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SUMO
Jul 29, 2020

History shows Abi's flouting of virus protocols will likely be last straw for Japan Sumo Association

Many of those who have transgressed against the JSA's myriad rules (whether official or unwritten) in the past have found themselves out of the sport in short order.
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2020

Japan traffic accidents fall in first half amid pandemic

The number of traffic accidents in Japan in January to June fell 22.3 percent from a year before to 146,043 amid the coronavirus pandemic, National Police Agency data showed Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2020

Aloha again? Hawaii says Japan looking at easing travel curbs

The U.S. state's governor said details were still being worked out and no timetable has been set for when the program would start.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 28, 2020

Japan persists with 'Abenomask' giveaway, reigniting social media outcry

The government is pushing ahead with the distribution of its much derided 'Abenomasks' even though commercially made masks are now readily available.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 27, 2020

Coronavirus resurgence endangers Japan’s economic recovery scenario

Consumer mood may be headed for another downward swing, which would be devastating for companies that barely survived the initial pandemic damage.
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2020

Japan's controversial Go To Travel campaign kicks off as criticism and concerns grow

The plan, which has faced a barrage of criticism over the government's rollout, comes amid growing fears it could lead to increased coronavirus infections outside Tokyo.
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2020

Downloads of Japan's COVID-19 app slow despite rising infections

Downloads of Japan's coronavirus contact-tracing app have slowed since its debut last month, a blow to the government's aim to use smartphones to head off a second wave of infection.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2020

Infections in Japan up tenfold a month after domestic travel curbs eased

Like other countries facing the pandemic, Japan is struggling to keep infections down while making efforts to revive its virus-battered economy.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2020

Justice delayed? Pandemic tests Japan's court system

The virus has exposed shortcomings, prompting calls from legal experts and law practitioners for reforms to keep courts operational and effective.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 17, 2020

Will barring Tokyo help contain virus or just blunt Japan travel campaign?

With Tokyo, which has the largest population of all prefectures, excluded from the plan for the time being, it is unclear how much ripple effect it will have.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 17, 2020

Japan in talks with Johnson & Johnson to secure COVID-19 vaccine

The company has already agreed to prioritize an allocation to the United States as part of a funding agreement, according to the firm's chief financial officer.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 17, 2020

To be (online) or not to be (online), that is the question for Japan's theaters

Two dramatists have opposing views on the theater world's approach to dealing with the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2020

Japan's Go To Travel campaign to exclude Tokyo as coronavirus cases spike

Local governments fear an influx of visitors from urban areas will lead to a spike in infections they are ill-equipped to handle.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jul 16, 2020

Japan's new coronavirus panel aims for more clarity and balance

The subcommittee on the novel coronavirus faces the challenge of finding the right balance between protecting health and the economy.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami