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JAPAN
Apr 11, 2018

Tohoku struggling to get piece of Japan's tourism boom

Japan may be experiencing a swell of foreign tourists, but not all areas of the country are reaping the rewards.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 9, 2018

Host cities prepare for 2019 Rugby World Cup with ball-shaped lanterns and manjū cakes

Cities and prefectures hosting games in the 2019 Rugby World Cup (RWC) to be held in Japan in fall 2019 are gearing up to promote the sports spectacle as the application deadline for priority ticket sales for their residents draws near.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Apr 3, 2018

Could Hanyu headline a new pro tour in the future?

A thought crossed my mind recently.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Mar 29, 2018

Designart Tokyo announces plans for bigger and better celebration of creativity

The founders of a Tokyo design and art event that debuted last year gathered in the Shibuya district on Thursday to showcase their plans and ideas for this year’s festival.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Mar 29, 2018

Celebrating Buddha's birthday

On April 8, Buddha's birth will be celebrated at Sampozan Muryojuji Temple, the head temple of the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 27, 2018

Wakaba Higuchi seizes on defining moment at worlds

"Man looks in the abyss, there's nothing staring back at him. At that moment, man finds his character. And that is what keeps him out of the abyss."
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 24, 2018

Lessons from the forefront of the global fight for food security

Where does our food come from? Who grows it? What is its impact on the environment? How can we feed the world's growing population? What effect will global warming have on food security?
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 20, 2018

Uno aims for first senior world title in Milan

Olympic silver medalist Shoma Uno and four-time national champion Satoko Miyahara will lead Japan's team at the world championships this week in Milan. With two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu sitting out the competition, Uno has a chance to step out of his famous teammate's shadow by winning his...
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BUSINESS
Mar 19, 2018

Reflecting on 50 years of collaboration

The Association of East Asian Nations (ASEAN) 50th Anniversary Symposium IV was held with the tagline "ASEAN@50" on March 1 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 13, 2018

Mako Yamashita's bronze at world juniors impressive

Lost in the glare of Alexandra Trusova's phenomenal performance in landing two quadruple jumps on the way to victory at the world junior championships in Sofia on Saturday was the fact that Mako Yamashita picked up another medal for her growing collection.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Mar 10, 2018

Momoka Muraoka captures silver in downhill for Japan's first medal at Paralympics

Sit skier Momoka Muraoka claimed the silver in women's downhill on Saturday for Japan's first medal of the Pyeongchang Winter Paralympics.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2018

Oasis hedge fund boss bets on Japan's professional gaming scene

Competitive gaming in Japan has found a champion: hedge fund boss Seth Fischer.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 25, 2018

German squad completes sweep of bobsled gold medals

Francesco Friedrich's four-man German bobsleigh team won gold on Sunday with their victory at the Olympic Sliding Centre completing Germany's sweep of the bobsleigh gold medals.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Feb 25, 2018

High-tech Pyeongchang Olympics needed more low-tech support for foreign tourists

Attending the Pyeongchang Olympics in South Korea reminded me of what Japan still needs to do as it gears up to host one of the world's most prominent sports events.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 24, 2018

Nana Takagi zooms to gold in women's mass start final

Japan's Nana Takagi won the gold medal in the women's mass start final at Gangneung Oval on Saturday night.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2018

Sunday's Tokyo Marathon will cause road closures, officials warn

Tokyo residents and visitors to the capital will face road closures starting early Sunday morning due to the 12th annual Tokyo Marathon.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 22, 2018

World Gardening Fair celebrates final year

The Hotel Okura Tokyo's final World Gardening Fair will be held from May 2 to 6 at Ascot Hall in the Hotel Okura. This beloved charity event that has been held for 18 years will offer not only the unique opportunity to see various botanical displays, but also experience the food, traditions and culture...
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Feb 21, 2018

George Clooney to join Florida teens in gun control march on Washington

George Clooney and his wife said on Tuesday they are donating $500,000 to the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington and will walk with students in support of gun control following last week's shooting at a Florida high school that left 17 dead.
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PRESS / Events
Feb 20, 2018

THE 9th JAPAN TIMES SPELLING BEE
TO BE HELD MARCH 3

Tokyo, Feb.20, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. is pleased to announce that the 9th Japan Times Bee will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018.
Japan Times
Feb 20, 2018

SENDING JAPAN’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SCRIPPS’ FINAL!
THE 9th JAPAN TIMES SPELLING BEE TO BE HELD MARCH 3

Tokyo, Feb.20, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. is pleased to announce that the 9th Japan Times Bee will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018.

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