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Reader Mail
Apr 5, 2019

An encounter with a gentleman

The other day my family was on a crowded train. I was standing, but my wife and daughter were seated. At one station, an elderly gentleman who obviously had difficulty walking entered our car. So naturally my wife and daughter stood up quickly and said to him, "Please sit down here."
JAPAN / History / Defining the Heisei Era
Mar 30, 2019

Defining the Heisei Era: Japan deals with death, disasters and a feeling of insecurity

Post-disaster Tohoku has been rife with supernatural sightings.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 29, 2019

Taiwan's Zhuilu Old Road hike: A thin ledge, and then a sudden drop

A day trip from Taipei, the Zhuilu Old Road in Taiwan's Taroko National Park is considered to be one of the country's best hikes, though is only for those with a strong head for heights.
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2019

Okinawa Gov. Tamaki's plea for one-month suspension to work on Henoko base rejected by Tokyo, escalating tensions over Futenma relocation

Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya rejected on Friday a request by Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki for a one-month suspension of land reclamation work in the Henoko district of northern Okinawa Prefecture, further deepening tensions over the controversial project to relocate U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Futenma...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 21, 2019

Sakura-themed meals perfect for spring

Springtime is picnic time. In Japan, that means finding a relaxing spot to view the sakura cherry blossoms — and this spring, The Peninsula Tokyo has prepared a variety of sakura-themed amenities to help its guests get a true taste of the flowery season.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Mar 7, 2019

Springtime cuisine with Cantonese twist

Spring is a time of celebration in Japan, and the Royal Park Hotel knows all about celebrations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2019

After almost a year behind the wheel, Tokyo's foreign cab drivers reflect on navigating a new way of life

Growing up in Canada, Alex Lipson never imagined he would one day become a taxi driver — especially not on the other side of the world in Tokyo.
Japan Times
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
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 4, 2019

In race with Boeing, SpaceX takes giant leap toward resuming crewed U.S. flights to ISS

The successful voyage of SpaceX's unmanned Crew Dragon to the International Space Station this weekend put the U.S. one tantalizing step closer to the day when American rockets will again ferry the nation's astronauts into space.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 28, 2019

Vote highlights problems with Henoko plan

The vitally important Futenma replacement facility shouldn't be built on a pack of lies.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 28, 2019

A delightful picnic to welcome spring

A delightful picnic to welcome spring
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2019

Train swapping: North Korea's Kim Jong Un reliant on Chinese for summit transport

When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un rolled into the Vietnamese border station of Dong Dang early on Tuesday, his vaunted specialized train was pulled by a red-and-yellow locomotive emblazoned with China's national railway logo.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 23, 2019

Human bones believed to be from some 500 bodies found at house in Tokyo

Human bones believed to be from some 500 bodies were found at a house in Tokyo in November last year, police sources said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Feb 15, 2019

Nature-short Bangkok debates whether to turn 'last' big green space into park or mall

The fate of a large green space in the middle of one of the world's most built-up cities is pitting communities and conservationists against developers and cash-strapped authorities — a type of battle that is increasingly common in Asia.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 14, 2019

Campaign kicks off for Okinawa referendum on U.S. base relocation plan

The voter turnout rate is crucial to how the results of the referendum will be perceived in Tokyo and Washington.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 8, 2019

Kansai execs have big dreams of transport projects ahead of G20, Osaka Expo and possible casino

With the 2025 World Expo secured for Yumeshima district in Osaka Bay and growing confidence the man-made island will also host one of Japan's first casino resorts, Kansai's business leaders are stepping up efforts to win local approval and central government funding for major transportation infrastructure...
Feb 6, 2019

ORIX Starts Construction of Iwatsuki II Logistics Center, a Whole-Building Lease Logistics Facility in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture

TOKYO, Japan – January 30 – ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) announced that it has started construction on the Iwatsuki II Logistics Center in Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jan 31, 2019

Strawberry flavors to captivate the palate

It's the time of the year to enjoy plentiful strawberries, and The St. Regis Osaka is holding its fifth strawberry buffet through May 31 under the theme "Marche" at French bistro Rue d'Or located on the first floor.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 27, 2019

From new visas to a tourism backlash, the Top 10 issues that affected us in 2018 may forecast our future treatment

Every January, Just Be Cause takes a look at how things went for the non-Japanese residents of Japan (NJ) in the previous year.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 25, 2019

Ice diving in Hokkaido: All adrift beneath a frozen sea

Hokkaido's Shiretoko Peninsula is a treasure trove of forests, wild animals and birds. But from early February to early March it is the home of ice diving, scuba diving beneath the drift ice that blows south from the Sea of Okhotsk.
MULTIMEDIA
Jan 19, 2019

[VIDEO] Kan Sake Station ‘oden’ restaurant at Tokyo’s Ryogoku Station

Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Jan 11, 2019

A weekend in Oita: If the city’s not enough, head to the country

Nestled along the east coast of Kyushu, the city of Oita is home to almost half a million people, making it by far the largest urban center in Oita Prefecture. However, aside from the prefectural art museum, there is little that is unique about this coastal conglomerate, especially when compared to larger...
49ers prepared to go all in on quarterback Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy threw for 3,864 yards and 20 touchdowns for the 49ers during the 2024 season.
Impeached South Korean president's party sees signs of revival
A supporter of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds South Korean and U.S. flags in front of flower wreaths bearing messages of support near his residence in Seoul on Thursday.
TV networks drop Japan boy band star over sex allegations
Masahiro Nakai in Tokyo in October 2017
Emanuel leaves reform legacy amid historic shifts in U.S.-Japan alliance
Rahm Emanuel professes that the biggest thing he has brought to the U.S.-Japan relationship might be a fresh injection of vitality.
Police rearrest suspect in McDonald's attack on murder charge
Masanori Hirabaru, 43, is escorted out of a police station in Kitakyushu on Dec. 20 to be brought to prosecutors in relation to a double stabbing at a McDonald's outlet in Fukuoka Prefecture. He was rearrested Thursday on a charge of murder.
‘Unbound’ breaks NHK period drama tradition with a hero of the common folk
NHK’s latest taiga period drama, “Unbound,” centers on Tsutaya Juzaburo (Ryusei Yokohama), a commoner who becomes a successful bookseller and publisher.
Emanuel leaves reform legacy amid historic shifts in U.S.-Japan alliance
Rahm Emanuel professes that the biggest thing he has brought to the U.S.-Japan relationship might be a fresh injection of vitality.
Real wages fall for a fourth month, squeezing Japanese households further
Prices continue to outpace wage increases in Japan.
Hair removal for kids — boosting confidence or preying on insecurities?
Beauty salon Dione, which has over 100 branches nationwide, offers hair removal treatments for children as young as 3 years old. It uses hair removal equipment that emits a special light heated to around 38 degrees Celsius, unlike conventional equipment that involves temperatures of 60 to 80 C.
Sumo’s brotherhood gets latest inductee
Chugo Saito at Isenoumi stable on Friday. Saito has joined his older brother, Seigo, at the stable.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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