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Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023

Titanic sub victims' families could still sue despite liability waivers

Waivers are not always ironclad, and it is not uncommon for judges to reject them if there is evidence of gross negligence or hazards that were not fully disclosed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2023

Biden and Modi announce defense and chips deals at White House

The two leaders also announced progress on an order for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and an agreement that will allow U.S. Navy ships to undertake major repairs at Indian shipyards.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2023

All five on Titanic sub dead after 'catastrophic' implosion

The somber announcement ended a multinational search-and-rescue operation that captivated the world since the tiny tourist craft went missing four days ago.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 24, 2023

‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ leads the Oscar nominations

Daniel Kwan’s oddball sci-fi movie, 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,” led in sheer number of Oscar nominations, with 11 total.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2023

Japan Lower Chamber chief denies dubious ties with Unification Church

Should the opposition camp keep adopting a hard-line approach toward the lawmaker, Kishida's government is likely to encounter difficulties in promoting his key policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023

Japan defense buildup leads to tripling of primary deficit projection

In its outlook, the government retained its assessment that Japan will achieve a surplus in the primary balance in fiscal 2026 of ¥2.5 trillion.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 24, 2023

Echizen forged knives sought after by chefs overseas

Echizen Uchihamono blades are forged by hand using techniques carefully passed down from around 700 years ago. The knives, despite being light and thin, are durable and sharp.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2023

If Erdogan blocks Sweden and Finland, will NATO boot Turkey?

Turkey has been one of NATO's most steadfast members, but no one wants to force the alliance to make a tough choice over Finland and Sweden.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 24, 2023

Ardern’s ‘politics of kindness’ was both effective and exhausting

New Zealand’s charismatic leader, Jacinda Ardern, stepped down, citing fatigue and other factors. Burnout is typical for women politicians who are often plagued by double standards.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2023

Department stores focus on sustainability for Valentine's Day gifts in Japan

Department stores in Japan are trying to ride a shopping wave for Valentine's Day confectionary gifts with products featuring sustainability.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2023

Nagasaki Prefecture ordered to pay damages to U.S. woman over harassment

A Nagasaki court ordered the local government to pay ¥500,000 to an American woman who said she had suffered mental anguish due to sexual harassment by a vice principal and a male colleague.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 24, 2023

Makoto Shinkai's anime film 'Suzume' entered in Berlin competition

'Suzume,' which is about a high school girl who embarks on a journey to 'lock out' natural disasters, has been showing in Japanese theaters since last November.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023

Japan faces heavy snowfall amid once-in-a-decade cold snap

Low-lying areas including central Tokyo — which rarely sees snowfall — could also face impacts as a strong winter pressure pattern develops over Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 7,306 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases came to 6,458.4, compared with 10,855.6 a week earlier.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2023

For some players at the Australian Open, no spotlight is no problem

In tennis, there is a long history of success and exposure crushing champions or sucking the joy out of them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 24, 2023

Japanese court orders government to pay damages over forced sterilization

One complainant in the sterilization suit said he was diagnosed with osteoarthritis as a child and was forced to have his testicles removed without his consent.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 24, 2023

No plans to expand Six Nations, says CEO amid South Africa interest

South Africa has been increasingly aligning itself with the northern hemisphere, with four clubs joining the United Rugby Championship in 2021.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 24, 2023

Japan's factory activity extends declines for third straight month

The au Jibun Bank flash Japan manufacturing purchasing managers' index was at a seasonally adjusted 48.9 in January, unchanged from the final reading in the previous month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023

What you need to know on laws involving electric bikes in Japan

A case of e-bikes that break the legal speed limit raises concern over the laws and regulations pertaining to high-tech bikes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 24, 2023

China says it's open for business after end of ‘zero-COVID,’ but other worries persist

Despite a message of openness, China’s tech crackdown and deteriorating diplomatic relations complicate any return to business as usual.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 24, 2023

Microsoft invests $10 billion in ChatGPT maker OpenAI

Microsoft is competing with Alphabet, Amazon.com and Meta Platforms to dominate the fast-growing technology that generates text, images and other media.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Football
Jan 24, 2023

Japanese football misses its big opportunity in Dream Bowl game

Frustration dominates after the Japan All Star team fell 24-20 to an Ivy League selection in a gripping and tightly fought match at Tokyo’s National Stadium.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2023

Japanese ballet troupe presents its spin on plastic waste

'Plastic,' a new production by renowned Japanese company K-Ballet, aims to draw attention to a global pollution crisis through some unusual set and wardrobe design.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 24, 2023

Tepco seeks to raise household power prices by 30% from June

The move follows five other Japanese electric utilities that have already applied to raise prices by between 28% and 46% from April due to soaring fuel procurement costs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 24, 2023

Former BOJ chief Masaaki Shirakawa sought flexibility in 2013 policy statement

With the statement also mentioning carefully checking financial risks, Shirakawa said he believes they secured the policy flexibility they were aiming for.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2023

Kishida's focus on child care leads to speculation over sales tax hike

Many fear a consumption tax hike could drag down business and household spending, hampering economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 24, 2023

Suntory CEO expects next BOJ governor to show clear policy roadmap

With the end of the term of current BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda coming in April, Japanese business managers and investors are focused on what new monetary policy may come.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 24, 2023

Efforts underway toward practical use of 'flying bikes' in Japan

It is thought that in the future, the use of such vehicles could be helpful in disaster relief missions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 24, 2023

Ryugu asteroid helping unravel mysteries of life's origins on Earth

Since Hayabusa2 returned with a sample from the Ryugu asteroid in December 2020, several important discoveries have been made.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 24, 2023

As Australian colleges crack down on ChatGPT, disabled students defend AI

The program is already banned in some public schools, while some universities have announced less take-home assessments and more hand-written essays and oral exams.

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