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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 25, 2022

Ray Masaki: ‘Being earnest and not overdoing things — that’s what resonates’

Ray Masaki moved from America to Japan to gain a better understanding of his heritage. Today, he continues to navigate his cultural identity both in his design work and his own life.
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CULTURE / Books
Sep 10, 2022

‘An Illustrated Guide to Samurai History and Culture’ brings the warriors to life in color

Journalist and author Gavin Blair offers a nuanced view of samurai history and their influence on modern pop culture in his latest book.
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JAPAN
Aug 22, 2022

Defense Ministry considering adopting Starlink communications system for SDF

The ministry aims to resolve the issue of manpower shortages in the MSDF by enabling crew members to communicate with their families, thus reducing their stress while on voyages.
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WORLD
Jul 28, 2022

U.S. Senator Joe Manchin backs $369 billion energy and climate bill key to Biden agenda

The deal breaks a deadlock on the long-sought legislation, with the bill set to generate an estimated $739 billion in revenue, spend $433 billion and reduce deficits by $300 billion.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 24, 2022

Japan emphasized hybrids in policy document after lawmaker cited lobbying from Toyota head

The wording changes, which included adding a reference to 'so-called electric-powered vehicles,' appear to put hybrids on equal footing with zero-emission battery vehicles.
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BUSINESS / Tech
May 25, 2022

Why isn’t new technology making us more productive?

The growth in productivity since the pandemic hit now stands at about 1% annually, in line with the meager rate since 2010 — and far below the last stretch of robust improvement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 12, 2022

Google is remaking search and maps for the TikTok generation

The new features include ways for people to search for nearby items using images and identify physical objects with their smartphone cameras.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 29, 2022

'Entry only. No exit': Beijing sees more COVID closures as anger grows in Shanghai

Chinese health officials did not respond to questions on whether Beijing will go under lockdown or what circumstances might prompt such measures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 28, 2022

Biden’s climate ambitions are all but dead

Political allies are now acknowledging what scientists have confirmed: There's virtually no viable path to slashing U.S. emissions in line with Biden's 2030 target
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 12, 2022

Two new omicron sublineages discovered by South African scientists

The lineages have not caused a spike in infections in South Africa and have been found in samples from a number of countries.
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WORLD
Apr 4, 2022

Conscripts sent to fight by pro-Russia Donbas get little training, old rifles and poor supplies, sources say

The new accounts of untrained and ill-equipped conscripts being deployed are a fresh indication of how stretched the military resources at the Kremlin's disposal are.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 25, 2022

Are your Japanese translations sounding robotic? Opt for the human touch.

Too many companies see machine translation as their ticket to being understood in foreign countries. It can be a costly move in the long-run.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 18, 2022

A ‘beautiful’ translation does not preclude a ‘faithful’ result

There are a few myths when it comes to the accuracy of any given translation; the process is more complicated than you think.
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CULTURE / Art
Feb 19, 2022

Tsukioka Kogyo: The man who dedicated his art to saving noh

The ukiyo-e artist's extensive body of work devoted to Japan's oldest living form of theater has gone largely overlooked — until now.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 18, 2022

‘Zero-click’ hacks are growing in popularity. There’s practically no way to stop them.

Once the preserve of a few intelligence agencies, the technology needed for zero-click hacks is now being sold to governments by a select group of companies.
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MORE SPORTS
Feb 2, 2022

Ex-Miami coach, snubbed for the Giants’ job, sues the NFL for racial bias

Flores filed a proposed class action against the league in Manhattan federal court on Tuesday, naming the Giants, Dolphins and Denver Broncos as co-defendants.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 15, 2021

Ex-Trump aide Mark Meadows cited for criminal contempt by U.S. House

The vote aims to send a message to Trump loyalists that the former president's assertion of executive privilege will not deter the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 siege.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 14, 2021

Climate 'loss and damage' earns recognition but little action in COP26 deal

Glasgow Climate Pact failed to secure the establishment of a dedicated new damages fund vulnerable nations had pushed for.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 14, 2021

COP26 seals breakthrough climate deal after major compromises

Negotiators from almost 200 countries clinched a deal that seeks to keep the most ambitious goal of the Paris Agreement alive, but punting the hardest decisions into the future.u200bu200b
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 29, 2021

Scary Japanese stories to read in the dark

The hook on the car door, Bloody Mary, there are plenty of urban legends in the West that will provide frights on Halloween. Japan has its share of scares, too.
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BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021

Facebook knew about abusive content globally but failed to act, documents show

The company hasn't hired enough workers who possess both the language skills and knowledge of local events needed to identify objectionable posts in a number of countries.
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JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Oct 3, 2021

Japan Times 1971: Five men storm the Diet and hurl fire bombs

October 1971 saw many busy news days as the Emperor and Empress returned from a historic trip and there was a massive train crash. Meanwhile, Marxists were involved in a dangerous campaign.
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CULTURE / Art
Oct 1, 2021

Kyotographie taps into the echoes of hardship

The annual international photography festival reflects on times of major crisis.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

'A huge step forward': NHK brings human touch to computer-generated sign-language commentary

The move is the national broadcaster's most ambitious initiative yet to bring a variety of content to Japan's deaf population.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2021

A book you remember, a Kindle you forget

When reading on a digital device, the fear is that the loss of mental effort will lead to a loss in overall thoughtfulness.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2021

Kim Jong Un calls K-pop a ‘vicious cancer’ in the new culture war

K-pop's growing influence has drawn the leader's ire. But even a dictator may have trouble holding back the tide.

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