Month: March 2020

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[Hidden Wonders of Japan] Hina Nagashi: Wakayama Carries On with ‘Floating Princess’ Doll Fest

The Sankei Shimbun March 14, 2020

It was March 3 at Awashima Shrine, just off the coast in Wakayama Prefecture. ...

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Cherry Blossom Viewing Guide 2020: Kanto Region

JAPAN Forward March 14, 2020

The beautiful ethereal blossoms of spring have arrived sooner than usual. As forecast by...

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Japan Braces for Emergency Measures After WHO Calls Coronavirus a ‘Global Pandemic’

Arielle Busetto March 13, 2020

The novel coronavirus, which broke out in the Chinese city of Wuhan in...

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Should Japan Further Increase Financial Support for U.S. Forces? Tokyo Not Inclined to Agree

Naohisa Hanzawa March 13, 2020

Tokyo has decided on how it will negotiate with the Trump administration regarding...

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Cashless Kiosk, AI Guides: What to Expect at the JR Takanawa Gateway Station Opening

Mizuki Okada March 12, 2020

Tokyo’s newest train station, the Takanawa Gateway Station, will open on Saturday, March...

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Nine Years Since Fukushima Triple Disaster: With Wounds Still Healing, the Region Strives for Recovery

Arielle Busetto March 12, 2020

For many, the news has only meant the dominance of the topic of...

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EDITORIAL | Postponed Xi Jinping Visit A Chance for Japan to Rethink Its China Policy

Editorial Board, The Sankei Shimbun March 12, 2020

The governments of Japan and China on March 5 jointly announced the postponement...

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A Piece of Advice to the Media on Their Coverage of the Coronavirus in Japan

The Sankei Shimbun March 12, 2020

“Did any newspapers write an editorial saying we need to come together and...

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[Blog] Mount Bandai: The Mount Fuji of Fukushima is Beautiful, Majestic in All Seasons

Senol Hasan March 12, 2020

When you think of a famous mountain in Japan, which one comes to mind?...

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BMX Flatland Session in Komazawa Olympic Park

Jason Halayko March 11, 2020

Author: Jason Halayko The other day my good friend Tsutomu Kitayama...

FILE PHOTO: A man runs on a crosswalk at a business district in central Tokyo

Global Coronavirus Crisis Another Reason to Cut the Consumption Tax to Save Abenomics

Peter Tasker, Arcus Research March 11, 2020

The global coronavirus crisis has the potential to change politics everywhere. Governments that...

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Japan Should Look for Tourists Beyond Mainland China

Rupakjyoti Borah March 11, 2020

Until the outbreak of COVID-19, tourists from mainland China seemed to be descending in...