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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2023

Cancer vaccine hunt finally makes progress

A small study shows promise in deploying mRNA technology against melanoma — but fighting tumors is vastly more complex than tackling COVID-19.
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TENNIS
Jan 3, 2023

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

The Czech-American is considered among one the greatest players of all time, winning a total of 59 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jan 3, 2023

Casinos in Macao deal themselves a tough hand with nongaming investment pledges

Casinos have committed to investing a total of $15 billion in the coming decade, 90% of which must be spent on nongaming.
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LIFE / Digital
Dec 31, 2022

Business is booming for TikTok tutors

Want to be a social media star? There are plenty of online teachers willing to teach you how — for a price.
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JAPAN
Dec 30, 2022

Bust of Philippine national hero quietly sits in a Tokyo park

The man is Jose Rizal, a doctor and writer who led the independence of the Philippines from Spain's colonial rule.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 30, 2022

When elections become more like sporting events

Elections are like sporting events: Many voters, like fans, seem to view victory over the other side as an end in itself
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pele dies at 82

Pele transcended soccer — like no player before or since — and became one of the first global icons of the 20th century.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 28, 2022

How China’s ‘zero-COVID’ reversal is playing out on the ground

The change has brought an explosive surge of infections, drug shortages, and confusion and frustration among the population.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 27, 2022

How Christmas has turned into an orgy of consumption

The Christmas holiday rooted in pagan rituals was transformed into a celebration of commerce by writers, artists, retailers and Madison Avenue.
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WORLD
Dec 27, 2022

Children living with 'permanent insecurity' on Ukraine's front line

Children living on the front line of Russia's invasion have to learn to manage unceasing stress, with experts warning of long-term disorders.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 27, 2022

Deadly year for Rohingya at sea as 180 presumed drowned

The number of Rohingya leaving Bangladesh in boats this year has jumped more than fivefold from a year earlier to nearly 2,400.
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WORLD
Dec 27, 2022

Human activity puts 1 million species on the brink, threatening ecosystems

The speed at which species are now vanishing is unprecedented in the last 10 million years.
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MORE SPORTS
Dec 26, 2022

Packers beat Dolphins to boost playoff hopes

Green Bay's playoff hopes were also aided by Detroit, Seattle and Washington all losing on Saturday.
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WORLD
Dec 26, 2022

Charles charts a path as a king for all holiday seasons

Adding a Hanukkah party and Diwali treats to the traditional Christmas address, King Charles III is publicly embracing a more inclusive monarchy in his first months.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Perspectives
Dec 23, 2022

What to make of Japan’s new defense documents

Nothing in Japan's new defense documents signals an abandonment of the core principles of its security, but a refinement of roles and capabilities to match modern needs.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 23, 2022

China lacked a 'zero COVID' exit strategy. Its people are paying the price.

The abrupt shift has left the nation scrambling to avert a collapse of its public health system.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 22, 2022

The magic of Lionel Messi

The 2022 FIFA World Cup confirmed it: Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of all time
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 22, 2022

‘I Am What I Am’: Knights in shining armor need not apply

Toko Miura takes on her first starring role in Shinya Tamada's drama that pushes back on rom-com conventions and focuses on a woman who seeks out independence rather than a romantic partner.
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BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2022

Landmark U.N. deal on biodiversity gets finance and business thumbs up

The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, agreed to at recent U.N. talks, is expected to create some red tape but also new opportunities.
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BUSINESS
Dec 21, 2022

Hyundai, the world's third-largest carmaker, takes aim at Toyota and Volkswagen

The world's third-largest carmaker isn't from the U.S., Japan or Europe, at least not anymore. It's South Korea's Hyundai.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2022

Jan. 6 committee is right to defend the rule of law

It would have been a dereliction of the U.S. Congress's duty to ignore an attempted insurrection.
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WORLD
Dec 20, 2022

'It all fell on me': Russian mothers alone as draft exiles dads

The chaotic and hurried exodus of tens of thousands of military-age men has torn apart families and piled pressure on mothers.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 19, 2022

North Korea to finish preparations for spy satellite by April

Pyongyang claimed to have conducted “an important final-stage test” for the development of the satellite, one of leader Kim Jong Un's key goals for bolstering his arsenal.
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JAPAN / Society
Dec 18, 2022

Japan confronts problem of video game addiction

While nations like China and South Korea have imposed drastic restrictions on youth gaming in recent years, some in Japan feel they are being left to deal with the issue on their own.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 17, 2022

A small but growing movement to make video gaming greener

While most gamers don't link the power output of their machines with environmental issues, a small group of enthusiasts are starting to think differently,
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 17, 2022

Prince William's godmother apologizes to woman over racism incident

Susan Hussey quit her British royal family role after Ngozi Fulani, who was born in Britain, revealed she had repeatedly asked her 'what part of Africa are you from?'
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Dec 16, 2022

Is it too late to save the Japanese giant salamander?

Environmental journalist Mara Budgen comes on the show to talk about the Japanese giant salamander, which is well-protected within Japan through various laws but is still at risk of becoming an endangered species.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2022

COVID outbreak in Beijing shows rest of China what comes next

Bucking expectations for a managed and gradual transition, Chinese President Xi Jinping's government is now allowing the virus to run rampant.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 16, 2022

The global supply trail that leads to Russia’s killer drones

The supplies also included model aircraft engines made by a Japanese company, Saito Seisakusho, as shown in photos of drones recovered in Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 15, 2022

The fight to build up Japan’s military is just beginning

The famously pacifist nation's plans to double defense spending are both welcome and overdue. Now Japan needs to find a way to pay for them.

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