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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 16, 2019

Forget Fido, cuddly 'Lovot' promises to be high-tech pet replacement

Experience life with an endearing, big-eyed robot with lifelike features — including artificial body temperature and affectionate personality — that is being marketed as an alternative to pet ownership in Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Jul 13, 2019

Yamagata sake shines on the international stage

On a recent balmy evening, representatives from nine sake breweries in Yamagata Prefecture, clad in understated kimono, bow modestly onstage amid the glow of pink and lavender lights. The bling-drenched ballroom also boasts gold-covered walls and a bold red carpet adorned with a dizzying pattern of colorful...
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 12, 2019

Intruders jump fence at U.S. nuclear reactor with bomb-grade fuel

Two people jumped a security fence at a GE Hitachi research reactor near San Francisco, the U.S. nuclear power regulator said on Thursday, raising concerns over a plant that is one of the few in the country that uses highly enriched uranium, a material that could be used to make an atomic bomb.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 11, 2019

Fourth season set to commence Oct. 3

The first three seasons in league history zoomed by — or so it seemed — in the blink of an eye, with new stars emerging before our eyes and dominant teams and individuals producing many unforgettable moments and games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 9, 2019

Tokyo NPO tries new strategy to tackle youth suicide — supporting the supporter

Alcoholism, addiction and depression: Few people can overcome these things alone.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 9, 2019

$2.2 billion Taiwan-U.S. arms deal angers China, but sale more symbolic than signal of strength

The U.S. State Department's approval of a possible sale to Taiwan of "big ticket" weapons at an estimated value of $2.2 billion is likely to be seen as a symbolic move that makes sense for both Taipei and Washington as they grapple with an increasingly assertive China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2019

One year after deadly flooding in western Japan, disaster resonates for vulnerable areas of Tokyo

In the worst-case scenario, 2.5 million residents will be affected as five low-lying wards are submerged in water over 10 meters deep.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 1, 2019

Alvark's Yudai Baba joins Mavericks squad for NBA Summer League

B. League Final MVP Yudai Baba is returning to the United States just a few weeks after attending a Dallas Mavericks minicamp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2019

On Walkman's 40th anniversary, Sony opens retro exhibition in Ginza

Sony Corp. opened an exhibition Monday in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district to mark the 40th anniversary of its signature Walkman.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2019

Abdul Hakim Sani Brown endures long meet to win 200-meter dash

The long four-day schedule made it tough even for a phenom like Abdul Hakim Sani Brown.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Niseko Summer special
Jun 28, 2019

Fun-filled seasonal excursion awaits

Niseko may mean winter and perfect powder snow to most, but the months in the lead-up to ski season are no less packed with things to do.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Tech show a glimpse into society's potential future

This year's CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) will be held in Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Oct. 15 to 18.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Developing creative solutions that benefit the international community

Our global society is grappling with a myriad of challenges — from artificial intelligence and its rapid development to the effects of climate change and aging populations — that require bold, innovative solutions. As these issues grow in urgency and complexity, it is up to universities to foster...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Educational endeavors for promoting global diversity

As the international community faces multitudes of environmental, economic and social challenges, universities are tasked with cultivating global citizens equipped with the knowledge and sensibilities required to develop effective solutions. To this end, Ritsumeikan University is building upon its firm...
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 26, 2019

Much talk, no action from sumo committees

The Japan Sumo Association loves committees.
Japan Times
GLOBAL INSIGHT / Bahrain report 2019
Jun 26, 2019

Maximizing the potential of people and businesses

Bahrain is focused on advancing its private sector and making it the key driver of an increasingly diverse, competitive, entrepreneurial and knowledge-based economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / G20 Osaka
Jun 25, 2019

In blow to China, Japan's 'quality infrastructure' to get endorsement at Osaka G20

When world leaders adopt new international principles for "quality infrastructure" during the upcoming Group of 20 summit in Osaka, it will be the moment when Japan's flagship initiative will finally bear fruit after years in the making.
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Global spotlight on Kansai

The Kansai region is expected to continue garnering attention in coming months and years as a string of major international events takes place in the area through 2025.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 23, 2019

Sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga ready to mess with Texas

Keisei Tominaga had always been bound for the United States; the only thing that remained uncertain was where he would end up.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2019

Osaka braces for unprecedented security measures ahead of G20 summit

Heavy security restrictions go into effect in Osaka this week for the Group of 20 leaders' summit, with 32,000 police officers in the streets and officials warning visitors and residents of traffic delays, sealed trash cans and lockers in train stations, and restrictions on movement around major hotels....
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jun 23, 2019

Ashleigh Barty reaches Birmingham Classic final with chance to supplant Naomi Osaka as world No. 1

Ashleigh Barty will become the first Australian woman to be ranked world No. 1 in more than 40 years if she beats her doubles partner Julia Goerges in the final of the Birmingham Classic on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2019

2020 Tokyo Olympics ticket rules ban your content from social media

Attention: Spectators at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics next year will be allowed to post their photos on social media but not video and audio.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 20, 2019

Visitors to Tokyo Olympics website face long waits as lottery winners announced; overseas sales begin

Over a million people nationwide logged on to the 2020 Tokyo Games website Thursday to see if they had secured seats at their favorite events through the Olympic ticket lottery.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2019

Boeing dealt new blow as Airbus launches long-range A321

Boeing suffered a fresh setback on the opening of the Paris Airshow on Monday as its engine supplier announced a delay for the U.S. planemaker's all-new 777X jet while Airbus launched a rival plane aimed at the middle of the market.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 17, 2019

Hundreds rally in Moscow to decry state abuse of investigative journalist

Several hundred protesters gathered in Moscow on Sunday in a small, government-authorized rally supporting investigative journalist Ivan Golunov and decrying abuse of power over his five-day arrest this month on drug charges.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 15, 2019

Caster Semenya declines Rabat 800-meter race invitation, organizers say

Caster Semenya was invited on Friday to run in an 800-meter race in Morocco on Sunday — after previously saying she had been denied the right to participate in the event — but the invitation came too late for her to get there, her agent said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 14, 2019

Why paternity leave should be mandatory

Behind the declining child population and the lingering income gap between Japanese men and women is the fact that husbands and wives do not take part in raising their children together.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 8, 2019

Stranger things: Weird ways to get festive in Japan

Men in straw capes wearing ferocious horned masks with gleaming eyes and long, pointed fangs stare down at a group of reporters. Others donning masks of a devil, monkey and a long-nosed tengu birdman squat as they pose for photographs during a news conference on Nov. 30 — the day after UNESCO added...
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Japan and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
Preparations for Osaka Expo well underway amid lack of excitement
The Grand Ring, a symbol of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
'Kohaku' still matters for J-pop bragging rights
Emerging Gen Z J-pop group ME:I will perform on this year's "Kohaku Uta Gassen," national broadcaster NHK’s New Year's Eve spectacle.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.

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