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Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 29, 2023

Unending 'hell': Sudan war rages despite truce pledges

Strikes by air, tanks and artillery rocked Sudan's capital, Khartoum, and the adjacent city of Bahri on Friday, mocking a 72-hour truce extension.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2023

On lethal aid to Ukraine, South Korean leader says Seoul considering its options

Yoon said Seoul was closely monitoring the battlefield situation in Ukraine and will take proper measures in order to uphold international norms and international law.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2023

U.S. Fed points finger at Trump-era rollback for SVB demise

The Fed's searing 100-page postmortem says bipartisan legislation in 2018 loosened post-financial crisis safeguards, undermining oversight by hindering the work of bank supervisors.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 29, 2023

Mikaela Shiffrin looks to expand horizons through downhill

A slalom specialist by trade the 28-year-old wants to broaden her skills.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 29, 2023

German soccer team will test a new ticket price: zero

Starting next season, Fortuna will set out to give away tickets for several games at its 54,600-seat Merkur-Spiel Arena for nothing.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 29, 2023

Roger Dahl on relics

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2023

Japan clarifies SDF and coast guard roles in event of armed attack

The government has adopted a new manual that includes procedures for the defense minister to take command of the coast guard if the country is attacked.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 29, 2023

TikTok, Twitter and more now at risk of huge EU fines

Social media conglomerates could be on the hook for up to 6% of annual sales if they don't adequately police certain types of content.
Japan Times
Vietnam report 2023
Apr 29, 2023

Japan and Vietnam at 50

Takio Yamada, Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam | © JAPANESE EMBASSY
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 29, 2023

The starts and stops of road tripping in Japan

From tolls and traffic to expensive parking, driving to your vacation destination in Japan isn't always a smooth ride.
Japan Times
Vietnam report 2023
Apr 29, 2023

Indochina Kajima: An innovative approach to real estate development

Established in 2016, Indochina Kajima is a joint venture between Indochina Capital, one of Vietnam’s leading real estate developers, and Kajima Corp., one of Japan’s largest general contractors and overseas real estate developers.
Japan Times
Vietnam report 2023
Apr 29, 2023

Nishimura & Asahi: Committed to building a better future together with Vietnam

Established in Japan in 1966, Nishimura & Asahi is Japan’s largest full-service international law firm, with more than 800 professionals throughout the world (including associate and alliance offices).
Japan Times
Vietnam report 2023
Apr 29, 2023

Yamaha Motor Vietnam ‘Revs Your Heart’ through high-value products and services

Congratulations are in order. This year not only marks the 50th commemorative year of Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Japan relations, but also marks 24 years of the relationship between Vietnam and Yamaha Motor Vietnam.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 29, 2023

DJ Nobu: The face of Japanese techno is ready to break free

Japan’s current king of underground techno leaves the pandemic years with a renewed desire to defy the status quo... and maybe even skip the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 28, 2023

13 Nagoya prison officers referred to prosecutors over assaults

The Nagoya District Public Prosecutor's Office will conduct investigations to determine whether to indict the officers, who range from 21 to 37 years old.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023

Kyushu Electric to raise ¥200 billion to fund green transition

Japanese utilities were hit by high fuel costs last year as a post-pandemic energy crisis was exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023

Toyota-affiliate Daihatsu rigged safety test for 88,000 cars

Daihatsu said it had discovered the rigged safety test after a whistleblower report and that it had reported the issue to safety regulatory agencies and stopped shipment of affected models.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023

USS Ronald Reagan aircraft carrier to depart Japan next year

The George Washington, which was deployed to Japan from 2008-2015 until it was replaced by the Ronald Reagan, will be returning after a complex overhaul in the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 28, 2023

Sony casts doubt on PlayStation momentum with cagey outlook

The Tokyo-based firm said it expects operating income of ¥1.17 trillion ($8.7 billion) in the year ending March 2024, below average analyst estimates of ¥1.27 trillion.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Apr 28, 2023

New audio platform gives virtual YouTubers the Japanese fan experience

The VTuber market is booming, and Oshi founder Leni Andronicos wants to help creators build closer relationships with devoted supporters in the spirit of “oshikatsu.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2023

Kishida hopes to woo Africa away from China’s grip during tour

Tokyo has an opportunity to provide a more sustainable and equitable alternative to Beijing in Africa during Fumio Kishida's visit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2023

As Paraguay picks president, ties with Taiwan loom large

The neck-and-neck race to determine Paraguay’s next president has thrown the spotlight on the future of the South American country’s ties with Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2023

Ministry panel outlines proposals for scrapping Japan's foreign intern program

The interim report says program participants should be allowed to switch jobs and eventually be able to move to a visa allowing an indefinite stay in Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2023

Marcos and Biden to discuss ‘evolution’ of U.S.-Philippine defense pacts

The summit in Washington will be part of a five-day state visit by the Philippine leader designed to clarify the implementation of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.

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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