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JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jan 18, 2021
Japan scrambles to roll out vaccine, but how many people will get the shot?
Polls have shown recently that nearly 70% of Japanese are willing to get a coronavirus vaccine. But still, skepticism against vaccines is deeply rooted in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2021
Suga vows to restore ‘safety’ and ‘hope’ amid declining approval rate
In a speech to kick off the new Diet session, Suga asked the public to trust his ability to modernize the nation and steer Japan through the COVID-19 storm.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 17, 2021
Knit wit: Yarn craft offers a much-needed mood boost
Need a new #stayhome hobby as parts of Japan move back into a state of emergency? Maybe it's time to pick up some yarn and needles and give knitting a try.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 17, 2021
COVID-19 — and a dwindling support rate — top issues for Suga as Diet convenes
The prime minister will seek to pass key COVID-19 measures as he faces flak from opposition parties over his response to the deadly virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2021
Under Tokyo's state of emergency, some drink on even after authorities call time
While compliance has been high, more people appear to be ignoring the state of emergency this time than one last year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 17, 2021
Japan suicides jumped 16% in COVID-19 second wave after drop in first
Suicide rates in Japan have jumped in the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly among women and children, even though they fell in the first wave.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 16, 2021
The political folly of dodging responsibility in Japan
Politicians caught violating COVID-19 restrictions leave news organizations in a bind
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 16, 2021
Amid pandemic, children's activities may be just the distraction we all need
There wasn't much to raise spirits in the Tokyo area during the new year holiday. With record-breaking daily numbers of new COVID-19 cases and reports that a second state of emergency was likely to be implemented, many people were keen to stay indoors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 16, 2021
Popular pub chain shuts 20% of its Tokyo locations due to pandemic
The owner of several popular pub chains said it was shutting down 20% of its bars in Tokyo, saying the latest lockdown measures made it difficult to keep them open.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 16, 2021
Japan seeks mid-February Pfizer vaccine approval, minister says
'We need to do it as fast as possible,” health minister Norihisa Tamura said Friday. 'If all goes well, I would like to see the approval in about mid-February.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2021
Cherry blossom to bloom three days earlier than average this year in Tokyo
The distinctive seasonal flowers are expected to open on March 23 this year in the capital, as well as in Kochi and Fukuoka prefectures, reaching full bloom eight days later on March 31.
Man held after two injured in Tokyo Metro knife attack
Police outside Todaimae Station on the Namboku Line on Wednesday evening after a knife attack at the station 　
U.S. and Japan remain far apart on tariffs
Japan's Economic Revitalization Minister Ryosei Akazawa speaks to the press upon his arrival at Haneda Airport on April 18. He has said that all tariffs need to be reconsidered by the United States.
Japan's 'ice age' employment generation is at risk of poverty during retirement
Those who entered the job market from around 1993 to 2004, when long-term stagnation started, are likely to struggle even more to make ends meet after retirement.
India strikes Pakistan over Kashmir tourist killings
Indian paramilitary personnel stand guard along a road in Srinagar on Wednesday after New Delhi launched missile strikes on archrival Pakistan in a major escalation between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Japan’s tycoon families seek buyouts to evade investor pressure
Akio Toyoda’s $42 billion plan to buy Toyota Industries is one of the examples in a recent wave of management buyout ambitions in Japan.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.
'Big picture thinker': Ispace CEO Hakamada on reaching the moon and dreaming of starships
Takeshi Hakamada, founder and CEO of Ispace, says his primary interest in space development is not to abandon Earth, but to protect it.
The drive for luxury: Aston Martin Asia's president explains the desire for more
While for Aston Martin, it’s all about delivering luxury, their regional president for Asia Gregory Adams' start in the auto industry in Japan was far more humble.
Why are rice prices still high in Japan?
Amid shortages, the price of a 5-kilogram bag of rice during the week of April 14 was ¥4,220.
Plug and Play wants to help Japanese startups go global
Phillip Vincent (right), Japan CEO of Plug and Play, and Ma Jingqian, head of ventures, at Plug and Play's Tokyo office, last month

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
By Hanako Lowry

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