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Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2019

Bilingual contract recruitment in Japan

In today's candidate-short market, skilled bilingual professionals are in great demand. RGF Professional Recruitment Japan is a bilingual recruitment arm of Recruit Group, the biggest in Japan and Asia, and the world's fourth-largest recruiting and information service company, fulfilling global staffing...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 17, 2019

China surveillance firm tracking millions in Xinjiang, researcher says

A Chinese surveillance firm is tracking the movements of more than 2.5 million people in the far-western Xinjiang region, according to a data leak flagged by a Dutch internet expert.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Feb 17, 2019

A commitment to learning and growing with Japan

With the Rugby World Cup coming this autumn and the All Blacks being the reigning world champions, New Zealand is currently enjoying a particularly high profile in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 16, 2019

Are press activities being undermined in Japan?

The Foreign Ministry ordered freelance journalist Kosuke Tsuneoka to surrender his passport after he tried to leave Japan on Feb. 2 for Yemen, which is in the midst of a civil war. The ostensible reason for the order is that Tsuneoka in January attempted to travel to Yemen through Oman, which refused...
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 14, 2019

Data ownership after death is 'a complete legal mess'

From photos to personal posts and private messages, social media users leave a long digital trail behind them. Who owns that data when they die?
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2019

Trump seen edging toward border deal to avert a 'terrible' second U.S. shutdown

President Donald Trump is eyeing a path to avoid another government shutdown where he would reluctantly accept the congressional border-security deal and attempt to tap other funds for his wall.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Feb 13, 2019

Starting fresh in Tokyo is easier than you think

I know what you're thinking: Moving to Tokyo is going to be a whole world of stress. That's what I thought at least. There was the language barrier, the fact that I had no idea where in the city I wanted to live and the innumerable articles I'd read online providing helpful information on just how next-to-impossible...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 11, 2019

U.S. destroyers sail in disputed South China Sea as trade tensions simmer

The U.S. sent two warships close by islands claimed by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, the U.S. Navy's 7th Fleet said, as American negotiators arrived in the Chinese capital for talks aimed at resolving a trade spat between the two powers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2019

'Artisan' miners seen helping Maduro turn Venezuela's useless currency into gold he trades with Turkey

Venezuela's most successful financial operations in recent years have not taken place on Wall Street, but in primitive gold-mining camps in the nation's southern reaches.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Feb 10, 2019

The man who set the bar for British pubs in Yokohama

British pubs are everywhere in Japan these days. They, along with their Irish counterparts, are common drinking venues for both expats and Japanese eager for a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere, hearty pub fare such as shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and a tempting variety of draft beers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE HIGH GROUNDS
Feb 9, 2019

Sleep if you can: Tokyo's best cafe-hotel combinations

With the number of visitors to Japan continuing to grow, many hotels and hostels around the country have incorporated specialty coffee shops into their spaces not only to attract inbound visitors, but also to become more accessible, community-focused hubs for locals.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Feb 9, 2019

'Beneath the Sleepless Tossing of the Planets': Revisiting the work of one of Japan's most celebrated contemporary poets

A new edition of popular contemporary poet Makoto Ooka's 'Beneath the Sleepless Tossing of the Planets' includes the original Japanese texts of each poem, early drafts, photos from the poet's life and a new introduction by translator Janine Beichman.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Feb 9, 2019

A weekend in Toyota and Nagoya: Where technology meets tradition

Toyota will host four games for the Rugby World Cup at its 45,000-capacity Toyota Stadium. Read our guide to the city to find out what to do when you're in Toyota and neighboring Nagoya for the weekend.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 8, 2019

Mirror test in Japanese study suggests self-awareness in fish, raising questions about animal intelligence

Small tropical reef fish were able to recognize themselves in a mirror, scientists said Thursday, in a finding that raises provocative questions about assessing self-awareness and cognitive abilities in animals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Heisei Icons
Feb 7, 2019

Masayoshi Son: Betting big and winning

There's a well-known anecdote about Masayoshi Son, the maverick billionaire founder and chief executive of SoftBank Group Corp. and the man behind the world's largest technology investment fund.
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Feb 7, 2019

University in Osaka aims to hone hotel staff with omotenashi to serve Japan's foreign guests

One of the key factors driving Japan's unprecedented tourism boom is its culture of hospitality — epitomized by the concept of omotenashi, which can be roughly translated as "wholeheartedly looking after guests."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2019

Trump taps critic of global institutions to lead World Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the World Bank Group should be led by U.S. Treasury official David Malpass, a Trump loyalist and critic of multilateral institutions who has vowed to pursue "pro-growth" reforms at the development lender.
EDITORIALS
Feb 6, 2019

Trump's State of the Union is a recipe for gridlock

U.S. President Trump's thinking appears unaffected by the world around him, and is a recipe for gridlock.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 6, 2019

The Supreme Court hews to the letter of the law on gender identity while laying the groundwork for future challenges

At no point have I ever had to grapple with the decision to have my genitals surgically removed. Perhaps the same is true for you. While these may seem an odd set of affirmations to open with, they help illustrate a basic truth: How we think about a law can vary greatly depending upon whether or not...
EDITORIALS
Feb 5, 2019

Another fatal case of child abuse

Similarly tragic consequences will be repeated until the relevant parties start responding in a manner that places utmost priority on the safety of children.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Feb 5, 2019

Game for a laugh: Learning to become a manzai comedian

As I stand in the cramped wooden gangway at the side of the stage, going over my lines in a frantic whisper, I am reminded of something that American comedian Patrick Harlan had told me when we first met four months ago.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Taiwan casts shade on China's lack of democracy in New Year message

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen took aim at China's lack of freedom in a recent message for the coming Lunar New Year, which starts Tuesday, saying she hoped ethnic Chinese all over the world would be able to experience the "blessing" of democracy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Feb 2, 2019

'The Lone Samurai': A meticulous portrait of warrior-legend Miyamoto Musashi

William Scott Wilson's definitive 2004 biography, 'The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi' stands out not only for its meticulous historical accuracy, but also for the author's expertise on samurai texts.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 30, 2019

Thinking of working in Japan? It's good to know what you're in for

So you're thinking of working for a Japanese firm. You might be wondering whether what you've heard about working in Japan is true. Or, if you're already working here, you may wonder if what you're experiencing is typical.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2019

How Japanese is Naomi Osaka?

In the coming decade or two, Japan will have millions of people like Naomi Osaka who will enrich and evolve the nation.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 26, 2019

Five Japanese restaurants on the shortlist for new culinary award

A legendary Kyoto restaurant serving kaiseki, Japan's exquisite multicourse haute cuisine. A traditional grilled-eel specialist in Tokyo with roots dating to the days of the shoguns. An irreverent fast-food joint where fish burgers rule. The newly opened offshoot of one of Scandinavia's most innovative...
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.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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