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Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 17, 2021

'Hard to bring tears out': Stunned by pandemic, some Americans struggle to grieve

Even for those Americans who have grown numb after a year of grim statistics, the 500,000-death milestone is a startling reminder of the monumental loss the pandemic is leaving in its trail.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 15, 2021

Modi’s fight with farmers is a pivotal moment in India’s growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no stranger to sparking public anger with his determination to push through reforms, but this may be his most vital standoff yet.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 15, 2021

New Zealand gets pandemic reality check as Auckland locked down

The country hasn't had to impose any restrictions since August last year when a community outbreak pushed Auckland into a three-week lockdown.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 13, 2021

How to truly define a Japanese garden

Japanese gardens come in many forms that are each interpreted differently, redefining what such spaces represent in the first place.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 13, 2021

On WHO trip, China refused to hand over important data

The information could be key to determining how and when the outbreak started, and to learning how to prevent future pandemics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Feb 12, 2021

Closing a factory, the Toyota way

When the company decided to shut one of its plants in Japan, it took inspiration from a previous factory closure in Australia, in which efforts had been made to protect a legacy.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Feb 12, 2021

With Seino service, sell your excess stuff when you move

People who are moving tend to wonder what to do with all the items they find they don’t need. Sometimes there are just too many and it is too troublesome to give them away or sell them even if they are still usable.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Feb 12, 2021

Mymizu’s water app just first step to ending plastic waste

From conservation to climate change, the environmental challenges of our times are daunting and can seem distant from our everyday lives.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 12, 2021

As Lunar New Year arrives, COVID-19 pushes Chinatown businesses to the brink

From New York to London to Sydney, Chinatowns worldwide saw a dramatic drop in business as early as last January.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Feb 12, 2021

Citizen revitalization projects take root in Tsukuba district

In the Oda district of the city of Tsukuba, citizens are starting to engage in projects aimed at revitalizing the community with support from older generations.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 12, 2021

Anime composer Hiroyuki Sawano’s soundtracks stream worldwide for the first time

The composer's extensive discography includes soundtracks for anime such as “Blue Exorcist,” “Kill la Kill” and “Promare.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 11, 2021

Dozens of former Republican officials in talks to form anti-Trump third party

Dozens of former Republican officials, who view the party as unwilling to stand up to former President Donald Trump and his attempts to undermine U.S. democracy, are in talks to form a center-right breakaway party, four people involved in the discussions said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2021

China teaches children its own version of the climate change story

China's state-led approach to climate change is less tolerant of public debate over how it's going to reach its emissions targets.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 10, 2021

For Hong Kongers, Canada is beaten path out of China’s grip

With recent pro-democracy protests virtually snuffed out and Beijing enshrining control last year via a national security law, bags are being packed once more.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 8, 2021

COVID-19 brings sister cities closer together

Japan and the United States share more sister city relationships with each other than with any other country.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 8, 2021

Window of opportunity: Indoor grilling becomes a safe bet during pandemic

Good ventilation is turning into a powerful weapon for yakiniku restaurants, sucking away not just smoke but airborne pathogens quickly.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 8, 2021

U.K. plans annual vaccinations to fight new coronavirus strains

U.k. Health Minister Nadhim Zahawi has predicted annual vaccination drives similar to the program of injections given for influenza each year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health / FOCUS
Feb 8, 2021

China’s COVID-19 vaccine drive is falling behind the U.S. and Europe

The slowness appears to be due to widespread hesitation in the country, including lingering safety concerns, doubts about the level of protection promised and a general lack of urgency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 7, 2021

Suicides in Japan dropped for a decade. Then the pandemic hit.

Economic insecurity, social isolation and the lingering dread that those you love can suddenly fall victim to the pathogen have stirred a toxic mix of stress and anxiety.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 7, 2021

Putin’s once-scorned vaccine now favorite in pandemic fight

The Russian president may reap diplomatic dividends as the nation basks in arguably its biggest scientific breakthrough since the Soviet era.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 6, 2021

Myanmar generals shut down internet as thousands protest coup

Fallout from coup hits overseas as Sean Turnell, an Australian economic adviser to Suu Kyi, said in a message on Saturday he was being detained.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 6, 2021

Wuhan residents remember coronavirus 'whistleblower' doctor a year after his death

Li Wenliang became one of the most visible figures in the early days of the outbreak in Wuhan when he tried to sound the alarm about its appearance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2021

More than 110,000 sign Japanese petition against Olympics chief after sexist comments

The petition calls on the JOC to take action against Yoshiro Mori, although it stops short of calling for his removal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 6, 2021

Surviving the depths of winter in Japan amid a pandemic

Social media is full of helpful advice on coping with tough times in the cold.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 6, 2021

Don’t give up on remote work, even if you hate it

Some form of location flexibility is probably here to stay. So it's worth the effort to find a way to work from home that you can live with.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 6, 2021

China's latest weapon against Taiwan: the sand dredger

Taiwanese Coast Guard commander Lin Chie-ming is on the front line of a new type of warfare that China is waging against Taiwan. China's weapon? Sand.
OLYMPICS
Feb 5, 2021

Barcelona silver medalist Noriko Mizoguchi slams Yoshiro Mori's comments

The former judoka, now a sports sociology professor, is concerned over how the former prime minister's controversial statements on women could impact public opinion toward the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 5, 2021

Looking to the heavens: Japanese temple planned for inside satellite

Services will be held remotely in Kyoto, and prayers will be sent to the 'space temple' to be saved in its memory.

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