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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 2, 2022

Elon Musk’s Twitter faces exodus of advertisers and executives

At least five Twitter executives have left in recent days, as one of the world's largest ad companies said clients should pause spending on the social media platform.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 1, 2022

Review: Is the new Ghibli Park worth all the hype?

The new theme park in Aichi Prefecture signals a change of direction for the legendary animation studio as it prepares for the next phase of Hayao Miyazaki's legacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 1, 2022

Biden warns oil firms he’ll seek tax on ‘windfall’ profits

Many Democrats have unsuccessfully sought a so-called windfall profit tax for more than a decade.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 29, 2022

Matsuo Basho's lost travelogue finds its way to Kyoto

A new joint exhibition at two museums complement the poet's travel manuscript, which went missing for half a century, with paintings by Yosa Buson and Ito Jakuchu.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2022

As with Ukraine, a coalition should pressure Myanmar's junta, U.N. expert says

Russian weapons being used in Ukraine are also killing people in Myanmar, an independent U.N. expert said in making the appeal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2022

Shunned digital currency looks for street credibility in Nigeria

The central bank's focus on the digital currency is creating confusion among many Nigerians, who fail to see the difference between the government-backed eNaira and cryptocurrencies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2022

Standing up to Iran's gender-driven violence

Women in Iran are not only protesting for the right not to wear the hijab; they are protesting against a government that has curtailed their most basic rights.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2022

Former Chinese President Hu Jintao removed from Congress

Hu's departure was left unexplained, and the nation's censors appeared to quickly scrub any recent references to him from the internet.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 21, 2022

Rich nations may finally need to talk climate reparations at COP27

The issue of 'loss and damage,' or how much rich countries should pay to help developing nations cope with climate change, has struggled to gain prominence for years.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 21, 2022

Walk this way, talk this way: The Japanese vocabulary of going on a pilgrimage

Get back to nature and take a break from the rat race by embarking on one of Japan's many storied pilgrimages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2022

Rise of delivery robots leaves drivers fearful of job losses

Growing numbers of delivery robots — from pavement-driving pods to flying drones — are being rolled out in urban areas, boosted by a surge of interest during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 18, 2022

Kyiv assesses toll from drone strikes as Russian warplane crashes

Moscow is thought to be trying to counter battlefield losses in its eight-month war in Ukraine by waging a punitive policy of striking energy facilities before winter.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 15, 2022

Astronomers are captivated by brightest flash ever seen

Astronomers have observed the brightest flash of light ever seen, from an event that occurred 2.4 billion light years from Earth and was likely triggered by the formation of a black hole.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 15, 2022

Musk tweets complicate U.S. diplomacy From Ukraine to Taiwan

Musk is hardly the first U.S. business executive or celebrity to get tangled up in foreign policy, but his wealth and penchant for mischief make him harder to ignore.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 14, 2022

Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen take center stage as Chiefs and Bills clash

Mahomes and Allen delivered a quarterback shootout for the ages in the divisional round last January, with Mahomes guiding the Chiefs to a breathless 42-36 overtime win.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022

The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar

Russia's much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 12, 2022

All aboard one of Japan's most scenic train lines

Perhaps it was because of his photographer's eye, but Kenko Hoshi seemed to see promise in a damaged railway that could help save his community.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 9, 2022

Eight years of combat hardened Ukraine’s army into a fighting force

One key factor behind Kyiv's battlefield successes stands out: The very different ways in which two armies both with Soviet roots have learned to fight.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 6, 2022

Six drivers to watch at the Japanese Grand Prix

There is plenty of intrigue heading into the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019, with battles up and down the grid.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 6, 2022

Pop pioneer 'Yuming' reflects the spirit of the times

Yumi Matsutoya's arrival in the 1970s ushered in a new era of Japanese music. The singer-songwriter is now celebrating 50 years with a collection of hits titled, 'Yuming Banzai!'
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 3, 2022

Medicine prize opens Nobel week clouded by war

Breast cancer discoveries and mRNA vaccines are potential winners when the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine kicks off a week of announcements held under the shadow of war in Europe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2022

Receding ice leaves Canada's polar bears at rising risk

Global warming is affecting the Arctic three times as fast as other parts of the world and sea ice, the habitat of the polar bear, is gradually disappearing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 1, 2022

2020 U.S. election conspiracy theorists could soon oversee voting

A victory in November could allow election deniers to restrict voting access or seek to block certification of results.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 1, 2022

U.S. would know if Russia prepares nuclear strike, experts say

The United States would almost certainly discover ahead of time if Russia was preparing a nuclear strike on Ukraine, and Moscow might very well want it known, analysts say.
SOCCER
Sep 28, 2022

Samurai Blue starters come into view after 'last-chance' friendlies

After a dominant win against the United States and a draw against hard-fighting Ecuador, many of the gaps in Japan's expected World Cup lineup have likely been filled in.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2022

Ship captains held by Indonesian navy decry bribes and betrayal

The Indonesian navy has cracked down on vessels it says are anchoring in its territory without paying port fees.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 27, 2022

Friends, leaders, dignitaries gather for PM’s final farewell

On Sept. 27, dignitaries from across Japan and the world will gather at the Nippon Budokan Hall to pay their final respects to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, whose sudden demise on July 8 sent shockwaves through the country. Notable guests include U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and former French...
Japan must correct Trump’s false data for trade talks, says Kono
Former Foreign Minister Taro Kono
Japan wants to 'separate' tariff and security issues. That may be tough.
Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, Ryosei Akazawa, poses with a "Make America Great Again" cap at the White House in Washington on April 16.
Social media helps fuel growing 'sex tourism' in Japan
People walk down a street in the red-light entertainment area of Kabukicho in the Shinjuku district of Tokyo on March 31.
Nintendo says demand for Switch 2 console in Japan is overwhelming
An attendee plays with the Nintendo Switch 2 gaming device at a media event in Tokyo on April 3.
Top Japanese firms scrap employment system that held women back
MUFG Bank, a unit of the nation’s biggest banking group, is among firms that recently scrapped a clerical job category that consisted almost exclusively of women, a sign that the financial sector is finally getting more serious about reducing gender inequalities.
Japan weighs using U.S. rice imports as tariff negotiation tool with Trump
A restaurant owner pours California-grown Calrose rice into a rice cooker at his restaurant in Tokyo
Is Japan’s parliament ready to welcome more youth to its ranks?
Lower House lawmaker Kai Odake in his Tokyo office on Wednesday
Crow meat, goat tartare: Mauvaise Herbe raises its game
Crow meat, shaped into a ball and attached to a foot of the bird, is one of the peculiar offerings of game at Mauvaise Herbe.
Cases of epidural use in labor rise in Japan alongside concerns
Of the 721,000 childbirths reported in 2024 in Japan, 13.8% involved the use of an epidural, according to the Japan Association of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
Nothing sells like Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s marketing megastar
People walk past an advertisement featuring Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani outside Tokyo Dome on March 18.

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