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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 3, 2021

Evergrande tycoon’s new banker is the ‘queen of shell companies’

China Evergrande Group billionaire Hui Ka Yan has turned to Pollyanna Chu, known for her connections to Hong Kong's tycoons, to help avert the collapse of his business empire.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 3, 2021

Practicing pitch-accent is on the rise among Japanese learners

Listen closely to a Japanese speaker say 'chopsticks' and 'bridge' (both 'hashi') and see if you can tell the difference. If you can, that's thanks to pitch-accent.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 2, 2021

Haruki Murakami and the challenge of adapting his tales for film

“Drive My Car,” from the rising director Ryusuke Hamaguchi, is the rare movie based on the author's work to excel. The writer and director explain the difficulties.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Dec 2, 2021

Seiya Suzuki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto highlight Golden Glove winners

Carp outfielder Seiya Suzuki has won a Golden Glove Award in three straight seasons.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 1, 2021

Beijing protested Indonesian drilling and military exercises in South China Sea

The unprecedented demand for oil and natural gas has elevated tensions between the two countries, but both have made attempts to play down the standoff.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 1, 2021

Will this Franco-Italian bromance save Europe?

Despite being founding members of the EU, France and Italy have not always worked in harmony, having recently fallen out over Libya, banks, shipbuilding, populism and even the Mona Lisa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 28, 2021

How China became a key player in global decarbonization

The country has pushed ahead with electric vehicles and renewable energy, leaving others struggling to catch up.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 27, 2021

In IOC’s ‘quiet diplomacy,’ critics see whitewash of China’s actions

For the its many critics, the guarded language the IOC used when referring to the Peng case was just the latest proof that it will not take any action that might upset China's government.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 26, 2021

International horses set to challenge Japan’s best

The Group 1 Japan Cup enters its fifth decade this year, and the autumn showpiece will once again be run Sunday at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, the home of many of Japan’s top-flight horse races, including the Oaks and the Japanese Derby, also run over 2,400 meters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2021

Black Friday sales make inroads in Japan, but not all retailers are buying in

Public recognition of the retail bonanza has soared in recent years, with major franchises rolling out discount campaigns.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2021

Taliban turning Afghanistan into narco-terrorist state

Afghanistan accounts for 85% of the global acreage under opium cultivation, making the Taliban the world's largest drug cartel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2021

Tokyo maintains third place in global city ranking as work flexibility improves

London finished ahead of New York and in the top spot for the tenth straight year, while Paris and Singapore rounded out the top five in fourth and fifth place, respectively.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2021
Nov 24, 2021

Hungarian Investment Promotion Agency: Supporting Japanese investment

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 23, 2021

Philippines Navy completes South China Sea resupply mission after Chinese blockade

A small boat was dispatched from a Chinese coast guard vessel with three people who recorded the unloading of Philippine personnel and cargo at the Second Thomas Shoal outpost.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 23, 2021

China sets sights on corporate backers of Taiwan’s independence

A Taiwan Affairs Office spokeswoman said China will never allow individuals and businesses that support Taiwan independence to make profits in China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 23, 2021

Fundamental shift in business activities vital to Japan's decarbonization

With the goal of carbon neutrality having been announced, Japan needs to begin work immediately to help realize it.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 23, 2021

Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens face final shot at Cooperstown

In the final opportunity for two players whose names are tied to the sport's steroid era, voters will have to decide if their performances on the field outweigh the whispers off it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Nov 22, 2021

Concerns linger over Japan's long-term detention of asylum-seekers

There has been criticism at home and abroad over the nation's long-term detention of those considered visa overstayers, some of whom have been detained for over nine years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2021

China won’t bully small nations, Xi tells Southeast Asian leaders

The pledge comes as Beijing is involved in disputes with bloc members over its broad claims in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2021

A better CPTPP would include both the U.S. and China

Tokyo must exert its influence over Beijing's involvement in building regional rules and order and convince Washington to return to a multilateral trade framework in Asia.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 21, 2021

Orix infielder Yuma Mune picks perfect time to find his groove

After struggling to find playing time early in his career, the 25-year-old is having his best season yet and has been a key part of the Buffaloes' run to the Japan Series.
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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