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JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 23, 2021

Japan prepares booster shots amid worries over waning vaccine efficacy

Preparations have begun to administer additional shots to health care workers and older people, but debate still swirls around how extra doses should be given and when.
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Sep 23, 2021

Say cheese: Europeans court Packers fans at Ryder Cup

If you want to get on the right side of Wisconsin locals you can do two things -- dress like you are a Green Bay Packers supporter and wear a giant slice of foam cheese on your head.
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BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2021

German auto giants place their bets on the underdog: Hydrogen cars

Germany is betting billions on hydrogen fuels in sectors like steel and chemicals to meet climate targets, but it could take years before any significant sales are made.
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WORLD
Sep 22, 2021

Russia was behind Litvinenko assassination, European court finds

The European Court of Human Rights found that Moscow was responsible for the assassination of ex-KGB officer Alexander Litvinenko, who was poisoned with a rare radioactive substance.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 21, 2021

U.K. authorizes charges against third man over 2018 Novichok attack

The Metropolitan Police said there is enough evidence to charge the man, a member of Russia's GRU military intelligence unit, for conspiracy and attempted murder.
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ESG CONSORTIUM
Sep 21, 2021

At 2020 Games, NTT made watching events remotely feel live

Spectators heard many athletes express appreciation in postgame interviews for Japan holding the Olympic and Paralympic Games even before they thanked their families and supporters. No one in the world had ever before done or witnessed anything like Tokyo 2020. It was a tremendous challenge for those...
BUSINESS / Longform
Sep 20, 2021

Kyoto is facing bankruptcy. What happens now?

Massive budget cuts have been proposed to stem the losses now that international tourism to the city has all but dried up.
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BUSINESS
Sep 20, 2021

Xi’s celebrity crackdown no match for Universal Studios in China

A commentary published widely in state-run media last month warned against 'fan culture” and 'worshiping Western culture.”
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COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Sep 20, 2021

New job? Be sure to read the fine print

Foreign teachers of English in Japan are good at sharing cautionary tales on messenger boards, but the best thing you can do to avoid any pitfalls is read your contract.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 20, 2021

You never know who you’ll run into at the public bath

Your local tattooed thugs, the old woman who is just a little bit too much in your business, who else will you meet at the neighborhood bathhouse?
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 19, 2021

Home COVID-19 care surged as Japan's hospitals filled up, but treatment options were limited

Providing at-home treatment for coronavirus patients presents an entirely different dilemma for the nation's already exhausted medical personnel.
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WORLD
Sep 19, 2021

The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine

Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran's top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
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JAPAN
Sep 18, 2021

Japan to reopen borders for some visa holders as part of quarantine policy changes

People seeking to enter Japan from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka will no longer be covered by a near-total entry ban starting Monday.
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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 18, 2021

Biden echoes Trump in upsetting allies as France recalls envoys

Since taking office, a series of missteps have angered allies, drawn criticism even from supporters and raised concern that Biden isn't as sure-footed in international affairs as advertised.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 17, 2021

Japan plans to roll out booster shots by the end of the year

Japan could soon start giving COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to people who are at least eight months removed from their second doses.
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Sep 16, 2021

Female athletes flee Afghanistan as Taliban bars women from sports

An Afghan national female soccer team and their relatives have crossed into Pakistan en route to Europe and the U.S., an official at the country’s soccer federation said, as local media reported they were fleeing from threats after the Taliban barred their participation in sports.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 16, 2021

Afghanistan’s forsaken gender

While those of us in advanced economies contemplate the excesses of our modern society, Afghan women face an acute threat of being plunged back into the dark ages.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 15, 2021

South Korea says it successfully tests submarine-launched ballistic missile

President Moon Jae-in attended an underwater ejection test of the SLBM aboard the new 3,000-ton Dosan Ahn Chang-ho submarine commissioned last month, his office said.
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Sep 14, 2021

The LDP's leadership race kicks into high gear this week: This is how it will go down

Support from rank-and-file members will be key for candidates, but if the election goes to a runoff, LDP lawmakers will have a bigger say.
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SOCCER
Sep 14, 2021

CONCACAF open to FIFA's biennial World Cup proposal

While South America and Europe's confederations have criticized FIFA's plan, CONCACAF showed hope that the proposal could potentially lead to a more balanced international soccer calendar.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2021

With economies on the brink, Southeast Asian nations choose to reopen

Patience among the public is wearing thin across the region, especially as they've battled the virus for longer than most of the world.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 11, 2021

Onigiri for Love: Little packages from chefs with big hearts

Yoshihiro Narisawa and Wagyumafia's Hisato Hamada launched the rice ball charity project as a way to support producers in rural areas and express thanks to Japan's health care workers.
JAPAN / Politics / View from Osaka
Sep 10, 2021

Who you gonna call?: Parties with Osaka roots sad to see Suga go

With the upcoming change in LDP leadership, Nippon Ishin no Kai may lose its direct line to the Prime Minister's Office at a crucial time in Kansai politics.
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SOCCER
Sep 9, 2021

Teenager Ricardo Pepi impresses in debut as U.S. beats Honduras in World Cup qualifier

Ricardo Pepi scored a goal and had a hand in two others in his international debut as the United States crushed Honduras 4-1 in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying on Wednesday.
PRESS / Services
Sep 7, 2021

The Japan Times and The Japan Times Alpha now available online to passengers flying All Nippon Airways (ANA)

The Japan Times and The Japan Time Alpha (The Japan Times, Ltd. President and CEO: Minako Suematsu; The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd. President: Hideki Ito) have long been committed to serving readers with compelling, balanced and independent news and journalism from Japan.

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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