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Appeal to the Nation: 4 Key Messages in Shinzo Abe’s State of Emergency Declaration
Japan has entered a new phase in the spread of the coronavirus disease, and it was clear by the […]
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Culture
PHOTOS | Record-Late Snow, in Spring, Covers Tokyo
People in central Japan woke up on Sunday, March 29, to snow blanketing their areas — in springtime. […]
Sports
2021 Opening Dates for Tokyo Games Announced: Olympics on July 23, Paralympics on August 24
We can now adjust our calendars, with the new schedule for Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics in 2021 announced on Monday [&
Culture
Japanese Comedian Ken Shimura Dies of COVID-19 Infection
Japanese slapstick comedian, Ken Shimura, veteran in the entertainment industry, died of an illness caused by the nove
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PHOTOS | Empty, Quiet Streets During Tokyo’s Stay-Indoors Weekend Amid Virus Outbreak
Shibuya Scramble — almost deserted. Empty favorite cherry blossom sites. Shopping centers with doors tightly sh
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41 New Coronavirus Cases in Tokyo: Governor Asks Residents to Avoid Unnecessary Movement
Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike on Wednesday evening, March 25, asked people in Japan’s capital to avoid unnecessary movem
Sports
Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games Officially Postponed for One Year
It was in the works, but by the evening of Tuesday, March 24 (JST), the decision was official: […]
Sports
Tokyo 2020 to be Postponed, Says IOC Member
What Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe acknowledged Monday (Japan time) as a possibility was confirmed by a longtime
Culture
[Speaking Out] Japan’s Education Ministry Should Be More Transparent in Screening Textbooks
On December 25, 2019, the Japanese Ministry of Education disapproved Jiyusha Publishing’s junior high school history t
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Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide 2020: Kanto Region
The beautiful ethereal blossoms of spring have arrived sooner than usual. As forecast by the Japan Weather Association,
Culture
[Hidden Wonders of Japan] The Rebirth of Tokyo Station Building
It’s important to look for the latest trends and most fashionable events. But sometimes we forget to appreciate [&he
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International Women’s Day: 2020 JAPAN Forward Reading List
International Women’s Day (IWD) recognizes the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Annu