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Japan Times
TENNIS
May 7, 2023

Aryna Sabalenka hopes to extend 'amazing' rivalry with Iga Swiatek

The world No. 2 produced an aggressive performance on Saturday to establish herself as a serious contender at the upcoming French Open.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 7, 2023

Beau the cat has someone to catch the game with

Toshimi Kasai and Beau the cat, having both lost loved ones, are perhaps the perfect pair for each other.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 7, 2023

Britain's coronation ceremony evolves to take account of diversity

The planners tried to make the event more representative of modern Britain by involving other religions and people from a wider variety of backgrounds.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures

The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
May 7, 2023

What happens if the U.S. fails to raise its debt ceiling?

Time is running short as U.S. policymakers remain at an impasse on lifting the debt ceiling.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 7, 2023

Russia blames U.S. and Ukraine for attack on pro-Kremlin writer

Russia blamed the U.S. for an attack on a pro-Kremlin writer that killed his assistant and left him wounded.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 7, 2023

Bar none: Tokyo's liquor shops are where locals start their weekends

Kaku’uchi — liquor stores doubling as bars — are trending again in Tokyo. Mara Budgen provides a guide to some of the capital’s best joints, for all tastes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

‘Japanese Yokai and Other Supernatural Beings’: Ghosts and ghouls in all their macabre glory

Ukiyo-e expert Andreas Marks digs deep into the folklore of Japan’s most terrifying creatures, detailing 100 supernatural beings with lavish illustrations.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

'Hit Parade of Tears': Izumi Suzuki attacks genre and gender with twisted precision

The cult literary figure's new collection of 11 stories unveil the chaos, conflict and pain of women rebelling against the desires of men and seeking messy self-actualization.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

King Charles III crowned in ceremony blending history and change

During a historic and solemn two-hour service, which dates back to the time of King William the Conqueror in 1066, Charles' second wife, Camilla, was also crowned queen.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2023

Urawa beats Al Hilal to capture third Asian Champions League title

A strong defensive performance delivered continental glory for Maciej Skorza's team in front of more than 53,000 red-clad fans at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 6, 2023

Suspect in attack on Kishida served fresh arrest warrant over explosives

Investigators said they have determined that a substance confiscated from Kimura's home was gunpowder.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

Biden to name U.S. Air Force chief to top military post, officials say

If he is formally nominated and approved, Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. will succeed Gen. Mark Milley, whose term as chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff expires at the end of September.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

U.S. seeks meeting with China defense minister after being spurned

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hoping for a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defense Minister Li Shangfu, in Singapore next month.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

The next fear on AI: Hollywood’s killer robots become the military’s tools

U.S. national security officials are warning about the potential for the new technology to upend war, cyber conflict and — in the most extreme case — the use of nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2023

Most fake Trump electors have taken immunity deals in Georgia case

Prosecutors are nearing charging decisions after investigating whether former President Donald Trump and his allies illegally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

U.S. prepares to fast track $500 million of arms for Taiwan

The package will involve sending existing stockpiles of U.S. weapons or support equipment to Taiwan under what’s known as a Presidential Drawdown Authority.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 6, 2023

AI pioneer says its threat to world may be 'more urgent' than climate change

AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinto is among a growing number of tech leaders publicly espousing concern about the possible threat posed by AI.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

U.S. and Saudi Arabia say Sudan warring sides to start talks

The direct talks between the warring Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces were set to start, even as fighting showed little signs of abating in Khartoum.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

New king has long-standing ties with Japan

The coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and the queen consort, will be a historic event for the United Kingdom and a moment for celebration felt around the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 6, 2023

How the Legend of Zelda changed the game

More than 6 million people watched the preview for hints about the next video game in Nintendo’s beloved Legend of Zelda franchise. Millions more are expected to play it.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

U.S. sees a new era of nuclear risk dawning in China-Russia cooperation

To avert miscalculations, nuclear-weapons states must engage on existing and potential threats, from Iran’s atomic ambitions to the use of AI during crises.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 6, 2023

Russia's mercenary boss deepens fog of Ukraine war while deflecting blame

The announcement by Yevgeny Prigozhin, head of the Wagner mercenary group, that his fighters will abandon the city of Bakhmut looks like an exercise in blame avoidance and disinformation.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 6, 2023

Formula One grapples with 'boring' label as series rolls into Miami

Red Bull's early season dominance has removed some of Formula One's shine, particularly in the U.S., with critics labeling the first four races as 'boring.'
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 6, 2023

U.S. submarines are popping up more often and it's not clear why

A U.S. nuclear-armed sub will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months, prompting debate about the wisdom of a heightened public role for the 'silent service.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2023

As a king is crowned, some Britons ask why the monarchy persists

As long as there has been a monarchy, there have been questions about its legitimacy. But for many people, it would be difficult to disentangle the royal family from British identity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 6, 2023

Yoon and Kishida to drink ‘bomb shot’ as they talk security

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is preparing to share the concoction — a combination of beer and soju — with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over a casual dinner Sunday.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
May 6, 2023

Roger Dahl on Golden Week

Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 6, 2023

Forte enters Kentucky Derby as early favorite for trainer Todd Pletcher

Forte has won six of seven career starts, including five straight in graded stakes races.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 6, 2023

Japan and France to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks on Tuesday

The two countries' defense chiefs and top diplomats will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and defense, as well as the situation in the Indo-Pacific.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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