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Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 21, 2020

No pause in coronavirus trial for Avigan, Japan's lead researcher says

The lead researcher in the coronavirus trial for flu drug Avigan says it’s too early to make a call on whether it works and shrugged off negative reports about the interim results, saying patients are still being enrolled.
JAPAN
May 20, 2020

Local leaders prepare anti-coronavirus measures at natural disaster evacuation shelters

June traditionally marks the start of the rainy season in most of Japan, while typhoons normally start to arrive in August.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 20, 2020

Facebook to limit offices to 25% capacity, require masks at work

The social media company outlined to staff globally how it plans to handle a return to major job sites starting July 6.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2020

Google and Twitter are right, workers should stay home

Rather than prepare to reopen, companies should help employees settle into operating remotely.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 19, 2020

What to watch as China’s virus-delayed legislature finally convenes

Some events surrounding it will be held virtually, though, as the country recovers from the outbreak.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2020

What did eight weeks and $3 trillion buy U.S. in fight against virus?

Many analysts fear the country has at best fought back worst-case outcomes.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2020

Trump says he’s taking anti-malaria drug that led to FDA warning

Trump is a self-admitted germophobe, telling reporters he was wary of shaking hands even before the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2020

Where to worry about catching COVID-19, and where not to

How the coronavirus spreads in the real world.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 17, 2020

Japan role equal parts coincidence and destiny

Stefan Linde Jakobsen's path to becoming president of Coloplast Japan and chairperson of the Danish Chamber of Commerce Japan is a journey spanning multiple countries, languages and interests.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 17, 2020

NHL players organize charity Fortnite tournament

The National Hockey League Players' Association is hosting a Fortnite tournament for charity.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 16, 2020

Romancing the phone: Japan navigates love in the time of coronavirus

With social distancing measures likely to stay in place in Japan for some time, what impact will they have on the way we interact with each other?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
May 16, 2020

Plug in, power up and get into the #ZoneChallenge

With social life remaining online, Zone energy drink offers (admittedly not great-tasting) “digital performance energy.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 16, 2020

Caught in Trump-China feud, WHO leader under siege

The internal debate over the WHO's messaging around China provides a window into the challenges facing the 72-year-old U.N. organization and its leader.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2020

The pandemic has revived all the worst-case U.S.-China scenarios

On Jan. 15, it seemed like the U.S. and China had avoided a quick descent into a new Cold War.
MORE SPORTS
May 15, 2020

Coronavirus blow to Japanese sports industry may hit ¥274.7 billion

Renowned economist Katsuhiro Miyamoto predicts that Japan's professional sports leagues could see over $1 billion in losses.
BUSINESS
May 14, 2020

Coronavirus might cost Japan over 1 million jobs, economists say

The pandemic differs greatly from the 2008 financial crisis and job losses will be high.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2020

Maternity ward massacre shakes Afghanistan and peace process

No group has claimed responsibility for the massacre of 24 people, including 16 women and two newborns.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2020

Can a broke America fight a cold war with China?

The coronavirus has united Americans against Beijing's aggressions, but it will also devastate the Pentagon budget.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 13, 2020

Fans have to turn to other options for their sumo fix during virus-related down period

Books, movies and the internet are among things sumo fans can use to pass time until the action in the ring resumes
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 12, 2020

China’s chance to demonstrate leadership in the South China Sea

It's not too late for Beijing to flip the script in the South China Sea — should it choose to.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 12, 2020

A NATO flotilla sails back into the Cold War

After months of Moscow's provocations, the U.S. and U.K. sent surface ships to the Barents Sea for the first time in 35 years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 12, 2020

Outnumbered but unafraid: Japanese climate activists confront society to save it

Myriad challenges are being overcome by 20-year-old Mika Mashiko and other young environmental activists nationwide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 11, 2020

What will happen to inclusion in COVID-19's wake?

The business sector has an unprecedented opportunity to take drastic and audacious initiatives.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 11, 2020

Lewis Hamilton racing himself online to keep busy

While Formula One stars compete in virtual events and various esports series during the COVID-19 lockdown, six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has been busy racing against himself.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 11, 2020

Mike Pence to visit White House despite aide's positive virus test

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence is not in quarantine and plans to be at the White House on Monday, a spokesman said Sunday, despite media reports that Pence was self-isolating after a staffer tested positive for the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 10, 2020

At home in the classroom, be it in London or Tokyo

A few years back, Kirsten O'Connor realized she had been in education since age three. Now in her 40s, she has gone from being a school student, university student, teacher and head teacher all without ever taking a gap year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020

COVID-19 and the advent of a 'contactless economic system'

The surveillance technology that helps suppress the spread of coronavirus is a double-edged sword.
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 lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a Lower House Budget Committee meeting on Friday.
Tatsuya Nakadai: A masterful leading man and postwar icon
Tatsuya Nakadai had the look of a leading man in his youth, but his large and searching eyes suggested the pain and loneliness of an old soul.
As Japan’s female leader rises, can she cross sumo’s sacred line?
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (front center) delivers a speech on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday. Centuries of belief and tradition still underpin the all-male association's stance of excluding women.
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.

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