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Reader Mail
Dec 3, 2014

Why the clenched fists?

When Japanese are excited they punch the air with raised arms and clenched fists. Recently Prime Minister Shinzo Abe did it in photographs accompanying stories like "Wealth gap widening under Abe" (Nov. 23), and "U.S. in suspense over 'Abenomics,' " and another one accompanying "Newspapers take sides...
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Dec 1, 2014

What to buy, where to go: 40 steps to maximum merriment this Christmas in Japan

From meeting Pikachu in Fukushima to a laughter ritual in Osaka, here are dozens of ways to make sure you make the most of the festive season.
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Rugby
Nov 30, 2014

Morgan leads England past Australia

Ben Morgan scored two tries as England produced a classic forwards performance to beat Australia 26-17 on Saturday but the Wallabies showed enough to suggest there will be nothing between the teams when they meet again in the World Cup next year.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 20, 2014

Japan needs to begin thinking outside the box

Unless Japan gets truly imaginative, its 'lost' decade will persist for many years to come.
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Nov 15, 2014

A look at NPB's new skippers for the 2015 season, challenges they will face

Five new managers are in place to lead Central and Pacific League teams in 2015 after an unusually big turnover of field bosses. Here is a look at who they are, their backgrounds, what kind of leaders they may turn out to be and what issues they will face with their respective clubs.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Nov 14, 2014

I am Hello Kitty, hear me roar

The world-famous Hello Kitty has hit the big 40. To celebrate such a major milestone, Pioneer Electronics have come up with a new portable sound system in collaboration with the birthday queen.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 14, 2014

Stumped for gift ideas? We've got you covered

It's that time of the year again, and The Japan Times contributors and columnists are here to help.
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SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Nov 12, 2014

Aguirre's experiments on back burner as Asian Cup looms

Japan manager Javier Aguirre is running out of time to build a team for January's Asian Cup, but the Mexican will hope that the return of several familiar faces for two friendlies over the coming week can provide instant solutions.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 8, 2014

Kendama: a whole new ball game

Almost every child that has grown up in Japan has seen a kendama, a wooden traditional Japanese toy consisting of a ken (sword) and tama (ball) connected by a length of string.
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MORE SPORTS
Nov 8, 2014

Elecom Kobe linebacker Takahashi juggles duties as player, college coach

Mutsumi Takahashi made up his mind to dedicate himself to coaching when he retired as a player for good two years ago.
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LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Nov 7, 2014

Fashion exhibitions take the limelight this month

H&M's big sister, COS, is here
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JAPAN
Nov 6, 2014

Renowned architect condemns Olympic stadium design

A revised design for the main Tokyo Olympic stadium is nothing more than a "white elephant" that's been stripped of its original designer's artistic talent and will forever burden the capital if built, internationally renowned architect Arata Isozaki said.
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WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2014

Qatar cuts its help for Islamists carefully

Qatar has joined the American-led coalition to fight Islamic State, yet the emirate is a haven for anti-Western groups and foreign diplomats have reported seeing cars with Islamic State logos in an affluent bay district.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 4, 2014

Lawson stores add tens of millions of Amazon products

Lawson Inc. customers will be able to order items from Amazon Japan for later collection, under an enhanced tie-up announced Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Nov 1, 2014

NPB's quirky playoff rules recipe for confusion

Did the Hanshin Tigers deserve to play in this year's Japan Series? The team finished second in the Central League pennant race, seven games behind the league champion Yomiuri Giants, but the Tigers advanced to the CL Climax Series Final Stage with a controversial victory over the Hiroshima Carp in the...
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BASKETBALL / NBL NOTEBOOK
Oct 31, 2014

Off-court distractions create additional challenges for Tsukuba Robots

Usually, the first few weeks of any sports league's season should be happy, exciting times as both the teams and fans had eagerly anticipated its arrival.
WORLD / Society
Oct 31, 2014

'I'm Proud to Be Gay,' Apple CEO Tim Cook

Throughout my professional life, I've tried to maintain a basic level of privacy. I come from humble roots, and I don't seek to draw attention to myself. Apple is already one of the most closely watched companies in the world, and I like keeping the focus on our products and the incredible things our...
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 29, 2014

A hobbit won't help with your emergency oxygen

Placing a priority on entertainment in preflight safety videos may not be the best way to teach first-time fliers emergency procedures.
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LIFE / Travel / BACKSTREET STORIES
Oct 25, 2014

Dead reckoning in the haunts of Honancho

Halloween in Tokyo rarely gets scarier than the price of imported pumpkins, but I've heard that Honancho — a terminal station on the Marunouchi subway line — hosts an uber-spooky obakeyashiki (ghost house). Navigating the station's dank, barely-lit stairwell at Exit 2, I'm already apprehensive.
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JAPAN
Oct 25, 2014

Tsunami-hit Miyagi mulls casino to hasten recovery

Business and political leaders in the northeast bet on a casino as the brightest hope to speed reconstruction in a region battered by the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
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BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2014

Surprise €2.1 billion EU bill leaves U.K.'s Cameron in bind as Euroskeptic rivals pounce

In a vivid display of fury at European Union technocrats, British Prime Minister David Cameron refused to pay a surprise €2.1 billion bill Friday as EU leaders ordered an urgent review of the calculations used.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Oct 24, 2014

This month's newest game and hardware updates

PS Vita is in the pink
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BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 23, 2014

Rivalries growing with expansion of teams in Tohoku

Since the start of the 2010-11 season, the league's growth in Tohoku has been significant.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 22, 2014

Tom at the Farm: 'a horror story about surviving the aftermath of a lover's death'

Is Xavier Dolan a genius? Maybe so. The Quebecois actor/filmmaker — with a beautiful, impish face and brooding eyes — is only 25 and has already made six films and appeared in 17. With his model looks and quirky sense of aesthetics, Dolan could switch careers to become a designer for Gucci any time...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Oct 19, 2014

Renaissance man scours the globe for stories

Manuel Bruges has lived life to the full, as photographer, inventor, journalist, chef, boxer and more.
BASKETBALL
Oct 18, 2014

Hamamatsu uses free throws, rebounding edge to trounce Takamatsu

Sometimes basic fundamentals prove to be the most crucial ingredients to a victory in pro sports.
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BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2014

Mitsubishi Aircraft to roll out first passenger jet after four-year delay

It has almost four years late in arriving. Now, with a helping hand from bullet train specialists, Japan's first passenger jet is about to make its debut.

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