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Ben Dooley and Hisako Ueno
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Kyoto Wants You Back, but It Has Some Polite Suggestions
The city, one of Japan’s most-visited before the pandemic, desperately needs tourism’s money, but it would like to avoid the excesses of Instagram-driven itineraries.
Why Is This Colorful Little Wheel Suddenly Everywhere in Japan?
It’s the logo of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. And Japan is all in.
Japan Bounces Back to Economic Growth as Coronavirus Fears Recede
A public weary of virus precautions pushed up consumption of goods and services, but the longer-term picture is uncertain as the global economy weakens.
Japan, Once the World Leader in Microchips, Now Races to Catch Up
As it reckons with supply chain vulnerabilities, the country is spending billions to revitalize domestic production and seeking to form a coalition with “like-minded” nations.
In Japan, Abe Suspect’s Grudge Against Unification Church Is a Familiar One
The man accused of killing Shinzo Abe said his mother’s huge donations to the church bankrupted his family. Many others in Japan have similar stories.
Japan’s Economy Shrank 1 Percent as Consumers Fled Covid
The world’s third-largest economy lost momentum in the first three months of the year after the Omicron variant suppressed demand at home.
Can Japan Keep the Lights On? The Ukraine War Upends a Big Energy Bet.
The world’s third-largest economy has counted on imported liquefied natural gas as it shuts coal-fired plants and keeps nuclear sites closed. But Russia’s invasion has…
This Man Married a Fictional Character. He’d Like You to Hear Him Out.
Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan…
Japan Still Closed to Most Travelers, Despite Asia Reopening
Countries across region are reopening borders to tourists, but Japan continues to turn them away. And the country is not rushing to change things.