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Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 4, 2020

Pandemic pours cold water on Japan's celebrated nightlife

Residents ponder whether or not it's safe to patronize their regular drinking spots.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jul 4, 2020

Japan Times 1920: Cholera comes to the capital

Although cholera made its appearance in South-Western Japan some time ago, Tokyo has been so far free of the epidemic.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Jul 4, 2020

Summer in the Aurelian Garden: Creating a butterfly haven

When a Japanese emperor butterfly laid its eggs on one of Mitsuhiko Imamori's carefully nurtured trees, he realized he'd achieved a mature ecosystem.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Jul 4, 2020

Strawberry Milk Ice Candy: A cool treat for a hot season

Strawberry sweets specialist Ichibiko has just released three refreshing strawberry-milk ice bars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2020

Japan's fussy food shoppers finally go online amid pandemic

Although the nation's e-commerce development lags behind that of its peers, COVID-19 has prompted a rise in buyers ordering from home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2020

Fearful of China's new security law, Hong Kongers scramble for safe havens

Many Hong Kong residents are scouring for new jobs and homes overseas, fearful that a new national security law imposed by Beijing will crush coveted rights not enjoyed on the mainland and herald a new authoritarian era for China's freest city.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 4, 2020

Turkish jet suspect testifies he cooperated with Carlos Ghosn escape under duress

MNG Jet's operations manager said he heard 'screams of joy' in the background while being told the ex-Nissan boss was on board.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 4, 2020

Two U.S. aircraft carriers enter South China Sea as China conducts its own military exercises

Drills by carriers seen as part of a concerted effort by Washington to reassure partners in the region and counter Beijing's moves in the disputed waterway.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 4, 2020

Trump decries efforts to ‘wipe out’ U.S. history and ‘defame heroes’ in Mount Rushmore speech

U.S. President Donald Trump decried what he described as efforts to eliminate American history and malign heroes, lashing out at those protesting symbols they say celebrate racial injustice as he stoked culture wars over history and education.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2020

Beginning of the end for megadam projects in China as solar and wind power rise

It’s the beginning of the end for the era of megadam building in China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 4, 2020

Iran threatens retaliation after what it calls possible cyberattack on nuclear site

Iran will retaliate against any country that carries out cyberattacks on its nuclear sites, the head of civilian defense said, after a fire at its Natanz plant which some Iranian officials said may have been caused by cybersabotage.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jul 4, 2020

Grappling with the 'American idea' from across the Pacific

Tokyoites with close connections to the United States express empathy for the present and optimism for the future of the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2020

Pandemics, fear and discrimination: Are Japanese cities ready for life with COVID-19?

Fighting discrimination is a key issue in municipal integration policy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 3, 2020

Hong Kong brokers are already reading from Beijing’s script

Some worry that the national security law will compromise analysts' credibility. It's a bit late for that.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 3, 2020

First China, now Pakistan: How India is battling neighbors on two fronts

The Indian military has been talking about a two-front war with neighbors Pakistan and China for decades to keep politicians focused on defense spending. Now that scenario is looking ever more realistic, with conflicts flaring on both its disputed borders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2020

Why Americans say they are, or aren’t, wearing face masks

As U.S. coronavirus case numbers and deaths continue to climb, face masks have become the center of a heated political debate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 3, 2020

Uber finally makes it to Tokyo after six years in Japan

Uber is partnering with three local taxi operators, primarily in the city's central business district and the popular areas of Shinagawa, Akihabara and Asakusa.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2020

Hong Kong bans protesters’ rallying cry for ‘revolution’

The government said the rallying cry 'Liberate Hong Kong! Revolution of our time!” was now illegal under the legislation barring secession among other acts.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2020

U.S. coronavirus cases hit new record, rising over 50,000 in single day

The surge in cases across the United States has put President Donald Trump's handling of the crisis under the microscope.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 3, 2020

NBA reportedly plans Chicago bubble for 'Delete Eight'

The eight teams that weren't invited to participate in the NBA's restarted season near Orlando might be allowed to gather in a separate "bubble" in Chicago, ESPN reported Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 3, 2020

