign companies have the resources to hire local lawyers, in-house experts and site selection consultants to help them navigate America’s complex legal and regulatory structure, many foreign small and midsized enterprises (SMEs) do not have access to the necessary support that allows...
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BUSINESS
Mar 5, 2020

New documents show Huawei's role in violating U.S. sanctions on Iran

China's Huawei Technologies, which for years has denied violating American trade sanctions on Iran, was directly involved in sending prohibited U.S. computer equipment to Iran's largest mobile-phone operator, internal company records show.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 5, 2020

Phillies manager Joe Girardi reflects on time with Yankees

New Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi was back on familiar grounds.

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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.
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