A view that institutional racism is a faraway problem is keeping the country from more fully confronting entrenched discrimination.
Walkie, No Talkie: Japan City Launches Pedestrian Smartphone Ban
A Tokyo suburb on Wednesday imposed Japan’s first ban on a habit seen around the world: pedestrians glued to their phone screens while walking, sometimes dangerously oblivious to their surroundings.
U.S. tells Japan it hopes for in-person G7 summit in late August, Japanese sources say
The United States has told Japan that it wants to organize an in-person Group of Seven leaders’ summit in late August, two Japanese government sources with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters …
Japan Ruling Party Wants to Lure Hong Kong’s Finance Workers
Tokyo may have a chance to realize a long-held dream of becoming a global financial hub if it can attract people fleeing a Chinese clampdown on Hong Kong, according to a senior Japanese ruling party …
Pandemic Sinks Japan Business Mood to Lowest Since 2009 Financial Crisis
Japanese manufacturers’ confidence sank in the second quarter to levels not seen since the 2009 global financial crisis, underscoring the damage the coronavirus pandemic inflicted on the …
U.S., EU, Britain, Taiwan dismayed by China’s new security law for Hong Kong
China’s passage of a national security law for Hong Kong drew international condemnation on Tuesday, with the United States, European Union, Britain and Japan criticising measures that set the stage …
Japan Business Confidence Worst Since 2009 Crisis
Confidence among major Japanese manufacturers has plunged to its worst level since the global financial crisis, a key survey showed Wednesday, as the coronavirus dries up global demand. The Bank of …
Coronavirus pandemic sinks Japan’s business mood to lowest since 2009 crisis
The dismal readings reinforce expectations Japan is headed for deep recession due to the fallout from the pandemic.
As Japan Re-Opens, a Hospital Grapples With Coronavirus Aftermath
After treating dozens of coronavirus patients, a man with no fever and no other obvious symptoms was carried into the emergency room in early April. The man was kept in a room wit …
Japan’s retail sales extend slump as coronavirus curbs keep shoppers away
Retail sales in Japan tumbled at a double-digit pace for the second straight month in May as the coronavirus pandemic and lockdown measures delivered a heavy blow to consumer confidence and economic …