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BUSINESS
Nov 9, 2017

Japan's green energy incentives cast spotlight on controversial use of palm oil

What started as a way to cut Japan's dependence on imported fossil fuels has led to an expected surge in a different and equally controversial energy source: palm oil.
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JAPAN
Oct 20, 2017

Typhoon Lan on course to hinder voting as it approaches Okinawa

Turnout for Sunday's Lower House election looks likely to dip as the 21st typhoon of the season threatens Okinawa.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2017

Airbus stake in Bombardier C Series jet seen putting Boeing in catch-up mode

Airbus SE's acquisition of a majority stake in Bombardier Inc.'s C Series plane threatens to leave Boeing Co. trailing in a looming race to develop a new generation of more advanced short-haul jets.
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ENVIRONMENT
Oct 7, 2017

Hurricane Nate threatens New Orleans, Gulf Coast region after killing 25 in Central America

Hurricane Nate may strengthen on Saturday, threatening to hit the U.S. central Gulf Coast with strong winds and storm surges after it killed at least 25 people in Central America.
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BUSINESS
Sep 12, 2017

Japan picks 'Wagyu Olympics' winners amid growing demand for luxury beef

More than 500 cattle paraded through a ring in the Tohoku region for the "Wagyu Olympics" to win prizes and recognition as the most fertile — and mouth-watering — examples of wagyu beef, increasingly popular among foodies around the world.
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WORLD
Sep 2, 2017

Search goes on for Harvey survivors as Trump requests aid

Rescuers searched painstakingly through flooded neighborhoods across southeastern Texas on Friday for people stranded by Hurricane Harvey's deluge as President Donald Trump asked Congress for $7.85 billion in federal disaster relief.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Jun 10, 2017

Association aims to raise the profile of sparkling sake

Around the world, the sound of popping corks brings just one thing to mind — Champagne. However, a new organization of sake producers is working to tweak that image.
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JAPAN
Apr 4, 2017

University of Tokyo leads new Japan ranking of higher education institutions

The University of Tokyo was crowned the nation's top university for teaching and learning environments in a first-ever Japan ranking by the Times Higher Education magazine.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Mar 27, 2017

How Japanese automakers' Trump crisis could develop

The Japanese auto industry needs to brace for a continued onslaught from the U.S. president.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Mar 25, 2017

Allowing the arty side of kids to blossom

Spring is a season of art. As winter recedes, the air fills with creative energy. Tokyo's art fairs at this time of the year can be fun with kids, but the crowds and sheer volume of exhibitors can be overwhelming. The city does, however, offer plenty of other art opportunities if you know where to look,...
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BUSINESS / TRAVEL INSIDER
Jan 17, 2017

On-time awards for JAL; new flights for NZ; Emirates adds perks

On-time awards for JAL
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COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Dec 7, 2016

Japan's taxman sticks his OAR in, looking for leviable expat assets held abroad

Experts answer readers' queries about the overseas assets reporting law aimed at taxing wealth held outside Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2016

Obama's Syria policy stokes smoldering conflicts

The Kurds and Turks who were meeting in 2012 are now in each other's crosshairs, and the Obama administration is stuck in yet another Middle Eastern quagmire.
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OLYMPICS
Aug 10, 2016

World champ Nagase settles for judo bronze on frustrating day for Japan

Japan endured a day of slim pickings on the Rio Olympic judo mat Tuesday as men's 81-kg world champion Takanori Nagase was forced to settle for bronze and Miku Tashiro missed out on a medal entirely in the women's 63-kg competition.
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LIFE / Digital
Jul 3, 2016

Japanese teens take their love from 'purikura' to the web

Like many teenage couples, Kazumasa and Riko love documenting important memories in their relationship — say, an anniversary or a trip to Okinawa. They also like to share short movies about their life as a couple online, and so far their clips have been viewed more than 18 million times.
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JAPAN
Jun 29, 2016

Japan census report shows surge in elderly population, many living alone

The number of elderly people is on the uptick, even as the size of the average family shrinks, government numbers indicate.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 20, 2016

Natural disasters take toll on schools and children around Asian region

A greater humanitarian focus on schools before, during and after natural disasters will save lives, protect children and benefit communities and countries, Save the Children says in a report due out this week.

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