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Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2023

The camera never lied ... until AI told it to

AI can now do all the things photographers used to labor over without the user ever knowing. It can also transform backgrounds or wipe away people from the image entirely.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2023

Bangladesh's energy plan faces gas dilemma as fuel crisis bites

The draft plan shows positive shifts but voiced concerns about a growing reliance on LNG and unclear ambitions when it comes to renewable sources of energy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2023

Japanese firm launches foie gras alternative using chicken liver

NH Foods uses a production technique that uses chicken liver, which typically sees a drop in demand during the cold season, to mimic the distinct taste and texture of the pricey delicacy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 9, 2023

The Taiwan Strait: A history of crises

On Saturday, Beijing began three days of military drills in response to this week's visit by Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2023

China rejects WHO accusations of hiding Wuhan COVID-19 data

The rebukes came after overseas researchers discovered sequences that had not been previously shared.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2023

Japan Cup BMX meet set to welcome international riders

Yokosuka hosted the Japan Cup last July for the first time and is aiming to vitalize its local communities through urban sports.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2023

Brother of Naoya 'Monster' Inoue wins WBA bantam title

Takuma Inoue's win came three months after his brother Naoya relinquished all four of his world bantamweight championship belts to move up in weight to the super bantamweight division.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 9, 2023

Voting underway for local races across Japan

From Hokkaido to Osaka, voters are casting their ballots to select governors, mayors and assembly members in local elections held across Japan on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2023

U.S. deploys nuclear submarine in Mideast amid Iran tension

The USS Florida — capable of carrying as many as 154 Tomahawk land-attack cruise missiles — began transiting the Suez Canal from the Mediterranean Sea.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 9, 2023

F. Marinos' Brazilian trio punishes Yokohama FC

Marcos Junior opened the scoring in the 47th minute with his season's first goal, before braces from his compatriots turned the derby match into a rout.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 9, 2023

Lions' MLB hopeful Kona Takahashi fans 11 in first win

The 26-year-old has allowed one run over 16 innings.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 9, 2023

Yui Hasegawa, Mina Tanaka goals give Nadeshiko Japan win in Portugal

Manager Futoshi Ikeda found success after making personnel and tactical changes from the U.S.-hosted SheBelieves Cup in February.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2023

Leaked documents reveal depth of U.S. spy efforts and Russia’s military struggles

The information, exposed on social media sites, also shows that U.S. intelligence services are eavesdropping on important allies.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 9, 2023

‘Tokyo Express’: Postwar detective noir basks in the details

Jesse Kirkwood's English translation of Seicho Matsumoto’s dense yet well paced novel is concise and timeless, giving contemporary readers a relatable window into the past.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023

Body reported in waters near where GSDF chopper disappeared

The search for the missing personnel continued Saturday with its focus shifting to the seabed, with at least part of the helicopter thought to have sunk to the ocean floor.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 8, 2023

Tesla workers shared sensitive images recorded by customer cars

Some of the recordings caught Tesla customers in embarrassing situations — one ex-employee described a video of a man approaching a vehicle completely naked.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 8, 2023

A long and winding visit to 'secret' Ubayu Onsen

Secluded and remote hot springs are yet another example of Japan's deep bathing culture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 8, 2023

China sends 71 warplanes near Taiwan as military drills kick off

China kicked off three days of military drills and 'combat readiness patrols' around the island on Saturday, just days after the Taiwanese president met the U.S. House speaker.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 1,261 new cases

The number of severely ill COVID-19 patients under Tokyo's criteria stood at two, down by one from the previous day.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 8, 2023

North Korea conducts another underwater nuclear drone test

North Korea tested a nuclear-capable unmanned underwater attack weapon called the Haeil-2 from Tuesday to Friday, state media reported.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 8, 2023

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’ travels highlight gaps in disclosure rules

The latest incident has raised concerns about whether the judiciary’s existing regulations are enough to expose potential conflicts of interest and ethics violations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2023

Runaway black hole creating trail of new stars

The supermassive monster — likely born of a bizarre game of intergalactic billiards — is rampaging through the blackness and plowing into gas clouds in its path.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society / FOCUS
Apr 8, 2023

Trans youth in U.S. facing a conservative offensive

More kids face laws adopted in a number of conservative U.S. states that ban hormone treatments for minors who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023

Chinese ambassador to Japan says spying by Astellas employee becoming clear

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that Chinese authorities have obtained solid evidence that the Japanese man had engaged in espionage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 8, 2023

Japan plans to lead talks on AI risks at G7 digital meeting

The push comes as the AI revolution, including chatbots like ChatGPT, has brought with it a range of concerns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023

Boosting young workers' pay key to reversing Japan's low birthrate

More support to child-rearing and wage growth are two key engines to reverse the low birthrate trend, economists have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2023

China and Japan to hold high-level maritime dialogue in Tokyo on Monday

The first in-person bilateral meeting on the topic since May 2019 will be attended by officials in charge of foreign affairs, defense and maritime law enforcement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 8, 2023

Half of unmarried people under 30 in Japan don't want kids, survey finds

Respondents cited economic concerns and the burden of childbirth and parenting as their reasoning, a recent survey by a pharmaceutical firm showed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 8, 2023

G7 likely to back nuclear power amid energy security concerns

A joint statement is also likely to note that G7 countries welcome Japan's plan to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the ocean.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Apr 8, 2023

Roger Dahl on Hello Kitty temptations

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