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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2020

Why emerging markets are wary of a modern monetary fix

For countries that pass the threshold conditions, MMT says the only real constraint on government spending is inflation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Nov 2, 2020

Make Science Great Again: U.S. researchers dream of life after Trump

Dozens of U.S.-based climate scientists shifted their research to France, or sought refuge in academia or in left-leaning states after Donald Trump was elected in 2016.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Nov 1, 2020

From exile in Kyoto, a social media leader in the fight for Thailand

With thousands of Thai students defying government attempts to halt pro-democracy rallies, many see Pavin Chachavalpongpun as an inspiration for change.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 1, 2020

Whether it's Biden or Trump, allies fret being forgotten amid U.S. turmoil

No matter who emerges as the victor in Tuesday's U.S. presidential election, one thing is clear: The winner's focus will turn immediately to domestic issues.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 1, 2020

As election looms, U.S. authorities seek to separate bluster from threats

Law enforcement, which has warned of potential violence around the Nov. 3 vote, must prepare for a range of potential threats, officials say.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Oct 29, 2020

Designing a vision for Japan's green recovery

The time has come for the nation to show a clear stance on nuclear energy while assessing its possible value.

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