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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Russian war economy is awash with bags of cash kept out of banks

Russian mercenaries killed in Ukraine are inadvertently helping stoke a new cash boom at home in an unusual side effect of the war.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Japan's Justice Ministry compiles plan to prevent prison abuse

Following abuse by officers at Nagoya Prison, the ministry plans to provide officers with body cameras and change the system determining where inmates are detained.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023

Smaller aerospace suppliers scramble for titanium and workers in shadow of travel boom

Labor shortages and delays are expected to remain a key concern for planemakers and large suppliers for more than a year.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 23, 2023

U.S.-China rapprochement following Blinken visit

There are again hopes that the United States and China have recognized the need to install guardrails on their relationship after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic trip to Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2023

Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising

Women in the future may soon be able to get a series of shots that teach their immune systems how to quash breast cancer before it becomes a problem.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Japanese public institutes have relaxed attitude about data protection, expert says

The warning comes a week after the arrest by Tokyo police of a Chinese researcher for an alleged data leak.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2023

A basement of horrors in Seoul, where past and present collide

A building where South Korean dissidents were interrogated and tortured by a powerful government agency is now home to a popular youth hostel.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

New law to promote LGBTQ understanding takes effect in Japan

The law warns against discrimination based on sexual orientation, but activists have expressed concerns after the bill was watered down due to opposition from some conservatives.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor parks reach deal on sister ties

Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial will wrap up a sister park agreement soon in a bid to preserve the memory of World War II.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Taro Kono expects 'big benefit' from use of AI by central government

The digital minister is eager to promote the active use of generative artificial intelligence by government workers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 23, 2023

Why are Hollywood films falling out of favor in Japan?

American films used to dominate the box office in Japan, but over the past 20 years Hollywood's share has slowly shrunk.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023

Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles

The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Victims mourned 78 years after end of Battle of Okinawa

Participants in a ceremony hosted by the prefectural government observed a minute of silence for the over 200,000 victims and renewed a pledge to pursue peace.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

New device to speed up disposal of dud shells from Battle of Okinawa

The explosion-proof container is expected to reduce the evacuation area in a residential district during bomb disposal work to one third of the present size.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Boxing
Jun 23, 2023

IOC strips boxing's governing body of its recognition

The International Boxing Association's (IBA) recognition as the global body for the sport was stripped by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday due to its failure to complete reforms on governance, finance and ethical issues.
Japan Times
People / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 23, 2023

Alexis Sato: ‘We want to make music a reason for people to travel to Japan’

Some chance meetings led Alexis Sato to some of the best summers of his life. Now he wants to provide that summer vibe to everyone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023

Heat waves put Asia's renewable power fleet to the test

Temperatures in parts of the region rose above 40 degrees Celsius in late April, earlier than usual, causing widespread infrastructure damage and power outages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Japan’s biggest bank in talks to issue global stablecoins

MUFG is in discussions with multiple parties about using its blockchain platform, Progmat, to mint stablecoins tied to foreign currencies.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Jun 23, 2023

CAS to hear Kamila Valieva's doping case in September

Valieva tested positive for the banned substance trimetazidine at the Russian national championships in December 2021.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023

Japan denies reported political donations to IAEA over Fukushima findings

The rumor about the donations linked to the planned water release started after a South Korean online media outlet published a story on the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Lithium producers warn supplies may not meet global EV demand

Staffing shortages, inflation and delays in issuing mine permission may hinder efforts to source enough of the battery metal to meet aggressive electrification timelines.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 23, 2023

Spurs take French phenom Victor Wembanyama with first pick of NBA draft

Wembanyama comes into the league with buzz that has not been seen since LeBron James was drafted out of high school 20 years ago.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 23, 2023

Politically speaking, how should Japan talk about gender?

When trying to pass legislation on topics dealing with the LGBTQ+ community, lawmakers found themselves using a katakana term as a compromise.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2023

The (AI) therapist is in: Can chatbots boost mental health?

Such chatbots are growing in popularity at a time when health resources are stretched, despite concerns from tech experts around data privacy and counseling ethics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Fast-fashion giant Shein plans new Mexico warehouse in Latin America push

The Singapore-based retailer that was founded in China is also expanding its manufacturing network in Brazil.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 23, 2023

Over 1.3 billion globally will have diabetes by 2050, study finds

The vast majority of patients will have Type 2 diabetes, the form of the disease that’s often linked to being overweight.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2023

Ukraine reports slow counteroffensive progress as its forces attack supply lines

Kyiv said its forces have advanced up to a kilometer on the southern front.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Honda-Nissan megamerger in the works
Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida (left), Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe (second from left) and Takao Kato, CEO of Mitsubishi Motors, hold a news conference on merger talks on Monday in Tokyo.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Picturesque Japan hot spring town limits day trippers
Ginzan Onsen hot springs in Obanazawa, Yamagata Prefecture
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
Trump's Pentagon policy pick pushed for Japan to spend 3% of GDP on defense
Elbridge Colby (center) speaks at the Threat and the Strategy panel during the Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, in September 2019.
A brief history of ‘osechi ryōri,' Japan's edible tradition for the new year
Japan's traditional New Year cuisine has a long history, though modern developments have led to slight changes in the way things work.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.

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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
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