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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jun 26, 2020

Evacuation plans for elderly and disabled people get rethink in pandemic

As municipalities continue to battle against the coronavirus, many people are readying themselves for worst-case scenarios.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jun 26, 2020

Waste center swamped as homebound Hokkaido residents declutter

The number of vehicles coming to the facility reached a high in May, with the site charging only u00a5140 to dispose of 10 kilograms of items.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2020

Coronavirus further widens India’s devastating gender gap

Women around the world have been hurt financially by the coronavirus outbreak, but the situation in India, where women suffer from a wide gender gap in employment, wages and education, is more precarious for them than almost anywhere else.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 26, 2020

Bank of Japan likely to cut economic forecasts again on COVID-19

The IMF now sees Japan's economy contracting more than first thought as it takes a 5.8 percent hit in 2020 from the virus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2020

Survey shows Hong Kong's pro-democracy protests may be losing steam

Support for yearlong pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong has slipped, now getting the backing of a slim majority, as the city braces for the imposition of Beijing-drafted national security legislation, a survey conducted for Reuters showed.
Reader Mail
Jun 26, 2020

Father’s Day for a single mother

I vividly remember, it was in December 2004 and that was a very special day of my life. I had received a note from the day care center of my daughter in Tokyo who was then 7 years old. It was about celebrating Father’s Day in her kindergarten class. The plan was to have all the fathers come to the...
Reader Mail
Jun 26, 2020

Osaka merger bid needs very careful scrutiny

Regarding the June 20 story “Osaka's second merger push faces pitfalls from pandemic, Abe's poll woes,” before the Tokyo Metropolitan Government merged their wards from 35 to 22, there had been Fukagawa Ward and Joto Ward, which are now called Koto Ward. A lot of citizens of Fukagawa Ward...
Reader Mail
Jun 26, 2020

‘Data government’ shouldn’t replace government by the people

In my June 12 letter to the editor, “New international order versus nature,” I parenthetically said that I hope Yoichi Funabashi was joking when he wrote in praise of “data government” (“Time to build the post-pandemic world order,” June 9).
Reader Mail
Jun 26, 2020

Appeasing China doesn’t work and should no longer be tried

In the wake of the brutal ambush of 20 brave Indian soldiers on June 15, the June 8 opinion piece headlined “India’s appeasement policy toward China unravels,” sounds like a prophecy come true. India’s appeasement of China has indeed failed and so will the West’s and Japan’s. Appeasements...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 26, 2020

Comic Saku Yanagawa was on his way to cracking the U.S. — then COVID-19 happened

Comic Saku Yanagawa is making a name for himself in the U.S., but with racist hecklers and awkward Zoom gigs, he's facing his toughest crowds yet.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 26, 2020

Skip the trip to Italy and binge Asian cinema online

As we head into summer, now is the time to crank up the air-conditioning, get comfortable and delve into Japanese cinema with these recommendations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 25, 2020

High-end French dining with safety in mind

Dishes created by executive chef Masahiro Ishihara of Blanc Rouge at The Tokyo Station Hotel are sophisticated, yet simple in their execution. They are healthy, yet flavorful, and innovative while remaining true to the tenets of French cuisine.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2020

Confidence and ambition power Keisei Tominaga toward promising U.S. future

The left-handed guard struggled with the different rules and culture on the court during his first year, but is already set to transfer to Nebraska.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2020

Kim Jong Un’s erratic behavior shows North Korea is stuck

On Wednesday, Kim continued to surprise, announcing the suspension of newly announced “military action plans” against South Korea. Hours later, Seoul said it observed North Koreans removing loudspeakers that were recently installed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Jun 25, 2020

The race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, and Japan's place in it

With more than 140 coronavirus measures in development and 13 undergoing trials, hopes are being pinned on one being approved in the near future.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020

Lawson to kick off self-checkout reward campaign to curb virus spread

As the coronavirus continues to spread, the convenience store chain is aiming to reduce face-to-face contact between staff and customers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2020

London's historical connections to slavery lurch into full view

If there’s one thing that foretold the City of London’s ambition to become the epicenter of finance it was the founding of the Royal Exchange almost 500 years ago.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son and Alibaba’s Jack Ma part ways

While the mutual departures are unlikely to have an immediate impact on either company, they mark the end of an era.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 25, 2020

Contactless service kiosk in Japan upgraded to take temperatures

The system automatically takes the temperature of the person in front of the screen and issues instructions if the reading is above 37 degrees.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2020

Tokyo reports 48 coronavirus cases, topping 40 for second day

The capital continues to record high numbers of cases, with Tokyo having logged 55 new infections on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2020

Japan's izakaya, a staple of after-work socializing, crippled by pandemic

Even though virus controls were lifted in May, more people working from home and social-distancing rules have forced most outlets to halve their seating.
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2020

Japanese investors favoring firms that let people work from home

Being good employers and business partners may ultimately pay off with sustainable returns in the long term, the investors believe.
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.
As Japan marks 80 years since WWII surrender, Ishiba expresses remorse
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba lays a flower during the memorial service at the Nippon Budokan on Friday.
Trump shifts stance on road to Ukraine peace after meeting Putin in Alaska
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on next to Russian leader Vladimir Putin during a news conference following their meeting to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers
Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
War must never be repeated, says WWII guerrilla commander
Former teacher Satoshi Ito speaks during an interview in Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture, in June. Ito underwent training for guerrilla warfare at a secret school to prepare for a possible battle in mainland Japan during World War II.
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.

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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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