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Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 3, 2023

Kabuki kids: The children of Japan's traditional theater

The son of a renowned actress and grandson of a famed kabuki actor, 10-year-old Maholo Terajima has made history as the first recognized dual national to make his debut in the art form.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 3, 2023

‘Father of the Milky Way Railroad’: Writer biopic plays to domestic audience's love of a good cry

Koji Yakusho and Masaki Suda give strong performances as father and son in a film about Kenji Miyazawa, one of Japan’s beloved authors of children’s literature.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Reviews
May 3, 2023

‘Sanctuary’: Bad boy of sumo’s journey doesn’t pack a punch

Centered on a brutish underdog, the Netflix series about professional sumo offers satisfying heft in its action sequences, but its uneven storyline is anticlimactic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023

Yellen to travel to Japan for G7 finance ministers meeting

Treasury said Yellen would work with G7 partners to strengthen the global economy, including by coordinating on efforts to encourage and align domestic investments.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2023

Nine dead in elementary school shooting in Belgrade

A teenage student suspected of carrying out the attack was arrested.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Finland to meet Nordic leaders

Hundreds of people gathered in central Helsinki to see Zelenskyy arrive, cheering to him as he appeared in front of the presidential palace.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 3, 2023

[Rebroadcast] The sublime boredom of walking in Japan

Let's revisit this podcast from last year in which we speak with writer Craig Mod about the art of a good stroll.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 3, 2023

What to watch as Fed readies to pause with one last hike

Fed watchers expect the U.S. central bank will deliver its final rate hike for a while on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

Ukraine is running out of ammo. So is the U.S.

America’s industrial base is struggling with supply chains and a shortage of workers while the Pentagon contracts are piling up.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 3, 2023

Kabutocho, Japan’s Wall Street, evolves into new financial hub

While the flow of suit-wearing salarymen in the Tokyo district has been reduced to a trickle, the area has seen an increasing number of startups and younger visitors.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 3, 2023

Media returns to Kokugikan as sumo resumes in-person activities

Over the past few years, virtually all press club interviews with rikishi have taken place online, limiting fans' insights into their favorite wrestlers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 2,187 new coronavirus cases

The seven-day average of new cases stood at 1,685, up 21.2% from a week earlier.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2023

Pressure building ahead of deadline to avert catastrophic U.S. debt default

The U.S. is expected to reach a temporary agreement to increase the debt limit, allowing the government to continue borrowing money to fund its operations as negotiations continue.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

Can a China that threatens Taiwan mediate in Ukraine?

One problem with Beijing’s diplomatic efforts is its claim that it has the right to take over Taiwan because of their historical connections, which Russia cited in justifying its war.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

China’s DriveGPT is here. Time to play catch-up.

Beijing’s regulations have put its autonomous-vehicle industry way ahead of competitors. Entry-level offerings won’t cut it any more.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Japan sees 'zombie' firms rise 30% after zero-interest pandemic loan program

The number of corporate failures in fiscal 2020 dropped by nearly 20% from the previous year, and the number in fiscal 2021 hit the lowest level in 57 years, according to a research agency.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

Will China win the Middle East?

Saudi Arabia’s turn toward China reflects its dissatisfaction with U.S. policy and could have far-reaching strategic consequences.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

The promise and peril of generative AI

To ensure that artificial intelligence delivers widely shared benefits, we must heed the lessons of the last wave of digital innovation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023

U.S.-China war would be ‘disastrous for us all,’ Singapore’s defense minister warns

“A simultaneous war in Europe and Asia will be disastrous for all of us,” said Singapore Defense Minister Ng Eng Hen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023

LDP heavyweight Motegi vows stronger 'Global South' ties in Blinken meeting

After a series of meetings with senior U.S. government officials earlier in the week, the LDP secretary-general said the alliance with the U.S. has become 'stronger than ever.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2023

Fate of an eighth of the world’s white rhinos to be decided this week

The sale of the about 2,000 endangered rhinos, equipment and the land comes as South Africa fights to protect the animals in its nature reserves.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 3, 2023

Cambodia poised for SEA Games with Chinese flavor

Phnom Penh will stage the 32nd edition of the biennial event beginning Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2023

Kinki Nippon Tourist admits overcharging municipalities by up to ¥1.6 billion

The travel agency has said it will return the funds, overcharged on commissioned work related to COVID-19 vaccination programs, after the amount is finalized.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023

In India, news of population growth reinvigorates viral Islamophobia

Claims Muslims would soon become India's majority religion have long been a staple of Hindu nationalist ideologues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Japan Airlines to debut first freighter planes in 13 years

The airline has previously run its cargo business using space on passenger flights and chartering other companies’ freighters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Seven & I says strategy will work in latest missive to ValueAct

Debate between Seven & I and activist fund ValueAct Capital Management is likely to continue through May 25, when Seven & I is scheduled to hold its annual general meeting.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 3, 2023

South Korea presses China to address Pyongyang nuclear threat

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol called on China to comply with U.N. Security Council sanctions against North Korea.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 3, 2023

Sixers' Joel Embiid named NBA's Most Valuable Player

The Cameroonian power forward beat out fellow MVP finalists Jokic and Milwaukee's Giannis Antetokounmpo in a preferential ballot.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 3, 2023

Shein, e-commerce retailer hit by criticism, tries charm offensive

With an initial public offering expected at some point, the company is looking to change its public perception. Not everyone is buying it.

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A woman passes an "akichi" (vacant lot) in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo. The capital is littered with such small lots in part because of Japan's aging and shrinking population.
Dealing with rising land vacancies as Japan shrinks