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JAPAN
Jun 30, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new cases rise week-on-week for 13th straight day

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government has raised its coronavirus alert level to the second-highest of four levels.
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 29, 2022

Unpacking Japan's latest ruling on same-sex marriage

While the Osaka and Sapporo courts agreed on one key point, they diverged on whether the lack of same-sex marriage violates the Constitution's equality principle.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 28, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo's new infections mark week-on-week rise for 11th day

The capital confirmed 2,514 new infections Tuesday, rising 551 from a week earlier.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

Japan to recommend that companies disclose side-job policies

The health ministry hopes to encourage companies to lift bans on side jobs, in order to help diversify ways workers can shape their careers and facilitate moves of workers to growth sectors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2022

Mount Fuji to kick off season on July 1 with COVID measures in place

The local governments of Yamanashi and Shizuoka prefectures, which Mount Fuji straddles, will require hikers to hand in a health check sheet and take their temperature at the fifth station.
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JAPAN
Jun 25, 2022

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo confirms 2,160 new cases

The capital also reported two new deaths linked to COVID-19, while the seven-day average of new infections rose 23.3% to 1,963.4.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 23, 2022

Japanese panel postpones verdict on Shionogi’s COVID pill until July

The panel “could not reach a conclusion,” as its members were divided over several points including the efficacy of the drug, according to a health ministry official.
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2022

Charges against Japan immigration authorities over death of Sri Lankan dropped

Prosecutors have decided to drop all criminal charges against then-senior officials over Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali's death on the grounds that they could not be proven.
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 13, 2022

Amid geopolitical tensions, Japan firms put focus on economic security

Mitsubishi Electric, NEC and Hitachi are just some of the companies that have set up divisions to internally coordinate on supply chain resilience and the assessment of geopolitical risks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jun 13, 2022

Breathalyzers in short supply in Japan amid stricter rules for work drivers

Although alcohol checks can be done visually for the time being, companies that use a certain number of noncommercial vehicles will be required to use breathalyzers starting in October.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 9, 2022

Japan's Lower House rejects no-confidence motions against PM and speaker

While the outcome was never in doubt, the votes may indicate a larger split between the opposition parties.
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BUSINESS
May 31, 2022

Japan approves ¥2.7 trillion extra budget bill to fend off inflation

The entire budget, which will be financed by government bonds, is being directed toward a u00a56.2 trillion emergency relief package put together to fend off rising prices.
BUSINESS
May 30, 2022

Japan faces 'summer of price hikes' as costs of 3,600 food and drink items set to rise

Prices for 8,385 items have risen or are set to rise this year, with the increase coming in at 12% on average, a research firm has found.

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo