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JAPAN
May 23, 2020

Aichi and Mie governors urge continued restraint on cross-prefectural travel

“I want everyone to be strict about refraining from unnecessary travel back and forth to other prefectures,” Aichi Gov. Hideaki Omura said.
JAPAN
May 22, 2020

Tokyo reports three new coronavirus cases, lowest for two months

Friday's figure marked the lowest since March 22 and brought the number of infections in the past week to 53.
JAPAN
May 22, 2020

Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo residents ambivalent about lifting emergency

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also offered praise for the business-minded 'Osaka model' Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura drafted to bounce back from the virus.
JAPAN
May 20, 2020

Japan Defense Ministry probing hack of next-gen missile data, report says

Among the leaked details may have been range, propulsion and heat resistance, the report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2020

Tokyo reports five new coronavirus infections Tuesday

The number has remained at or below 10 this week.
JAPAN
May 18, 2020

Japan launches new squadron to step up defense in outer space

The squadron, part of the Air Self-Defense Force, will monitor space debris and suspicious satellites to prevent collisions with Japanese satellites.
JAPAN
May 17, 2020

Osaka reports zero infections for first time in more than two months

Meanwhile, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government said it confirmed five new COVID-19 infections on Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 17, 2020

Chinese media blasts 'lawless' Hong Kong schools over Japan history question

Chinese state media said Hong Kong schools have become "lawless" as controversy builds over a history question in a school exam, rekindling tensions over academic freedoms in the semiautonomous city.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
May 16, 2020

Can Osaka's governor inspire change before he gets 'hammered down'?

There are several reasons, some unique to Osaka and the Kansai region, that account for the governor's newfound popularity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 15, 2020

Shibuya's Club Asia stays steady and looks ahead to post-coronavirus clubbing

As some of Tokyo's clubs face permanent closure as a result of COVID-19, others look to the future and ways of ensuring they survive the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2020

F-35’s image as $428 billion bundle of flaws improved by fixes

Lockheed Martin and the U.S. military have eliminated all of the deficiencies believed to endanger pilots.

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