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Reader Mail
Jul 24, 2020

Government, don’t forget about international students

Regarding the July 22 article “Japan to dial back entry restrictions on some foreign residents,” first and foremost, I would want to thank The Japan Times for prompt updates about Japan for us English speakers; your daily reports of what is happening inside Japan gives us an inside look into the...
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 21, 2020

In Japan, men have complicated views about gender and equality

Japanese men might accept or even support equality in the workplace, but are less enthusiastic about that equality in other spheres of life.
BASKETBALL
Jul 20, 2020

Yudai Baba excited about new challenge with NBL's Melbourne United

Yudai Baba's ultimate goal is to earn a spot on an NBA team in the future.
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JAPAN / Society
Jul 18, 2020

Call of the wild: The challenges of rural migration in Japan

The surge in new COVID-19 cases in urban areas has had some residents weighing opportunities in more isolated communities. But what sort of life can they expect?
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2020

A new way of thinking about foreign aid

Throughout the developing world there is a new mood of both pride and hope. Aid from the rich North is beginning to feel patronizing.
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WORLD
Jul 16, 2020

Hacking spree alarms experts concerned about Twitter's security

The company statements confirmed the fears of security experts that the service itself — rather than users — had been compromised.
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JAPAN
Jul 15, 2020

Trio tied to U.S. military lied about Japan travel plans, then tested positive for COVID-19

Tokyo’s concerns over a COVID-19 outbreak at U.S. military bases in the country have grown after Defense Minister Taro Kono revealed that three individuals linked to a base in Yamaguchi Prefecture who later tested positive for the virus had lied about their travel plans after entering the country....
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 13, 2020

America is being way too calm about COVID-19

This is a case where optimism may be an existential threat.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2020

Five things to know about a possible snap election

Will the ruling coalition push to get the Lower House election out of the way sooner or later?
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BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Jun 29, 2020

Filmmaker excited about chance to present Koshien to U.S. audience

Ema Ryan Yamazaki hopes to provide a new perspective of Japan's famous high school tournament when her documentary airs on ESPN.
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EDITORIALS
Jun 25, 2020

Time to do something about overpopulated Tokyo

The COVID-19 crisis should prompt renewed action to address the overconcentration of people and business in the Tokyo metropolitan area.
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CULTURE / Books
Jun 20, 2020

‘Agents of World Renewal’: More than you need to know about short-lived deities

If you're curious about “world-renewing” gods, Takashi Miura's “Agents of World Renewal: The Rise of Yonaoshi Gods in Japan” has you covered.
Reader Mail
Jun 19, 2020

Worried about possible rise in youth suicides

I am very concerned about the possibility that suicides among youths may go up this year, especially after this ongoing pandemic and foreseeable economic recession as a result of it. Life is becoming tougher with less freedom and a lot of children are now frustrated. The situation is really bad. We've...
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / LAW OF THE LAND
Jun 18, 2020

Much ado about retirement ages and Japan's politicized bureaucracy

The scandal surrounding top prosecutor Hiromu Kurokawa has kicked off a debate on retirement ages and interference in Japan's civil service.
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WORLD / Politics
May 30, 2020

Transcripts confirm Michael Flynn talked about U.S. sanctions with Russian envoy

Newly declassified transcripts confirm that Michael Flynn, who became President Donald Trump’s first national security adviser, discussed U.S. sanctions with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak before Trump’s inauguration.
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WORLD
May 28, 2020

Trump set to sign executive order about social media amid Twitter row

U.S. President Donald Trump will sign an executive order regarding social media companies on Thursday, White House officials said, after Trump threatened to shut down websites he accused of stifling conservative voices.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 26, 2020

'Kowai,' 'fuan' and language in the 'new normal'

The words people are using to express their anxieties reflect the sense of desperation that they are feeling.
JAPAN
May 22, 2020

Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo residents ambivalent about lifting emergency

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe also offered praise for the business-minded 'Osaka model' Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura drafted to bounce back from the virus.
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BUSINESS
May 19, 2020

Sony plans to take finance arm private for about $3.7 billion

The electronics giant will offer u00a52,600 a share for part of Sony Financial Holdings Inc. that it doesn't already own, it said in a statement Tuesday.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2020

Where to worry about catching COVID-19, and where not to

How the coronavirus spreads in the real world.
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MORE SPORTS
May 14, 2020

Promoter Eddie Hearn conflicted about possibility of Mike Tyson returning to ring

British promoter Eddie Hearn says he would probably like to see former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson fight again but has questioned whether boxing should be encouraging a 53-year-old to get back into the ring.
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JAPAN / Society
May 12, 2020

Virus exacerbates challenges for people in Japan with disabilities

Social distancing recommendations, stay-at-home requests and use of masks can complicate day-to-day activities.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 10, 2020

It’s time to talk about 'Terrace House' and consent

The behavior of some of the housemates is only part of the problem, however.
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WORLD
May 10, 2020

Mike Pence on a mission to promote optimism in face of pandemic

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence would not be deterred.
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2020

Where is the local news about COVID-19?

There's a paucity of accurate, practical community-level information about the pandemic.

Longform

Passengers that were on a morning train attacked by members of the Aum Shinrikyo group wait for medical assistance outside Kasumigaseki Station on March 20,1995.
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