Society
Japanese sleep more for first time since 1970s, survey shows
Any productivity gains likely to last only as long as COVID's telecommuting gift
Society
Politics
Japan PM Kishida sacks aide over anti-LGBT comments
Bureaucrat says he 'would not want to live next door' to sexual minority couple
Politics
India's 72-year legal case serves as Exhibit A for judicial paralysis
Lawyers say country needs creative solutions to courts' swelling backlog
Politics
Aide to Japan's prime minister says he 'hates' to see LGBT couples
Secretary retracts remarks, says they aren't Kishida's views
Crime
Crime in Japan rises for first time in 20 years
2022 number up from postwar low as street crime increases after COVID curbs eased
Crime
Philippine burner phones under scrutiny in Japan robbery ring
Alleged ringleader 'Luffy' may have sent instructions while held at detention center
International relations
China leads the world in counterfeit, pirated products: U.S. report
WeChat flagged as 'one of the largest platforms' for fakes
Society
U.S. freestyle skier Kyle Smaine believed killed in Japan avalanche
Former world champion reportedly among 2 confirmed dead by local police
Coronavirus
WHO maintains highest alert over COVID but sees hope ahead
Pandemic is likely at a 'transition point,' World Health Organization says
Politics
Kishida walks back comment on 'reskilling' during maternity leave
Japan PM clarifies remark after backlash from opposition, netizens
Crime
Philippines hopes to deport robbery suspects to Japan in February
Justice secretary responds to request for transfer men detained in Manila
Economy
U.S. pushes Vietnam on union rights, Xinjiang forced labor
Envoy acknowledges issues in America, too, where employers are said to resist unions
Society
Two foreign skiers hit by avalanche found in Japan; no vital signs
Three groups skied in backcountry near Nagano's Tsugaike resort despite advisory
Society
Speeding Pakistan bus falls off bridge, burns; 40 out of 44 dead
In northwest, at least 10 students on picnic drown when boat capsizes; 9 missing
Opinion
Japan's 'Miss Contests' reflect society's high demands on women
Nation is not alone in expecting superwomen with both brains and beauty
Business trends
Japan's Kose develops projection mapping simulator for makeup
Device gains popularity as COVID-19 makes people leery of contact
Economy
Japan's capital pours $13bn into child care support as births fall
Measures include monthly payments and egg-freezing subsidy
Pharmaceuticals
Japan's 1st abortion pill takes step closer to approval
Treatment would give women option other than surgical procedure
Crime
Philippines connection suspected in spree of Japan home invasions
Tokyo police seek extradition of four suspects, including possible ringleader
Crime
Man held in Manila allegedly gave robbery orders in Japan via app
'Luffy' suspected of using Telegram from immigration facility: Philippine secretary
