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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 8, 2021
BOJ likely to scale down COVID-19 aid, former executive says
The BOJ could extend some parts of the program beyond March, while scaling back other areas such as its corporate debt buying, says the former leader of the bank's pandemic crisis response.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 8, 2021
Japan's GDP shrank more than initial estimates during summer COVID-19 crisis
The deeper-than-expected contraction of 3.6% suggests the economy may have been weaker than first thought before the summer's state of emergency was lifted at the start of October.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 7, 2021
Japan's October household spending extends declines on COVID-19 drag
The world's third-largest economy has lagged other nations in its recovery from the health crisis, mostly due to sluggish consumption.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 6, 2021
U.S. Embassy warns of suspected racial profiling by Japan police
The alert warned that U.S. citizens should carry proof of their immigration status and notify their consulate if detained.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Dec 4, 2021
As global costs soar, Japan's 'shrinkflation' gets harder to swallow
While the practice is hardly unique to Japan, its prevalence in the world's No. 3 economy is a notable legacy of years of deflation.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 3, 2021
Practicing pitch-accent is on the rise among Japanese learners
Listen closely to a Japanese speaker say 'chopsticks' and 'bridge' (both 'hashi') and see if you can tell the difference. If you can, that's thanks to pitch-accent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 30, 2021
Japan factory production edges up as Asia’s supply snags ease
October's production gain came as parts shortages from Asia began to ease and car output increased for the first time in four months, a ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Nov 29, 2021
Yamaguchi city of Ube ratifies rights for LGBTQ couples
Experts claim that companies in rural areas must create a welcoming environment for sexual minorities in order to attract new hires.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 26, 2021
Questions raised over the wisdom of dipping into Japan's oil reserves
The news media and oil industry are questioning the decision to tap into the national stockpile, which was considered to be a “last resort” move.
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.

Podcast

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

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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.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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