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SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 14, 2020

Criticism builds over Sagan Tosu’s handling of coronavirus cluster

While President Minoru Takehara said the cluster “could have happened at any club,” media outlets have raised concern over Sagan's handling of the outbreak.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 12, 2020

Yokohama DeNA BayStars and KDDI launch virtual stadium project

With the technology they have developed, fans are able to virtually walk around the concourses of Yokohama Stadium, or even onto the field.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 12, 2020

Japan to fight ruling recognizing Hiroshima 'black rain' victims

The central government and Hiroshima local governments appealed Wednesday a landmark ruling last month by the Hiroshima District Court that had recognized more victims of radioactive “black rain,” caused by fallout from the atomic bombing of the city, as eligible for support.
JAPAN
Aug 11, 2020

Sweltering heat bakes Japan as authorities issue heatstroke warning

The risk is especially high this summer as more people are wearing face masks outside to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 8, 2020

Telework gives Japan's dads time to help kids with homework over summer break

In recent weeks, you may have noticed fathers standing with their children in your neighborhood inspecting the trees that sit beside the road with various nets in tow.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 8, 2020

‘Kiki’s Delivery Service’: New translation of Japan’s favorite witch delivers

Emily Balistrieri's English translation brings the magical adventures of an adolescent witch to a new generation of readers.
BASKETBALL
Aug 8, 2020

JBA reveals provisional rosters for national teams

The Japan Basketball Association revealed the provisional squads for the men's and women's national teams and also the male and female 3x3 squads.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Aug 7, 2020

J. League battles new wave of coronavirus infections

Several players have tested positive for the virus over the last two weeks, forcing multiple fixtures to be postponed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 4, 2020

Japan gives regional economies better grades after virus slump

The upward revision to the assessment, the first since October 2017, came despite uncertainty over the outlook amid the recent resurgence of the virus.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2020

Tokyo test centers trade fax machines for computers with new coronavirus reporting system

It is hoped this will help the capital avoid faulty or delayed reporting moving forward, but whether it streamlines the process hinges on how fast the transition happens.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 1, 2020

Kabukicho host clubs under fire for spreading coronavirus

Some media outlets are weighing the pros and cons of mounting an actual 'blockade' of Tokyo's well-known entertainment district.

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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