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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 18, 2020

Can Japan bridge the vaccine divide?

Japan too has been developing its own drug, Avigan, against COVID-19. Yet the drug being developed by Fujifilm is not a vaccine but rather a treatment for coronavirus symptoms.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Nov 3, 2020

Voice of long-running fan podcast gets call-up for Levain Cup final

Ben Maxwell, founder of 'The J-Talk Podcast,' will be behind the microphone for the English-language broadcast of Saturday's clash between Reysol and Tokyo.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 10, 2020

Facing the music: Can Japan’s vibrant record culture survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

An iconic Tokyo record store prepares to close, leaving vinyl fans fearing for the future.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 10, 2020

After a summer without craft beer festivals, where does the industry go from here?

For Japan's craft beer, festivals and events are key to industry growth. Cancelations have left breweries and staff scrambling to make up lost income.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2020

Suga’s national security agenda

Unfortunately for Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, there will be no honeymoon period during which he can comfortably settle into his new job.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2020

Actress and producer Urara Matsubayashi takes control of narrative on societal struggles

“Kamata Prelude” is an omnibus by four directors that is based on the life experiences of Urara Matsubayashi, the film's star and producer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Sep 13, 2020

As the industry goes online, fashion trends go retro

Rakuten Fashion Week Tokyo is still on schedule; Animal Crossing is haute couture; and Wacko Maria celebrates 15 years.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 24, 2020

Javelin thrower Genki Dean finds footing at National Stadium

The Golden Grand Prix was the first senior track event since the completion of the new National Stadium, and most athletes praised the facilities.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 15, 2020

How COVID-19 has reshaped Japan's drinking culture

Suit-clad office workers are no longer flocking to Japanese-style pubs en masse to unwind after a long day at the office. Where are they drinking instead?
JAPAN / History
Aug 14, 2020

After 75 years of peace in Japan, wartime issues remain unresolved

Japan has struggled to move on from its World War II history, yet remains tied to events that happened in the aftermath.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2020

Why Japan, South Korea and China can't put the past behind them

On the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, domestic politics, structure and identity continue to prevent reconciliation between the three Northeast Asian neighbors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 12, 2020

35 years after horror of JAL 123 crash, some still wait for answers

A team consisting of scientists, members from among the bereaved and independent experts is campaigning for full information disclosure.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 28, 2020

Cushy coronavirus aid contract puts Japan ad giant Dentsu under spotlight

The ad giant has acquired the task of distributing a $20 billion package to help ailing businesses.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 17, 2020

The Abe doctrine on 'Quad plus'

The narrative offers a strategic direction for Japan's international activism.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020

Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2020

Abe confronts his sinking popularity as coronavirus-dominated Diet session wraps up

Failure to shore up his support could hamper the prime minister's ability to call a snap Lower House election and advance his dream of constitutional amendment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
May 16, 2020

Ode gets playful with three new takeout brands

Craving classic bistro fare, loaded sandwiches or good patisserie? You're in luck: Yusuke Namai's new menu covers all those bases (and more).
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2020

The rise of Japan’s governors: Central-local relations during the pandemic

The actions of the nation's regional leaders during this crisis have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 14, 2020

'The Benza' proves that toilet humor is universal

“The Benza,' a series on Amazon Prime Video about an epic quest to replace a broken toilet seat, was inspired by actor Christopher McCombs' real-life travails in Tokyo.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 9, 2020

Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

A sea change in shopping habits amid the new coronavirus outbreak could impact marketing and distribution across the country for years to come.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2020

COVID-19 strategy: The Japan model

The nation has a comparatively low mortality from COVID-19 despite the absence of a strict lockdown.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 31, 2020

The programmed end to Japan’s coronavirus ‘Mizaru’ policy

It's now time for the nation to face the COVID-19 crisis bravely and proactively.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 20, 2020

Savor Italian fare prepared by Michelin chef

A shared love of noodles, fresh and seasonal produce that speaks of the local terroir and a remit to enjoy slow food — it's quite possible that Italian is more woven into Tokyo's food fabric than any other international cuisine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

Fears over coronavirus prompt surge in telecommuting across Japan

The NTT group, Yahoo Japan and GMO Internet are among the companies trying to reduce the risk of their employees contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Man held after two injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack
Police outside Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line on Wednesday evening after a knife attack at the station 　
U.S. and Japan remain far apart on tariffs
Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport on April 18. He has said that all tariffs need to be reconsidered by the United States.
Japan's 'ice age' employment generation is at risk of poverty during retirement
Those who entered the job market from around 1993 to 2004, when long-term stagnation started, are likely to struggle even more to make ends meet after retirement.
India strikes Pakistan over Kashmir tourist killings
Indian paramilitary personnel stand guard along a road in Srinagar on Wednesday after New Delhi launched missile strikes on archrival Pakistan in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Japan’s tycoon families seek buyouts to evade investor pressure
Akio Toyoda’s $42 billion plan to buy Toyota Industries is one of the examples in a recent wave of management buyout ambitions in Japan.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.
'Big picture thinker': Ispace CEO Hakamada on reaching the moon and dreaming of starships
Takeshi Hakamada, founder and CEO of Ispace, says his primary interest in space development is not to abandon Earth, but to protect it.
The drive for luxury: Aston Martin Asia's president explains the desire for more
While for Aston Martin, it’s all about delivering luxury, their regional president for Asia Gregory Adams' start in the auto industry in Japan was far more humble.
Why are rice prices still high in Japan?
Amid shortages, the price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice during the week of April 14 was ¥4,220.
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
Phillip Vincent (right), Japan CEO of Plug and Play, and Ma Jingqian, head of ventures, at Plug and Play's Tokyo office, last month

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

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
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