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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 12, 2021

Opposition tie-up could herald new debate on constitutional revision in Japan

In what could be the start of an opposition party realignment, Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People have begun working together to push the issue in parliament.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Nov 10, 2021

Japan to pay $1.2 billion for 1.6 million courses of Merck's COVID-19 pill

Countries have rushed to sign deals to buy molnupiravir since data last month showed that when given early in the illness the drug could halve the chances of dying or being hospitalized.
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2021

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 41 new coronavirus cases

The daily tally of COVID-19 infections was down by 31 from a week earlier and was the 12th straight day below 100.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 11, 2021

Aichi universities resume exchange programs as vaccines ease pandemic fears

While many students have been unable to join exchange programs in person, online classes have lowered costs and made some more determined to go abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021

Japan’s Norinchukin Bank tiptoes back into CLO market with refinancing deal

The bank, which finances farmers and fishers, was one of the biggest buyers of collateralized loan obligations in the world before cutting back its exposure in 2019.

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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