03 August 2020
Tokyo reports 258 new coronavirus cases after recent record rises
Tokyo reported 258 new coronavirus cases Monday, down from the record-breaking increases of recent days, but still a high figure amid a resurgence of infections since last month.
(Japan Times)Did Japan reopen travel too fast? Update from Tokyo
Did Japan move in too fast? The infection rates are spiking in Tokyo and there is a lot of fear about strangers visiting local countryside towns as part of the government's Go To Travel campaign. (ONLY in JAPAN)Sumo: Terunofuji clinches championship in comeback tournament
Former ozeki Terunofuji completed a stunning comeback to the top division Sunday by clinching the July Grand Sumo Tournament with a final-day victory over sekiwake Mitakeumi. shadowrocket官网Okinawa imposes state of emergency as coronavirus cases spike
Japan’s Okinawa island region has declared a state of emergency from August 1 to August 15, because of increasing COVID 19 cases. (republicworld.com)Japan acted like the virus had gone. Now it’s spread everywhere.
After initial success, Japan is facing a reality check on the coronavirus. (Bloomberg)
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Aug 03
Singer Noriyuki Makihara given suspended term for drug possession
Popular Japanese singer-songwriter Noriyuki Makihara was sentenced Monday to two years in prison, suspended for three years, for possessing illegal drugs.
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Tax staffer dismissed after 1,000 marijuana plants found in Sapporo
A staff member for the Sapporo Regional Taxation Bureau was dismissed after he was accused of working with an accomplice in the sale and cultivation of marijuana, reports Kyodo News (Aug. 1). (tokyoreporter.com) 下载shadowrocket
Kabukicho host clubs under fire for spreading coronavirus
Kabukicho, a 1-kilometer square commercial area on the northern side of Tokyo’s JR Shinjuku Station, is reputed to be Asia’s largest adult entertainment zone, with an estimated nighttime working population of 23,000 (based on 2014 figures). (Japan Times) Aug 02
'Suspicious seeds' from overseas reported in Japan
Plant quarantine officials in Japan have had a number of inquiries about unsolicited packages of seeds apparently sent from China. They are calling on people not to plant them.
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Fuji TV says cyberbullying of 'Terrace House' star was unforeseen
Fuji Television said Friday that production staff of the popular reality show "Terrace House" could not have foreseen the cyberbullying of a cast member who apparently killed herself after being subjected to hateful messages online. (Kyodo) [more society news…]
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A Japanese government-linked organization will help local companies export made-in-Japan refined crafts including stationery, furniture and accessories through online business meetings with overseas buyers amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Japan Today) Aug 03
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Major Japanese automakers are returning domestic factories to normal production levels. The companies say global demand for automobiles is on the mend.
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Tea shops, tea houses, tea bars or tea cafes. Whatever name they go by, spaces specializing in tea are popping up all over Japan and drawing a heavily female clientele, offering beverages with fruity aromas and Instagram-worthy colors. (Nikkei) Aug 03
China embarks on charm offensive toward Japanese companies
At a symposium with entrepreneurs in July, Chinese President Xi Jinping praised the founder of Japanese electronics company Panasonic as a visionary alongside the likes of Thomas Edison. (Nikkei) Aug 02
From gamers to dogs, Japan forges ahead in smart clothing
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Aug 03
Japan's COVID-19 relapse trumpets need for urgent economic action
That loud ticking sound emanating from Tokyo's political clock bodes the imminent explosion of costs resulting from Japan's tepid COVID-19 response. (Nikkei) Aug 02
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Japan’s Okinawa island region has declared a state of emergency from August 1 to August 15, because of increasing COVID 19 cases. shadowrocket官网 Aug 02
PM Abe stops donning his much-touted government-sponsored mask
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Saturday appeared for the first time in public since April without wearing his much-touted government-sponsored mask, which has been derided as a symbol of his administration's out-of-step policy against the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) Aug 01
As Yen appreciates rapidly, Japan's Finance Minister sounds alarm bells
Japanese Finance Minister Taro Aso described the yen's recent rise as "rapid" on Friday, signalling concern that a strong currency could add pain to an export-led economy already in recession because of the novel coronavirus. (business-standard.com) Aug 01
Japan to lift ban on reselling face masks
The Japanese government said Friday it will lift a ban on reselling face masks and disinfectant as suppliers have ramped up production enough to resolve a nationwide shortage spurred by the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) [more politics news…]
EDUCATION
Aug 03
Japan's paternity leave acquisition rate stays low
Data compiled by Japan's welfare ministry shows the proportion of male workers who took paternity leave in 2019 edged up from the previous year but still remained low.
