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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jan 7, 2019

Let's discuss recycling our food waste

A Nagoya-based effort to recycle food waste gets an award — and we get a lesson on composting.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 31, 2018

Let's discuss the way we use escalators

When a train is about to depart a station, passengers hear an announcement saying, 'Please stand clear of the closing doors.'
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 25, 2018

Bonds that heal: Minorca helps a family move on

It's the time of year for heart-warming stories and Minorca, a canine cutie who was first featured here in January, is one of them.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 24, 2018

Let's discuss the U.S. base situation in Okinawa

The government on Friday pushed ahead with full-fledged land reclamation work needed to move a key U.S. air base to Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, despite stiff local resistance and legal wrangling.
Dec 20, 2018

Real-time Multi-language Translation “Kotozna Chat”, we serve Kakao Talk now!

Tokyo, Japan - Kotozna, Inc (formerly known as Jaqool, Inc) added Kakao Talk as a new chat channel for kotozna chat, a multi-lingual real-time translation service using social media platforms, for inbound travelers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 17, 2018

Let's discuss new year cards

Once a tradition firmly entrenched in the national consciousness, the nengaju014d (new year card) is facing extinction.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 16, 2018

Game on!: A tomcat named Risa

This guy's energy is contagious. Word is he's an 'all-round terrific cat' and should have been scooped up long ago.
Japan Times
Dec 14, 2018

Kirirom Institute of Technology Launching “International Leaders Hospitality Management” Degree Program on April 2019

Kirirom Institute of Technology (KIT), located in Cambodia, will be launching International Leaders Hospitality Management (ILHM) Degree on April 2019 to train students to become a world scale player in the hospitality industry that includes world tourism, hotel and restaurants.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 12, 2018

D-O-G spells love: a true evergreen named Juniper

Juniper is touted as 'the sweetest, happiest, easiest dog to get along with,' which sounds like just what the season calls for.
Japan Times
Dec 7, 2018

vKirirom Pte. Ltd. ranked 2 years in a row in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific

Innovative city development company, vKirirom Pte. Ltd., achieved high ranking on Deloitte Technology Fast 500 Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year. It recorded 294% revenue growth from 2016 to 2018 and achieved ranking of 251st which represents 3rd among Singaporean companies and 18th among...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 5, 2018

Captivating calico: A cat named Gorori

Gorori, a gorgeous wide-eyed calico, came in from the cold streets. She captured hearts with her big personality and was brought to ARK.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 3, 2018

Let's discuss the arrest of Carlos Ghosn

The arrest of Carlos Ghosn made headlines around the world. Check out some of the vocabulary used when discussing this kind of case.
Japan Times
Nov 30, 2018

The Fukushima I Want to Show the World Photo Contest 2018;
Fukushima International Association's Announcement of the Prize-Winning Photos

Please have a look at these photos that are taken from the perspective of Fukushima’s foreign residents and illustrate the current situation of the prefecture.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Nov 26, 2018

Let's discuss the lawsuit against Tokyo Disneyland

Oriental Land Co. Ltd., the operator of Tokyo Disneyland, asked a court Tuesday to reject a suit filed by two female workers seeking damages for overwork and harassment while they were working as costumed performers at the theme park.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 25, 2018

All-points bulletin: A Shiba named Reina is in need of a home

Reina is smart, knows a lot of commands, loves other dogs and doesn't even mind veterinarians.
Nov 15, 2018

QBIT Robotics enters into a business and capital tie-up with UCC Holdings

Joint proposal for providing robot café service in Japan
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 14, 2018

Family fantastic: Kittens Tiger and Sazzles find a fun-filled home in Kanagawa

Tiger and Sazzles, two tiny kittens found abandoned and in need of a home, have found a stupendous one with the Oue family in Kanagawa.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Nov 12, 2018

Let's discuss the system of English testing for university

Students are gearing up for some changes when it comes to studying English for university entrance exams.
Japan Times
Spain report 2018
Nov 12, 2018

Japanese brands meet Spanish design

“The Japanese market is important for us,” said Pablo Rubio Ordás, CEO and founder of branding and digital agency Erretres.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 4, 2018

No pushover: a cat named Hokuro

Give Hokuro space and time to come around and you'll have a friend who respects you and a handsome companion to be proud of.
Japan Times
Oct 31, 2018

Michael Rob Gray, the Headmaster of Institut Le Rosey, assumed the post of advisor for NEED

We are pleased to announce that Michael Rob Gray, Headmaster of Institut Le Rosey in Switzerland, has assumed the post of advisor for Next Educational Environment Development (Jinsekikogen-cho, Hiroshima Prefecture) to support the company in establishing Japan’s first elementary boarding school, Jinseki...
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 29, 2018

Let's discuss Baku, Osaka's World Expo rival

With a month to go until the host of the 2025 World Expo is selected, Osaka officials are casting a nervous eye toward Baku.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 28, 2018

The heart knows: An Akita named Harry

Harry, an Akita, has been described as 'a gigantic puppy in disguise.' At 3½ years old, he still wants to play.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018

Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019

In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 21, 2018

Unstoppable: a calico cat named Leggy

Leggy is petite at 3 kg, but perfectly healthy, and the lack of one of her hind legs does not hinder her.
PRESS / Events
Oct 17, 2018

2018年の大学入試でジャパンタイムズの記事が115校で採用

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、2018年度の大学入試で使用された英文記事の出題数および採用校数を発表しました。
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2018

Saudi king orders probe in Jamal Khashoggi case as Turkey plans consulate search

Saudi Arabia's King Salman on Monday ordered an internal probe into the unexplained disappearance of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi as a joint Turkish-Saudi team was set to search the Saudi consulate in Istanbul where he was last seen on Oct. 2.
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Oct 14, 2018

The fair Ophelia

Six-year-old Ophelia came to ARK with her Labrador friend, Summer, when their former owner fell ill earlier this year. Ophelia is a Borzoi, a breed rare in Japan, but one whose fans are die-hard. Also known as a Russian wolfhound, Borzoi have an exotic beauty. They are tall, long and lean — big dogs...

Longform

Professional cleaner Hirofumi Sakurai takes a moment to appreciate some photographs in a Gotanda apartment whose occupant died alone.
The last cleanup: Life and death in a lonely Japan