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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / CABINET INTERVIEW
Jan 1, 2013
NRA has final reactor say-so: Motegi
No matter what, no reactor will be restarted unless the Nuclear Regulation Authority has confirmed its safety, according to new trade and industry minster Toshimitsu Motegi.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2012
Inose says his charges must 'sell' Tokyo goals
Metropolitan government employees need to improve their ability to promote the capital's services so they can serve residents better and gain their support for hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics, newly elected Tokyo Gov. Naoki Inose said.
JAPAN
Dec 16, 2012
Tokyo rally seeks to keep alive quest to end nuclear power
With energy policy turning into one of the focal points of Sunday's Lower House election, more than 1,000 people opposed to atomic power staged a march in Tokyo on the eve of the poll to demand a nuclear-free society.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 15, 2012
NRA commissioners tap views of non-Japanese nuclear experts
Three foreign nuclear luminaries shared their expertise for the first time with the commissioners of Japan's new atomic watchdog Friday, stressing the importance of ensuring its independence while underscoring openness and transparency to bolster the regulatory framework.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2012
Sharp unveils high-resolution '4K' TV
Struggling Sharp Corp. on Thursday unveiled a new line of 60-inch high-end TVs it plans to launch in February at an eye-popping price of ¥2.5 million each.
LIFE / Digital
Dec 12, 2012
Nintendo to sponsor Nico Nico conference
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JAPAN
Dec 12, 2012
Japan Atomic financial fears deepen
Concern over Japan Atomic Power Co. suffering a major financial crisis is spreading after the nuclear industry watchdog determined this week that a fault running directly beneath reactor 2 at the firm's Tsuruga nuclear plant is active and poses a serious danger.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2012
Book reveals human drama in Fukushima No. 1 crisis
Experts and journalists have written a number of reports, some even running several hundred pages, about the cause of the triple meltdown crisis at the Fukushima No. 1 power plant and the chain of events that followed.
JAPAN
Dec 8, 2012
Panel set up to monitor new nuclear watchdog
The government set up a panel Friday to monitor whether the nation's new nuclear administrative and regulatory bodies are following the recommendations made by the two committees set up by the state and the Diet that investigated the causes of the Fukushima catastrophe.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Dec 5, 2012
Japanese innovation was alive and well at Maker Faire
When talking about Japan's advanced technology, many may imagine that it's mostly developed by huge household-name firms such as NTT, Sony and Toyota. However, much of Japan's "unique" or quirky technology is developed by individuals and small groups of geeky inventors — hundreds of whom were at...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2012
Inose declares Tokyo candidacy
Tokyo Vice Gov. Naoki Inose, a noted writer, said Wednesday he will run for governor, emerging as possibly the strongest candidate to succeed his nationalist predecessor, Shintaro Ishihara.
JAPAN
Nov 17, 2012
Ishihara merger looks likely: Hashimoto
Osaka Mayor and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Restoration Party) head Toru Hashimoto indicated Friday evening that a merger with former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara's Taiyo no To (The Sunrise Party) is almost a done deal.
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2012
Ishihara, Kawamura team up for election
Former Tokyo Gov. Shintaro Ishihara and Nagoya Mayor Takashi Kawamura agreed Thursday to merge their political parties and face December's general election together, and further called on Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto's national group and Your Party to join them.
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2012
Reactors vital to Kansai area this winter, Kepco claims
What would happen if the two working reactors at the Oi power plant — Japan's only reactors brought back online since the Fukushima meltdowns last year — are shut down because of a suspected active fault under their critical equipment?
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 13, 2012
The art of angling for conventions
It used to be that pouring cash into public works projects was deemed the best way to kick-start an ailing economy. Those days are long gone. Now the government is more bent on cutting spending to ease the bloated national debt.
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2012
NRA to probe flawed nuke fallout forecasts
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said Friday it will scrutinize all simulations for the potential spread of radioactive materials from atomic power plants after it was found that the projections were riddled with mistakes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Nov 7, 2012
This year's must-have gadget is a 7-inch tablet, but which one?
With the recent closely-timed releases of new tablet devices by Apple, Google and Amazon, the battle for control of the 7-inch tablet market has turned into an all out war. And with Japanese cellphone carriers wading into the fray by releasing tablets in the local market, it's easy to get shell-shocked...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2012
Electronics firms need to act fast
If Japan's electronics giants, which again posted deep losses this week, want to beat Samsung, LG and Apple, they need to quickly overhaul their business strategies and carry out further cost cuts, analysts said Friday, but prospects appear bleak that true soul-searching will come anytime soon.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2012
Ishihara leaves office with sights on Diet seat
Shintaro Ishihara officially stepped down Wednesday as governor of Tokyo after the metropolitan assembly accepted his letter of resignation and ended his 13½ years in the office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2012
Hybrid Microsoft 8 OS makes debut
The Windows 8 operating system debuted worldwide Friday, with Microsoft Corp. looking to gain a competitive edge in the market for mobile devices by focusing on smartphones and tablets.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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