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SOCCER / J. League
Aug 12, 2020

Levain Cup match postponed after Tosu members test positive for virus

A J. League YBC Levain Cup match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Sagan Tosu was canceled on Wednesday just hours before kickoff after Sagan reported that a player and team staffer had tested positive for the new coronavirus, with tests later confirming six more players and three more staffers infected....
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 12, 2020

Jimmy Lai's arrest shows why the West lost faith in Hong Kong courts

The statements issued by China and Hong Kong after Monday’s arrest of media tycoon Jimmy Lai underlined how quickly a national security law passed in June is undermining the city’s independent judicial system.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 11, 2020

Japan's current account surplus shrinks to five-year low as exports plunge

The effects of the coronavirus are being felt across all branches of the economy.
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CULTURE / Music
Aug 11, 2020

Supersonic 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

Event company Creativeman announced that this year's replacement for Summer Sonic will be postponed until 2021.
JAPAN / History
Aug 10, 2020

Jewish refugee's wartime escape from Nazis, aided by Japan diplomat, highlights unsung heroes

Around 300 people are believed to have traveled through Japan with visas issued by Yoshitsugu Tatekawa and other Japanese officials.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 9, 2020

Is 'coronaphobia' more deadly than the coronavirus?

The mission creep from flattening the curve to eradicating COVID-19 has been ill-conceived and calamitous.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 9, 2020

Homegrown NBA stars raising basketball's profile in Japan

George David, an executive at marketing and talent agency Wasserman, believes that Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe represent the 'tip of the iceberg.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 8, 2020

Japan’s traditional shopping arcades struggle to remain relevant

Already facing stiff competition in the retail sector, shu014dtengai nationwide are rallying together with their local communities to battle sluggish sales amid the pandemic.
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CULTURE / Books
Aug 8, 2020

Chilling Japanese ghost tales with contemporary twists to help you beat the summer heat

Here's a look at modern takes on Japanese ghost stories that will give you chills and thrills during Japan's spookiest time of year.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Aug 7, 2020

J. League battles new wave of coronavirus infections

Several players have tested positive for the virus over the last two weeks, forcing multiple fixtures to be postponed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 7, 2020

Mie hot spring focuses on attracting locals to ride out pandemic

The resort is now looking to individual travelers rather than groups and is exploring new demands such as the so-called workation.
Reader Mail
Aug 7, 2020

Drastic measures must be taken to save Japan from virus

When Japan decided to lift the nationwide state of emergency on May 25 while there still were confirmed COVID-19 cases in different prefectures, I presumed that the situation was going to get worse and that Japan was going to suffer from the ensuing relaxation of restrictions.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Aug 7, 2020

Global business schools adapt to new plans

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted educational institutions, with schools and universities closing their doors and taking classes online worldwide. Global restrictions on travel pose a challenge to students looking to study abroad, as well as the institutions looking to recruit them....
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Aug 7, 2020

Summer 2020’s roster of new anime TV shows is short but sweet

While this season features fewer anime releases than usual due to COVID-19, there are still plenty of shows to keep you entertained.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 5, 2020

Virtual work strengthens the outsiders and the weak

The grip that hierarchies have on all sorts of organizations was already breaking down. The pandemic has sped up the process.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2020

Sharing Hiroshima's legacy in the age of COVID-19

Amid the pandemic, the city has been looking for ways to help hibakusha tell their stories and let the past live on.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 3, 2020

Eat or stay cool? Cities test ways to protect the vulnerable from rising heat

Many people do not realize that they are at risk from the heat inside their homes, and may lack the resources to do anything about it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2020

With heavy hand, India rides out Kashmir's year of disquiet

Local politicians warn that anger is rife with young men still picking up stones and arms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 2, 2020

Iran says it has detained U.S.-based opposition leader over 2008 bomb attack

Iran said on Saturday its intelligence services have detained a U.S.-based leader of a pro-monarchist group whom it accused of being behind a deadly 2008 bombing and of plotting other attacks, and that he is being held in Iran.
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JAPAN
Aug 1, 2020

Tokyo may call state of emergency as daily coronavirus cases soar

Gov. Yuriko Koike on Friday said Tokyo may need to declare its own state of emergency after announcing a record-breaking 463 coronavirus cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 1, 2020

World economy’s sputtering recovery threatened by flaring coronavirus

The Asia-Pacific region has been hit hard by a resurgence in the number of COVID-19 cases in recent weeks.

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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