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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2019

To meet China challenge, the U.S. has to fight climate change

U.S. global warming policy undermines the geopolitical advances it's making on Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2019

The root cause of U.S. mass shootings is the rage of alienation

The only thing surprising about mass shootings is that they don't happen more frequently.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Aug 18, 2019

Providing a new breath of life to businesses

At a recent symposium organized by the Japan Times Satoyama Consortium, three panelists shared their experiences and thoughts on the theme of succeeding businesses in rural communities.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / Children's Literature in Japan
Aug 17, 2019

The lifelong rebellion of children's author Eiko Kadono

Author of the beloved 'Kiki's Delivery Service' series about a young witch in training, Eiko Kadono continues to bring magic to the world of Japanese children's literature.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019

Japanese 'Full Card' whisky collection draws nearly $1 million at auction in Hong Kong

A rare Japanese whisky collection has fetched 7,192,000 Hong Kong dollars ($917,000, ¥97.5 million) at an auction in Hong Kong, according to British auction house Bonhams.
WORLD
Aug 17, 2019

Yemeni Houthis claim drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Yemen's Houthi movement launched drone attacks on oil facilities in a remote area of Saudi Arabia, the group's Al Masirah TV said Saturday, but there was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or state oil giant Aramco.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2019

Hong Kong's 1960s chaos holds lessons for city's besieged leaders now

It was a 5-cent fare hike for Hong Kong's iconic Star Ferry that set off the protests. Cars and buildings were set on fire. Riot police patrolled the streets. Tear gas was fired — and still the crowds kept coming.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 17, 2019

Hong Kong teachers open another weekend of protests for democracy and rights

Over a thousand Hong Kong school teachers braved thunderstorms on Saturday to start a weekend of anti-government demonstrations that some activists fear could see tougher police tactics on the city's streets. Following the escalation in violence during the past few days, the demonstrations this weekend...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 17, 2019

Imitation uni? Vegan 'sea urchin' from Japan may soon hit sushi counters

The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 16, 2019

Homicide retrial to resume of Salvadoran rape victim who delivered stillborn son

The retrial of a Salvadoran woman convicted of aggravated homicide after having a stillbirth was scheduled to resume on Thursday, offering a possibility to overturn her 30-year sentence in a country that bans abortion in all circumstances.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 15, 2019

Syrian rebels shoot down regime warplane in Idlib and capture pilot

Rebels shot down a Syrian warplane in the opposition stronghold of Idlib province on Wednesday as Russian-backed government forces closed in on a strategically important town, rebel sources and a war monitor said.
EDITORIALS
Aug 14, 2019

No cause for optimism over economy's course

Decelerating global growth is testing Japan's efforts toward sustained growth driven by domestic demand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 14, 2019

How does a negative rate policy work?

This is how a negative rate policy works and its potential pitfalls:
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Aug 14, 2019

Going negative? As trade war rages, central banks ponder radical steps

The negative interest rate policy — an unconventional gambit once only considered by economies with chronically low inflation, such as Europe and Japan — is becoming a more attractive option for other central banks eager to counter unwelcome currency rises.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 13, 2019

Remembering the staff of Kyoto Animation

Almost a month after the main studio of Kyoto Animation was set on fire, killing 35 and injuring many more, details of the victims are still emerging after police released the names of 10 workers on Aug. 2.
WORLD
Aug 11, 2019

Saudi-led coalition moves against separatists who seized Aden

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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 11, 2019

Flexible work style — can it be sustainable?

We see signs of what can drive a transformation of the way people work in Japan. What we need is to make these moves and developments sustainable.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Aug 11, 2019

'Cannon Busters': Bending anime rules in all the right ways

When LeSean Thomas saw director Katsuhiro Otomo working through the night in a behind-the-scenes documentary of the anime 'Akira,' he thought: 'That's what I want to do.' Now, 20 years later, Thomas' 'Cannon Busters' is debuting on Netflix.
EDITORIALS
Aug 10, 2019

Ebola continues to rage in Africa

The world must do more to combat this outbreak and prevent future ones.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 9, 2019

The Mideast has oil, China has rare earths

China has a powerful trade-war weapon: an overwhelming dominance in the production of rare earths.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 9, 2019

Why the U.S. owes Central America

Today's refugee wave is a direct consequence of U.S. interference in Latin America's political and economic development.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2019

Taiwan might save the day for Hong Kong

Beijing will be wary of overreacting to protests because of the effect that would have on its biggest goal: reunification with the 'renegade province.'
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 8, 2019

With eye on Russia and China, U.S. defense chief visits strategic Mongolia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is set to meet senior Mongolian leaders on Thursday in a rare visit to the strategically important nation to deepen ties, as the Pentagon seeks to implement its strategy of focusing on countering China and Russia.

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