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WORLD
Nov 16, 2020

U.S. doctors are calling it quits under stress of the pandemic

Thousands of medical practices have closed during the pandemic, according to a July survey of 3,500 doctors by the Physicians Foundation, a nonprofit group.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 13, 2020

Japan faces another coronavirus wave, but this one’s different

A high number of asymptomatic cases compared to previous outbreaks, as well as more transmissions in households and workplaces, are forcing a rethink.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 13, 2020

Truth and de-Trumpification

Historically, plenty of other countries' transitions from authoritarianism have been characterized by a willingness to leave former power-holders unpunished.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 13, 2020

Harvard wins appeal on race but the battle is far from over

Harvard University can continue to consider race in its admissions decisions, after a federal appeals court ruled that it isn’t intentionally discriminating against Asian Americans and the policy doesn’t violate the U.S. Constitution.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 13, 2020

Republicans urge Trump to allow Biden briefings as vote challenges sputter

A growing number of Republican senators urged Trump's administration to allow Biden access to presidential daily intelligence briefings.
JAPAN / Society
Nov 11, 2020

Tokyo logs 317 COVID-19 cases — most since August — amid nationwide surge

The spike in coronavirus cases is prompting concern at the highest levels of government, with a virus subcommittee urging officials to take countermeasures.
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2020

Japan sounds alarm bells as coronavirus cases surge in Hokkaido

Officials warn the sharp rise in new infections in Japan's northernmost prefecture could be the beginning of an explosive surge across the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2020

Biden has won, now allies must act

The unmistakable conclusion is that U.S. foreign policy must change. Enduring success demands that a U.S. president see that domestic needs are better met.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2020

Trump’s environmental legacy may be lasting harm to the climate

Greenhouse pollution accumulates in the atmosphere, so the heat-trapping gases emitted as a result of loosened regulations will remain for decades, regardless of policy shifts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 10, 2020

Trump ousts defense chief Mark Esper, who balked at loyalty demand

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper was fired in a tweet on Monday, as President Donald Trump went after a top aide he blamed for not supporting him sufficiently.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 9, 2020

China holds off on sending congratulations to Biden

In 2016, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent congratulations to Trump on Nov. 9, a day after the election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2020

'I just couldn't be silent': How U.S. women decided the 2020 election

More than half of female voters — 56% — chose Biden compared to 48% of men, according to exit polls from the Edison Research firm.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Nov 7, 2020

Dawn Club culinary group shines a light on Tsugaru’s traditional cuisine

Odds are you've never heard of Tsugaru, or its culinary history. But one group of farmers is trying to keep traditional dishes alive.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 7, 2020

‘A Good True Thai’: What makes someone a ‘real’ citizen?

Sunisa Manning's historical fiction novel provides context for the current protests roiling Thailand as demonstrators demand democratic change.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 7, 2020

Stacey Abrams’ ground game put Georgia within Biden's reach

For Stacey Abrams, Friday was harvest day, and it was bountiful.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2020

How claims of dead Michigan voters spread faster than the facts

Run-of-the-mill clerical errors have been used as false evidence of voter fraud in Michigan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Nov 6, 2020

Smaller firms without heirs see more support as Japan grays

The problem has recently become more visible in Okhotsk, Hokkaido, where the number of companies seeking support from one bank doubled in five years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Nov 6, 2020

Pandemic keeps salarymen away from Fukuoka adult nightlife district

Though circumstances of infections and anti-prevention measures have differed from shop to shop, all have been treated as if they present the worst risks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2020

Sounds and the city: Artists put Asia's changing urban identity on tape

As Asia becomes more developed, urban soundscape studies have focused on noise pollution, while efforts to preserve the identity of cities have not concentrated on sound.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Nov 5, 2020

The ins and outs of Japan’s eased re-entry steps for foreign residents

Even with the most recent changes to border control measures that came into effect Sunday, there are growing concerns over strict and unclear requirements for re-entry.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 5, 2020

NPO Animator Supporters seeks to ensure anime talent get their fair share

After seeing his friends struggle in the anime industry, founder Jun Sugawara opened a dorm for rookie animators and started crowdfunding projects to provide fair wages.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 5, 2020

U.S. formally exits global climate pact amid election uncertainty

Trump's Democratic rival, Joe Biden, has promised to rejoin the agreement if elected.
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
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 3, 2020

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

With little having been revealed about China's latest economic move, experts are split as to its significance.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Nov 3, 2020

Voice of long-running fan podcast gets call-up for Levain Cup final

Ben Maxwell, founder of 'The J-Talk Podcast,' will be behind the microphone for the English-language broadcast of Saturday's clash between Reysol and Tokyo.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2020

As U.S. voting ends, battle intensifies over which ballots will count

Fight comes amid open efforts by President Donald Trump and the Republicans to disqualify votes on technicalities and baseless charges of fraud.

Longform

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