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JAPAN / Society
Nov 15, 2020

Japan's male babysitters battle stigma and stereotypes

A series of high-profile cases involving pedophiles has left agencies struggling to balance child protection against discrimination.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 13, 2020

Japan faces another coronavirus wave, but this one’s different

A high number of asymptomatic cases compared to previous outbreaks, as well as more transmissions in households and workplaces, are forcing a rethink.
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Nov 12, 2020

What the Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy brings to Suga's table

Powerful advisory group is now the administration's 'command center' for economic and strategy debates.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Nov 10, 2020

JR East to bring forward last train departures on 17 lines in Tokyo

A Kyodo story outlines the reasons behind a decision to move up the times of the last trains in Tokyo.
Japan Times
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Nov 7, 2020

Kohei Uchimura ready for one-day gymnastics event in Tokyo

When Kohei Uchimura heard he’d tested positive for COVID-19, the three-time Olympic gold medalist was shocked.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2020

Desire to see Trump ousted prods Gen Z voters in Japan to back Biden

Focus on police brutality, climate change and LGBTQ equality drives opposition to U.S. president among Temple University students, but endorsement of Biden only lukewarm.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Nov 3, 2020

Government to draw up manual for companies on customer harassment

People who work at shops are sick of rude customers and, according to Kyodo, the government is taking notice.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2020

Last trains to leave earlier in Tokyo as JR East cuts costs to stem red ink

Weeknight passenger numbers between midnight and 1 a.m. on the Yamanote Line plunged 66% in August compared to the previous year, the firm said.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2020

Osaka voters say no to merger. Again.

The referendum defeat dealt a heavy blow to the Osaka Ishin no Kai local political group, with Mayor Ichiro Matsui vowing to retire at the end of his term.

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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