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Japan to subsidise holidays in effort to revive tourism
Shop and restaurant discounts part of ¥1.35tn plan after 99% fall in numbers from overseasCoronavirus – latest…
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Japan launches remote cheering app to boost atmosphere in empty stadiums
System allows fans following a match on TV, the radio or online to encourage – or berate – players via their s…
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Global report: Europe eases out of lockdown as Memorial Day draws big US crowds
Southern European countries prepare for shortened tourist season as Japan lifts state of emergency in Tokyo Co…
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Japan lifts state of emergency after fall in coronavirus cases
Shinzō Abe’s move comes as virus seemingly curbed, despite criticism of initial responseCoronavirus – latest u…
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Hana Kimura: grief as Japanese wrestler and reality show member dies aged 22
Kimura, a cast member on the popular Netflix series Terrace House, has died after reportedly facing online bul…
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The secret to succesful shiitake mushrooms? Electric shock treatment
Japanese farming folklore says lightning makes mushrooms multiply – and research shows there is truth in itA f…
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From near disaster to success story: how Japan has tackled coronavirus
Criticism of government reaction has given way to plaudits for public’s virus-challenging habitsCoronavirus – …
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Awakening a sense of wonder in ordinary life – in pictures
Super Ordinary Life challenges us to notice more. Yasumi Toyoda began the blog and instagram account in London…
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The Flavour of Green Tea Over Rice review – Ozu’s bittersweet triumph
This portrait of married middle age is deliciously flavoured with mystery and melancholyThe flavour is that of…
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2021 is last chance to hold Tokyo Olympic Games, agrees IOC chief
Thomas Bach says he understands comments by Japanese PM that 2021 is the ‘last option’The head of the Internat…
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Global report: don’t count on vaccine, US scientist warns, as cases pass 5m
Brazil reports nearly 20,000 infections in one day; Trump says he’ll stop taking hydroxychloroquine in two day…
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Carlos Ghosn: two men accused of helping ex-Nissan boss flee from Japan arrested in US
Former special forces soldier Michael Taylor and son heldGhosn escaped to Lebanon to avoid financial misconduc…
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Global report: US unemployment could hit 25%, warns Fed chairman, as Japan enters recession
India extends Covid-19 lockdown but eases many restrictions; South Africa reports highest daily new cases; Wor…
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玉木「経済が悪くなり企業や土地が隣国に買収される！」総理「大変重要な指摘」珍しく玉木氏が良い質疑！最新の面白い国会ニュース
玉木「経済が悪くなり企業や土地が隣国に買収される！」総理「大変重要な指摘」珍しく玉木氏が良い質疑！最新の面白い国会ニュース
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Global report: leaders urge free vaccines as France allows staycations
French drugmaker criticised for giving US priority; Gordon Brown says Covid-19 solution is globalCoronavirus –…
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Japan suicides decline as Covid-19 lockdown causes shift in stress factors
April’s 20% drop compared with a year earlier may be the result of delays to start of school year, less commut…
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Professional sumo wrestler Shobushi dies at 28 after contracting Covid-19
Wrestler one of youngest to die from virus in JapanShobushi had been in intensive care for three weeksA 28-yea…
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Tokyo’s state of emergency – in pictures
As Japan considers lifting state-of-emergency conditions in many regions this week and the country inches towa…
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Haruki Murakami to host lockdown radio show in Japan
Novelist and well-known music enthusiast will present the Stay Home Special ‘to blow away some of the corona-r…
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Sazae-san, the world’s longest-running cartoon, put on hold by coronavirus
Re-runs of famous Japanese cartoon bring broadcast until further notice, in first interruption in 45 yearsProd…