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Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 25, 2021

Japanese vaccine vocabulary is just what the doctor ordered

With coronavirus vaccines slowly making their way through the country, it's as good a time as any to administer a shot of new Japanese words and terms.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 25, 2021

EU has high hopes for Mario Draghi as he steps into new role leading Italy

The 73-year-old veteran has built a reputation for being calm, ruthless and completely on top of the brief, but may be facing his biggest challenge yet.
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 25, 2021

How to deal with China’s economic statecraft

Joint military drills and cooperation on energy are the first steps for Japan to enhance its ties with the U.S. and Australia to help counter Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 25, 2021

In Brazil, Indigenous leader proves unlikely ally in Bolsonaro's mining drive

Irisnaide Silva leads one of two main Indigenous groups in the Amazonian state of Roraima. Many see her as a traitor manipulated by intruders keen to grab lands and resources.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 24, 2021

AstraZeneca to miss EU vaccine supply target by half in second quarter

The expected shortfall follows a big reduction in supplies in the first quarter and could hit the EU's ability to meet its target of vaccinating 70% of adults by summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 24, 2021

As pandemic took hold, suicide rose among Japanese women

In Japan, 6,976 women took their lives last year, nearly 15% more than in 2019. It was the first year-over-year increase in more than a decade.
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Feb 23, 2021

Influence-peddling scandal: How Suga ended up in the hot seat again

Revelations that Seigo Suga wined and dined officials have again raised questions about influence peddling at the highest levels of government.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 23, 2021

Hands up, hands off: China blames U.S. for troubled relationship

Maintaining that Beijing has no role or responsibility for troubles in U.S.-China relations will guarantee that those problems get worse.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT / Longform
Feb 21, 2021

Can Japan embrace an alternative approach to plastic?

Japanese companies are rethinking how we make, use and dispose of products by creating substitutes to fossil fuel-based plastics.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Feb 20, 2021

Take your pasta up a notch with Niigata’s kanzuri chili paste

Fans of yuzu kosho will love kanzuri's complex heat and citrus undertones — use it in place of harissa or to give dishes an extra kick.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 20, 2021

Pfizer’s vaccine works well after one dose and doesn’t always need ultracold storage

A study in Israel showed that the vaccine is robustly effective after the first shot, raising the possibility that regulators in some countries could authorize delaying a second dose.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 18, 2021

Half London boroughs using Chinese surveillance tech linked to Uyghur abuses

At least half of London's boroughs have bought and deployed China-made surveillance systems linked to the abuse of Uyghurs, according to data exclusively given to the Thomson Reuters Foundation, raising alarm among privacy advocates and lawmakers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 18, 2021

'Yabuhara Kengyo' shows audiences that justice isn't always blind

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke IV takes on the role of Suginoichi, the cunning antihero of Hisashi Inoue's play about social oppression.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 18, 2021

Frozen Texans rely on wits and dogs to find warmth and water

The winter blitz and power outages that have crippled Texas are testing the boundaries of rugged individualism across the Lone Star state.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 18, 2021

Pfizer says South African variant could significantly reduce vaccine protection

A laboratory study suggests that the South African variant of the coronavirus may reduce antibody protection from the Pfizer Inc.-BioNTech SE vaccine by two-thirds, and it is not clear if the shot will be effective against the mutation, the companies said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2021

Clubhouse, a tiny audio chat app, breaks through

Robert Van Winkle, who is better known as the rapper Vanilla Ice, held court online last week with more than 1,000 fans.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 15, 2021

Modi’s fight with farmers is a pivotal moment in India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no stranger to sparking public anger with his determination to push through reforms, but this may be his most vital standoff yet.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Feb 15, 2021

Toyama's rich industrial culture marked by innovation, flexibility and change

The circular rings found in cut tree trunks are said to age a tree and tell its story. A visit to the Uozu Buried Forest Museum in Uozu, Toyama Prefecture, also reveals how surprisingly adaptable nature can be. The museum, through its exhibits and housing the impressive, preserved remains of cedar trees...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 13, 2021

Bicycle boom: Why transportation in the ‘new normal’ is on two wheels

The COVID-19 pandemic has sent cycle sales soaring, but will the momentum keep rolling forward in Japan?
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 13, 2021

The uneasy state of Japan’s welfare system

The LDP and business community have been undermining Japan's lifetime employment system in order to make it easier for employers to hire and fire, and to set salaries to their liking.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Feb 12, 2021

Is Japan's national payment for childbirth sufficient?

While the country provides a lump sum for mothers to assist with childbirth costs, some are finding it doesn't stretch far enough as a result of pandemic pressures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2021

Facebook said to be building a product to compete with Clubhouse

Facebook has a history of breaking into new technologies and chasing different mediums that have attracted users, especially if those audiences are young.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 10, 2021

‘Under the Open Sky’: Harsh realities about ex-cons hit home

Koji Yakusho delivers a captivating performance as a former yakuza thug struggling to adjust to life after leaving prison in Miwa Nishikawa's drama.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2021

The Great Firewall cracked, briefly. A people shined through.

For years, the Chinese government has prevented its 1.4 billion people from speaking freely online. Then, for a precious few days, that wall was breached.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 6, 2021

On the brink: Canada care workers struggle to make ends meet in pandemic

Personal support workers (PSWs) have long wrestled with housing insecurity in expensive Canadian cities, but the pandemic has worsened the situation for many.
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Kyoto University researchers find mechanism behind malignant pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer death in Japan, has the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer at just 8.5%.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Ishiba rules out joint document on U.S. tariffs as deal's details trickle out
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at an event in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday afternoon.
Japan's average life expectancy in 2024 almost unchanged from 2023, data shows
The average life expectancy of Japanese citizens in 2024 is 81.09 years for men and 87.13 years for women, according to the health ministry.
Amid fossil fuel shift in U.S., hope emerges for India and Japan tie-up on solar
A technician works on the assembly line at a solar panel manufacturing hub on the outskirts of New Delhi last October.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
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