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BUSINESS / Economy / Longform
May 24, 2021

How COVID-19 is altering consumer behavior in Japan

The coronavirus has changed the way we all shop, but which habits are likely to stay with us when the pandemic subsides?
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 23, 2021

Dominant Lions ace Kona Takahashi has no plans to visit barber

The 24-year-old, unbeaten in nine starts this season, has said he won't cut his hair until he suffers his first defeat on the mound.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 23, 2021

Where is the economic case for Scottish independence?

The threat of an independent Scotland hasn't gone away, but the U.K. government still has many cards to play to preserve the most durable union in democratic history.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 22, 2021

Global chip shortage likely to continue to haunt Japanese automakers

Manufacturers and tech players are itching to get free of a chip shortage that has derailed their production, but are likely in for a bit of a wait.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2021

How the India COVID-19 variant exposed Britain’s weaknesses

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson was slow to ban travel to India, even as cases of a dangerous COVID-19 variant in the world's second most populous country surged.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2021

Pentagon chief unable to talk to Chinese military leaders despite repeated attempts

Despite the tensions and heated rhetoric, U.S. military officials have long sought to have open lines of communication to be able to mitigate potential flare-ups or deal with any accidents.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2021

Vaccine tourists urged to read the fine print on trips overseas

Travel agent associations in India and Thailand have warned the public against operators advertising overseas tours to get vaccinated, saying there can be hidden costs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2021

Psychedelic drugs will follow pot’s path to legalization

What distinguishes the movement to legalize psychedelics is that it is substantially more elite than the movement surrounding pot, a drug that crosses economic and cultural lines.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2021

In preparing Taiwan contingency, Tokyo must remain discreet

Experts are divided on the question of China's ability to launch an invasion of Taiwan and the merits of its strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser says fate of Olympics needs scrutiny

The organizers of the Summer Olympics must decide whether to go ahead with the games after scrutinizing the impact they may have on the nation's medical system, Shigeru Omi said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2021

At a Malaysian company's dorm, an audit gave the all-clear. Others alleged slavery.

These contrasting conclusions highlight little-known flaws in global efforts to monitor labor conditions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2021

Ford’s electric F-150 pickup aims to be the Model T of EVs

If the company can turn vehicle into a big seller, it could accelerate the move toward electric vehicles.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 19, 2021

Busting myths: Sumo grapples with persistent urban legends

From exaggerated depictions in popular media to unverified internet rumors, many aspects of the sport and its traditions remain far from understood by the public at large.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2021

Don't be the next $5 million hacker payday

Often all it takes is an oblivious worker clicking a tainted e-mail link, or an IT department getting momentarily lazy about computer-system hygiene.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2021

Women in military becomes gender battleground in South Korea

Conscription has fostered employment perks that can benefit men when they complete their military service — and put women at a disadvantage as they start their careers.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2021

U.S. House speaker calls for diplomatic boycott of China's 2022 Olympics

Criticizing China for human rights abuses, Democrat Nancy Pelosi said global leaders who attend would lose their moral authority.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 18, 2021

In Durban, climate goals are bold, but its poor feel left behind

Activists are demanding a stronger voice for local people — especially the most vulnerable — in plans to tackle climate change, environmental pollution and other problems.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 18, 2021

Managing the U.S. and China: Japan’s best way forward

Tokyo must be wary of Beijing's attempts to split the Japan-U.S. alliance, and must work to persuade Washington of the best approach to conflict.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2021

The expected high-growth sectors in the post-recovery decade

Businesses that survived the pandemic closures (many with support from fiscal programs) will experience rapid expansion, powered by pent-up demand.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2021

Lessons from Britain: The old way of politicking no longer applies

The recent remarkable electoral events in the U.K. have big implications for British politics. But they also contain important lessons that should be of interest everywhere in the world where politicians and political parties seek the support of voters under modern conditions, Japan very much included....
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / Longform
May 17, 2021

The challenges of vaccinating children against COVID-19 in Japan

Trust issues and safety concerns loom as potential hurdles as Japan looks to follow the United States and provide shots for the young.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2021

Private firefighters fuel tensions while saving California vineyards and mansions

The controversy over private firefighting comes as a record 4.2 million acres burned last year in California amid heat waves and dry-lightning sieges.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2021

How to be smart about taxes on Bitcoin

Lots of crypto investors might be tempted to hide their heads in the tax-planning sand, and it's easy to see why. The tax issues are complex.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2021

Russia’s bear economy

Lacking secure property rights and being subject to Western sanctions, Russia can attract only fools and crooks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 15, 2021

Beneath Biden’s folksy demeanor, a short fuse and an obsession with details

As Biden settles into the office he has chased for more than three decades, aides say he demands hours of debate from scores of policy experts.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 15, 2021

Pioneering composer Terry Riley finds himself comfortably marooned in Japan

Performer-composer Terry Riley's 1964 piece 'In C' has been compared to Igor Stravinsky's 'The Rite of Spring.'
JAPAN
May 14, 2021

Japan expands and extends emergency measures as cases rise across the nation

Japan officially adds Hokkaido, Okayama and Hiroshima prefectures to the state of emergency now covering Tokyo, Osaka and four other prefectures.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2021

Hundreds of epidemiologists expected public mask-wearing for at least a year

The latest advice from U.S. federal health officials came as a surprise to many involved in public health.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight