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WORLD
Jun 16, 2020

U.S. airlines threaten to ban passengers who refuse to wear masks

U.S. airline passengers who refuse to wear face coverings during the novel coronavirus pandemic could have their flying privileges revoked under tougher enforcement policies, the industry's main lobby group said Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 16, 2020

Kim Jong Un’s sister takes bigger role in threats to South Korea

Siblings of North Korean leaders have been more likely to disappear than be extolled on the front pages of state media. That is, until Kim Yo Jong emerged as the face of a new pressure campaign against South Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2020

North Korea says it may send troops into parts of the DMZ

The report marked an escalation of threats aimed at forcing the South to halt activists from sending anti-Pyongyang leaflets across the border by balloon.
Special Supplements
Jun 16, 2020

Embassy of the Republic of Angola

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2020

‘Who’s Zoomin’ Who?’ is now an ominous question

Zoom must do more to win back confidence
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 15, 2020

Japan’s 'king of deals' preparing to pounce once valuations dip in pandemic aftermath

Minebea Mitsumi Inc. Chief Executive Officer Yoshihisa Kainuma is preparing to resume acquisitions once the coronavirus pandemic is done gutting corporate finances and valuations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 14, 2020

Here’s what you need to know before getting a pet in Japan

If time spent at home during COVID-19 made you want to get your own furry friend, here are some points to consider before committing to a new pet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Jun 13, 2020

There’s a shōchū pairing for any meal or mood

Is Japan's shu014dchu016b spirit the perfect diet aid? Maybe not. But it will pair with whatever you still have in your pantry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 13, 2020

Japan's parents are struggling with the never-ending cycle of preparing three meals a day

'It's the thought of having to deal with the next meal as soon as this one is over, in whatever shape or form that meal may take.”
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2020

Young American men having a lot less sex in the 21st century, study shows

Sexual activity among young American men has declined sharply since 2000, with nearly a third reporting no sex with a partner in the prior year, according to a survey study published on Friday that suggests social media and electronic gaming might be filling the void.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jun 13, 2020

National Rugby League asks reporter to have COVID test after breaching social distancing rules during interview with player

A second journalist within a week will have to undergo a coronavirus test after breaching social distancing rules by failing to observe a two-meter gap from players in Australia's National Rugby League (NRL), local media reported on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 12, 2020

It's official: Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike announces bid for re-election

Koike said she would bolster the capital's health care system amid the coronavirus pandemic through enhanced testing capacity and increasing the number of hospital beds.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jun 12, 2020

Video gamers have pandemic entertainment figured out

Video games Final Fantasy VII Remake and Animal Crossing: New Horizons have engaging storylines, graphics that are worthy of Hollywood and now — a captive audience
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2020

Tokyo deaths up by 1,000 in April from monthly average as virus peaked

The city officially reported just over 100 deaths from the coronavirus in April, but mortality data suggests there were around 1,000 more deaths in the month than average.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 11, 2020

Australia vows not to trade values in response to China 'coercion'

China has in recent weeks banned Australian beef imports, imposed tariffs on Australian barley and cautioned students and tourists to avoid the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 11, 2020

Founder of software company who turned down SoftBank joins ranks of Japan’s billionaires

Masayoshi Son had offered to buy Shunji Sugaya's business idea for $2.8 million.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2020

China offers in-development vaccines to workers going abroad

China is offering employees of some large state-run companies the option of being inoculated with two coronavirus vaccines currently in development, illustrating how quickly authorities are moving to test the viability of the shots.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Wide Angle
Jun 11, 2020

Hana Kimura's legacy is one of inclusion and acceptance

With all the news about Hana Kimura focusing on her death, I wanted to write about her life.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 10, 2020

The U.S. economy will need stimulus well beyond July

It's too soon to count on consumer demand to support the economy.

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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