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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022

Japanese envoy warns of a ‘sinister period’ of tension over Taiwan

Koji Tomita's remarks comes after a number of foreign delegations visited Taiwan in recent days despite the fierce objections of Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2022

U.S. climate law offers major boost to Korean clean energy firms

Washington's goal to cut dependence on equipment from China, which dominates many of these markets, should also give Korean firms a competitive edge.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 22, 2022

Toyota unit Hino halts light truck shipments as data scandal widens

During a transport ministry investigation, additional misconduct regarding emissions was found that affects more than 76,000 vehicles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2022

Kishida working remotely after COVID-19 diagnosis

As a result of his infection, the prime minister will no longer travel to Tunisia for an African development conference and will instead attend online.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2022

Defense Ministry considering adopting Starlink communications system for SDF

The ministry aims to resolve the issue of manpower shortages in the MSDF by enabling crew members to communicate with their families, thus reducing their stress while on voyages.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2022

China’s cities face a tough choice — more green energy or food

The pandemic and recent bouts of extreme weather have shown how susceptible the nation is to disruptions to its food supply.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Aug 21, 2022

Japan needs to come up with a new geoeconomic strategy

To cope with current and future threats and problems, the government must consider a plan that integrates issues related to both national security and economic interests.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2022

Japan plans to increase headcount of school support staff to ease burden on teachers

The measure, part of efforts to reform teachers' work styles, may double the funds in the fiscal 2023 budget request for hiring school support staff.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 20, 2022

Fear for future after mass die-off of fish in Poland's Oder River

As thousands of dead fish neared the banks of the Oder River in the village of Widuchowa on Aug. 11, local residents realized an ecological disaster had arrived.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2022

Brewer Asahi set to raise prices to battle increase in costs

Asahi, along with other Japanese retailers have been facing pressure to raise prices for the first time in decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 18, 2022

U.S. warns it will deploy ‘strategic assets’ to South Korea if Pyongyang conducts nuke test

It's unclear which strategic assets Washington might deploy, but the term could cover anything from nuclear-powered submarines, strategic bombers or even tactical nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 18, 2022

No backpedaling for Suginami Ward’s bicycling mayor

Satoko Kishimoto is a breath of fresh air in local politics. But can she bring about change?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2022

More Japanese firms are raising wages to combat labor shortage

Japanese companies have typically avoided boosting wages because decades of deflation made it difficult to pass on higher costs to consumers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 17, 2022

A $379 billion hole emerges in developing nations’ coffers

In a sign of just how powerful the forces are driving the dollar higher, efforts to prop up currencies have done little to stabilize foreign-exchange markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2022

Trapped cash mangles China's policy plans

Even before the rate cuts, China's interbank market rates were already much lower than policy rates, making PBOC's move look superfluous.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 17, 2022

Leon Edwards sets sights on UFC belt as British MMA booms

The Jamaican-born, Birmingham-raised fighter is aiming to become only the second British champion in the circuit's 29-year-history.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
Aug 16, 2022

Creating parity in the field of science in Japan

Noriko Osumi is one of the highest-ranking female scientists in Japan, and has worked to address the structural causes behind the severe lack of women within certain academic fields.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 16, 2022

U.S. and Japan defense chiefs vow cooperation in 'any situation' amid Taiwan concerns

Yasukazu Hamada and Lloyd Austin 'strongly condemned' China's launching of missiles into waters near Japan's southwestern islands as part of exercises aimed at Taiwan.
Japan Times
Indonesia report 2022
Aug 16, 2022

Itochu: Scoring sustainable development goals

In Indonesia, the first Itochu office was established in Jakarta in 1951. Itochu Indonesia was established in 1990 and continues to benefit from having a long history in the country.
Japan Times
Indonesia report 2022
Aug 16, 2022

Marubeni Indonesia: Committed to the country

Celebrating its 30th anniversary next year, Marubeni Indonesia is proud of its long-term commitment to the Indonesian economy.
Japan Times
Indonesia report 2022
Aug 16, 2022

Integrity, trust and outstanding ideas

Suryacipta strives to meet client needs and exceed investors’ expectations. Seeking innovation, leveraging technologies and implementing continuous improvements are integral to the company’s vision of “Building a Better Indonesia.”
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
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’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
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.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
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.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
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.

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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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