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COVID 19 IN JAPAN

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 18, 2020
Five things to watch in Japanese politics in 2021
Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's power atop the government is not assured, and with some significant elections scheduled, domestic politics could once again shake things up at the top.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 18, 2020
Pfizer first drugmaker to seek COVID-19 vaccine approval in Japan
Officials said the approval would be made 'a top priority in the screening process' once the firm submits data from an ongoing clinical trial specific to Japan, expected in February.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Regional voices: Chubu
Dec 18, 2020
Musical improvisation: Karaoke venues find new uses for their multimedia spaces
Firms have seen sales fall by as much as 40% amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but have also been able to tap into new demand.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2020
Tokyo logs record 822 cases and raises alarm as hospitals 'clogged'
The nationwide tally of new cases also hit a record, with media reports putting the figure at 3,211.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Dec 17, 2020
Government in a muddle over suspended travel campaign
Researchers found that people who participated in the government's Go To Travel campaign were as much as twice as likely to have COVID-19 symptoms than those who did not.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Hyper-realistic masks offer one way to keep a straight face
The masks will go on sale early next year for u00a598,000 ($950) apiece at his Tokyo shop, Kamenya Omote, whose products are popular as accessories for parties and theatrical performance.
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JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga voices regret over dinner that flouted virus guidelines
The prime minister said he is not thinking of imposing tighter restrictions on movement 'at this time' as a crucial three-week period in fighting COVID-19 ended.
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2020
Suga under fire for year-end dinners as coronavirus cases mount
Suga's outings came after the government abruptly halted a government travel subsidy program he had long defended.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2020
Japan’s ¥73.6 trillion stimulus hinges on spending by older generation
People over the age of 65 make up 29% of the population and account for almost 40% of the consumer spending that is the biggest driver of Japan's economy.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 15, 2020
Politics — not public health — drove Suga U-turn on Go To Travel
The plan to balance the health of the economy against that of people in Japan appeared to hit a wall, as public, political and scientific opposition grew.
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2020
In Japan's frozen north, a city's coronavirus crisis maps out winter vulnerability
The city of Asahikawa was hit by outbreaks at two major hospitals, exacerbated by subzero temperatures and restricted ventilation that can promote the virus's spread.
Japan Times
LIFE
Dec 15, 2020
Solo sauna a hot favorite in Tokyo as coronavirus cases rise
The co-founder of Solo Sauna Tune, which provides Finnish-style sauna rooms, says the pandemic and the social distancing have been a boost for business.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 14, 2020
'Demon Slayer' close to surpassing 'Spirited Away' as Japan's top-grossing film
The tale of a boy fighting human-eating demons which murdered his family, 'Demon Slayer' is poised to become Japan's top-grossing film ever, thanks to a boost in fan numbers due to the coronavirus pandemic and its message of resilience.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 14, 2020
As pandemic spurs a tidying frenzy, Japan's secondhand goods market booms
With prompting from Tokyo's governor, alongside decluttering icon Marie Kondo, people are getting rid of old items at a brisk rate.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
China says Philippine ship ‘deliberately rammed’ coast guard vessel in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in August.
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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