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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 9, 2021

Japan ruling party manifesto calls for sharp rise in defense spending

The LDP aims to raise the defense budget, which has been about 1% of gross domestic product in recent decades, 'with an eye on bringing it even above 2%,' a draft of the manifesto said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 8, 2021

Kishida calls for new economic approach in first policy speech

Kishida on Friday vowed to transform the Japanese economy by implementing a “new model of capitalism,' identifying growth and the distribution of wealth as “mutually necessary.”
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 8, 2021

Not just coal: End to deforestation sought at COP26 climate summit

Green groups say the importance of carbon-storing forests in curbing global warming is being overlooked by many nations — especially in their climate funding.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2021

What’s behind Japan’s ambivalence about Kishida

Kishida has toed a cautious line on almost everything, raising questions about how he will actually deliver on his policies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 6, 2021

How Putin’s advisers convinced him to take climate risks seriously

The shift in thinking means the Kremlin is likely to come to the COP26 climate change summit with proposals to synchronize its efforts to measure carbon emissions with those in Europe.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2021

Japan's dip in COVID-19 cases baffles experts as winter 'nightmare' remains a risk

Japan's COVID-19 case numbers have plummeted to the lowest in nearly a year just as other parts of Asia are struggling with surging infections, leaving health experts perplexed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021

New Kishida administration faces divisions over future energy mix

With pro-nuclear figures in key positions in the new Cabinet and COP26 not far off, the next few weeks are likely to see intense debate on the balance between nuclear and renewables.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2021

Made-from-CO2 concrete, sportswear and diamonds spark investor excitement

Companies turning carbon dioxide into products have raised over $800 million so far this year, more than triple the amount seen in 2020.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 4, 2021

Christmas at risk as supply chain ‘disaster’ only gets worse

This holiday season might see more frowns than smiles, as the global supply chain faces unprecedented shortages.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 4, 2021

Puratos: Good food, good company, better future

Name: Jean-Pierre Bernardino
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 4, 2021

Two Koreas reopen hotlines as Pyongyang urges Seoul to mend ties

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un expressed his willingness last week to reactivate the hotlines, which were cut off in early August.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Oct 3, 2021

Will Final Fantasy XVI be worth the wait? Only time will tell.

Square Enix seems eager to change the perception that its development period takes too long with this upcoming title on the PlayStation 5.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 2, 2021

Seeing the past two years through a child’s eyes

The decade is off to a rocky start, what kind of an effect is this having on younger children and the way they process current affairs?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 1, 2021

Silicon’s 300% surge throws another price shock at the world

One of our most diverse building blocks, silicon is used to make semiconductors, solar panels, medical implants and more. Such a drmatic price spike could shift markets.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 1, 2021

JFA seeks Nadeshiko Japan revival under youth wizard Futoshi Ikeda

The 50-year-old, whose Japan side won the 2018 U-20 Women's World Cup, wants to restore the senior team's standing after it struggled to achieve results in recent international competitions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 1, 2021

Abe's influence weighs heavily on Kishida's LDP executive picks

Newly installed LDP chief Fumio Kishida officially unveiled the ruling party's new executive lineup Friday, elevating a close ally of the former prime minister to the No. 2 role.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 1, 2021

Japanese banks’ desperate hunt for yield draws more scrutiny

Regulatory officials in Japan are treading a fine line between supporting an environment where financial firms seek out higher returns, while guarding against excessive risk taking.
Japan Times
Oct 1, 2021

Next-generation prebiotic promotes selective growth of beneficial bacteria Paving the way for new treatments for refractory clostridioides difficile colitis

The research team comprised of Shin Kurihara, Associate Professor of Department of Science and Technology on Food Safety, Faculty of Biology-Oriented Science and Technology, Kindai University (Kinokawa, Wakayama); Hiroyuki Nakai, Associate Professor of Food Science Program, Faculty of Agriculture, Department...
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 1, 2021

Energy crisis adds new hurdle to COP26 goal of ending coal use

U.S. and European officials pushing for tougher climate action are worried the energy crunch that's snarling the global economy could also undermine crucial United Nations talks next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2021

Coal prices rising worldwide as China struggles to meet its growing demand

The dirtiest fossil fuel, which was struggling against cleaner energy sources, is now seeing its biggest comeback ever, complicating climate talks just weeks away.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 28, 2021

The country that makes breakfast for the world is plagued by fire, frost and drought

As much as 1.3 billion pounds of coffee beans were destroyed — enough to brew every cup Americans drink for four months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 28, 2021

Left or right, German election leaves investors braced for more spending

Prospects for increased German spending come as European Union budget rules are under review.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2021

Despite COVID-19’s lingering impact, Japan sticks to 2030 tourism target

JNTO is aiming to attract an annual 60 million visitors to the country by that year, with adventure and sustainable tourism seen as key growth areas.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 26, 2021

Love for hometown soccer club inspires PM hopeful Taro Kono

The LDP leadership candidate took an active role in the development of J. League side Shonan Bellmare, winning his own fans on the way.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 26, 2021

World’s top shale oil field is still spewing methane by the ton

Methane is the chief component of natural gas and packs more than 80 times the planet-warming power of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2021

Energy crisis puts world’s most ambitious climate plan to test

The energy crisis is threatening double-digit increases in consumer electricity bills months before the winter freeze and it's also squeezing industrial giants.
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.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
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’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
Kotozakura speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Monday
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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