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JAPAN
Jul 18, 2021

As Tokyo Games draw near, confusion reigns and COVID-19 spreads

Even before the Olympics begin, measures meant to ensure a “safe and secure” event that may have looked good on paper aren't faring so well in practice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 17, 2021

U.S. sanctions Chinese officials over Hong Kong democracy crackdown

The sanctions, posted by the U.S. Treasury Department, target individuals from China's Hong Kong liaison office, used by Beijing to orchestrate its policies in the Chinese territory.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021

Nigerian Olympic delegate is first hospitalized visitor with COVID-19, report says

The individual, a nonathlete in their 60s, reportedly tested positive on Thursday evening at the airport with mild symptoms but was hospitalized because of age and pre-existing conditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2021

Tokyo's neighbors brace for fallout as cases rise in the capital

Kanagawa Prefecture — which logged 403 cases on Thursday, its highest tally since late January — is considering requesting a state of emergency, and Chiba Prefecture may do the same.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 16, 2021

World carved up into haves and have-nots by mRNA vaccine access

The cutting-edge technology, which made its debut during the pandemic, has proven more effective than any other in staving off infections and serious illness from the coronavirus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2021

Hot-pot scandal fuels anger over Hong Kong ‘double standards’

While members of the public have been adhering to COVID-19 restrictions, a pardon for officials having violated them has caused trouble in the territory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2021

Netflix’s plan to jump into video games puzzles Wall Street

Analysts say the company doesn't have the infrastructure or the expertise to create or support top-tier games, and that such capability won't be easy to build.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 16, 2021

Know the right words to use when speaking to the police in Japanese

With the Olympics less than a week away, police may be increasing the amount of random spot checks they regularly engage in. Learn some vocabulary to help you if you get stopped.
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021

IOC president's Hiroshima visit fuels speculation about his true intent

A trip that's officially being made to send a message of peace has instead stirred controversy amid the pandemic and raised questions about Thomas Bach's real purpose.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 15, 2021

Former Olympic marathoner has 'mixed feelings' about Tokyo Games with no spectators

Still, Mara Yamauchi believes that athletes will not be affected by the restrictions brought about by COVID-19 and the lack of spectators at the majority of Olympic venues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2021

Obscure cyberagency becomes nemesis of China's tech giants

Companies with large pools of user data now need approval for listings abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 14, 2021

The U.S.-China tech conflict front line goes through Belgium

The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center may be Belgium's best-kept secret, but it's in global demand for its work on the future of computer chips.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 13, 2021

In symbolic end to war, U.S. general departs Afghanistan

The U.S. general leading the war in Afghanistan, Austin Miller, relinquished command at a ceremony on Monday and quietly left the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 12, 2021

On this German farm, cows are in charge. Or at least coequals.

At Hof Butenland, the turn away from animals as commodities is not only a question of human morality but of planetary survival.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 12, 2021

How Vietnam's 'influencer' army wages information warfare on Facebook

Force 47 soldiers are tasked with setting up, moderating and posting on pro-state Facebook groups, to correct 'wrong views' online.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2021

Thousands evacuated from floods in China's Sichuan province, more rain forecast

In Sichuan, torrential rain since Friday has raised the water levels of 14 rivers, swept away boats and bridges and forced the evacuation of more than 4,600 people, state media reported.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Jul 10, 2021

How to make curry-style māpō dōfu over cauliflower rice

With Japanese curry, it's the mouthfeel of the rice that's key, so you can easily swap it for cauliflower rice for a low-carb take on the staple dish.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2021

A book you remember, a Kindle you forget

When reading on a digital device, the fear is that the loss of mental effort will lead to a loss in overall thoughtfulness.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 9, 2021

As the U.S. withdraws, Afghanistan’s neighbors must step up

Despite many different perspectives among many nations, one thing most of countries agree on is that the dire situation in Afghanistan is the fault of the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 9, 2021

China's Didi crackdown is all about controlling big data

The crackdown shows how big data is quickly turning into the next major battleground in a clash of superpowers.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2021

Tokyo Olympics to bar fans under new COVID-19 emergency

Organizers made the unprecedented decision to close venues in the Tokyo area just two weeks ahead of the opening of the games.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 8, 2021

An outside look at the Chinese Communist Party's 100th birthday

President Xi Jinping's speech marking the 100-year anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party was never going to win the hearts and minds of China's neighbors — including Japan's media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2021

Building the inclusive, networked U.N. we need

The U.N. has never been more vital. But it needs renewed imagination, vigorous adaptation to changing global circumstances and emboldened advocates from within and outside governments.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 8, 2021

Over 100 years of the Olympic spirit captured on screen

Film coverage of the modern Olympics, starting from 1912, shows that national pride and stunning athleticism have always been an integral part of the games.

Longform

Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past