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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 10, 2015

Radical Islam in Asia: the arc of al-Qaida and IS

An expert on terrorism outlines differences and similarities between al-Qaida and Islamic State, and the threat they pose in Asia.
Dec 10, 2015

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. / Os Cinemas M-Int Kobe / 2015-12-12 to 2015-12-18

until Dec. 14, Dec. 16, Dec. 17 20:50 / Dec. 15 13:30
Dec 10, 2015

Spectre / Cine Citta / 2015-12-12 to 2015-12-18

Dec. 12 10:45, 13:55, 14:40, 18:25, 21:10, 23:45, 00:10 / Dec. 13 10:45, 13:55, 14:40, 17:30, 21:10 / Dec. 14 to Dec. 17 10:45, 13:55, 14:40, 17:30, 18:25, 21:10 / Dec. 18 11:45, 12:40, 14:55, 17:30, 20:35
Dec 10, 2015

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn: Episode 7 — Niji no Kanata Ni / Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills / 2015-12-12 to 2015-12-18

until Dec. 17 9:15, 14:10
Dec 10, 2015

Rain Tree no Ki / Cinema Mediage / 2015-12-12 to 2015-12-18

until Dec. 13 10:15, 15:35 / Dec. 14 to Dec. 17 10:45, 15:35, 17:00 / Dec. 18 10:45, 15:35
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 8, 2015

Lessons of Pearl Harbor: fear itself, then and now

As anti-Muslim sentiment rises in the U.S. in the wake of the San Bernadino shootings, Americans would do well to recall the shameful policy mistakes that happened when fear and anger gripped the nation following Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 8, 2015

Osaka Ishin's rise could impact security debate

The rise of Osaka Ishin may lead to a more substantive debate about national security, potentially changing the direction of Japanese security policy in the long run.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 7, 2015

U.S. arms-makers strain to meet demand as Mideast conflicts rage

Top U.S. arms makers are straining to meet surging demand for precision missiles and other weapons being used in the U.S.-led fight against the Islamic State group and other conflicts in the Middle East, according to senior U.S. officials and industry executives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2015

China's Xi cheers African leaders with pledge of $60 billion for development

Chinese President Xi Jinping told African leaders on Friday his country would pump $60 billion into development projects, cancel some debt and boost agriculture under a three-year plan that will extend Beijing's influence in the continent.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Dec 3, 2015

Aging Spain passes population milestone as deaths surpass births

Spain, long concerned about its aging population and emptying countryside, passed a milestone in population decline on Wednesday when it recorded more deaths than births in the first half of this year.
JAPAN / CHARITY DRIVE 2015
Dec 3, 2015

Group helps asylum applicants who lack access to Japan's social security

The image of a drowned boy washed up on a Turkish beach sparked a global outcry earlier this year amid the largest mass exodus of refugees in the modern era. It spawned a heated discussion in Japan on whether to make room for refugees.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 30, 2015

Japan's looming debt nightmare won't fix itself

Given that its long-term potential real GDP growth is no more than 1 percent, Japan needs to rein in its ballooning national debt through spending cuts or tax hikes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 30, 2015

From 'samurai' to 'Hello Kitty,' search data show how the world's view of Japan has changed

Analytics data suggest Japan is better known abroad as the land of Hello Kitty than as a country full of swaggering samurai and mincing geisha.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 30, 2015

China moves from climate deal holdout to driving force behind slashed emissions

Back in 2009, China was a reluctant partner during major climate negotiations in Copenhagen that eventually collapsed amid recriminations between rich and poor nations. This time around the world's biggest polluter is regarded as a driving force behind what could be a comprehensive deal at a world climate...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2015

Via Nascar and champ Busch, Toyota targeted red, white and blue fans and reaped loyalty green

One year into its Nascar Sprint Cup experiment, Toyota took new driver Kyle Busch on a tour of its offices and plants. Not in Honshu or Hokkaido, but rather California, Texas and Kentucky.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA / NBA REPORT
Nov 24, 2015

Warriors off to great start, but 72-10 Bulls were better

It's the defense, stupid.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 23, 2015

French youth line up to join the military after Paris attacks

France says it's at war and its young people are heeding the call of duty.
Nov 19, 2015

Grass Hoppers / Apollo Cinema 8 / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

until Nov. 26 10:30, 13:10, 15:50, 18:30, 21:05 / Nov. 27 13:10, 15:50, 18:30, 21:05
Nov 19, 2015

Love Live! The School Idol Movie / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

until Nov. 26 20:10 / Nov. 27 20:00
Nov 19, 2015

The Intern / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

until Nov. 23, Nov. 25, Nov. 26 12:40, 15:25, 18:10 / Nov. 24, Nov. 27 12:40, 15:25
Nov 19, 2015

The Age of Adaline / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

12:40
Nov 19, 2015

Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

until Nov. 26 17:10
Nov 19, 2015

Spectre / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

Nov. 27 10:00, 13:10, 16:20, 20:10
Nov 19, 2015

Gekijo Rei / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

9:40, 12:00, 14:20, 16:40, 18:55, 21:05
Nov 19, 2015

Spectre (dubbed) / Namba Parks Cinema / 2015-11-21 to 2015-11-27

Nov. 27 15:45

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