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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 21, 2020
U.S. and North Korea came much closer to war than previously thought, book claims
Book by journalist Bob Woodward details scores of instances that highlight the unease felt by top U.S. officials amid the 'fire and fury' of the 2017 crisis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Sep 20, 2020
In South Korea, COVID-19 comes with another risk: online bullies
Governments around the world have grappled with misinformation and outright lies about the coronavirus. In South Korea, that struggle has become uniquely personal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 17, 2020
Nobuo Kishi, Abe's younger brother, seeks to carve out new role as Japan's defense chief
Past statements suggest the 61-year-old is aligned with his brother ideologically, having spent his career championing hawkish attitudes in defense and diplomacy.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 16, 2020
Suga expected to take back seat in shaping Japan's foreign policy
A dearth of diplomatic experience means he'll be relying heavily on key Cabinet ministers and his predecessor's playbook.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2020
South Korea eases social distancing for two weeks ahead of major holiday
South Korea on Sunday eased its tough social distancing policy for the next two weeks in the densely populated Seoul metropolitan area, with new daily novel coronavirus cases hovering stubbornly within triple digits.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Sep 12, 2020
Abe lays groundwork for strike capability, but leaves decision to Japan’s next leader
In his last full week on the job, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe laid the groundwork for a plan to allow preemptive strikes on enemy bases.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 10, 2020
Battery-powered mask aims to fight coronavirus and foggy glasses
A South Korean company has invented a battery-powered filtered face mask designed to reduce annoying problems associated with conventional designs, such as breathing difficulties and fogged-up glasses.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2020
Triple typhoons wash out Kim Jong Un’s plans to showcase success
The extreme weather hit before the country's harvest was complete, and food insecurity is being predicted.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 9, 2020
South Korea's defiant churches face backlash for hampering COVID-19 response
South Korea's latest COVID-19 outbreak has triggered a public backlash against conservative Christian churches for defying government orders aimed at preventing the disease's spread.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 5, 2020
‘Friend: A Novel from North Korea’: A fascinating glimpse into hidden lives
Paek Nam-nyong's state-approved novel reveals a side of North Korea that is rarely seen, with complex characters dealing with relatable woes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2020
Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile
Satellite imagery of a North Korean shipyard on Friday shows activity suggestive of preparations for a test of a medium-range submarine-launched ballistic missile, a U.S. think tank reported on Friday.

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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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