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Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 18, 2022

Poor countries face a mounting catastrophe fueled by inflation and debt

The consequences of the war in Ukraine are being compounded by the continuing pandemic, a global tightening of credit and a slowdown in China, the second-largest economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
May 17, 2022

Risk of civil unrest rising as food inflation adds to pain in emerging markets

Rising food prices are a hot topic in emerging markets, raising the risk of civil unrest — with echoes of the Arab spring — and putting policymakers in a bind.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 16, 2022

From Tran Anh Tuan to Masaki Ito: A Vietnamese refugee's journey to Japanese citizenship

When Masaki Ito saw Ukrainians who had fled their war-torn country arriving in Japan on TV, it brought back strong memories of his own arrival from Vietnam 40 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
May 16, 2022

Keeping history alive, Okinawa group tells of wartime student nurses

In the pitch darkness of Nunumachi Gama, 16- and 17-year-old girls were forced to work as student nurses during the Battle of Okinawa, 77 years ago.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2022

Poor workers bear the brunt of India's heat wave

For construction worker Yogendra Tundre, life at a building site on the outskirts of New Delhi is hard enough. This year, record high temperatures are making it unbearable.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2022

Taliban's first annual Afghan budget foresees $501 million deficit

The country is dealing with rising security issues and an economic meltdown, while aid agencies figure out how to help 50 million Afghans without giving the Taliban direct access to funds.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2022

Ukraine wages counteroffensive against Russian forces in east

The fight near the Russian-held town of Izium could prove a serious setback for Moscow's plans to capture the entire Donbas region.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2022

Ukraine collects Russian dead as war rages on multiple fronts

The bodies of the Russian soldiers were brought to a rail yard and stacked with hundreds of others in a refrigerated train, waiting for the time they can sent back to their families.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 12, 2022

'All the Lovers in the Night' ignites a spark of hope for lonely hearts

Author Mieko Kawakami imagines love reflecting the properties of light in her latest English release about the universality of loneliness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 12, 2022

Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 12, 2022

How China’s plan to reform the factor market will work to develop its economy

Government documents state that the country is aiming for “landmark achievements” in its reform efforts by 2025.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2022

A coal mining hub could decide Australia’s future

At stake is the policy of a nation that is a potential renewable-energy superpower but still gets 70% of its electricity and about a quarter of its exports from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2022

34 volunteers chose to get COVID-19. Here’s what scientists learned.

One of the first big surprises was how short the COVID incubation period was; it took only two days before the volunteers tested positive on PCR tests and soon after that on the rapid tests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2022

Toyota plans to invest $624 million to make EV parts in India

Indian automakers could generate $20 billion in revenue from electric vehicles between now and fiscal year 2026, according to forecast by Crisil.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 8, 2022

Recipe: Malaysian chicken satay

Unlike its Japanese counterpart, Malaysian satay is heavily marinated and served alongside nutty, spiced sauces. Marinating chicken imparts flavor, tenderizes and moistens the meat, so we can use cuts like sasami (chicken tenderloin) that might otherwise be considered too dry for direct-flame grilling....
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 8, 2022

A wooden knife sharper than steel? Scientists say so.

Made from the same wood as musical instruments, this experimental, all-natural knife represents a whole new kind of cutting edge.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 7, 2022

Biden should give ASEAN leaders face time to improve ties, says Cambodian minister

No individual meetings are currently planned between the U.S. President and Southeast Asian leaders when they gather in Washington for talks on May 12 and 13.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 7, 2022

Scientists find no benefit to time-restricted eating

In a yearlong study, participants who confined meals to certain hours lost no more weight than those who ate at any time.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2022

Love letter and ID card point to Russian units that terrorized Bucha

Journalists interviewed more than 90 residents, reviewing photographic and video evidence these locals shared and examining documents left behind by the Russians.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2022

Japan says it needs nuclear power. Can host towns ever trust it again?

The decision to restart plants is fraught with emotions, not to mention the gargantuan technical task of fortifying the stations against future disasters in an earthquake-prone nation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 5, 2022

Can Europe survive without Russian oil? Nuclear power may be key.

After agreeing to cut Russian gas, the EU has proposed a ban on Russian oil imports — but this could further complicate energy security, as prices are spiking.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2022

North Korea launches apparent ballistic missile as Kim doubles down on tests

Tokyo called Pyongyang's latest launch 'unacceptable,' warning that it threatens the peace and security of the international community.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 4, 2022

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could control hunt for family's wealth as Philippines president

If the front-runner triumphs in the May 9 election, he will wield broad powers over government agencies seeking to recover as much as $10 billion plundered by his namesake father.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2022

Russia fires more rockets at steel plant as civilian evacuations stall

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of breaching agreements to pause fighting long enough to allow vulnerable civilians to be moved to safety.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 4, 2022

Leaked abortion draft raises alarm over future of privacy and LGBTQ rights in U.S.

Other protections grounded in the rights given by the U.S. Constitution to privacy could be vulnerable to the same arguments in draft.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 2, 2022

Inside China’s 'zero-COVID' fortress, Xi admits no doubts

As the lockdown of Shanghai and outbreaks in Beijing and elsewhere batter the economy, China's leader keeps a distance from the politically charged issue.
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.
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