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JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

Record COVID deaths complicate debate on Japan’s post-pandemic policy

Medical experts are calling for a “gradual” approach as the government eyes a possible downgrade of COVID-19's classification as early as this spring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 10, 2023

Japan's domestic travel discount program is back. Here's what you need to know.

The discount program is expected to end in stages as each prefecture runs out of funds allocated from the central government, but it will likely last until the end of March.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2023

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi voices hope for more Japan investment in Ecuador

In their meeting in Quito, Hayashi said Japanese companies are showing interest in Ecuador in many sectors and he praised the economic policies pursued by the country's president.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2023

Japan logged 27.5 million new COVID-19 cases in 2022

As highly infectious omicron variants of the virus surged throughout the country, new deaths linked to the virus totaled 39,158.
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2022

FTX Japan to return assets to clients from February

FTX Japan is developing a system with which customers can withdraw assets via the website of Liquid Japan, a crypto exchange it bought in February.
JAPAN
Dec 30, 2022

Images of 2022: Japan news

From the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, to the reopening of borders amid the easing of the pandemic: The stories that defined 2022 domestically.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 28, 2022

U.S. national killed in Saitama was a well-established businessman in Japan

William Bishop Jr. came to Japan in 1974 and eventually went on to start his own health care consultancy. He has been described as “dedicated, hard-working and a real leader.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022

Russia condemns 'militarization' of Japan under Kishida defense plan

Russia said such a move will 'inevitably provoke new security challenges and will lead to increased tension in the Asia-Pacific region.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2022

The trains in Japan that will — and won't — be running on New Year’s Eve

For those looking to stay out late on New Year's Eve for their first shrine visit of the year or to celebrate the start of 2023, it helps to know which trains are operating all night.
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2022

Japan to boost coast guard budget for Senkaku Islands security

The plan comes as Chinese government ships are frequently found sailing around the Japanese-administered islands in the East China Sea.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 13, 2022

Shionogi says Japan government to buy 1 million more COVID pill doses

The added supply agreement comes at a time when Japan is dealing with an eighth wave of COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2022

South Korea to coordinate with U.S. and Japan on North Korea sanctions

The three countries this month imposed more sanctions on North Korean officials connected to the country's weapons programs after Pyongyang's intercontinental ballistic missile test.

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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan