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JAPAN
Sep 10, 2020

Tokyo to ease voluntary measures on dining and travel as infections slow

Separately, the central government is reportedly weighing a plan to raise attendance limits at music and sporting events to 20,000 spectators.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 7, 2020

NPB, J. League will ask Japan's government to relax attendance limits

The existing cap of 5,000 attendees doesn't account for the varying capacities and seating arrangements of the stadiums in each circuit.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Post-Coronavirus Briefing
Sep 7, 2020

All-out effort needed to learn successful virus response

Japan risks losing its status as an advanced nation unless it survives the pandemic and comes out on top.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 3, 2020

Toyooka Theater Festival brings French flair to Japan’s theater scene

Dramatist Oriza Hirata's dream of holding Japan's version of the Avignon Festival is becoming a reality with a two-week arts fete starting on Sept. 9.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 1, 2020

The big China disaster that you're missing

Climate change is bringing more frequent and intense deluges that threaten the economic heartland, and previous infrastructure defenses can't keep up. There's very little time to prepare for what's coming.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 31, 2020

B. League players briefed on virus protocols ahead of new season

Japan's pro basketball league will largely follow the lead of NPB and the J. League as it embarks on its fifth season.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 30, 2020

75 years on, legacy of the U.S.-led Occupation of Japan still resonates

While Japan blossomed as an economic powerhouse in the second half of the century, some argue the Occupation created problems that lingered long after it ended.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Aug 24, 2020

A simple 'How are you doing?' can be a lifeline for stressed-out parents

Geoff Morris provides a place for parents in Osaka to entertain their kids while having a nice healthy venting session.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2020

Bangladesh has an ambitious climate plan, and a $2 billion loan could give it a start

The low-lying country — home to 160 million people and the world's largest river delta system — is particularly vulnerable to global warming.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2020

Mexico’s 'anti-graft' president hit with videos of brother accepting cash

A week ago, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was on a roll with his anti-corruption campaign and leaked materials set to bring down rivals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 21, 2020

Museum showcases global, Japanese timekeeping history

At the grand opening of The Seiko Museum Ginza in that district on Aug. 19, one wonders whether company founder Kintaro Hattori, who initially established K. Hattori in Ginza back in 1881, was watching proceedings from above.
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Aug 18, 2020

In an era of social distancing, the emperor might need social media

The emperor's attendance at a WWII memorial service last weekend was practically his first major public appearance in six months, and possibly his last this year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 14, 2020

Reflections on ‘Japan’s longest day,’ 75 years on

What happened in the lead-up to Japan's surrender reveals just how complex the situation was even at the end of the war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2020

Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic

Sales of board, card, dice and other traditional games have skyrocketed as people spend more time indoors.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 13, 2020

Who owned the chemicals that blew up Beirut? No one will say

A probe reveals an intricate tale of missing documentation, secrecy and a web of small, obscure companies that span the globe.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Aug 9, 2020

Masayo Funakoshi: Making a place for art in the kitchen

Chef Masayo Funakoshi has cooked all around the world, blending art, artists, music and community around her eclectic mix of dishes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 4, 2020

The U.S.-China relationship is a Shakespearean tragedy

We are witnessing the biggest strategic misjudgment in history: Two superpowers are sliding toward conflict when they still share huge common interests.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 4, 2020

BYOB: Runners must carry own bottles for trash-free Shonan Marathon

Organizers expect the waste-saving initiative to prevent six tons' worth of carbon dioxide emissions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2020

'Higher culture' Japan acted like it had the virus under wraps, but now it’s everywhere

Japan risks becoming a warning for what happens when a country moves too fast to normalize its economy and doesn't adjust its strategy when the outbreak changes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2020

Doubt and uncertainty remain one year before postponed Tokyo Olympic Games

As organizers commemorate a benchmark originally anticipated to be a starting line, a number of key issues remain unclear, including whether the pandemic will have subsided by this time next year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 22, 2020

Sign of the times: Helping deaf people get by in Japan

Attempts are being made to enhance the visibility and availability of sign language across the nation.
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 20, 2020

J. League extends attendance restrictions as COVID-19 cases rise

The J. League on Monday announced that its attendance caps would remain in place through Aug. 10, reflecting concerns over a rising number of new coronavirus infections in Tokyo and other major metropolitan areas.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 15, 2020

JSA's decision to let fans attend July Basho catches everyone off guard

Few insiders had expected sumo's governing body to allow the public back in so soon.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

Did bar reopenings lead to virus spikes? Probably. And protests? Probably not.

Over the past 3 months, millions of people have taken to the streets to protest against racism, while bars and restaurants have reopened around the world, as have some factories, food markets and even outdoor concerts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 10, 2020

New WHO guidance calls for more evidence on airborne coronavirus transmission

The World Health Organization on Thursday released new guidelines on the transmission of the novel coronavirus that acknowledge some reports of airborne transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, but stopped short of confirming that the virus spreads through the air.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Japan worries Trump tariffs will push countries toward China
Liberal Democratic Party Policy Chief Itsunori Onodera (center) speaks at a think tank event Monday in Washington.
Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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