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Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 8, 2023

Would gender quotas for lawmakers work in Japan?

Experts both at home and abroad say quotas are the fastest way to achieve gender equality in politics, but there are many factors at play, both legally and culturally.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 8, 2023

Internal affairs ministry releases files Takaichi called 'fabricated'

The papers show how the ministry under the Abe government adopted a new legal interpretation holding that a single program could be enough to judge a broadcaster's political impartiality.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 8, 2023

Murakami and Yoshida power Japan to final WBC warmup victory

Munetaka Murakami blasted a three-run first-inning homer and Masataka Yoshida drove in four runs as Samurai Japan cruised to a 9-1 win over the Orix Buffaloes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 7, 2023

GaaSyy won't apologize in parliament meeting as required

GaaSyy was elected to the Upper House in July last year but has not attended a single parliamentary meeting since then.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

Growing number in Japan fear involvement in war as international tensions mount

Among poll respondents, 86% say they foresee a danger of war — the highest figure recorded since a similar poll in 2009.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

China warns Japan not to join U.S. efforts to contain it

On relations with the United States, China's foreign minister accused Washington of pursuing 'hegemony' and of seeking to contain China with its allies.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 7, 2023

'Terrace House' alum Chikako Fukuyama tackles cyberpunk samurai in '47 Ronin' sequel

Though she's best known for her time as a housemate on 'Terrace House: Aloha State,' the actor joins an all-Asian cast in a follow-up to the 2013 Keanu Reeves-led fantasy action flick.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2023

Brexit reset could mark a turning point in U.K.-EU relations

The new Brexit deal negotiated on Northern Ireland will not eliminate all the political tensions surrounding the province’s status, but, if approved, it will ease them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 7, 2023

Long at odds over historical disputes, can Seoul and Tokyo make amends with latest deal?

While the U.S. has offered effuse praise for the proposal, some observers have said it may not be durable as reservations remain over how the deal was negotiated.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 7, 2023

After Seoul's wartime labor proposal, the ball is in Kishida's court

The Kishida administration has so far offered a somewhat muted response to the plan, but early indications are that the outcome has been positive for the prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 989 new cases

On Monday, Japan reported 4,150 new cases, down by some 1,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 7, 2023

Tim Atherton still gets 'chills' pitching for Australia

The 33-year-old right-hander says he and his teammates will enter the World Baseball Classic with confidence, even if the odds are against them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2023

Putin has decided to normalize his war

Vladimir Putin's just-grin-and-bear-it message in his state-of-the-nation speech means that he has no idea how Russia wins the war.
Japan Times
LIFE
Mar 7, 2023

Living doll: Licca-chan casts a spell on Japan's adults

Some adult fans of the toy have formed an online community where they can swap homemade garments and accessories.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2023

China warns U.S. risks catastrophe with moves to ‘contain’ Beijing

Foreign Minister Qin Gang calls Washington’s approach toward Beijing a reckless gamble that threatens the future of humanity.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

Japan's Cabinet OKs overhaul of immigration system

Proposed revisions to the immigration law would increase reviews of detentions, ease deportation rules and add a status of quasi-refugees.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 7, 2023

'Xi Jinping's guy': Longtime acolyte Li Qiang set to be China's next premier

Leadership watchers say Li Qiang's closeness to Xi is both a strength and a vulnerability: While he has Xi's trust, he is beholden to his longtime patron.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 7, 2023

Former MLB star Park Chan-ho wants kids to learn from Shohei Ohtani

The retired pitcher, who won 124 games in the majors, thinks the Angels two-way star is capable of inspiring future generations of talent in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

Sea otters could disappear from Japanese aquariums

In the peak year of 1994, there were 122 of the crowd-pleasing sea mammals in 28 aquariums across the country. Now, there are only three.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023

New efforts to pick tourism envoys for a 'genderless and borderless' era

Some local governments' selection events have dropped requirements such as 'unmarried women' and are opening the competition up to different genders.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 7, 2023

New warship to help Japan tackle manpower issues amid growing security threats

The MSDF launched a new frigate Tuesday that is not only cheaper to build than the larger, general-purpose destroyers, it can also be operated with half as many crew members.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 7, 2023

Japan real wages slump most since 2014 despite government push for more pay

Real cash earnings for Japan’s workers declined 4.1% from a year earlier in January, slipping for a 10th consecutive month, suggesting Japan is still far from a virtuous economic cycle.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 7, 2023

Jamie Joseph seeks best mix and condition from Japan's World Cup run-up

The Brave Blossoms will kick off their campaign against Chile on Sept. 10 before facing England, Samoa and Argentina in Pool D.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 7, 2023

SoftBank's Arm likely aiming to raise at least $8 billion in U.S. IPO

Arm is expected to confidentially submit paperwork for its initial public offering in late April, two sources said, speaking on condition of anonymity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 7, 2023

Japan firms sign up for greater scrutiny of rights issues in supply chains

Companies such as Kirin have joined a platform that allows for allegations of human rights violations to be filed against member companies through an online process.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 7, 2023

China's demand for Japanese cosmetics remains weak, says analyst

With premium brands now available online and on Hainan Island at lower prices than in the past, there is no longer a reason to travel to Japan just to buy them, Wakako Sato says.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 7, 2023

Ukraine seeks U.S. cluster bombs to adapt for drone use

Kyiv has urged members of Congress to press the White House to approve sending the weapons but it is by no means certain that the Biden administration will sign off on that.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 7, 2023

Red Bull plays down talk of sweeping Formula One season

Such a sweep would be unprecedented in a championship that started in 1950 with far fewer rounds than the current record 23.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 7, 2023

Trudeau orders review of alleged Chinese election interference

A series of media reports in recent weeks said Trudeau received intelligence briefings alleging that China meddled in past votes that returned the prime minister to power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 7, 2023

Japan's new rocket fails after engine issue, in blow to space ambitions

Upon reaching space, the rocket's second-stage engine failed to ignite, forcing mission officials to manually destroy the vehicle.

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