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Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi trains with U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia, in January.
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2026
Doctors question evidence behind Pentagon plan for testosterone screening
Several health experts said they were puzzled by the announcement on testosterone testing and are concerned it may lead ?to unnecessary ¡ª or even harmful ¡ª treatment.
Demonstrators outside the Center for Disease Control headquarters in Atlanta on Thursday
WORLD / Science & Health / ANALYSIS
Dec 8, 2025
Disease prevention has taken a hit from U.S. vaccine advisers, experts say
Since 1991, U.S. health officials have recommended universal vaccination for infants against hepatitis B. The move has cut infections dramatically and saved lives.
Genetic profiling performed in more than 8,000 patients with Parkinson's disease showed 13% had a genetic form of the progressive brain disorder.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 30, 2024
Genetic testing suggested for Parkinson¡¯s patients after gene mutation study
Genetic profiling performed in more than 8,000 patients with Parkinson¡¯s disease showed 13% had a genetic form of the progressive brain disorder.
With temperatures around the world reaching record highs this summer, you may want to reconsider which sunscreen you are using, experts say, as not all sunscreens are the same.
WORLD / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Aug 21, 2023
Extreme heat may mean using a different sunscreen
The two major types ¡ª mineral and chemical ¡ª handle the sun¡¯s ultraviolet rays differently and during extremely hot weather, those differences can matter.
It is still unclear whether BA.2.86 will be able to out-compete other strains of the virus that causes COVID-19, or have any advantage in escaping immune responses from prior infection or vaccination.
WORLD / Science & Health / EXPLAINER
Aug 21, 2023
What you need to know about BA.2.86, the new COVID variant
Scientists are keeping an eye on the new lineage because it has 36 mutations that distinguish it from the currently dominant XBB.1.5 variant.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 27, 2023
Lessons emerge as scientists unravel a new understanding of sleep
When our routines don¡¯t match our biological cycles, the body tries to compensate using responses that evolved to help early humans survive danger ¡ª with major implications for our health.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 30, 2022
U.S. considers airline wastewater testing as COVID surges in China
Some experts say such a policy would offer a better solution to tracking the virus and slowing its entry into the U.S. than new travel restrictions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2022
How accurate are China¡¯s COVID-19 death numbers?
The country¡¯s classification system has raised concerns among experts and the public.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 25, 2022
Researchers test mRNA technology for universal flu vaccine
A universal vaccine would not mean an end to flu seasons, but would replace the guess work that goes into developing annual shots months ahead of flu season each year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 11, 2022
Repeat COVID-19 is riskier than first infection, study finds
Reinfected patients had a more than doubled risk of death and a more than tripled risk of hospitalization compared with those who were infected with COVID-19 just once, the study showed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 13, 2022
Why you should still try to avoid catching omicron
Despite omicron¡¯s reputation as a milder version of the coronavirus, it¡¯s not time to be complacent about the fast-spreading variant.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 30, 2021
How fast does it spread? Scientists ask whether omicron can outrun delta.
Questions remain over whether the COVID-19 variant will evade vaccine protection and whether it will cause more serious illness.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
U.N. hails women¡¯s rights in response to Japan¡¯s revision of Imperial House Law
Emperor Naruhito (top third right) appears with Empress Masako (second right), their daughter Princess Aiko (right), Crown Prince Akishino (third left, Crown Princess Kiko (seconf left) and their daughter Princess Kako (left) on the balcony of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Japanese has a word for when your husband makes you sick
Retirement can bring unexpected changes to long-established relationships, prompting some Japanese couples to adjust to new routines and a shared daily life.
Uniqlo sister brand GU taps luxury designer to sell $18 jeans
GU, the lower-priced brand under Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing, is betting a former luxury fashion designer can help turn $18 jeans into global success.
Summer has arrived in Japan and so have hot, sleepless nights
Amid the heat and humidity in Japan, a good night¡¯s sleep is growing increasingly elusive without the heavy use of air conditioning.
Maya Ongaku¡¯s DIY dream is getting bigger
The members of Maya Ongaku ¡ª (from left) Tsutomu Sonoda, Shoei Ikeda and Ryota Takano ¡ª grew up on the Shonan Coast south of Tokyo and have been friends since their school days.
Kansai¡¯s first Michelin-selected sommelier knows how to read a room
Miki Tanaka says that a key part of her service as a sommelier is keeping a close eye on how her customers peruse and engage with the wine list when they first sit down at her restaurant.
It was 60 years ago today: Japan¡¯s top Beatles fan keeps the Budokan flame burning
Sonau Okamoto poses inside the Beatles Art & Culture Museum he founded in Ako, Hyogo Prefecture, after spending decades collecting memorabilia and promoting the band's legacy in Japan.
The creator of ¡®Cowboy Bebop¡¯ has advice for the anime industry
Shinichiro Watanabe, creator of ¡°Cowboy Bebop¡± and ¡°Lazarus,¡± is known for a stylish aesthetic that one American academic describes as ¡°jagged.¡±

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

Longform

For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
By Alex K.T. Martin

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