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CULTURE / Film
Oct 29, 2021

Hirokazu Kore-eda brings his golden touch to TIFF

The Conversation Series at Asia Lounge, a program of discussions that the director helps curate, gives Tokyo's annual film festival a philosophical boost.
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JAPAN / Politics / Longform
Oct 29, 2021

Voter apathy looms over yet another election in Japan

Efforts are underway to buoy turnout amid widespread political disenchantment, especially among the young. Will more eligible voters exercise their rights during the Lower House election?
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2021

Buffaloes put past failures in rearview mirror with Pacific League title

After years of dwelling in the lower reaches of the league, the Buffaloes stepped back into the light with a stunning performance this season.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 28, 2021

Affluent Tokyo suburb shows why Japan’s opposition can’t keep up

Voters have bad memories of when the CDP last ran the country nearly a decade ago, a three-year span that saw three different leaders and a devastating earthquake and tsunami.
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WORLD
Oct 28, 2021

Taliban allow girls to return to some high schools, but with big caveats

Officials insist that things will be different for girls and women from the last time the militants were in power.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 28, 2021

Spotify’s advertising business beats forecasts thanks to podcasting

The firm reported a 75% jump in advertising sales for the third quarter and has projected over u00a5131.8 billion in advertising sales for the first time on an annual basis.
PRESS / Services
Oct 28, 2021

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株式会社ジャパンタイムズキューブ(代表取締役:末松弥奈子)は、持続可能な社会を実現するために日本発のサステナブルな取り組みを英語と日本語で紹介するSustainable Japan by The Japan Timesを、2021年10月28日より定額読み放題サービスとして提供します。...
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WORLD
Oct 28, 2021

U.S. issues first passport with ‘X’ gender marker

The Department of State said in a statement that the new gender-neutral option was part of a 'commitment to promoting the freedom, dignity and equality of all people.”
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CULTURE / Music
Oct 28, 2021

Supergroup Skye’s debut, 53 years in the making

Rock heavyweights Shigeru Suzuki, Ray Ohara, Tatsuo Hayashi and Masataka Matsutoya pay tribute to the band's early days with an eponymous album.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 27, 2021

Why 25 previous conferences have failed to stop climate change

Climate talks are at a disadvantage from the start as their intent is stunningly broad: remaking the energy systems that have powered the planet since the Industrial Revolution.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 27, 2021

ASEAN countries must lead on biodiversity

To improve regional ASEAN resilience and promote sustainable growth, the post-COVID-19 recovery must focus not only on decarbonization, but also on the protection of nature.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 27, 2021

Climate accord roadblock: U.S.-China cold war

If the United States and China cannot work together on this issue, they cannot work together anywhere. Together, they are responsible for over 40% of carbon dioxide emissions.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2021

Aung San Suu Kyi defends herself during ‘show trial’ in Myanmar

In trying to eliminate her as a political force, the junta's case against Suu Kyi has only elevated her in the eyes of many of her countrymen.
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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 27, 2021

U.S. Democrats fret over getting climate deal to Biden ahead of COP26

Hitting Biden's emissions target would be made more difficult if Congress fails to pass the key climate provisions lawmakers are eyeing.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Oct 27, 2021

Xi’s toughest ‘common prosperity’ test is raising China’s taxes

Hiking taxes wouldn't seem difficult in the one-party state. But the Communist Party is sensitive to public opinion, and taxes are as politically fraught in China as anywhere else.
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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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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2021

Migration set to rise in India as climate change makes weather more extreme

In 2020 alone, India suffered its worst locust attack in decades, three cyclones, a nationwide heat wave and flooding that killed hundreds of people.
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BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2021

Tesla value tops $1 trillion after Hertz orders 100,000 cars

The order for 100,000 Teslas was a bold move for Hertz, which is just emerging from bankruptcy, and a sign of growing momentum in the shift to electric vehicles.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 25, 2021

On a polarizing team, Dusty Baker is a manager worth rooting for

'Can you think of anybody else in baseball who people would actively say, u2018You know, I wouldn't mind if the Astros won — because of Dusty'?'
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 25, 2021

As Hong Kong’s civil society buckles, one group tries to hold on

Authorities have used the national security law, passed last year amid widespread protests, to silence dissent and force dozens of groups to disband.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021

Shizuoka by-election boosts opposition's hopes ahead of Lower House poll

The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

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