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BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2021

Gaming controllers hit bumps on way to U.S. consumers

The global supply chain breakdown during the pandemic has overwhelmed ports and left manufacturers, retailers, railroads and truckers scrambling to get goods to shelves.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2021

America's campaign silly season is already under way

People are far more interested in the candidates than they are in policy and they're most interested in the candidates who are already well known, whether or not they're serious contenders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 16, 2021

Bank of Japan expected to maintain stimulus and weigh COVID-19 aid

Most economists don't anticipate a decision on the bank's pandemic support measures until next month's policy meeting, given uncertainties over the omicron variant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 16, 2021

Venture capital cash flows to Japan following China crackdown

Japan's startups are increasingly attracting interest from overseas investors as the country starts to shake off it's reputation as a unicorn-free venture backwater.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2021

Jerome Powell declares inflation big threat as Fed signals rate hikes

In an abrupt shift, the Fed sped up the drawdown of its asset-purchase program and laid out a plan for a series of interest-rate increases over the coming years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 16, 2021

Putin and Xi show united front amid rising tensions with U.S.

The leaders' meeting seemed intended as a riposte to the 'Summit for Democracy” that Biden hosted last week.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 15, 2021

Build Back Better would make Biden's terrible year even worse

If in 2022 the Democrats' congressional majorities enact Build Back Better, they might earn, and certainly will merit, the restfulness of the political graveyard in 2023.
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2021

Land ministry overstated construction orders data for years, potentially inflating Japan's GDP

The land ministry was 'rewriting' monthly data from about 12,000 select companies since 2013, at a pace of about 10,000 entries per year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2021

Ohtani and 'Field of Dreams' game a hit for MLB, but lockout sours 2021

Dominant on the mound and at the plate, Ohtani was unanimously voted the American League Most Valuable Player.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 15, 2021

Trends in Arctic report card: ‘Consistent, alarming and undeniable’

The Arctic is heating up more than twice as quickly as the rest of the globe, exposing 'vulnerabilities' that will similarly 'unfold for our entire planet.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 14, 2021

Vaccine sites to open in U.K. stadiums as omicron cases rise

The move comes after news that the variant accounts for 20% of confirmed COVID-19 cases in England, with around 200,000 daily infections.
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2021

Citing local needs, Kishida defends use of coupons in financial aid plan

One estimate has shown that administrative costs for the central government would more than triple to u00a596.7 billion if coupons are included in the handouts to young people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 14, 2021

Why Filipino voters are backing another member of the Marcos clan

In the Philippines' strangely frugal electoral system, all Marcos Jr. needs to do to become the next president is to secure the largest share of votes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 14, 2021

It will take more than a summit to protect democracy

Democracy is slow and deliberative, process oriented and, as a result, capable of manipulation by special interests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2021

Moderna to produce millions of mRNA vaccines in Australia

The deal underscores efforts by governments around the world to build up local production and prepare for future pandemic threats.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 14, 2021

Top U.S. diplomat rallies Asian allies in face of 'aggressive' China

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Washington doesn't want conflict in Asia, and would ensure competition with China doesn't veer into a 'catastrophic” war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2021

Amazon rethinks warehouse cell phone ban in wake of tornado

For years, Amazon prohibited employees from having their phones on warehouse floors and required them to leave them in their vehicles or in lockers near break rooms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 13, 2021

Chip giant Taiwan's energy security on the line with LNG referendum

The referendum, which seeks to relocate the project away from an ancient algal reef and would likely delay it for years, has a reasonable chance of passing.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 13, 2021

Kishida reverses government’s position on cash handout

After weeks of a vacillating central government and frustrated local officials, the reversal raises questions about intraparty cooperation.
JAPAN
Dec 13, 2021

'Kin' (gold) chosen as the kanji character of 2021

With references to Olympic medals, baseball legends and cash handouts, the 2021 selection highlighted 24-karat moments from a turbulent year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 13, 2021

Abandoned projects shatter confidence in China’s home market

Across China, scores of unfinished apartment buildings — the legacy of a real estate boom gone awry in 2021 — are derailing countless dreams of owning a home.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 12, 2021

‘The Shut Ins’: A poignant look at loneliness from four points of view

The individual voices of the characters shine in Katherine Brabon's novel, which delves into societal pressures and isolation in contemporary Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Dec 12, 2021

Recipe: Hearty pork and vegetable miso soup

With temperatures dropping our bodies begin to crave warm meals that are easy to make and satisfyingly filling.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 11, 2021

Stability most important word for China’s economy

There are many hidden risks in the economy and the financial sector, and China can't return to the old growth path, a top Communist Party economic official said.
Japan Times
SUMO
Dec 11, 2021

Young sumo wrestlers chase dreams of fame and fortune in Japan's ancient sport

Japan's Children's Sumo Association says some 40,000 children from ages 10-12 take part in the sport.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 11, 2021

What is happiness? These individuals appear to have found the answer.

Personal anecdotes suggest that happiness is a private pleasure, something that can be best enjoyed away from the chaos of the world outside.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Dec 11, 2021

Retail therapy: Fashion outlets in battle to fight fatigue

Stores adopt a few innovative measures in a bid to prize open the wallets of domestic shoppers with overseas customers still shut out of Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 10, 2021

Move over, tennis and golf. Networks and brands are cashing in on pickleball.

In 2020, roughly 4.2 million people played pickleball — a paddle sport often described as a hybrid of tennis, ping pong, and badminton.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 10, 2021

Japan researchers use ostrich cells to make glowing COVID-19 detection masks

The discovery could help advance low-cost, at-home testing, and may potentially help those suffering from allergies and other ailments.

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