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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Nov 2, 2021

The Yamathon gets a COVID-era rebrand

The Yamathon is a more pandemic-friendly event this year, and like a climb up Mount Fuji it is turning into an activity that everyone should at least try once.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 2, 2021

U.S. Nuclear Posture Review poses basic questions for Biden and allies

Modernizing U.S. nuclear policy demands the development of new ways to deter by working creatively with allies to reapportion roles and responsibilities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 2, 2021

Back to the land: Thai forest draws young green farmers

A small but growing back-to-the-land movement is luring young, ecofriendly farmers away from the city.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 2, 2021

EV startup Rivian could be valued at nearly as much as Honda in U.S. IPO

The firm is currently pursuing a two-track strategy, building electric delivery vans for Amazon and developing an electric-pickup and SUV brand aimed at affluent individuals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 1, 2021

When Halloween met election night in Tokyo

Many revelers said they felt excluded from the political process, and that there was more chance of a zombie invasion than the LDP being ousted from power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Nov 1, 2021

Are buzz cuts mandatory for members of Japan's high school baseball teams?

When asked about the reasons behind the rule, many coaches talked about the need to focus on the sport, tradition and that it's easier to play that way.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2021

Big-name Japanese politicians chopped down to size in Lower House poll

Sunday's election saw a number of well-known lawmakers lose in their districts, with a handful regaining seats in the lower chamber via the proportional representation system.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 1, 2021

Xi hasn’t left China in 21 months. COVID-19 may be only part of the reason.

Xi Jinping's lack of face time with world leaders signals a turn inward on domestic issues and a reluctance to compromise on the global stage.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 31, 2021

Bold foreign policy moves unlikely as Kishida bides time ahead of Upper House election

Kishida has laid out pressing foreign policy priorities — from a tougher stance on China to bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance. But don't expect radical changes from the new leader.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 31, 2021

With most fans vaccinated, J. League sees path to pre-pandemic crowds

After 20 months of uncertainty and heavy restrictions, league officials are optimistic that they will be able to raise average attendances in the remaining five weeks of the season.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 31, 2021

A $2 billion Japanese startup aims to fix polarized news via an algorithm

SmartNews, which uses an algorithm to provide what it says is an unbiased, nonpartisan mix of information, is one of Japan's most valuable startups.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 31, 2021

Printing coupons and eating swans typify North Korea's economic and food woes

North Korea has long suffered from food insecurity, with observers saying that mismanagement of the economy is exacerbated by international sanctions over its nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Oct 30, 2021

Nagoya shuts down Cerezo to win club's first Levain Cup

Goals from Naoki Maeda and Sho Inagaki combined with a strong defensive performance carried the day for Massimo Ficcadenti's men at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 30, 2021

New opera ‘Yuzuru’ cautions against the dangers of capitalism

For his first foray into opera, dramatist Toshiki Okada is modernizing a Japanese classic, centering it on 'the damaging influence of capitalism' instead of a tragic love story.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 30, 2021

Amid inequality debate in Japan, capital gains tax hike may have unintended effect

Middle-class investors would likely end up paying a larger share than the rich, undercutting the goal of redistributing wealth.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 30, 2021

A guide to G20 leaders and why a climate deal is so hard

Just days before the COP26 climate summit in Glasgow, this year's Group of 20 begins with unresolved problems, and a few telling absences.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 29, 2021

China trading apps tank after official calls them ‘illegal’

Some online brokerages operate in a gray area, allowing Chinese investors to evade capital controls to trade in markets like Hong Kong and New York.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021

Apple and Amazon results spark fears of an unhappy holiday season

As the economy emerges from the worst pandemic in a century, getting enough products to consumers is a daunting challenge for nearly everyone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021

Facebook changes name to Meta in embrace of virtual reality

The name change is the most definitive signal so far of the company's intention to stake its future on a new computing platform — the 'metaverse.'
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 29, 2021

Climate-vulnerable countries float 'emergency' timetable to cut emissions

The grouping wants countries to ramp up their plans for emissions cuts at every annual U.N. climate summit through to 2025.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 29, 2021

Hirokazu Kore-eda brings his golden touch to TIFF

The Conversation Series at Asia Lounge, a program of discussions that the director helps curate, gives Tokyo's annual film festival a philosophical boost.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 27, 2021

U.S. lawyers tell British court Assange can safely be extradited

Lawyers for the U.S. have argued that the WikiLeaks founder's mental health should not prevent him from facing justice.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate donations remain sticky point in political reform talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses a meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on Thursday to discuss political reform.
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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