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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Apr 28, 2019

Preserving ancient history while looking to the future

Seated in his embassy's beautifully appointed reception room, Ambassador Ayman Aly Kamel has much to share about Egypt's relationship with Japan.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Apr 19, 2019

Culture, industry before a backdrop of scenic rice field

On Jan. 1, Niigata Port celebrated its 150th anniversary since opening. One of the first five ports in Japan open to foreign trade, business was active and Niigata's Kitamaebune ships transported a variety of both international and domestic goods and supplies to and from the area to be distributed throughout...
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WORLD
Apr 19, 2019

Mueller says he lacks confidence to clear Trump on obstruction

Special Counsel Robert Mueller said he lacked confidence to clear Donald Trump of obstruction of justice but suggested Congress could take action on at least 10 instances where the president sought to interfere with the probe.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 18, 2019

Exclusive: Benoit Richaud to choreograph for Moa Iwano

It sounds like a match made in heaven.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2019

White House and Justice officials discussed Robert Mueller report, say media

U.S. Justice Department officials had numerous conversations in recent days with White House lawyers about the conclusions of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the New York Times and ABC News reported on Wednesday.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 16, 2019

Productive partnership: Hamada helps Zhou find success

Sometimes in life we meet a person we automatically connect with.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Apr 15, 2019

Everything you need to know about this one-of-a-kind Golden Week in Japan

Japan is poised to celebrate the Imperial succession and the start of a new era on May 1 with a festive extra-long 10-day Golden Week from April 27 through May 6.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 12, 2019

Trump's 'I Love WikiLeaks' praise fades as U.S. charges Julian Assange

Donald Trump made no secret during the 2016 campaign that he appreciated WikiLeaks and founder Julian Assange for publishing thousands of hacked Democratic emails, many of them damaging to Hillary Clinton.
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WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 6, 2019

Increasing influential U.S. national security adviser John Bolton tests boundaries — and Trump's patience

White House national security adviser John Bolton is expanding his influence in increasingly visible ways, pursuing his own long-standing foreign policy priorities at the risk of tensions with top administration officials — and even Donald Trump himself.
EDITORIALS
Apr 4, 2019

Meeting the Huawei challenge

The U.S. has banned Huawei from its 5G networks, Should other governments follow its lead?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Apr 4, 2019

The Tokyo Ballet's 'Swan Lake' gives fans a fresh take on a classic and an uplifting ending

Picture the scene: The Black Swan seduces the Prince away from the White Swan princess for one of the most timeless love triangles ever enacted on stage. Even those who aren't fans of dance are familiar with "Swan Lake." As Yukari Saito, artistic director of The Tokyo Ballet, puts it, "Swan Lake is synonymous...
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 3, 2019

New ozeki Takakeisho can draw strength from stable

Takakeisho is sumo's newest ozeki.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2019

I told you so: Only idiots believed in Russiagate

Whatever credibility U.S. media still had after pimping those imaginary Iraqi WMDs and 'experts' repeatedly reporting that Trump had no chance of winning, now lies in tatters.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 26, 2019

Thanks to Mueller, 2020 won't be about 2016

It will instead be about a post-Trump future.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 25, 2019

Organizers give North Korea access to 2020 Olympics info

This article about North Korea and the 2020 Olympics is filled with technical terms that illustrate the importance of modifying clauses.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Mar 24, 2019

Robert Ryker carved a niche for Tokyo Sinfonia by rescoring more than 500 classics

Conductor Zubin Mehta once told Robert Ryker that Mehta's two orchestras, the Montreal Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, had the world's two finest tuba players. Ryker, then 22 years old, was one of them. It was a rare compliment for any musician, most of whom never gain professional recognition....
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 5, 2019

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors

Ahead of his 65th birthday on Saturday, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may see his birthday wish come true: regaining his freedom, albeit conditionally.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 5, 2019

Rising choreographer Benoit Richaud says Kaori Sakamoto in good form ahead of worlds

Following a disappointing fourth-place finish at last month's Four Continents Championships in California, Japan champion Kaori Sakamoto didn't dwell on her result, but rather went right back to work to prepare for this month's world championships in Saitama.
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Prime Minister's message

Japan has finally assumed the G20 presidency for the very first time. Japan will host the G20 Osaka Summit on June 28 and 29. In addition to the G20 member countries, we will also welcome leaders of invited guest countries and head of invited guest international organizations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

A vibrant landscape of cultural dynamism

With a history of about 1,400 years and long flourishing as a commercial center, Osaka is never boring, with its mix of traditional and contemporary attractions.
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LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Japan's lively 'gateway to Asia'

Fukuoka, the biggest city in Kyushu and considered a gateway to Asia with its historical and geographical background, is a lively metropolis that has both urban and countryside charm with its fantastic shopping, eateries and abundant nature to explore.
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LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Iconic mountain atop scientific attractions

The city of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture offers a unique combination of experiences for inbound travelers, capitalizing on its lush nature highlighted by famed Mount Tsukuba and an array of science facilities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Resort town links East with West

Karuizawa, just an hour away by shinkansen from central Tokyo, is a longtime vacation destination for international residents living in the metropolitan area, whether it's to get away from the city's summer heat or experience its beautiful nature in milder seasons.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Onsen and castle grounds steeped in history

Matsuyama, which will host the Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting on Sept. 1 and 2, is the biggest city on the island of Shikoku. The capital of Ehime Prefecture is known for the famous Dogo Onsen, which is regarded as Japan's oldest hot spring with a history dating back around 3,000 years, drawing...
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LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Fruit meets fiction in classic tale's birthplace

Okayama Prefecture in the Chugoku region is a transport hub of western Japan that enjoys a yearlong mild climate thanks to its location on the Seto Inland Sea.

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