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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 4, 2022

A race against time to save Japan’s traditional homes

It takes a village to save the dwindling expressions of Japan's quintessential folk architecture.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2022

Japan allows visits by extended family, fiances and common-law partners

Those in a relationship with a resident of Japan equivalent to a relative, such as a fiance, will be required to provide proof of their relationship, such as an engagement certificate.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 3, 2022

Long COVID takes toll as Japan patients seek answers

There are still a lot of unknowns about long COVID, including what exactly causes it and how best to treat it. But the scale of the problem alone is alarming.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2022

Japan eliminates airport testing and quarantine for some arrivals

The eased measures come as the country plans to open its borders to inbound tourists on guided tours from June 10.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 1, 2022

Japan Times 1972: 3 Japanese kill 26 at Tel Aviv

Tragedy strikes in 1972 when three Japanese gunmen terrorize Israel, and police take into custody the criminal that would become known to the country as 'Boy A.'
JAPAN
May 31, 2022

Japan to end special visas for people stranded in country due to COVID

The temporary measure has granted six-month “designated activities” residence statuses to foreign students and trainees stuck in Japan due to border controls in their home country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 28, 2022

Biden shores up U.S. alliances with Japan and South Korea

After four years of alliance management chaos under former U.S. President Donald Trump, the language and consideration used during Joe Biden's Asia trip were a change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 27, 2022

Japan preparing to reopen to tourists, but industry's full recovery far off

The sector was a major driver of the economy prior to the pandemic, but the government's gradual approach and public division over reopening will stymie any rapid bounce back.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
May 27, 2022

As Japan’s borders creak open, who can enter now?

With the nation reopening little by little — a limited number of tourists have already arrived on package tour trials — it's difficult to keep track of who is allowed in and who isn't.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2022

First tourists on Japan trial trips face tests, chaperones and little free time

The few tourists allowed in under a trial program have been subject to tight hygiene measures and close monitoring.
JAPAN
May 26, 2022

It's official: Japan to allow in foreign tourists on package tours from June 10

Kishida has said that Japan's strict border controls were necessary to buy time, but the government will ease restrictions from here on.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 26, 2022

With an eye on China, Japan asks universities to screen foreign students and scholars

The measures are also intended to help safeguard exchanges with American and European institutions.
BUSINESS
May 23, 2022

Japan and U.S. reaffirm chip partnership, but impact seen as limited

The two countries have vowed to increase cooperation in areas such as manufacturing capacity, but experts question how much can be done on a bilateral basis.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 18, 2022

Japan 'sounded out' about hosting 2023 Asian Cup

Japan has the stadium infrastructure in place to stage the event in June and July of 2023, having recently hosted rugby's global showpiece in 2019 and last year's Olympic soccer tournament.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 18, 2022

Japan’s sputtering recovery offers support for BOJ stimulus case

Gross domestic product contracted at an annualized pace of 1% in the quarter through March, the Cabinet Office reported Wednesday.
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.
Takaichi stands firm on controversial Taiwan contingency remarks
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a session of the House of Representatives' Budget Committee in parliament in Tokyo on Monday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
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