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Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 667 new cases

Three people with COVID-19 were confirmed dead in the capital the same day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, while one patient with the virus was in severe condition as of Sunday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 26, 2023

Japan's Ushba Tesoro wins Dubai World Cup

The ride capped a successful day for Japanese horses at the Meydan racecourse, with Equinox dominating the Dubai Sheema Classic and Derma Sotogake running away with the UAE Derby.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 26, 2023

Shintaro Fujinami set for MLB debut against Angels' Shohei Ohtani

The former Hanshin hurler will initially start once per week, mirroring the typical starting pitcher schedule in Japan, as he acclimates to the major leagues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 26, 2023

What it will take to reshape the global monetary order

Why isn't diversification from the U.S. dollar toward the Chinese yuan visible in data on foreign reserves and international payments?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 26, 2023

I saw America snatch defeat from victory in Iraq

Few of us who were on the ground couldn't imagine that the Iraq war could go so well, or the peace so badly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Mar 26, 2023

History of kamikaze attacks not a heroic story, says former schoolteacher

Kenji Yamamoto's book, loosely translated as 'How to Teach Children about Kamikaze Attacks,' draws heavily on testimonies from former suicide pilots who survived.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023

Japan battles to persuade big brands to help with military expansion

A key part of Tokyo's strategy hinges on persuading commercial firms that for decades have quietly armed the SDF to ramp up production.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

With U.S. trip, Taiwan leader may be aiming to temper China's ire, ex-diplomat says

William Stanton, former head of the American Institute of Taiwan, says President Tsai Ing-wen may see visit as way of avoiding increased tensions with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

Conservatives in LDP take issue with gender identity clause in LGBT bill

The pushback against the bill's reference to gender identity is seen presenting a new hurdle to passing the legislation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

Kishida vows to strengthen Japan's defense capabilities over five years

Kishida denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an 'outrageous act that jeopardizes the foundation of the international order.'
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 26, 2023

Hajime Moriyasu begins ringing in changes as Japan seeks new heights

Friday's draw against Uruguay offered positive signs heading toward the start of qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

Mayoral races in six major Japanese cities officially kick off

The mayoral elections, part of the first round of unified local polls next month, are set for April 9.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Fresh clashes rock France as protests shift to water dispute

The violence at Sainte-Soline came after days of unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, which forced the cancellation of a visit by King Charles III of the U.K.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

Honduras ends decadeslong Taiwan ties as Taipei decries monetary demands

Taiwan's foreign minister accused the Central American country of demanding exorbitant amounts of money and being lured by Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Mar 26, 2023

Rocky road to Toshiba deal raises doubts about a future comeback

The questions now are whether activist investors will accept the terms — and whether the firm can restore its former glory.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

At Texas rally, a defiant Trump predicts he’ll survive probes

The rally in Waco, Texas, may be the former president’s last public appearance before he faces potential criminal charges.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Stolen valor: The U.S. volunteers in Ukraine who lie, waste and bicker

People who would not be allowed anywhere near the battlefield in a U.S.-led war are active on the Ukrainian front, with ready access to American weapons.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Inside Ukraine’s scramble for 'game-changer' drone fleet

As it struggles to narrow its military gap with Moscow, Kyiv says it is expanding its drone program for both reconnaissance and over longer-range strikes.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023

Japan to end service of adding blank passport pages, the last in G20

Japan was advised to end the service by the International Civil Aviation Organization over difficulties discerning such passports from counterfeit ones.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023

Harry Potter studio park to open June in Tokyo, the first outside Britain

The Tokyo version will be the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world, and visitors can expect to spend around four hours exploring.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Israeli defense minister urges pause to reforms as protests continue

The latest demonstration to hit Israel's commercial hub came days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to press on with the changes despite mounting international alarm.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Putin says Moscow to station nuclear weapons in Belarus

Experts said the development was significant, since Russia had until now been proud that unlike the United States, it did not deploy nuclear weapons outside its borders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

What are tactical nuclear weapons and what is Russia's policy?

Few people know exactly how many tactical nuclear weapons Russia has because it is an area still shrouded in traditions of Cold War secrecy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

From rockets to ball bearings, Pentagon struggles to feed war machine

The Navy admiral had a blunt message for the military contractors building precision-guided missiles for his warships, submarines and planes at a moment when the United States is dispatching arms to Ukraine and preparing for the possibility of conflict with China.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 26, 2023

Haruo Nishio: ‘Thatched roofs tell a story of eternity’

The ancient craft of thatching is resisting the pressures of modernity thanks to artisans like Haruo Nishio, who connects to Japan’s historic roots by preserving its original houses.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 26, 2023

Your Ramadan experience may take on new forms when living in Japan

As of 2022 there were just over 83,000 Indonesians residing in Japan according to government figures. Many have found new ways to practice their religion.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Mar 26, 2023

Jim Rion casts a keen eye on the spirit of Yamaguchi

Author, translator and certified sake professional Jim Rion puts people at the heart of sake production in his nonfiction debut, 'Discovering Yamaguchi Sake.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Mar 26, 2023

Springtime sawara: Fresh fish, sweet sauce and a perfect sear

Don't settle for storebought teriyaki when you can perfect your own without too much trouble.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 25, 2023

Shoma Uno retains men's world title as Ilia Malinin lands quad axel

The Nagoya native held off a spirited challenge from an exciting final group at Saitama Super Arena, giving Japan world titles in three disciplines for the first time in history.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2023

Japanese company official detained by Chinese authorities

Since 2015, at least 16 Japanese nationals, excluding the latest case, have been detained for their alleged involvement in espionage activities.
Ryuju Nagayama falls in controversial ruling in Paris but later earns bronze
Ryuju Nagayama reacts after his quarterfinal bout against Spain's Francisco Garrigos at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
When did summer in Japan stop being fun?
Summer in Japan is now consistently brutal enough to drive you indoors and keep you there until autumn.
A mysterious plot prompts a rare call from Russia to the Pentagon
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington in April. In July, Russia's defense minister said he needed to talk to Austin about an alleged Ukrainian operation. What happened next remains murky.
‘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.
Dominant Natsumi Tsunoda delivers Japan's first gold medal at Paris Olympics
Gold medalist Natsumi Tsunoda celebrates on the podium after she won the women's under 48-kg division at the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
When did summer in Japan stop being fun?
Summer in Japan is now consistently brutal enough to drive you indoors and keep you there until autumn.
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.

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

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