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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 6, 2021

Increasing angst on social media may point to a silver lining as Japan looks to leave 2020 behind

The outrage expressed on Twitter has been noticeably worse than normal over the first two months of the year.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 6, 2021

Xi goes mask-free at congress, raising questions over vaccination status

It’s become a standard photo op of the pandemic: leaders rolling up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots to trumpet the advent of vaccines. Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu was one of the first, Joe Biden did it on live television, while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s inoculation is being credited...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2021

China defense spending gets mild boost amid economic caution

China's 2021 defense spending will rise 6.8% from 2020, up slightly from last year's increase and broadly tracking the government's modest growth forecast, as the world's second-largest economy emerges from the repercussions of the coronavirus pandemic.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2021

Making chips requires lots of water, and Taiwan has a drought

The global center of chipmaking is facing water restrictions that could impact Taiwan's most important export.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2021

The U.S. military and the Capitol mob

I saw the events of Jan. 6 as the predictable culmination of a growing disconnect between the U.S. military and civilian society.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2021

Nearly 90% in U.S. see China as 'competitor' or 'enemy,' survey finds

The Pew Research survey also found that many in the U.S. back Washington taking a tougher approach to bilateral ties with Beijing.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 4, 2021

Masayoshi Son’s billions multiply on SoftBank mega-rally and SPAC boom

Few fortunes are as volatile as Masayoshi Son’s.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2021

Controversial Indian vaccine already in use found to be 81% effective

Covaxin was granted emergency approval before its final stage testing was complete, but many offered initial injections failed to turn up to avoid it.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 4, 2021

‘The East is rising’: Xi maps out China’s post-pandemic ascent

Xi will unveil a long-term blueprint for navigating China when the National People's Congress gathers Friday and convenes for about a week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 4, 2021

The vaccine revolution is coming inside tiny bubbles of fat

If messenger-RNA vaccines are the breakout medicine of the pandemic, then the tiny lipid spheres that bring them into people's cells are the unsung heroes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 4, 2021

‘Under the Turquoise Sky’: A love letter to Mongolia

Director Kentaro's debut feature is a visually compelling tribute to the landscapes, culture and people of Mongolia.
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WORLD
Mar 3, 2021

Biden expects enough vaccine supplies for all American adults by end of May

U.S. President Joe Biden announced Tuesday that there would be enough doses of the coronavirus vaccine available for the entire adult population in the United States by the end of May, although he said it would take longer to actually inoculate everyone, and he urged people to remain vigilant by wearing...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2021

Myanmar's U.N. envoy and junta make rival claims to representation

The claims to represent Myanmar will now likely have to be considered by a U.N. credentials committee that reports to the General Assembly, which will then make the final decision.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2021

India's next phase of virus crisis likely to be localized outbreaks

Experts say that the relatively low hospitalization and fatality rates in India suggest the coronavirus pandemic is approaching its next phase — largely manageable local outbreaks.
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BUSINESS
Mar 3, 2021

Peaceful retreats, natural beauty beckon in northern Okinawa

As we carefully plan our post-pandemic travels, personal health and safety remain among our top priorities. Okinawa’s subtropical climate makes it an ideal place at any time of year to take a peacefully insular “workation.” Stay focused and relax with family in a secluded villa, then enjoy socially...
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TENNIS
Mar 3, 2021

Andy Murray approaching each match as if career hangs in balance

Andy Murray feels like he's playing for his career every time he takes the court after recent losses to lowly ranked opponents, but the injury-ravaged former world No. 1 says he plans to meet the challenge head on.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 2, 2021

Japan, the national security superpower

Even I can see the opportunity that Japan has to become a national security superpower.
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MORE SPORTS
Mar 2, 2021

Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player

The Obic running back and 2020 X League MVP, who is currently taking part in an NFL program for potential international talent in Florida, is generating hype as a player to watch.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Mar 2, 2021

I survived the March 11 tsunami. Here's what it taught me about the people of Tohoku.

Matthew Ketchum was sitting at home on March 11, 2011, when the shaking started. In a matter of hours, his whole world changed.
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WORLD
Mar 2, 2021

Amid scramble for COVID-19 vaccine, Latin America turns to Russia

As many wealthier developed nations have signed big deals with large drugmakers, other countries have faced difficulties securing adequate vaccine supplies.
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BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Mar 2, 2021

Xi mobilizes China for tech revolution to cut dependence on West

The magnitude of the ambition — this is bigger than anything Japan, South Korea or the U.S. ever did, experts say — could help Xi cement the legitimacy of Communist Party rule.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 2, 2021

Japanese steel giant shifts to recycled metal in green race

Taking steps toward decarbonization is one of the pillars of Nippon Steel's mid-term business plan starting April, the firm said.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 1, 2021

Japanese 'Magnitsky Law' would send strong message to Hun Sen

There is a global trend toward adopting Magnitsky laws, which allow countries to freeze the assets of and impose travel bans on those who violate human rights.
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2021

Pandemic puts pressure on Japan to open up rice stockpile to charities

As job losses have surged due to the impact of the spread of the novel coronavirus, demand for food handouts has skyrocketed in Japan.
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WORLD
Feb 28, 2021

Left out? Israeli's unvaccinated fear exclusion as economy reopens

Other countries are likely to scrutinize Israel's early experience to see how it addresses mostly unanswered questions about balancing individual rights with obligations to public health.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 28, 2021

U.S. seeks to put Saudi crown prince in his place — for now

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman may have been spared direct punishment after a U.S. intelligence report implicated him in the killing of dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, but he has not emerged unscathed.
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SOCCER
Feb 27, 2021

Group channels grief into art as way to honor Diego Maradona

The mosaics, made up of small tiles to ensure they are durable and easy to fix in case of vandalism, show Maradona in a jersey of one of the teams he played for, looking at the horizon.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight