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JAPAN
Jun 2, 2020

Osaka introduces QR contact tracing system as bars and restaurants reopen

Users who scan the code at establishments will be notified if another patron is later found to have become infected.
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2020

Japan's new graduate recruiting fully starts amid coronavirus scare

Major firms in Japan on Monday fully started interviews, written tests and other activities to hire students graduating in spring 2021, with companies and students both struggling to adjust to unprecedented online recruiting methods introduced to cope with the new coronavirus pandemic.
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JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020

Tokyo enters phase two of virus plan, but is governor moving too fast?

Phase two of the three-part plan to progressively lift social distancing measures and voluntary business closures kicked off on Monday.
JAPAN
May 31, 2020

Single-parent support group in Japan urges more aid to offset income drops from pandemic

Nearly 70 percent of single-parent families have reported or are expecting their income to drop during the coronavirus pandemic, a recent survey says.
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JAPAN
May 31, 2020

Hong Kong tensions a risk to global economy, Japanese official says

Economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said friction between the U.S. and China over Hong Kong poses a risk to the global economy if the city ceases to be an international financial hub.
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JAPAN
May 29, 2020

Tokyo nears phase two of virus recovery plan as Osaka to fully reopen

As business-minded Osaka prepares to go full bore with Tokyo trailing close behind, infections continue to fluctuate in the capital.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 29, 2020

Spain says it will do all it can to reverse Nissan closure amid protests

Spain said on Thursday it would do everything possible to stop Nissan from closing its main car factory in the country as angry workers burned tires and shouted "War" outside the Barcelona plant.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 29, 2020

Most Iwate 3/11 memorials canceled, with next year’s under threat

Charity events and victim support projects put on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 28, 2020

Nissan reports huge ¥671 billion loss and plan to close Barcelona plant

Nissan Motor Co. reported a ¥671 billion ($6.2 billion) net loss for the latest fiscal year and unveiled a plan to turn the carmaker around by eliminating about ¥300 billion in annual fixed costs, cutting capacity and reducing the number of vehicle models.
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BUSINESS
May 28, 2020

Surge in cycling from coronavirus fears adds ¥604 billion to Shimano's stock

The renowned maker of cycling parts is benefitting from surging demand for bicycles as people embrace new modes of transport to avoid large crowds.
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JAPAN
May 27, 2020

Tokyo logs 11 new coronavirus cases Wednesday

Nationwide, 30 new infections were reported Tuesday, raising the total tally in the nation to 17,335, with 876 deaths, according to Kyodo News.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 27, 2020

Firm hopes to allow fans at home to broadcast cheers to empty stadiums when sports resume

As Japan’s sports teams prepare for a cautious return to action after hiatuses caused by COVID-19, a company has developed an app that allows fans to cheer remotely as their teams play in empty stadiums.
JAPAN
May 27, 2020

Masks too dangerous for children under 2, medical group warns

Masks can make breathing difficult and increase the risk of choking, according to the Japan Pediatric Association.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 26, 2020

Japanese restaurant group Skylark to end late-night services

Skylark Holdings Co. said Tuesday that it will stop offering late-night services at some 2,600 group restaurants, including those under the Gusto and Jonathan's brands, from July 1.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 26, 2020

'Kowai,' 'fuan' and language in the 'new normal'

The words people are using to express their anxieties reflect the sense of desperation that they are feeling.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
May 24, 2020

Solving pandemic-era problems with the help of two apps and a fan

This month's collection of products and services are great to help deal with the pandemic but may work just as well when it's over.

Longform

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