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LIFE / Travel / Longform
Nov 15, 2021

Ticket to ride: Shizuoka Prefecture shifts gear on turning Izu Peninsula into Japan’s cycling mecca

Despite its relatively small land mass, the peninsula is replete with a plethora of natural, cultural and historical attractions
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WORLD / Society
Nov 13, 2021

Substitute teachers never got much respect, but now they are in demand

When Amber McCoy called in sick this fall, there wasn’t a substitute teacher who could step into her fourth grade class in Huntington, West Virginia.
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2021

In sweeping pandemic policy bundle, free testing signals attitude change in Japan

After nearly two years of criticism that the country isn't carrying out enough tests, the measure is a subtle but strong sign of a shift toward a more proactive stance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 12, 2021

Why COVID-19 misinformation works

Misinformed people, especially about COVID-19, do not simply have inaccurate information; they are heavily invested in their misconceptions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 12, 2021

China’s population may already be falling as births slow further

There will be between 9.5 million to 10.5 million newborn babies this year, independent demographer He Yafu has said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 11, 2021

China’s Winter Olympic medal forecast clouded by pandemic

China can expect a host nation bump in the medal standings at next year's Winter Olympics, but predicting exactly how well the country will do in Beijing is proving to be an unprecedented challenge for Simon Gleave and his team.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2021

Diplomats dither while millions of people starve

Afghans are trapped between a radical Islamist group and a global community apparently content to sit back and let their aid-dependent country plunge into crisis.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 11, 2021

Tyson Fury was 'badly injured' ahead of victory over Deontay Wilder, according to father

The 33-year-old Fury outlasted Wilder in an enthralling slugfest in Las Vegas that was more competitive than many had expected.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 10, 2021

Indonesia recruits farmers and teachers to battle anti-palm oil sentiment

The government wants to highlight the positive side of the industry, which employs over 15 million Indonesians and generates around 13% of the country's exports.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 10, 2021

China's COVID surge could set back Kim Jong Un’s border reopening

New COVID-19 restrictions in the Chinese area bordering North Korea may have scuttled Kim Jong Un's plans to reopen a vital crossing that has been closed for almost two years.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 10, 2021

Aaron Rodgers admits he 'misled' people about his vaccine status

Days after he tested positive, the former Super Bowl champion defiantly told 'The Pat McAfee Show' that he had not lied, but returned to the program on Tuesday to clarify his comments.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2021

India’s battle against heat shows stakes of COP26 climate talks

It will take decades for COP26 measures to have a tangible impact on temperatures. In the meantime, countries like India have to learn to deal with heat that's already baked in.
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WORLD
Nov 9, 2021

Regeneron antibody prevents COVID-19 infections for eight months

The company has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to expand the authorization so the drug can be used to prevent infections.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2021

U.S. eyes January rollout of first projects to counter China's Belt and Road

The program will look to counter Chinese influence by offering funding for projects with higher labor standards and a focus on climate considerations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 8, 2021

Biden's democracy summit: Problematic invite list casts shadow on impact

Rights advocates are questioning whether the virtual Democracy summit can push world leaders who are invited, some accused of harboring authoritarian tendencies, to take meaningful action.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 7, 2021

Iraqi PM safe after drone attack on residence, military says

Three drones were used in the attack, including two that were intercepted and downed by security forces while a third drone hit the prime minister's residence.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 7, 2021

'Reiwa Monster' Roki Sasaki lives up to hype in Climax Series debut

The 20-year-old Marines pitcher impressed in his first postseason appearance, giving fans a taste of what they can expect in seasons to come.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 6, 2021

Fuel tanker blast in Sierra Leone capital kills at least 91

Victims included people who had flocked to collect fuel leaking from the ruptured vehicle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 5, 2021

Pfizer develops COVID-19 pill that cuts hospitalizations and deaths by 89%

The drugmaker claims 'overwhelming efficacy” and plans to submit their findings for emergency authorization as soon as possible.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Nov 5, 2021

“The ‘Womenomics’ research promoting gender diversity” with Kathy Matsui

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events that will be broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Nov 5, 2021

Nick Luscombe: ‘Japan is one of the most sonically rich places on Earth’

People who worked from home during the pandemic often opted for a soundtrack to keep them company. Nick Luscombe specializes in just the kind of ambience we all need.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight