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Perhaps it's time to un-discover some of 2020

Voices | FOREIGN AGENDA Jan 18, 2021

Perhaps it's time to un-discover some of 2020

by William Lang

We discovered a vaccine for COVID-19 in record time, but there are a few things that writer William Lang would like to un-discover about the pandemic if possible.

Coming of age in Japan during COVID-19

Lifestyle Jan 3, 2021

Coming of age in Japan during COVID-19

by Louise George Kittaka

This year’s new adults are on the precipice of missing out on their seijinshiki, a time-honored tradition noted for its formality and formalwear.

Uncertainty hijacked media coverage in 2020

National / Media | MEDIA MIX Jan 3, 2021

Uncertainty hijacked media coverage in 2020

by Philip Brasor

Sorting through the media highlights of a year overshadowed by a global pandemic

Images of 2020 | Achievement: Against all odds

World | 2020 in Review Dec 31, 2020

Images of 2020 | Achievement: Against all odds

A brief look back at the powerful images from 2020 that inspired hope

Virtual and victorious: Anime came out on top in 2020

Film | 2020 in review Dec 31, 2020

Virtual and victorious: Anime came out on top in 2020

by Roland Kelts

In a year marred by industry-wide delays and cancellations due to the COVID-19 pandemic, anime still managed to become more popular than ever thanks in part to streaming platforms.

Images of 2020 | Turbulence: Power shifts and revolution

World | 2020 in Review Dec 30, 2020

Images of 2020 | Turbulence: Power shifts and revolution

A brief look back at images that reflected a world in tumult

Raise your glasses to 2020: Good riddance!

Language | BILINGUAL Dec 29, 2020

Raise your glasses to 2020: Good riddance!

by Kaori Shoji

Drinking culture changed in a lot of ways in 2020. On one hand, we drink alone more. On the other hand, we don't have to worry about the last train as much.

Images of 2020 | COVID-19: The only story

National | 2020 in Review Dec 28, 2020

Images of 2020 | COVID-19: The only story

A brief look at images that reflected the coronavirus pandemic's impact on Japan

Japanese abroad adjust to new realities of life in a foreign community amid COVID-19

Lifestyle | 2020 in Review Dec 26, 2020

Japanese abroad adjust to new realities of life in a foreign community amid COVID-19

by Kathryn Wortley

Uncertainty surrounding the outbreak has forced many Japanese living overseas to view their future with fearful optimism.

Top 5: Food trends our critics want to see Japan embrace in 2021

Food & Drink Dec 26, 2020

Top 5: Food trends our critics want to see Japan embrace in 2021

by Claire Williamson, Florentyna Leow, Oscar Boyd, Robbie Swinnerton and Phoebe Amoroso

Eyes (and stomachs) are already turning to 2021. Five of The Japan Times’ critics share the dining trends they’d like to see the country embrace.

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

People | 20 QUESTIONS Dec 26, 2020

20 Questions: The best answers of 2020

by Tadasu Takahashi

The 20 Questions format aims to get people in Japan to tell us about their thoughts and beliefs in their words. Here are some of the most interesting answers from 2020.

In 2020, kids still say the drollest things

National / Media | BIG IN JAPAN Dec 26, 2020

In 2020, kids still say the drollest things

by Michael Hoffman

2020 was a year to forget, if only we can …

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