Former baseball prospect Tsuyoshi Akuzawa takes over Crane Thunders

The Gunma Prefecture native has been tapped to run the B. League second-division side, four decades after he became a local legend for his Koshien heroics.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Jul 3, 2020

J. League grows audience abroad with English social media channels

The league's English-language efforts have coincided with a push to expand its international broadcasting footprint.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2020

How Moderna execs are cashing in during the race to develop COVID-19 vaccine

Biotech firm Moderna Inc. could reap tens of billions of dollars in sales and stock appreciation if it wins the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. If it loses, the early-stage company’s value could crash.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jul 3, 2020

In India, child labor victims struggle to receive state compensation

Rescued victims of child labor in India rarely receive state compensation, new data shows, as campaigners warned a government drive to boost support for slavery survivors was falling short.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 3, 2020

Japan figuring out how to deliver goods untouched by people amid pandemic

Labor shortage and virus fears push robotics and logistics companies to explore ways to integrate technology into consumer deliveries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 3, 2020

The battle to stop global warming is increasingly being fought in the courtroom

Climate change may be having its day in court.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2020

Kim Jong Un scolds North Korea cadres for complacency on coronavirus

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in about a month to chastise some top cadres over their management of the coronavirus, amid speculation he may be isolating himself due to the pandemic.
Reader Mail
Jul 3, 2020

International students suffering under re-entry ban

Regarding the June 19 story, “Japan's re-entry ban threatens scholarships, admission and graduation for foreign students,” I am Ph.D. student in one of Japan’s national universities. Due to the travel restriction I am stuck in my country, having to cope with the time difference and the online...
Reader Mail
Jul 3, 2020

Kyoto government harming the ecosystem with enormous plastic sheets

In some parts of Europe now, people plant Miyawaki forests on small pieces of land to provide environments for insects, birds and plants.
The indelible memory of being a part of Unit 731
Hideo Shimizu, 95, says he cannot forget seeing the prisoners' bloody wills scribbled on the walls of prison cells at Unit 731 in 1945.
Japanese star convicted of indecent assault in Hong Kong
J-pop idol Kenshin Kamimura leaves the West Kowloon Law Courts on bail in Hong Kong on Wednesday, after he was found guilty of indecent assault of a woman who worked as his interpreter at a restaurant in Mong Kok district in March this year.
Tens of thousands left stranded at Osaka Expo by train service interruption
Visitors rest inside the Osaka Expo venue early Thursday morning
Welcoming foreign residents benefits Japan, three quarters of economists say
The streets of Tokyo's Ginza district in April. The number of foreign residents in Japan hit a record high at 3.76 million as of the end of last year, comprising just over 3% of the population.
Hiker missing in Hokkaido after bear attack found dead
The Rausu mountain range at Hokkaido's Shiretoko National Park. A man in his 20s who went missing after being attacked by a bear while hiking on Mount Rausu has been found dead.
Recent deaths of Japanese boxers underline importance of emergency action plans
The Japan Boxing Commission's safety protocols have been thrust into the spotlight following the deaths of Shigetoshi Kotari and Hiromasa Urakawa, who suffered fatal brain injuries while fighting on the same card on Aug. 2.
The indelible memory of being a part of Unit 731
Hideo Shimizu, 95, says he cannot forget seeing the prisoners' bloody wills scribbled on the walls of prison cells at Unit 731 in 1945.
Will Ishiba's critics be able to garner enough support for a leadership race?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's political survival likely hinges on whether a leadership race will take place within the Liberal Democratic Party following its decision to have its election committee canvass the opinions of party members and prefectural chapters on the subject.
Hidden rosters and the legacy of Japan’s germ warfare
Katsutoshi Takegami, 77, in his storehouse attic where he discovered his father's Unit 1644 documents
Osaka Expo highlights the challenge of holding events in Japan's scorching summer
People huddle near a large fan blowing icy-cold mist at the Osaka Expo on July 12. Amid Japan's relentless summer heat, organizes have put myriad measures in place in order to keep guests safe.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
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