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Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 7, 2020

The publishing industry can't get enough books on supernatural Japanese stories

While this year alone saw the release of well over 100 English nonfiction books about Japan, ranging from accounts of the atomic bombings, to memoirs, travelogues and countless explorations of Japanese culture, one trend in particular stands out from the rest: books on Japanese myths and legends, covering...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 6, 2020

Biden may be winning, but America’s future isn’t

Places where politics were all consuming and all important are invariably places with big problems. America is now such a place.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2020

At the end of a chaotic campaign, an Election Day that defied the worst fears

There were glitches and partisan skirmishes as voters went to the polls, but for the most part the system held up.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 4, 2020

Contact tracers eye cluster-busting to tackle COVID-19's new surge

As the pandemic worsens in the U.S. and Europe, an approach that has seen success in Japan gains interest.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 3, 2020

Japan's original stamp rally is a godly one

Taking part in 'go-shuin atsume' is an interesting way to get to know Japan's many shrines and temples.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 31, 2020

Calling out the U.S. military for ‘Poisoning the Pacific’

Journalist Jon Mitchell has spent 10 years probing the contamination of the Asia-Pacific region by the American and Japanese governments.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 20, 2020

'Xi Thought' creeping into everything from Chinese sci-fi to company filings

No other leader besides Mao has had his ideology raised to the level of 'thought,” which carries a special meaning in Communist Party propaganda.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 19, 2020

A transgender woman caught in the system finds help from the community

Dealing with immigration can be daunting at the best of times, but when you're a member of a minority community it can be harmful for your health.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 10, 2020

A coronavirus vaccine is coming, so who gets it first?

While many people will want to be protected against COVID-19, nations will need to decide who needs prioritizing for vaccination.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 10, 2020

As virus surges in Europe, resistance to new restrictions also grows

Still reeling from the toll of nationwide lockdowns, government officials are finding that the public might not be so compliant the second time around.
JAPAN / Society
Oct 9, 2020

Japan has eased entry rules, but travelers still face many hurdles

Restrictions on using public transport, finding a place to self-quarantine and getting a test before departure all make entering the country a troublesome process.
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2020

'Shocking discrimination': Japan's sex industry cries foul over exclusion from government aid

A lawsuit has ignited a debate over whether the sector should qualify for subsidies, laying bare a deep-seated distrust of an industry often associated with immorality.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 26, 2020

Why local communities are important to the future of Japan's ailing tourism industry

Why do people visit destinations if not to experience local flavor, and who suffers the adverse consequences of tourism but those who live there?
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 24, 2020

Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine advances, sparking optimism in race

The company's vaccine could require just one shot instead of two — important considering that the entire population of the world needs vaccination.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Sep 12, 2020

COVID-19 pandemic, and local politics, threaten the future of anime conventions

The coronavirus outbreak has altered the reality of mass gatherings worldwide, but canceling an event isn't something all organizers are in a position to do.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 12, 2020

As Myanmar erases names of destroyed Rohingya villages, U.N. map-makers follow suit

On maps produced in 2020 by the U.N. mapping unit in Myanmar, which it says are based on Myanmar government maps, the site of the destroyed village is now nameless.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 12, 2020

How China brought nearly 200 million students back to school

Under bright blue skies, nearly 2,000 students gathered this month for the start of school at Hanyang No. 1 High School in Wuhan, the Chinese city where the coronavirus first emerged.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 11, 2020

Readers’ choice: Tokyo’s best burger restaurants

The Japan Times' readers weigh in with five more recommendations for where to get your burger fix in the capital.
COMMENTARY / World / Post-Coronavirus Briefing
Sep 3, 2020

The search for a leader in the post-coronavirus new order

With the United States and China facing issues over lack of action and trust, Japan needs to step up to make itself heard on the world stage.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 30, 2020

How to kickstart — and keep up with — your fitness goals

Studies show that exercise improves mental and physical health, especially during isolation. Here's how to get on the path to overall well-being.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 25, 2020

South Korea closes most schools in Seoul area to battle resurgent coronavirus

South Korea on Tuesday ordered most schools in Seoul and surrounding areas to close and move classes back online, the latest in a series of precautionary measures aimed at heading off a resurgence in coronavirus cases.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 22, 2020

Top 5: The best burger restaurants in Tokyo

The Japan Times tried over 20 of the best burger shops in town, narrowing it down to five places that more than sate the hunger for a proper burger.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Aug 19, 2020

Coal’s days may be over in the U.S.

Renewables will most likely surpass the fossil fuel in electricity generation this year despite Trump's best efforts.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 15, 2020

Camaraderie drives the roving banquet of Eat Play Works’ food hall

Eat Play Works' food hall, The Restaurant, is a 17-shop collaboration based on mutual cooperation — and excellent meals.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 13, 2020

Local Visions web label creates a digital oasis for pop

Masayuki Funo, founder of the music label Local Visions, gives burgeoning artists the freedom to explore their own sound.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 8, 2020

Japan’s traditional shopping arcades struggle to remain relevant

Already facing stiff competition in the retail sector, shu014dtengai nationwide are rallying together with their local communities to battle sluggish sales amid the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Aug 7, 2020

Japan short of rescue plans for regional lenders hit by pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is deepening the pain for Japan's regional lenders, heightening concerns that a potential wave of business closures will test policymakers' ability to avert a damaging banking-sector crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2020

'Higher culture' Japan acted like it had the virus under wraps, but now it’s everywhere

Japan risks becoming a warning for what happens when a country moves too fast to normalize its economy and doesn't adjust its strategy when the outbreak changes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2020

Hong Kong faces worst wave of virus, but tiny apartments mean it can’t just lock down

Once a coronavirus success story, Hong Kong is facing its worst outbreak yet, and policymakers are realizing how little they can do without making a bad situation worse.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
At first summit with Trump, Takaichi pledges 'new golden age' for alliance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raises her fist as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers a speech in front of U.S. Navy personnel on board the U.S. Navy's USS George Washington aircraft carrier at the American naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Tuesday.
Trump arrives in Japan for security and trade talks in test for Takaichi
U.S. President Donald Trump is welcomed by Emperor Naruhito upon his arrival at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Monday evening.
Japanese firms keep expanding in Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia
A Nishiyama Seimen employee works at its factory in Sapporo.
Bear kills another person in Japan in record year for fatal attacks
Police investigate the scene of a bear attack that killed one person and injured three others on Friday in the village of Higashinaruse in Akita Prefecture.
Hawks aim to bring energy from Japan Series blowout to Koshien
Hawks players celebrate victory over the Tigers at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka on Sunday.
Spanish artist and Japanese writer duos diversify the manga talent pool in Japan
"Menheim” is a dark fantasy manga with a story that centers on a girl’s quest to find a cure for her ill brother.
Japan’s youth are apathetic toward the climate crisis. Could anime change that?
“Future Kid Takara,” a series of anime shorts to be aired on NHK Educational TV in November, attempts to educate children about climate change.
Loss to Wallabies doesn't dampen Japan’s optimism
Japan's Michael Leitch controls the ball during the match against Australia on Saturday.
Stars align for Kim-Trump meeting — but any talks will be on N.K. leader’s terms
A South Korean soldier stands next to a TV broadcasting a news report about a possible summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, at the main railway station in Seoul on Wednesday.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Mamoru Iwai, stationmaster of Keisei Ueno Station, says that, other than earthquake-proofing, the former Hakubutsukan-Dobutsuen (Museum-Zoo) Station has remained untouched.
Inside Tokyo's 'phantom' stations — and the stories they tell
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