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JAPAN
Apr 6, 2020

Japan state of emergency to cover Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures

After weekslong pressure from public health officials and lawmakers, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday the government would declare a state of emergency as soon as Tuesday covering Tokyo, Osaka and five other prefectures amid the growing outbreak of COVID-19, in a step that will empower prefectures...
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2020

On the eve of possible COVID-19 overshoot in Tokyo

Whatever decision that Abe makes will never be welcomed and will be considered as either “too little, too late,” out of touch with the reality, or probably both.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2020

Sunday in the park with COVID-19

The only way to safely enjoy nature these days is to keep away from one another.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Fincity.tokyo
Apr 6, 2020

Finance experts note importance of workforce diversity, global collaboration

Against a backdrop of startling international developments, such as Brexit and the Hong Kong protests, Japan’s financial sector is uniquely positioned to step out of the shadows of its competitors in Singapore and Hong Kong.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2020

Curbs to stem COVID-19 in Japan may fuel domestic violence and abuse

Actor Makoto Sakamoto, 42, known for the TV series “Liar Game,” made headlines when he was arrested last week on suspicion of domestic violence. Media reports quoted police as saying Sakamoto allegedly assaulted his wife and her mother in his apartment in Taito Ward, Tokyo, on March 30.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2020

‘Our goal is to survive’: Wuhan cautiously emerges from lockdown

Wuhan businessman Li Jing is counting down the days until his city emerges from virus lockdown.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 5, 2020

In the world’s informal economy, there’s no shelter from the virus

Some of the world's most vulnerable workers are also the hardest to help in a crisis.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Apr 5, 2020

Skin care line explores greener packaging

Although the company Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. is instantly associated with eye drops for most consumers in Japan, it has constantly been expanding its field of research, development and manufacturing to health and beauty care.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Apr 5, 2020

Hopes firm for continued partnership amid COVID-19

A sailing enthusiast, Australian Ambassador Richard Court can sometimes be found at Enoshima Yacht Harbor or the Hayama Marina, indulging in his hobby and love of the ocean.
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JAPAN / Society
Apr 5, 2020

Japan’s homeless at risk from coronavirus pandemic

Many of Tokyo's homeless also have underlying health problems, making them particularly vulnerable as cases of COVID-19 continue to climb in the capital.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 4, 2020

Boosting resilience to COVID-19

The resilience that helped the world rebound from the Great Recession will be needed again with COVID-19.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Apr 4, 2020

Breaking ground: Young farmers embrace urban agriculture in Tokyo

Kei Kawana’s kingdom is Neighbor’s Farm, a 2,000-square-meter plot overlooked by the Tama Monorail, which regularly zips by overhead. This March, she celebrated her first year of agricultural activity, the culmination of many years of patient work, planning and wading through bureaucracy.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Apr 4, 2020

Bio Labo House: Miica Fran’s experimental zero-waste kitchen

Food creator Miica Fran is on a mission to save the planet through her “special healing power” of salvaging and savoring vegetables.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 3, 2020

Boosting resilience to COVID-19

The resilience that helped the world rebound from the Great Recession will be needed again with COVID-19.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 3, 2020

Parents worry as kids stuck at home get more screen time than ever

For David Krieger’s kids in south Florida, screens were a weekend treat. Now, every day is iPad-appropriate.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 3, 2020

Japan's restaurants in crisis call for government support

Lockdown or no lockdown? Voluntary restraint or #juststayhome? Tokyo is teetering on the edge of uncertainty. We're urged to avoid bars and nightclubs, live houses and pachinko parlors. But where does that leave restaurants? Two words: In crisis.
Reader Mail
Apr 3, 2020

By freeing its people, China would react better to crises like coronavirus

It is a pity that the Olympic Games in Tokyo had to be postponed to 2021. For the last several weeks, the word “coronavirus” has dominated global news and people have made songs and jokes in varied languages. Whether it is branded “Made in China coronavirus” or “Chinese virus,” the truth...
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 3, 2020

Armed with good data, engineers wage quiet battle for cleaner air

As countries try to slash air pollution and step up action on climate change, many are looking at a key culprit: tailpipes.
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CULTURE / Film
Apr 3, 2020

Actress Aoi Mizuhara explores Asian family values in 'The Farewell,' her Hollywood debut

Japanese actress Aoi Mizuhara explores Asian family values in her debut Hollywood film, 'The Farewell,' which is set for release in Japan in April.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 2, 2020

Is the nation ready for a long battle against COVID-19?

Many major cities around the globe have implemented lockdowns, but Japan’s big cities such as Tokyo and Osaka have not yet followed suit. Because of that, a sense of crisis about the coronavirus pandemic among the public seems relatively low. In New York, a ban on eating in restaurants and cafes was...
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CULTURE / Music
Apr 2, 2020

The unstoppable rise of Regal Lily

Regal Lily is supposed to be on tour at the moment. But instead of enjoying what the band’s members like about touring — eating hotel breakfasts, trying local dishes or simply exploring new towns — they’re staying put. There will be no early April show at Mynavi Blitz Akasaka, Tokyo, wrapping...
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Apr 1, 2020

Ep. 37 'Another Terrace!!'

Most weeks, watching “Terrace House: Tokyo 2019-2020” is a fun indulgence that lets viewers bask in the low-stakes drama of six 20-somethings (and an occasional 30-something) pursuing crushes, following their dreams, going on dates and cooking meals. But Episode 37 was different because when it comes...
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 31, 2020

Search for the greater global good

Nations must look past short-term calculations of parochial advantage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Fincity.tokyo
Mar 31, 2020

FinCity. Tokyo meet-up sees sector heavies discuss Tokyo's role as a future global financial center

During the bubble economy of the 1980s, Japan was a behemoth of global finance, with Tokyo and its financial institutions vying neck and neck with New York City and London. But everything changed when the country’s asset price bubble burst in 1992, generating a loss of 100 trillion yen — approximately...
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 30, 2020

Confirmed coronavirus cases is an 'almost meaningless' metric

More complete and complex data is needed to know when it's safe to reopen the U.S. economy.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2020

Viral video raises fears for Taiwan about WHO's reliance on China

The World Health Organization said it’s working with Taiwanese health experts after an interview went viral in which a senior official appeared to hang up on a reporter who asked about the island’s membership status in light of the COVID-19 outbreak.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Mar 30, 2020

Keeping safe and occupied indoors

We are all a little confused and stressed about the spread of Covid-19. But are there any ideas out there that might help us stay healthy and occupied during this time of uncertainty?
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 30, 2020

A port of call for a new friendship

"Peaches and cream" is how one would describe Kenzo, a stunning beauty with eyes that are a rare pale green. Kenzo had been found wandering the streets alone as a wee kitten and was brought to ARK. He’s now 5-years-old and really wants — and deserves — a home. Kenzo is cautious at first, but once...

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