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WORLD
Dec 29, 2020

Saudi women’s rights activist convicted, but she may be freed

A partially suspended sentence is likely to be viewed as a nod — but not a complete capitulation — to foreign pressure ahead of the transition to a Biden administration.
JAPAN / 2020 in Review
Dec 28, 2020

Images of 2020 | COVID-19: The only story

A brief look at images that reflected the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Japan
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2020

Shut that window! Open that window! Coronavirus in winter presents new challenge

The dry and often freezing climate is proving to be challenging as restaurants, shops and other facilities scramble to keep their facilities safe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2020

Japan's appeal as hub hindered by taxes, language and lackluster growth

China's crackdown on Hong Kong has raised hopes Tokyo may be able to compete as a financial hub, but the numbers still don't work in Japan's favor.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Dec 27, 2020

Small but creative Toyooka has outsized presence

The small coastal city of Toyooka has developed renowned presence by imaginatively developing the vitality of its economy and community.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 27, 2020

2020’s retail wipeouts warn of permanent pain

The 10 largest public U.S. firms that are either clothing retailers or department stores will have $38 billion of revenue wiped out this year, or 23% of their collective 2019 sales.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 26, 2020

‘Love Child’: A labor of love 20 years in the making

Rakuko Rubin's collection of short stories that traverse bicultural themes and universal mileposts in life was translated by her husband, Jay Rubin.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Dec 26, 2020

Cow design collaborations to steer 2021 in the right direction

“On Design” looks to 2021, the Year of the Ox (or cow, depending on who you ask), with a few design collaborations featuring the auspicious bovine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 26, 2020

Brexit deal done, Britain now scrambles to see how it will work

For many Christmas was only the beginning, Day 1 of a high-stakes and unpredictable experiment in how to unstitch a tight web of commercial relations across Europe.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 25, 2020

Remembering a mentor: Ezra Vogel's big vision on Asia

There are many scholars who are well-versed in matters related to Japan and China, but Vogel was simply in his own league in terms of his academic work.
SPORTS
Dec 25, 2020

Under cover: In search of the best athletic face mask

The Japan Times tested some of the more prominent consumer face coverings that sports equipment manufacturers have released this year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 25, 2020

Influencers may face fines as China tackles obesity and food waste

More than half of China's adult population is either overweight or obese, according to a new government report released Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 25, 2020

How Brexit talks overcame suspicion, resentment and fish

At times, mutual suspicion and paranoia over listening devices made Brexit look like a chapter from the Cold War, all heightened by COVID-19 restrictions.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 24, 2020

Raptors' Yuta Watanabe determined to earn regular NBA deal

Watanabe believes he'll be a good fit for the Raptors' style of play, especially on the defensive end.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 24, 2020

China targets Jack Ma’s Alibaba empire in monopoly probe

China has begun an investigation into alleged monopolistic practices at Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and summoned affiliate Ant Group Co. to a high-level meeting over financial regulations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 23, 2020

2020 in hindsight: Asia’s bad to good in the year that was

The Asian Development Bank projects COVID-19 could push 160 million more into poverty in Asia. The region's poverty rate will increase for the first time in 20 years, says the World Bank.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 23, 2020

These two jailed Canadians deserve your Christmas wishes

Hopefully, the buildup of publicity of people sending Christmas cards to the imprisoned Canadians will put moral pressure on China, causing it to abandon its practice of hostage diplomacy.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Ireland report 2020
Dec 23, 2020

Ireland’s premium brands in high spirits

Although the ongoing coronavirus pandemic has affected all industries in various ways and in varying degrees, most of Ireland’s exports, specifically pharmaceuticals and information technology, have shown strength and resilience because of stronger demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 22, 2020

SolarWinds adviser warned of lax security years before hack

Cybersecurity researchers have described glaring security lapses at the company, whose software was used in a suspected Russian hacking campaign.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 22, 2020

WealthNavi gives Tokyo Stock Exchange one of its biggest IPOs of year

The wealth management platform has debuted at a time when amateur investment in Japan is heating up.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 22, 2020

The secret is out: This kanji will remain closely associated with the pandemic of 2020

The Japanese have spoken, 'u5bc6' (mitsu) is the kanji of the year for 2020. But what is this kanji trying to say to us?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2020

'Little ghosts': Hundreds of Thai migrants have died in South Korea, investigation finds

Advocates say migrants are overworked, unable to access health care and unlikely to report exploitation for fear of being deported.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 22, 2020

WHO says no need for major alarm over new coronavirus strain

The World Health Organization cautioned against major alarm over a new, highly infectious variant of the coronavirus that has emerged in Britain, saying this was a normal part of a pandemic's evolution.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Dec 21, 2020

A summer of solidarity: Looking back on the Black Lives Matter marches in Japan

COVID-19 wasn't the only story of 2020. In May, footage of the murder of George Floyd was posted online and resulted in a month of protest in the U.S. and in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2020

Facebook investors don't need to fear a breakup

If Microsoft Corp.'s antitrust ordeal is at all analogous — over three years from suit to settlement — it could be a long time before the outcome of all this is known.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 19, 2020

The pandemic didn’t stop Tokyo’s foodies from dining out in 2020

The capital's restaurant scene saw plenty of culinary highlights that helped bring notes of optimism and positivity to a difficult year.

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