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Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 16, 2023

Scholars reflect on Kenzaburo Oe's legacy a month after death

In tribute to his legacy, three scholars of Japanese literature discussed some definitive works to show how the late author captured the complex struggles of being human.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

Police probe explosives attack as Kishida returns to election rallies

A suspect is in custody after a cylindrical object landed 1 meter from the prime minister, who was evacuated before the device exploded.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 15, 2023

Dominant Team USA wins World Team Trophy as host Japan takes bronze

Surprise package South Korea shone in its debut at the event as captain Cha Jun-hwan led the team to second place.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 15, 2023

Questions mount as Kishida attack brings sense of deja vu

While the incident occurred without the same tragic consequences of the assassination of Shinzo Abe last year, the shocking event leaves many unanswered questions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 15, 2023

Germany retires last nuclear plants in hopes of greener pastures

In Germany, the decision to phase out nuclear power comes at a moment in which many countries are moving in the opposite direction.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2023

U.S., Japan and South Korea look to regularize missile defense exercises to deter North Korea

Representatives from the three countries met Friday for talks in Washington, where they discussed the security environment on the Korean Peninsula and in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

G7 leaders set to meet A-bomb survivors during summit

Arrangements are being made for the leaders to meet with hibakusha during a visit to the peace memorial museum on May 19, the first day of the summit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 15, 2023

Beautiful nature provides respite, outdoor activities

Nagano Prefecture is known for its mountains, hosting part of “the Japan Alps,” a term coined by a British man during the Meiji Era (1868 to 1912). Mountain ranges above 3,000 meters stretch north to south through central Japan over six different prefectures, drawing climbers, mountain lovers, skiers...
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JAPAN
Apr 15, 2023

Russia puts Pacific Fleet on high alert in surprise inspection

Drills will also simulate an enemy landing on Russia's Sakhalin island and on its southern Kuril Islands, some of which are also claimed by Japan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 15, 2023

Trainer Jessica Harrington hopes to realize dream at Grand National while also fighting breast cancer

Harrington said winning the world's most famous steeplechase has been her dream 'since she was a child.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 15, 2023

SkyDrive's $1.5 million 'flying car' gets its first private customer

SkyDrive started accepting orders from private customers on Thursday and plans to ship the aircraft as early as 2025.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 15, 2023

Japan backs IMF efforts to improve guidance on digital currency risks

The IMF is currently developing a handbook to be used by policymakers and Japan will provide financial assistance for the work.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

In Beijing, Brazil’s leader endorses China’s stance on Ukraine

In a joint statement, the countries' leaders avoided the words 'invasion” or 'war” and offered few specifics about how to bring Russia or Ukraine to the table after more than a year of war.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 15, 2023

Roger Dahl on tea ceremony

Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 15, 2023

Britain's Anne Keothavong and Katie Boulter welcome WTA decision to return to China

Keothavong, now captain of Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team, said she hoped Peng was safe but that ultimately 'tennis is a business.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 15, 2023

Pressure mounts on China to offer debt relief to poor countries facing default

There was optimism at the spring meetings of the IMF and World Bank that China will make concessions over restructuring its loans.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 15, 2023

Another COVID-like pandemic could hit the world within 10 years

There’s a 27.5% chance a pandemic as deadly as COVID-19 could take place in the next decade, with rapid vaccine rollout key to reducing fatalities, a predictive health analytics firm found.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court hits pause on abortion pill ban

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday temporarily preserved access to a widely used abortion pill, in an 11th-hour ruling preventing lower court restrictions on the drug from coming into force.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 15, 2023

Putin paves way for new call-up as Ukraine invasion drags on

New measures create a national online system for tracking the tens of millions of Russians potentially eligible to be called to serve.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 15, 2023

Airman suspected of leaking secret U.S. documents hit with federal charges

Jack Teixeira, 21, was charged on Friday with unlawfully copying and transmitting classified material.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 15, 2023

Pence booed at NRA gathering even as he seeks to move right of Trump on guns

Former U.S. President Donald Trump, meanwhile, used the same forum on Friday to declare he would be a 'fearless champion' of Americans' right to bear arms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 15, 2023

Elon Musk plans AI startup to rival OpenAI, report says

Musk is reportedly assembling a team of AI researchers and engineers, and is also in discussions with some investors about putting money into his new venture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Apr 15, 2023

Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

Although the craft of making karakuri-dansu is slowly disappearing, a craftsman and his son are keep the tradition torch lit with story-filled pieces for collectors and enthusiasts.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 14, 2023

Cannes lineup features films by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Takeshi Kitano

Hirokazu Kore-eda's 'Monster' is a nominee for the top prize at this year's Cannes Film Festival, while Takeshi Kitano's 'Kubi' will be screened under the Cannes Premiere category.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 14, 2023

Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short program.
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BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023

U.S. may seek to export hydrogen to Japan in decarbonization push

The United States is expected to select nationwide hydrogen hubs by this fall, and exporting it to Japan is 'possible,' the U.S. energy secretary said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 14, 2023

Noma Kyoto’s eclectic beverage lineup leaves no stone unturned

As with the food menu, the beverage program at Noma Kyoto is the fruit of long, deep and, by all accounts, highly enjoyable consideration by Noma’s head sommelier, Ava Mees List.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 14, 2023

As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges

Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, 'has simply not worked,' noted one advocate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023

Nissan seeks tech tie-up without Renault as alliance nears end of road

Japan's third-biggest automaker by sales is seeking a partner outside the auto industry to develop software that connects vehicles to cloud-based services.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 14, 2023

Super Mario music to be archived by U.S. Library of Congress

Its inclusion marks the first time for video game music to join the registry and is one of the few pieces in the registry created by a Japanese composer. 

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