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JAPAN
Dec 23, 2021

Concern grows as highly transmissible omicron variant finds foothold in Japan

The Kyoto Prefectural Government said it has confirmed that one person has been infected with the variant, and that their infection route has not been traced so far.
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JAPAN / History
Dec 23, 2021

Takashi Hara: The commoner who lost his life leading Japan

On the 100th anniversary of the prime minister's assassination in Tokyo, we examine the peace-loving global aspirations of a man who coveted self-determination over succession.
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WORLD
Dec 23, 2021

Pfizer pill adds to growing U.S. stockpile of COVID-19 treatments

Infections are rising across the country, but the treatments will give doctors a larger arsenal with which to fight severe coronavirus cases.
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WORLD
Dec 13, 2021

Haiti’s leader kept a list of drug traffickers. His assassins came for it.

In the months before his murder, President Jovenel Mou00efse took a number of steps to fight drug and arms smugglers. Some officials now fear he was killed for it.
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JAPAN / Explainer
Dec 11, 2021

After a month of shifting rules, who can enter Japan?

Over the past month, Japan's border control policies have flip-flopped over the newly discovered omicron variant of the coronavirus, leaving many would-be travelers confused.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 10, 2021

Biden’s warning to Putin on Ukraine has Indo-Pacific ramifications as well

No one in Japan seems to have pondered the strategic and geopolitical implications that the second Biden-Putin summit meeting may have for the Indo-Pacific region.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 8, 2021

Japan's GDP shrank more than initial estimates during summer COVID-19 crisis

The deeper-than-expected contraction of 3.6% suggests the economy may have been weaker than first thought before the summer's state of emergency was lifted at the start of October.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 7, 2021

The world's relentless demand for chips turns deadly in Malaysia

The tragedy shows the little-understood human cost of keeping industries happy and supply chains running while a contagious virus rages.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2021

In speech, Kishida lays out bold plans for health, economic and defense policies

The prime minister introduced an array of specifics, including details about booster shots, tax credits and national security.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 1, 2021

New CDP leader brings youth and a fresh face but still faces old problems in rebuilding party

Kenta Izumi's relative youth, while providing a fresh look for the CDP, could make dealing with more experienced politicians in the ruling and opposition parties more difficult.
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2021

Female graduates to outnumber men for first time at Japan’s financial regulator

Women account for eight of the 14 fresh bureaucrats planning to join the Financial Services Agency in April.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Nov 24, 2021

Japan makes landmark decision to tap oil stockpiles, but impact remains unclear

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday that the government would release some of its oil reserves in concert with the United States.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2021

LDP backs Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for party’s No. 2 role

The choice of Motegi as secretary-general underscores Kishida's desire to stabilize his power base within the party, as the appointee is close to LDP power brokers Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 1, 2021

The LDP won the Lower House election, but it has few reasons to celebrate

Despite achieving a strong majority of its own, high-profile upsets and a reduced ruling coalition seat count have taken the edge off victory.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 1, 2021

Failed cooperation effort prompts soul-searching by Japan's opposition

The fielding of unified candidates led to some close races and two major upsets, but political differences ultimately undermined the tie-up in the eyes of voters.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2021

Big-name Japanese politicians chopped down to size in Lower House poll

Sunday's election saw a number of well-known lawmakers lose in their districts, with a handful regaining seats in the lower chamber via the proportional representation system.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 31, 2021

Voting in Japan's Lower House election kicks off in first test of Kishida’s popularity

All 465 seats — 289 single-member districts and 176 elected under proportional representation — will be contested, with the ruling bloc widely seen as maintaining a simple majority.

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