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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 2, 2021

Indian diaspora struggles to help homeland ‘gasping for air’

The diaspora is collecting funds, lobbying governments in countries where they reside and making pledges to shuttle essential supplies and equipment.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 2, 2021

‘Tokyo Junkie’: Robert Whiting recounts a lifelong addiction to his adopted city

The author and longtime Japan resident tackles his hardest writing project ever — “interviewing himself” for a memoir on his life, the changing urban landscape and, of course, baseball.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2021

Japan's unused 14 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines point to logistical hurdles

Japan's unused shots suggest its inoculation push is failing to gain steam, even as inbound vaccine shipments triple over the next two months.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2021

As Osaka’s COVID-19 crisis worsens, Tokyo and Aichi offer to take patients

Hospitals have been forced to turn away patients who, in some cases, then had to spend hours in an ambulance before they could finally gain admission.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 29, 2021

Dark horse of vaccine race may be this French biotech

With the other COVID-19 vaccines in Europe focused on the virus's spike protein, this shot could protect against variants that might compromise others, making it the perfect booster.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 29, 2021

Pandemic boost for global car sales to spark surge in oil demand

The car renaissance could be the latest example of how COVID-19 will leave a lasting impact on our lives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2021

China widens internet crackdown with Meituan monopoly probe

China’s government has expanded its antitrust crackdown beyond Jack Ma’s technology empire, launching an investigation into suspected monopolistic practices by food-delivery behemoth Meituan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2021

Global travel sector prepares for vaccine-powered revival

New variants threaten to render today's vaccines ineffective, and the U.S. has put 80% of the world's countries on a no-go list, but travel firms remain optimistic.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 27, 2021

Suga faces prospect of joining long list of short-term leaders

The triple loss in the weekend elections came on the same day that a new virus emergency was imposed on about a quarter of the population.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 24, 2021

Top 5: The best soupless tantanmen in Tokyo

Tantanmen in Japan is less tethered to the dish's Sichuan heritage, leaving room for innovation. Here are five tantanmen restaurants in the capital worth the tongue-tingling spice.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 24, 2021

In COVID-19's wake, Japan faces a bleaker future

A 'baby shock' now threatens Japan, according to one journalist. Meanwhile, older residents could be shipped off to China?
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2021

Suga declares emergency in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo

Effective Sunday, department stores, shopping centers, movie theaters and other large commercial facilities will be asked to close in four prefectures until May 11.
BUSINESS
Apr 23, 2021

Suga's push to raise minimum wage faces uphill battle amid pandemic

There is stiff opposition to the plan from small and midsize firms worried about their survival, and from ruling party lawmakers fearing a political backlash.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021

Tokyo parks offer respite amid pandemic, but authorities urge vigilance

With their wide, open spaces, large parks have become crowded with people hanging out under the sun, something that is likely to increase during the upcoming Golden Week holidays.
JAPAN
Apr 21, 2021

Tokyo, Osaka and Hyogo set for third coronavirus state of emergency

There are fears that the latest wave — fueled by deadlier, more contagious variants — will be impervious to whatever measures a third emergency might entail.
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2021

Osaka to seek another state of emergency declaration over virus

The decision to request a declaration is expected to be formalized at a prefectural task force meeting Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 19, 2021

As Pfizer talks fail to lift its markets, could Japan see vaccine envy?

The nation won praise during the pandemic for staying open while others locked down, but is now struggling with its inoculation program.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Longform
Apr 19, 2021

The female brewers shaking up Japan’s sake industry

Bringing a fresh perspective to the brewing process, women are increasingly producing inspirational new interpretations of the nation's traditional alcoholic drink.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 18, 2021

Pandemic will leave deep scars in world economy even after recovery

Just as some patients recovering from COVID-19 suffer long-lasting symptoms, it's becoming clear that the same will be true for the global economy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 17, 2021

Ontario sets up checkpoints and shuts construction as virus surges in Canada

The province is forcing nonessential construction sites to shut down and closing recreational facilities including golf courses, playgrounds and soccer fields.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 17, 2021

Burger Police: Locking in its status as one of Tokyo’s best burgers

This offspring of the well-known Tacubo serves a gourmet burger like no other, pared back to the simplest of no-frills basics.

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
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