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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 19, 2023

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern gives the world a lesson in humility

Jacinda Ardern's leadership stood in such stark contrast to many of her boorish male counterparts, and represented a different kind of politics.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2023

Uncertainty hangs over Kishida's ability to deliver constitutional reform

Kishida is lacking the political capital to push forward with the very challenging topic, due to dismal public support for his Cabinet.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 19, 2023

New Zealand’s Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister

Labour Party leader says she doesn’t have the energy or inspiration to seek re-election at this year’s general election.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Jan 19, 2023

Educational excellence in a diverse setting

It’s human nature to seek out people who share our values and ideas, but only through proactively interacting with people from other countries and cultures can we broaden our worldviews. For third-year student Airu Ito, stepping out of his comfort zone was a key factor in finding new opportunities...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 19, 2023

TSMC supplier Resonac prepares for billion-dollar chip deals

The firm aims to capitalize on a much-needed consolidation of the $580 billion semiconductor industry.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 19, 2023

Manchester City top Deloitte Money League for second straight year

Abu Dhabi-owned City generated total revenue of €731 million, followed by Real Madrid with €714 million.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 18, 2023

How eco-friendly is that product? Here are four ways to spot greenwashing

Research in the EU found that more than half of the 'green' claims it studied were vague, misleading or unfounded — and that consumers don't trust businesses to tell the truth.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 18, 2023

Germany's new defense minister faces pressure on tanks and army upgrade

Taking over just a day before a major arms conference, Boris Pistorius succeeds Christine Lambrecht, who quit following a series of blunders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2023

Alarmed by AI chatbots, universities start revamping how they teach

In response to the increased student use of ChatGPT, colleges and universities are restructuring some courses and taking preventive measures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 18, 2023

Boris Pistorius to be new German defense minister amid momentous change

The appointment follows the resignation of Christine Lambrecht at a crucial time for the ministry, with Germany under intense pressure to send battle tanks to Ukraine.

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Eme-Ima Kitchen is one of over 10,000 kodomo shokudō in Japan. A term first used in 2012 to describe makeshift eateries offering free or cheap meals to disadvantaged kids, it now refers to a diverse range of individuals, groups and organizations working to provide not only food but a sense of belonging to both children and adults.
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