(NHK) Aug 02
Japanese parents and sports coaches need to stop hitting children
The shocking revelations contained in the report "I Was Hit So Many Times I Can't Count," released by Human Rights Watch on July 20 exposing the abuse of child athletes in Japan, came as no surprise to those of us close to the world of Japanese sports administration. (Nikkei) Aug 02
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Popular YouTube channel and website The Black Experience Japan features interviews with dozens of black residents of Japan. (globalvoices.org) Jul 31
Japan women, men's life expectancy in 2019 stays in world top three
Japanese women and men retained second and third places, respectively, on the world's average life expectancy ranking in 2019 as both groups topped a previous record for the eighth straight year, health ministry data showed Friday. (Kyodo) 下载shadowrocket
Roppongi hostesses provided with coronavirus countermeasures
An adviser for a health division at Minato Ward this week provided guidance to bar hostesses in the Roppongi entertainment quarter about how to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, reports TBS News (July 27). (tokyoreporter.com) [more education news…]
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
Aug 03
Japan’s ispace updates design of lunar lander
Japanese company ispace has updated the design of its commercial lunar lander while delaying its first flight by a year. (spacenews.com) Aug 03
COVID-19 puts Okinawa medical system under strain
An NHK survey shows the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa has the nation's highest number of confirmed coronavirus cases per 100,000 people in the preceding seven days. (NHK) Aug 02
Japan's battery startups take the world beyond lithium ion
Companies racing to introduce the successor to the batteries that power everything from our smartphones to drones to electric cars are closing in on their goal. But they are not alone. Startups have joined the fray to develop technologies for higher-performance power packs that can relegate today's lithium-ion batteries to an earlier stage along the march of progress. (Nikkei) Aug 02
Japan acted like the virus had gone. Now it’s spread everywhere.
After initial success, Japan is facing a reality check on the coronavirus. (Bloomberg) Jul 31
Japan group to bring quantum computers to the workplace
Leading Japanese universities and corporations have joined hands with IBM to develop practical quantum computing applications in finance, materials development and the broader business scene. (Nikkei) shadowrocket节点购买
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Aug 03
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Organizers of the Tokyo Games announced the schedule for the Paralympics on Monday, with only minor changes to the plan that was in place before the coronavirus pandemic forced a one-year postponement. (Kyodo) Aug 03
Japan and Fiji to join European rugby union tournament
Fiji and Japan will be among the teams lining up alongside the Six Nations in a hastily organized eight-team international competition that will be held this autumn. shadowrocket官网 Aug 02
Sumo: Terunofuji clinches championship in comeback tournament
Former ozeki Terunofuji completed a stunning comeback to the top division Sunday by clinching the July Grand Sumo Tournament with a final-day victory over sekiwake Mitakeumi. (Kyodo) Jul 31
Sumo: Hakuho withdraws from July tourney, both yokozuna out
Mongolian-born yokozuna Hakuho withdrew from the July Grand Sumo Tournament on Friday with three days remaining in the relocated event, which is now missing both grand champions. (Kyodo) Jul 30
Badminton: Japan Open canceled over coronavirus concerns
Japan's badminton governing body announced the cancellation Wednesday of the 2020 Japan Open because of difficulties stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. (Kyodo) shadowrocket官网
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Aug 03
Did Japan reopen travel too fast? Update from Tokyo
Did Japan move in too fast? The infection rates are spiking in Tokyo and there is a lot of fear about strangers visiting local countryside towns as part of the government's Go To Travel campaign. (ONLY in JAPAN) Aug 02
Japan's summer season transformed by coronavirus
As the rainy season ends, Japan is entering summer without its typical scenes of festivals, fireworks and open beaches this year as the novel coronavirus continues to spread in the country. (Kyodo) Aug 02
Public bath houses in Japan struggle to survive during Covid-19 pandemic
Many public bath houses in Japan are at risk of closing as customer numbers plunge during the Covid-19 pandemic. (South China Morning Post) Aug 02
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A remote Tokyo island is applying for recognition of its starry night skies by an international organization.
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Rainy season finally declared over in Tokyo after fourth-latest end on record
The rainy season finally ended in Tokyo and neighboring areas of the Kanto-Koshin region in east and central Japan after an unusually long spell, the Meteorological Agency said Saturday. (Japan Times) [more travel news…]
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Aug 3
Giving Birth In Japan: A Lengthy Yet Salubrious Hospital Stay
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Torinji Temple belongs to the Rinzai Zen sect and was established on Ishigaki Island and built in 1613, the same time as neighboring Gongendo Shrine. Like Gongendo Shrine it was built by the Satsuma Clan who had invaded the islands.
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Aug 1
THAT MUCH for white rice and one tiny plum? Eating Japan’s most-expensive “cheap” bento【Taste test】
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I had an interesting discussion with one of my Japanese colleagues today. During a lesson, where students were studying the names of foreign countries and cities, the subject of China came up. The question was, “In which Chinese city do they tra...
Jul 30
World’s first make-your-own KitKat shop is opening in Tokyo
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Wait, the Japanese word daijoubu can mean both “yes” and “no?” Why? HOW?!?
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J-pop star Utada Hikaru filmed all of her newest video in her lockdown home, and it’s beautiful
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