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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2021

Japan eases quarantine procedures for countries including U.K. and Pakistan

In some cases, measures are being tightened, with travelers from France, Israel and Lebanon again having to partially quarantine in government-designated facilities.
JAPAN
Aug 11, 2021

Japan backs 'revolutionary' COVID-19 drug Ronapreve to help tame crisis

The antibody cocktail, intended for mildly and moderately ill patients, could in the near future be used to treat those quarantining at home, helping to ease the strain on hospitals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2021

Germany and Hong Kong now recognize Japan’s vaccine passports

Ten regions and countries in total have been newly added to the list of places where holders of the document can enter with eased restrictions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 3, 2021

Japan’s revised quarantine measures to take effect Thursday

The changes apply to people arriving from five countries and several Russian regions, as well as three American states.
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2021

Japan's emergency expanded even as measure loses impact and support

With the latest measure, the Suga administration, well aware of the public's virus fatigue, wants to buy time to vaccinate as many people as possible to push cases downwards.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021

Day 3 recap: Japan scoops up more golds as locals warm to the Games

Japan struck more gold on Monday as sentiment toward the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics appeared to shift, and local fans defied organizers to grab a glimpse of the Games.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 24, 2021

Biden eyes former Japan envoy Caroline Kennedy as U.S. ambassador to Australia

Kennedy threw her support behind Biden's 2020 presidential bid, writing that the former vice president was more prepared for the job than his rivals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 23, 2021

A taste for politics: Notable meals U.S. presidents have had in Japan

To commemorate Jill Biden's visit, The Japan Times looks at some of the notable, symbolic and comedic episodes of American presidents and spouses as they wined and dined in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2021

With delta surging, Japan tightens quarantine protocols

Border measures will be tightened from Saturday for Myanmar and several other areas, including some U.S. states and regions in Russia, while others will see protocols eased.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 19, 2021

Japan health ministry panel backs lowering Moderna vaccine age limit to 12

The panel recommended lowering the current age restriction of 18 years of age and older without conducting an additional clinical trial, and ministry approval could come in days.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021

IOC aware of Japan skepticism over Olympics but hopes home success will shift mood

'We ask and invite the Japanese people, humbly, to welcome and support the athletes from around the world,' IOC President Thomas Bach said.
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser calls for new approach as restrictions become ineffective

Shigeru Omi believes that instead of restricting people's movement, Japan should focus more on taking advantage of its 'excellent science and technology” to halt the virus in its tracks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021

The latest changes to Japan’s quarantine measures: July 15

As the coronavirus situation continues to evolve worldwide, Japan has again revised its quarantine measures by tightening measures for some arrivals and relaxing them for others.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 official faces calls to quit over pressure on private sector

Yasutoshi Nishimura had said the government would pressure banks and liquor retailers to rein in restaurants that are flouting alcohol guidelines amid a COVID-19 state of emergency.
Tsunami threat passes following magnitude 6.9 quake off Iwate
A tsunami advisory was issued for Iwate Prefecture on Sunday evening following a strong earthquake. The advisory was later called off, after waves measuring 20 centimeters were recorded in some areas.
Japan to subsidize demolition of abandoned inns
Abandoned Japanese-style inns in the Kinugawa hot springs resort in Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture, in March 2023
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Mother of Thai girl forced into sex work in Tokyo detained in Taiwan
The Metropolitan Police Department headquarters in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward
Jenson Button brings end to an illustrious racing career intertwined with Japan
Jenson Button races for Honda during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.
Cleanliness gets competitive at Tokyo’s Spogomi world cup
On Oct. 29, teams from 33 qualifying countries scoured the streets of Shibuya for all manners of trash as part of the Spogomi litter-picking competition.
Jon Homewood: ‘There’s beauty in what we throw away’
After a peripatetic childhood around the world, teacher and artist Jon Homewood ended up coming to Japan in 2012 for a professional opportunity.
Yokozuna duo Onosato and Hoshoryu poised for another clash of titans
Yokozuna duo Onosato (right) and Hoshoryu clash for the title on the final day of the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament on Sept. 28 at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
High-speed rail is expensive and difficult, but seen as a key to growth
Achal Khare, former managing director at India’s National High Speed Rail Corporation, gives a presentation during the IHRA Forum 2025 in Tokyo on Oct. 23.

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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
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