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SOCCER
Apr 29, 2023

German soccer team will test a new ticket price: zero

Starting next season, Fortuna will set out to give away tickets for several games at its 54,600-seat Merkur-Spiel Arena for nothing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 28, 2023

New audio platform gives virtual YouTubers the Japanese fan experience

The VTuber market is booming, and Oshi founder Leni Andronicos wants to help creators build closer relationships with devoted supporters in the spirit of “oshikatsu.”
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JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,613 new cases

The capital recorded three new deaths among COVID-19 patients. The number of patients with severe symptoms under its criteria stood at four, unchanged from the previous day.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Apr 28, 2023

In 'new scramble for Africa,' Japan slips behind

Kishida is making a trip to Africa, but Tokyo is struggling to define its relationship with the continent as China and Russia ramp up their influence in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,663 new cases as uptrend continues

The seven-day average of newly recorded infections in the capital came to 1,420.6, compared to 1,205.1 a week earlier, with numbers also rising nationwide.
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JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,745 new coronavirus cases

Four new fatalities were confirmed among COVID-19 patients in the capital.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Apr 26, 2023

J. League takes new open approach to fall-spring debate

The league could decide by the end of this year to adopt a calendar in line with those of Europe and South America's biggest leagues and competitions.
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JAPAN
Apr 25, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,909 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 1,357, compared with 1,141.1 a week earlier.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 25, 2023

Anzac 'Ashes' trophy rediscovered after almost seven decades

The trophy went missing in the mid-1950s, but was recently discovered in the belongings of a deceased former Australian Soccer Football Association chairman.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 571 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital stood at 1,326.6, up 19.3% from a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 23, 2023

Tokyo reports 1,138 new COVID-19 cases

On Saturday, Japan reported 10,716 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, up by some 2,100 from a week before.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,449 new cases

The number of severe case under Tokyo's criteria rose by one from Wednesday to six, while two deaths linked to the virus were reported on Thursday.
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JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo confirms 1,514 new cases amid rising trend

The most recent data for new cases nationwide, from a day earlier, showed the number of infections grew about 1,700 from a week before to 11,901.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

Abortion pill rulings to impact pharmaceutical innovation

Bringing new drugs to market is already expensive and time-consuming. Undercutting the FDA will only make it harder.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s idea of a new world order

To present a compelling alternative to China's vision of world order, the West should stop asking others to defend the existing one and start recruiting partners to build on a new vision.
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2023

New Monster Hunter mobile game supercharges Capcom shares

Monster Hunter Now represents a low-risk bet by Capcom to grab a share of the expanding global smartphone game market.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,696 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 1,141.1, compared to 1,087.3 a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 18, 2023

Nissan reveals new EV designed for Chinese market at Shanghai show

China has long been a key market for Nissan, but it faces increasing pressure and the threat of declining market share from the rise of home-grown auto companies.
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JAPAN
Apr 17, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases stay flat from week before

The number of severe cases under Tokyo's criteria rose by one form Sunday to six , while one death linked to the virus was reported on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 16, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 891 new coronavirus cases

On Saturday, 8,550 new COVID-19 cases were reported across Japan, up some 70 from the week before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,215 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital stood at 1,127.9, up 12.7% from a week earlier.
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JAPAN
Apr 13, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,181 new cases in 13th day of uptrend

The seven-day average of new cases in Tokyo came to 1,116.1, compared to 960.6 a week before.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,334 new coronavirus cases

One death was reported among COVID-19 patients in the capital, while the number of severely ill COVID-19 patients under Tokyo's criteria rose by two from the previous day to seven.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 11, 2023

Giants' Louis Okoye off to hot start with new team

Okoye has nine hits in six games with the Giants.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,490 new cases as rising trend continues

The seven-day average of new infections in the capital came to 1,087.3, compared to 909.9 a week earlier.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 10, 2023

New BOJ Gov. Ueda says ultraeasy policy will remain in place

In his inaugural news conference, Kazuo Ueda said he will not quickly move to adjust some policy measures seen as problematic, including the so-called yield curve control program.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 458 new cases

The number of severely ill COVID-19 patients under Tokyo's criteria stood at three, unchanged from the previous day, while two deaths were reported among COVID-19 patients.

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