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Sep 15, 2017

The Japan Timesウェブサイトで、ニューズ・ツー・ユー配信の英文ニュースリリースを掲載開始

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズは、ネットPR事業を展開している株式会社ニューズ・ツー・ユーと提携し、ニュースリリース・プレスリリース配信サービス「News2uリリース」が配信する英文ニュースリリースの提供を受け、The Japan...
Japan Times
Sep 15, 2017

News2u Starts Providing English-language News Release Content to The Japan Times – one of the Largest English-language News Websites in Japan

News2u Corporation (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, CEO: Akira Masuda), a company engaged in online PR, has tied up with The Japan Times, one of the largest English-language news websites in Japan (operated by The Japan Times, Ltd., Minato-ku, Tokyo, President: Takeharu Tsutsumi), to offer news release content delivered...
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Sep 13, 2017

Mischief makers: kittens named Preto and Melas

If it's fun and games you like, this is the pair for you. These two boys have been described as 'somewhere between puppies and kittens.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 11, 2017

Let's discuss Japan's halal industry

This week's featured article
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PRESS / Services
Sep 5, 2017

2017年の大学入試でジャパンタイムズの記事が106校で採用

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都港区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、2017年度の大学入試で使用された英字記事の出題数および採用校数を発表しました。
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 4, 2017

Let's discuss casino resort sites in Japan

Which city will get the casino?
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Sep 3, 2017

Japanese Chin named Chipie finds a home in Tokyo

The dog formerly known as Parasol, a Japanese Chin mix, was first featured here in August of last year, when she was searching for a home. She has now found one with the Matsumotos of Tokyo.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 28, 2017

Let's discuss fashion-sharing services

The fashion industry in Japan has begun offering people the option of renting clothes instead of buying them.
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Aug 27, 2017

Aerodynamic: a Doberman mix named Aero

He's 'big, shiny and full of life' and incredibly playful and affectionate. If you like the outdoors and an energetic companion, then Aero is the dog for you.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 21, 2017

Let's discuss smoking regulations in Japan

Will the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be smoking-free?
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Aug 20, 2017

On inheritance tax, net banking and retiring in Japan

This week, Lifelines plays catch-up with some useful tips that have come in from readers over the past few months. However, we start off with a follow-up question from reader S.S. in response to last month's column on recent changes in Japan's inheritance tax laws (bit.ly/jtinheritax) It seems S.S. spends...
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Aug 20, 2017

Power Pint

The pint-size Sento is really more of a half pint. A papillon, he weighs only 2.6 kg. But he makes up for it with a big heart. Amazingly friendly and happy-go-lucky, he likes people and animals of all kinds. He sleeps a lot, much like a cat and, though he can hold his own on walks with the big dogs,...
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 14, 2017

Let's discuss children with disabilities in schools

Takashi Ono, who has cerebral palsy, can hardly move his body or speak.
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Aug 9, 2017

Rescue in the park: Kittens named Majorelle and Kirstenbosch

These two youngsters were part of a rescue operation that brought together complete strangers with the common goal of helping an animal in need.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 7, 2017

Let's discuss Japan's life expectancy records

This week's featured article
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 31, 2017

Let's discuss "One Piece"

Popular manga 'One Piece' will become a live-action TV drama through a collaboration with a Hollywood production team.
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Jul 30, 2017

Dreams come true: Cats Dyna and Kohnan find a home in Saitama

Dyna and Kohnan, first featured here in January, have now found a home together.
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Jul 26, 2017

Up, up and away: a Pomeranian named Balloon

Balloon came to ARK in bad shape, rundown and very poorly cared for. That was three months ago, and the transformation is astounding.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 24, 2017

Let's discuss Japan's univesity admissions

Upcoming changes to Japanese university admissions have students, parents and teachers raising their hands to ask questions.
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Jul 16, 2017

A tasteful choice: a cat named Toro

Toro can be both charming and aloof, a very fetching feline when she switches on her beguiling ways, and then cool and a bit distant when she's not in the mood.
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Jul 12, 2017

Joie de viva!: A Hokkaido cross named Viva

Viva is highly intelligent, affectionate, loves other dogs, and would be an excellent companion when she gets to know you and learns to trust you.
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Jul 10, 2017

Let's discuss the new Starbucks coffee shop in Kyoto

Starbucks opened a new coffee shop with tatami rooms.
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Jul 5, 2017

Mark of distinction: a cat named Totem

Totem has grown into a beautiful healthy, young cat who absolutely adores people.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 3, 2017

Let's discuss the Kake scandal

A June 8 article in the Asahi Shimbun reported that Japan already has 39,000 working veterinarians.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 2, 2017

'Most wanted' in Japanese design

The Interior Lifestyle Tokyo trade fair, an annual event held in June at Tokyo Big Sight, always showcases an impressive number of Japanese participants. This year, On Design picks its favorites from the fair's 'Wanted' special exhibition of designers looking for collaborators or overseas distributors.
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Jun 28, 2017

Chock-full of fun: a dog named Chucker

Eight-month-old Chucker came to ARK at the end of last year after being taken in off the streets.
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BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2017

Global cyberattack seen having links to WannaCry mayhem, indicating firms still not securing networks

A major global cyber attack on Tuesday disrupted computers at Russia's biggest oil company, Ukrainian banks and multinational firms with a virus similar to the ransomware that last month infected more than 300,000 computers.
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Jun 21, 2017

Good times: Beagle Bik finds a home in Osaka Prefecture

Bik, now rechristened Carol, has been a great solace to a family that was grieving the loss of their canine best friend of nearly 15 years.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?