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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 27, 2022

New research hints at four factors that may increase chances of long COVID

The researchers, who followed more than 200 patients for two to three months after their COVID-19 diagnoses, said the findings might suggest ways to prevent or treat some cases.
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jan 24, 2022

A shinkansen to space (and other news found beneath the sofa)

While you may have done a 'big clean' around your house at New Year's, there are still a few news stories that our writer would like to tidy up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 17, 2022

Drinking water and ash big concern as Tonga assesses tsunami damage

The eruption and resulting tsunami cut off phone and internet lines for the entire island, as well as damage to an undersea cable, which could take more than a week to restore.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 17, 2022

Traders wanted in a once-sleepy gas market with new kingpins

China became the biggest importer of liquefied natural gas in December, overtaking Japan for the first time since it pioneered the industry in the 1970s.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 16, 2022

Josh Allen throws five touchdowns as Bills maul Patriots

Buffalo became the first playoff team since at least 1950 to not punt or attempt a field goal and go the full game without a turnover.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 15, 2022

Europe sees ‘new normal’ of constant Russia tensions on doorstep

As the U.S. and its allies struggle for a sense of Putin's true intentions, their attention is turning to what might happen either alongside, or in place of, a full military attack.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 14, 2022

Netflix needs new subscribers. Its Korean playbook is its secret weapon.

Following the popularity of the 'Squid Game' series, Netflix is hoping to ride its Korean surge to greater success elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific region in order to attract more subscribers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 12, 2022

Giants fire head coach Joe Judge after two seasons

The decision came two days after the team capped off a disappointing 4-13 campaign with a loss to division rival Washington.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jan 10, 2022

That New Year's resolution to improve your Japanese can help with other aspects of life here

Whether you've resolved to stress less or find a new job in 2022, bulking up your Japanese vocabulary can be key to achieving any new goal.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jan 6, 2022

As space race escalates, Japan bolsters defense capabilities in new domains

The government and Self-Defense Forces are looking to mount an active defense in the space, cyberspace and electromagnetic spectrum fields.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 5, 2022

Sony unveils PlayStation VR2 headset and new immersive Horizon game

Sony's next-generation wired gaming goggles, which plug into the PlayStation 5 home console, will feature OLED panels with increased resolution from the first generation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2022

Forget black swans. We need to find the snow leopards.

Things to keep an eye on in 2022, the growing role of cities in the fight against climate change, the dawn of lab meat, and the resurgence of mass activism on a global scale.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 3, 2022

Antonio Brown 'no longer a Buc' after shedding equipment and storming off field during win over Jets

Brown removed his shoulder pads and jersey, ran across the end zone and headed to the team's locker room midway through the third quarter.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 2, 2022

The new political cry in South Korea: ‘Out with man haters’

The gender wars have infused the South Korean presidential race, largely seen as a contest for young voters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 1, 2022

In New Year's speech, Taiwan president warns China against 'military adventurism'

Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is not the answer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 30, 2021

In an ‘age of unpeace,’ civilians become new pawns of war

While migration has become a political football in Western Europe, it has been fully weaponized in an obscure strip of land between Belarus and Poland.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Dec 26, 2021

Liven your year-end spread with the 'three friends of winter': pine, bamboo and plum

'Nishime' is a favorite dish among the Japanese during the year-end holidays, and this recipe will help ensure your spread makes the cut.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Dec 17, 2021

Safety and security are key to a new Go To Travel campaign

The prospect of a recovery from COVID-19 and a vaccine and pills that can protect against future infection has prompted the Kishida government to restart the Go To Travel program.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 16, 2021

New studies raise hopes that vaccines prevent severe omicron cases

Scientists reported on several studies suggesting that T cells in vaccinated people can put up a strong defense against the variant.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 15, 2021

Omicron scrambles what we know about immunity

If this thing keeps growing exponentially and infects millions of people in a short time, health systems could collapse, even if a tinier fraction of cases are serious.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2021

Conservatives abandon Boris Johnson over new COVID-19 rules

With nearly 100 lawmakers from Johnson's own party voting against him, it was a stinging rebuke of their leader that undermines his authority just as omicron threatens the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Dec 10, 2021

Xi's next term needs a new China portfolio, investors say

What's whacked markets and put investors on guard is the unpredictable application of the 'common prosperity' doctrine, especially as Xi has worked to consolidate his power.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 8, 2021

In parliamentary debut, new CDP leader tries policy-focused approach

Conscious of criticisms that the CDP only attacks the LDP, Kenta Izumi followed up on his questions to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with policy proposals of his own.

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