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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 4, 2021

Tokyo emergency extension worth the extra financial hit, economists say

Experts say that suppressing activity for a little longer won't add too much extra damage to an economy that is already showing some signs of recovery even under existing restrictions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2021

Clubhouse won over Elon Musk. Now it’s conquering the world.

With its stunning emergence this year, Clubhouse has already become the biggest U.S. social-media success story in nine years after the Instagram, Twitter and Snapchat era.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 25, 2021

‘Aristocrats’: Power performances capture the world of Japan's elite

Yukiko Sode's insightful drama about Japan's ruling class and the masses stars Kiko Mizuhara and Mugi Kadowaki as women who find common ground despite their vastly different upbringings.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 24, 2021

Antony Blinken, without leaving U.S., tries to mend fences with allies abroad

As part of his effort to re-energize American alliances frayed by the Donald Trump years, Blinken has spoken with dozens of his counterparts around the world but has yet to leave the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 24, 2021

Bitcoin bet sparks rally at Japan’s most expensive brokerage

Bitcoin's fivefold jump in the past year has come amid a flood of money pumped into the global financial system during the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 20, 2021

Japan’s media join forces in rare show of solidarity to attack Mori over sexist remarks

Domestic reporters don't pull any punches in the fallout from the former Tokyo Olympic chief's cluelessness.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 20, 2021

Garigari-kun, Japan’s best-selling popsicle, turns 40

The first of 2021's special Garigari-kun flavors is the crunchy, sweet-tart “Adult Garigari-kun Kiwi.”
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2021

Shimane governor threatens to cancel participation in Olympic torch relay

The remarks could create a political domino effect among other local governors worried about their own ability to respond to increased infections if the Tokyo Games go forward.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2021

Dream of running Olympic torch relay now prompts feelings of guilt for Japan doctor

The Olympic torch relay is set to begin on March 25, even though Tokyo and nine other prefectures are set to remain under a state of emergency through March 7.
JAPAN
Feb 14, 2021

In pictures: Damage from the 7.3 magnitude quake off northeast Japan

Buildings were cracked, train services were halted and water supplies were cut after a major earthquake rocked Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures late Saturday night.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Feb 13, 2021

Treat yourself to a culinary 1UP

Feast like Mario with themed sweet, savory and even spicy dishes from your local Seven-Eleven.
JAPAN
Feb 13, 2021

Number of COVID-19 patients who died outside hospitals spikes in Japan

Of the total of 132, 56 people had tested positive for the virus before dying while infections in the remaining 76 came to light after their deaths.
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2021

Japan keeps COVID-19 emergency in place as hospital occupancy remains high

A health ministry advisory board warned that while new cases were declining in most areas, clusters at hospitals and care facilities could propel death tolls to high levels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 12, 2021

Citi sets up team of ESG experts in Japan to capture more deals

The firm's Japanese banking and brokerage arms selected 10 people in January to serve as specialists in environmental, social and governance factors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 12, 2021

Will you be my pandemic Valentine?

The coronavirus is making people rethink traditional Valentine's Day customs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 10, 2021

Japan’s Cosmo wins rights to explore for oil in Abu Dhabi

Even amid forecasts that global energy demand could peak as early as the 2030s, producers expect buyers to continue using oil for decades more as economies transition to cleaner fuels.

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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