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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2023

A consistent China policy continues to elude the U.S.

The most generous assessment of Washington-Beijing relations would be, as one expert explained, the U.S. has “a China policy, but not a plan.”
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 2, 2023

Masataka Yoshida's hit streak reaches 11 in Red Sox's walk-off win

The former Pacific League batting champion raised his batting average for the season to .286 with his 2-for-4 effort on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 2, 2023

Chiba Prefecture woman arrested over Twitter threat to release sarin

Miyuki Yamamoto, who ran unsuccessfully for the Funabashi Municipal Assembly last month, was arrested on suspicion of obstructing business with fraudulent information.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo cases top 2,000 for first time since February

Experts have warned of another infection wave, just as COVID-19 is scheduled to be downgraded to the same level as seasonal flu next week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

What exactly are the dangers posed by AI?

A recent letter calling for a moratorium on AI development blends real threats with speculation. But concern is growing among experts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2023

JPMorgan, First Republic and the curse of the second best

The solution to regional banks' problems such as the JPMorgan-First Republic deal raises more questions and concerns about the U.S. financial system.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2023

'Horizontal recycling' gives plastics a second life

Through the process, used plastic bottles and other items can be repeatedly recycled into the same thing without the need for new petroleum-derived materials.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 2, 2023

U.S. and Philippines reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance while eyeing cooperation with Japan

Joe Biden and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to new defense guidelines, while Washington also clarified that mutual defense obligations would cover the South China Sea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

The startup tackling waste disposal with microorganisms

Komham supplies bacteria that can process 98% of organic waste into water and carbon dioxide in just 24 hours.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 2, 2023

U.S. banking troubles won't affect Japan, says Economy Minister Shigeyuki Goto

While optimistic overall, Goto urged financial institutions and authorities to respond firmly to liquidity risks that have led to difficulties in the West.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 2, 2023

Kishida says summit with Yoon a chance to kick-start 'shuttle diplomacy'

The practice of having the two neighbors' leaders visit their respective countries has been effectively halted since December 2011 due to soured ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2023

Kishida pledges to provide $500 million in financial support for Africa

Together with the Ghanaian president, Japan's prime minister also noted the importance of transparent development finance, in apparent contrast with China's so-called debt-trap finance.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 2, 2023

Japan and South Korea hold first finance leaders' meeting in seven years

The two countries agreed to resume regular finance dialogue 'at an appropriate timing,' Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki told reporters after the meeting.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2023

Clouds carry drug-resistant bacteria across distances, study says

Samples were taken from an atmospheric research station perched atop the Puy de Dome summit, a dormant volcano in central France.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 2, 2023

Part of SDF helicopter wreckage recovered from seabed

The operation brought the wreckage up from 106 meters below the surface north of Irabu Island.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2023

Bird flu detectives hunt for clues to stop next global pandemic

The speed with which countries can identify and respond to future virus threats will determine how effectively the world can contain the next pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 2, 2023

Government was hampered by infighting during COVID-19 response, sources say

The nation's three-year fight against the pandemic had a major impact on politics and government management, with power struggles taking place during the administrations of the time.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 2, 2023

China's exit bans multiply as political control tightens under Xi

Scores of Chinese and foreign nationals have been ensnared by exit bans, according to a new report by the rights group Safeguard Defenders
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 2, 2023

Scientists use brain scans and AI to 'decode' thoughts

While the main goal is to help people who have lost the ability to communicate, the research raises concerns about 'mental privacy.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 2, 2023

Paraguay election result calms fear of another Taiwan ally falling (for now)

Pressure inside the South American nation to shift allegiance to China is likely to keep rising, especially from its powerful agricultural lobby.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 2, 2023

Samsung bans staff’s AI use after spotting ChatGPT data leak

The company is concerned that data transmitted to such artificial intelligence platforms including Google Bard and Bing is stored on external servers, making it hard to retrieve and delete.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 2, 2023

Ukraine withdraws from judo worlds over Russian soldier presence

The International Judo Federation gave judoka from Russia and Belarus the green light to compete at the May 7-14 championships in Doha.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

First Republic sale, a relief for some, fails to quell fear of a persistent crisis

Hours after JPMorgan Chase & Co. agreed to buy First Republic, the news was digested over breakfast by attendees at the Milken Institute Global Conference in California.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 2, 2023

Sudan conflict could prompt 800,000 people to flee, U.N. says

Hundreds of people have been killed and thousands wounded over 16 days of battles since disputes between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 2, 2023

The inside story of Buffett’s big Japan bet, over glasses of Coke at Four Seasons

The billionaire investor's visit is seen as an important vote of confidence in Japan’s big five traders as they pivot away from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 2, 2023

Japan split over accelerating parliamentary debate on revising Constitution: poll

The survey showed 49% of respondents said the parliament needs to accelerate discussion on amendments to the supreme law, while 48% said it does not.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
May 2, 2023

FIFA threatens to pull broadcast of Women’s World Cup in Europe

Gianni Infantino described offers from 'Big 5' nations as undervalued.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2023

Regulators seize First Republic Bank and sell assets to JPMorgan

First Republic was among regional U.S. lenders most battered by a crisis in confidence in the banking sector in March.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 2, 2023

Snoop Dogg reportedly part of $1 billion bid to purchase Senators

Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and the Remington group are also reportedly preparing an offer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 2, 2023

Shuichi Gonda determined to reach next World Cup despite obstacles

The 34-year-old faces a lack of national team call-ups following his club's relegation to the second division of the J. League.

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