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Japan Times
WORLD
May 10, 2020

Three key U.S. coronavirus officials in self-quarantine after COVID-19 exposure

Three key U.S. officials guiding the coronavirus response were in self-quarantine on Saturday after coming into contact with someone who had tested positive for COVID-19, according to spokesmen and media reports.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
May 9, 2020

Here’s what the sake and shōchū experts are drinking at home

It's 5 o'clock somewhere: Time for a well-deserved at-home happy hour.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 9, 2020

U.S. rearms to nullify China's missile supremacy in the western Pacific

A long-term struggle between the Beijing and Washington is at a turning point, with the United States rolling out new weapons and strategy in a bid to close a wide missile gap with China.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / EU Special
May 9, 2020

Solidarity amid global challenges

It is a great pleasure and honor to address readers of The Japan Times on Europe Day. The day is especially significant this year, as it marks the 70th anniversary of the call by then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman to create a European coal and steel community, the embryo of what is the European...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 9, 2020

U.S. tightens visa rules for Chinese journalists amid coronavirus tensions

The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists, saying it was in response to the treatment of U.S. journalists in China, a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2020

Micro but mighty: Semiconductors remain the key to technology leadership

The U.S. needs a more expansive strategy to maintain its lead in this field, and that means working closely with its allies, especially Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 8, 2020

Reimagining Japan Society New York: A beacon of hope at the epicenter of the pandemic

The U.S.-Japan relationship is going to come through this pandemic even stronger than before.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 8, 2020

Singapore expats ask for rent cuts as employers tighten belts

Singapore expats are often envied for their generous pay packets but facing the prospect of salary cuts as the coronavirus batters businesses, some are tightening their belts and asking for lower rent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2020

Lockdown darkens for India after train runs over sleeping migrants

A freight train ran over and killed more than a dozen poor Indians, who were trying to walk back to their home state after the world’s most expansive virus lockdown left them unemployed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2020

Nintendo falls on dour forecast despite strong Switch sales

Game-maker sold 21 million of the console units in the year ended March, beating its own estimate and expectations of roughly 20 million.
Reader Mail
May 8, 2020

Time to heed the warning bell

These are my thought about the recent coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
Indonesia report 2020
May 8, 2020

Sakata Inx: Providing sustainable solutions for the Indonesian community

Since it first began its operations in the ‘90s, Indonesian company PT. Sakata Inx has committed to deliver, not just top quality products, but also sustainable solutions to its clients worldwide.
JAPAN
May 7, 2020

Osaka governor draws rebuke from Tokyo for hinting at lack of guidance

Gov. Yoshimura's choice of words has been criticized by minister Yasutoshi Nishimura, who is also in charge of overseeing virus containment measures.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
May 7, 2020

Italian fare with a taste of Japan ready for delivery

Many a Tokyo resident has dined at least once at the Cafe La Boheme chain of restaurants that date back several decades. While the hours of the iconic restaurants have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s still possible for diners to get their fix — raw fish dishes such as carpaccio excluded...
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
May 7, 2020

Iconic Ginza clock tower chimes to show thanks

Buildings and landmarks across the globe — from New York City’s Empire State Building to Niagara Falls — have been lit up in support of front-line health care staff, first responders and essential workers dealing with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 7, 2020

Toward a new and better 'normal'

The forces toward digitalization unleashed by the COVID-19 crisis will make Japan stronger, more competitive and more prosperous.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 7, 2020

Being a sore loser doesn't make WeWork’s Neumann wrong

There's little downside for the founder of the collapsed office rental company in taking on his former benefactor.
Reader Mail
May 7, 2020

SDF should be deployed

Regarding the May 3 story “Virus-linked ambulance rejections by hospitals rose fivefold in April,” COVID-19 has been wreaking all sorts of havoc for the past few months. Lots of people are equating it to this generation’s world war. I don’t want to assert that they are right. I don’t think...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 7, 2020

Coronavirus pandemic pushing up price of illegal drugs, U.N. says

The pandemic is having a mixed effect on drug production in different regions and on smuggling by air, land and sea, according to a new report.
Reader Mail
May 7, 2020

Not enough testing to grasp COVID-19’s scope

I wonder how Japan can decide whether to extend the emergency declaration for the coronavirus outbreak without any convincing data or explanation.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2020

U.S. Open winner Bianca Andreescu remains focused on becoming world No. 1

U.S. Open champion Bianca Andreescu has discovered a powerful tool to compensate for limited training opportunities amid the COVID-19 lockdown as the Canadian teenager remains focused on her goal to climb to the top of the women's rankings.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Tokyo ranked world’s richest city by GDP, with Osaka-Kobe also rated highly
Tokyo has a gross domestic product of $2.55 trillion, just ahead of New York’s $2.49 trillion and Greater Los Angeles’ $1.62 trillion, according to CEOWorld’s global wealth index.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
New guidelines are addressing struggles by teachers to deal with the burden of parents who make irrational complaints that go beyond what is considered socially acceptable, often referred to as "monster parents," which is overwhelming their workload.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in parliament on Tuesday.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Jenson Button brings end to an illustrious racing career intertwined with Japan
Jenson Button races for Honda during the Singapore Grand Prix in September 2008.
Cleanliness gets competitive at Tokyo’s Spogomi world cup
On Oct. 29, teams from 33 qualifying countries scoured the streets of Shibuya for all manners of trash as part of the Spogomi litter-picking competition.

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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
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