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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 25, 2020

Hong Kong did not see this coronavirus wave coming

The city is struggling to cope with a latest spike in cases of COVID-19.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 24, 2020

Tokyo faces another critical weekend as daily infection rate hits record high

Not only has the situation intensified dramatically, the countermeasures policymakers had at their disposal before might no longer be an option.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2020

Tokyo confirms 260 COVID-19 cases, one day after setting single-day record

The virus is now believed to be spreading beyond the capital to other prefectures in the metropolitan area, including Kanagawa, Saitama and Chiba.
Reader Mail
Jul 24, 2020

Government, don’t forget about international students

Regarding the July 22 article “Japan to dial back entry restrictions on some foreign residents,” first and foremost, I would want to thank The Japan Times for prompt updates about Japan for us English speakers; your daily reports of what is happening inside Japan gives us an inside look into the...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 24, 2020

JP The Wavy: 'The culture of hip-hop unites us'

The prevalence of hip-hop on social media has thrust rapper JP The Wavy at the forefront of Asia's changing millennial culture.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2020

Tokyo logs 366 new coronavirus cases, topping 300 for first time

The single-day record came as Koike requested residents stay home as much as possible during the four-day weekend due to a spike in cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 23, 2020

BOJ taps big data for tips on guiding economy through pandemic pain

The conservative central bank now has a 180-member statistics team trolling through new types of data to gain new insights into the virus-hindered economy.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 22, 2020

[VIDEO] Good time to travel in Japan ... for some

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2020

Doubt and uncertainty remain one year before postponed Tokyo Olympic Games

As organizers commemorate a benchmark originally anticipated to be a starting line, a number of key issues remain unclear, including whether the pandemic will have subsided by this time next year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2020

COVID-19 and the future of cyberconflict

Smaller states must prepare for a more contested cyberspace environment in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2020

Australia's top doctor warns virus flare-up will take weeks to tame

A surge in COVID-19 cases in Australia's second-biggest city could take weeks to subside despite a lockdown and orders to wear masks, Australia's acting chief medical officer said on Monday as the country braces for a second wave of infections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 18, 2020

Carlos Ghosn probe finds daughter met accused escape accomplice

Carlos Ghosn insists his wife and four adult children played no part in his dramatic escape from Japan in a crate that was smuggled aboard a private plane.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 17, 2020

‘Travels Through South Indian Kitchens’ goes on an intimate journey with home cooking

With charming doodles and architectural sketches, Nao Saito takes the typical culinary travelogue and turns it into something intimate and alluring.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jul 17, 2020

'The fight of our lives': Australia posts surge in coronavirus cases

Australia's Victoria state on Friday reported a record daily increase in COVID-19 cases while neighboring New South Wales said it was banning dancing, singing and mingling at weddings as authorities struggle to contain a new wave of infections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 16, 2020

China's economy rebounds in second quarter after steep slump

Authorities are widely expected to maintain policy support in the second half to bolster the revival, despite concerns over rising debt risks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2020

Tokyo reports 165 COVID-19 cases as untraceable infection fears grow

Wednesday's figure, which brings the capital's cumulative total to 8,354, is higher than Monday's 119 and Tuesday's 143.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 15, 2020

Virus outbreak at U.S. Okinawa bases highlights immigration 'loophole'

A lack of transparency on the part of the U.S. military is compounding fears as COVID-19 cases spread.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 15, 2020

Trump ends Hong Kong's preferential status over new security laws

Citing China's new national security law for Hong Kong, Trump said he signed an executive order that will end the preferential economic treatment enjoyed by Hong Kong.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2020

Tokyo urges 800 theatergoers to get tested as virus cluster found

Tokyo health officials appealed on Tuesday for more than 800 theatregoers to get tested for the novel coronavirus after a production starring Japanese boy-band members was found to be the source of at least 37 cases.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Israel protests after Kyoto inn seeks war crime declaration from tourist
A street in Kyoto in March 2023. An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a document stating that he had not committed war crimes when he checked in at a Kyoto guesthouse in April, prompting a response from Israel's ambassador.
U.S. and Ukraine sign resources deal after fraught negotiations
The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals deal on Wednesday, offering a measure of assurance to officials in Kyiv.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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.
Want to see the future at Expo Osaka? Get in line.
“‘Future of life,’ by Ishiguro,” the World Expo pavilion by roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, displays humanlike androids.
Ishiba hears advice from across the aisle on how Japan should handle Trump
Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba and CDP head Yoshihiko Noda at a parliamentary session in Tokyo on April 23.
Don't send in the clones: AI event nixed as Alt accounts get reality check
A screenshot from the website for Alt's AI conference, which was canceled after the company disclosed an investigation into its sales figures.
CDP submits bill proposal on separate surnames, but challenges remain
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers speak to reporters in parliament on Wednesday after submitting a bill in the Lower House to allow married couples to retain different surnames.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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
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