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JAPAN
Dec 23, 2020

Japan residents urged to wear masks at home as cases soar

Koike and other prefectural leaders have urged older people and people with underlying health issues — and those living with them — to don masks at home during the New Year break.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2020

Local case ends Taiwan's virus-free streak of eight months

A 30-year-old woman was confirmed to have caught the coronavirus after coming into repeated contact with a pilot from New Zealand who had caught the virus in the U.S.
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
Dec 20, 2020

Kansai leaders declare state of emergency for New Year's period

Concerned about a spike in infections, and anxious to prevent a collapse of medical systems, governors are calling on residents to avoid returning to their hometowns over the holidays.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 19, 2020

Wait before shedding your entire work wardrobe amid the pandemic

Numerous posts on social media have questioned the need to wear a suit while working from home.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Dec 19, 2020

Sake brewing in 2020: ‘Hard times are going to be with us for a while’

After years of incremental gains due to growing popularity abroad, Japan's sake producers struggled with substantial losses this year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 18, 2020

Social slam dunk: Washington Wizards scoring high with Japanese media strategy

The club has capitalized on Rui Hachimura's first season with localized content that has generated enthusiasm in Japan and drawn praise from NBA officials.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Dec 17, 2020

How putting on a mask raised Naomi Osaka’s voice

In 2020, Osaka found her voice and the self-possession to speak up when and how she saw fit, a massive leap for the global superstar.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2020

Divine crab cuisine, scenic vistas, ancient heritage await

Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 17, 2020

WHO plan risks leaving poor nations with no COVID-19 vaccines until 2024

Documents show the program's promoters say it is struggling from a lack of funds, supply risks and complex contractual arrangements which could make it impossible to achieve its goals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020

Suga voices regret over dinner that flouted virus guidelines

The prime minister said he is not thinking of imposing tighter restrictions on movement 'at this time' as a crucial three-week period in fighting COVID-19 ended.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2020

Can Hong Kong return to the situation before the national security law?

In the current political climate, it is difficult to see China reversing its current course of greater integration of Hong Kong into the mainland.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 16, 2020

Should we let algorithms make life-and-death decisions?

Nature does not optimize; it co-evolves. It performs much better than human society in terms of sustainability and circular supply networks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2020

How China's coal industry is fighting to survive in a greener world

Before long, an uncomfortable truth could push to the forefront: China's national target of reaching net-zero emissions might not be compatible with another generation of coal.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 15, 2020

The U.S. Pacific Deterrence Initiative: A chance to turn the corner in Asia

This year's NDAA includes the Pacific Deterrence Initiative , which while a virtual drop in the budget — at $2.2 billion — is a potentially big deal for regional security.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2020

A weapon to ‘win the war’: U.S. hospitals get initial coronavirus shots

The arrival of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine offers a glimmer of hope amid a pandemic that has already seen almost 300,000 Americans die.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 14, 2020

'Demon Slayer' close to surpassing 'Spirited Away' as Japan's top-grossing film

The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, 'Demon Slayer' is poised to become Japan's top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2020

As pandemic spurs a tidying frenzy, Japan's secondhand goods market booms

With prompting from Tokyo's governor, alongside decluttering icon Marie Kondo, people are getting rid of old items at a brisk rate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 14, 2020

China’s combative nationalists see a world turning their way

China's Communist Party, under its leader, Xi Jinping, has promoted the idea that the country is on a trajectory to power past Western rivals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 13, 2020

Japan’s year-end cleaning tradition is doubly important in 2020

Experts offer practical advice to make sure your house is tidy and safe for everyone spending the holidays inside.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Dec 12, 2020

Want a deeper understanding of Tokyo’s culinary landscape? Just ask Yukari Sakamoto.

The first non-Japanese to become a shu014dchu016b advisor, this chef, sommelier and tour guide built her career on sharing Tokyo's best with the world.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 12, 2020

What happens when a superspreader event keeps spreading?

A new analysis of a conference at a Boston hotel has concluded that the coronavirus strains loosed at the meeting have since migrated worldwide and sickened about 245,000 Americans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 11, 2020

Airbnb and DoorDash rallies stoke renewed debate on pricing IPOs

Had the shares priced closer to where they started trading, Airbnb could have raised $4 billion more for the company and early investors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 11, 2020

Cases surge in South Korea with COVID-19 vaccine still months away

South Korea's daily number of new cases was once as low as two per day. That number soared tou200b 682 on Thursday, with health officials warning it could reach record highs in coming days.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / CULTURE SMASH
Dec 10, 2020

Sibling duo Lastlings finds its musical muse in Japan

The half-Japanese, half-Australian siblings, who experienced relentless teasing while growing up in Australia, took refuge in music and created their own blend of electro-pop.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 10, 2020

COVID-19 scare on cruise ship shows perils of resuming tourism

Singapore's ill-fated attempts to enliven tourism underscore the difficulties of getting any sort of travel up and running — even in a nation with few community cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 9, 2020

Japan's SoftBank positioning for ‘slow-burn’ buyout, sources say

Under Japanese regulations, founder Masayoshi Son could compel other shareholders to sell when he gets to 66% ownership, perhaps without paying a premium.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 9, 2020

China’s state-backed coronavirus vaccine has 86% efficacy, says UAE

China’s state-backed coronavirus vaccine protected 86% of people from getting COVID-19 in trials conducted in the United Arab Emirates, reported media outlets including Reuters, citing the UAE’s health ministry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 9, 2020

Why Exxon Mobil is holding back on technology that could slow climate change

Even if Exxon one day completes its carbon-capture plans in Wyoming, the current delay shows that urgent climate projects can sometimes become expendable in a crunch.
How Pakistan shot down India's cutting-edge fighter using Chinese gear
An Indian Air Force pilot gets out of a Rafale fighter jet during its induction ceremony at an air force station in Ambala, India, September 2020.
China and Russia start joint military drills in Sea of Japan
Russian and Chinese naval officers take part in a ceremony Thursday ahead of the start of joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan, following the arrival of Chinese military vessels in Vladivostok, Russia.
Kamchatka quake may have awakened volcano dormant for 600 years, Russia says
Kamchatka. Krasheninnikov Bay
Italy's fast fashion hub becomes Chinese mafia battlefield
Signs for fast-fashion factories in Prato, Italy, on Friday. Chinese crime groups in the district thrive on the "Prato system" rife with corruption in the fast-fashion sector.
Extreme heat in Japan set to peak this week
People shield their eyes from the sun as they walk through a street on a hot day in Tokyo on July 26.
Fuji Rock's weekend of surprises was one of its best yet
Radwimps lead singer Yojiro Noda threw himself into the rock band’s Green Stage performance ahead of headliner Vampire Weekend.
How Trump is gaslighting on climate change — with Japan’s help
The Bishu Maru LNG tanker, owned by Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, next to the Freeport LNG terminal in Texas
Junglia brought dinos back to Okinawa. But will it bring tourists?
At Panorama Dining, one of Junglia’s two proper restaurants that also doubles as the rooftop Inifinity Terrace overlook, guests can pay extra to sit in balcony tables made to look like birds’ nests overlooking the park grounds.
From Osaka to the NHL: Jordan Spence hopes to inspire young Japanese hockey players
Ottawa Senators defenseman Jordan Spence helps lead the Dreamskate Japan hockey camp in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, on July 5.
Coordination office marks first step in U.S. Forces Japan’s shift to ‘warfighting’ command
U.S., Japanese and Australian staff work in the JJOC Cooperation Team office at the U.S. Army’s Hardy Barracks in central Tokyo in this image posted to the Australian Embassy's X account on July 25.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
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