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NATIONAL 2

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MORE SPORTS
Jul 5, 2023
World Beach Games canceled after Bali withdraws as host
The Association of National Olympic Committees said the Indonesian Olympic Committee had informed the body that the budget for the event was not released by the Indonesian government.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 1, 2023
Five climbs around Tokyo to get your Mount Fuji fix
Crowds dimming your hopes of a Mount Fuji climb this summer? These five peaks around Tokyo may be better options — with or without throngs of tourists.
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JAPAN
Jun 29, 2023
Japan aims to fix medical fee errors linked to My Number by August
System errors over the use of My Number cards as health insurance certificates have caused many patients to have to pay the full amount of medical costs out of their own pocket.
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JAPAN
Jun 21, 2023
Public opposition grows over My Number and health insurance merger
Resistance to the integration of the two cards has been driven by reports of errors and privacy breaches when the cards have been linked.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 19, 2023
Japan to roll out COVID-19 booster targeting XBB subvariant in the fall
A vaccine subcommittee under the health ministry is aiming to prepare for another spike in infections possibly arriving in the winter.
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JAPAN
Jun 18, 2023
Mothers denied postpartum care in 14% of Japan municipalities: survey
With the lowest birthrate since records began in 1899, the data underscore the country's need to address such issues.
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JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2023
Japan panel weighs making morning-after pill available over the counter
Under the current policy, a visit to a medical institution and a prescription are required to purchase a morning-after pill.
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JAPAN
Jun 2, 2023
Japan enacts law to merge health insurance cards with My Number IDs
The government aims to execute the integration in fall next year despite growing concern about the security of personal data retained under the My Number system.
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JAPAN
May 7, 2023
Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures
The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Apr 29, 2023
Health ministry formally approves Japan's first abortion pill
The Mefeego pill pack can terminate a pregnancy of up to nine weeks of gestation, and is considered safer than the surgical abortions
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2023
‘Wrong address’ shootings reflect America’s rising paranoia
Gun makers, politicians and media have fed a culture of fear that sees threats lurking around every corner
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 26, 2023
Japan public safety chief kept eating despite news of Kishida attack
'I had been looking forward to eating a delicious bowl of grilled eel rice,' the safety chief said. 'I was just about to start eating when I received a call from the National Police Agency.'
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JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 24, 2023
Integration of My Number and health insurance cards accelerating
Concerns remain among medical and welfare workers who worry about the possibility of people who don’t own My Number cards having difficulty seeing a doctor.
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JAPAN
Apr 21, 2023
Japan panel approves nation's first abortion pill
Final approval from the health minister is expected to follow, but the timing remains unclear.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 15, 2023
Trainer Jessica Harrington hopes to realize dream at Grand National while also fighting breast cancer
Harrington said winning the world's most famous steeplechase has been her dream 'since she was a child.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 15, 2023
Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns
Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a 'fearless champion' of Americans' right to bear arms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2023
Japan adds new HPV vaccine to routine inoculation program
According to the health ministry, most cervical cancer cases can be attributed to HPV infection through sexual intercourse, with many cases occurring at a young age.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 27, 2023
Panel backs 11-hour gap between work shifts for Japan's civil servants
The National Personnel Authority will consider details of the proposed measures and the timings of implementing them, with the aim of revising related laws.
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JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2023
Kishida vows to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities over five years
Kishida denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an 'outrageous act that jeopardizes the foundation of the international order.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Mar 23, 2023
New Japanese playwrights shine on the London stage
A joint collaboration between the Royal Court Theatre and New National Theatre, Tokyo, brought the works of three up-and-coming dramatists to British audiences in January.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.
For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on
By Lance Henderstein

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