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Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Sep 20, 2021

The global housing market is broken, and it’s dividing entire countries

The perennial issue of housing costs has become one of acute housing inequality, and an entire generation is at risk of being left behind.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2021

NFL’s new play: Embrace betting ads, watch the money pour in

Belated or not, the NFL's embrace of gambling is, well, lucrative.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 17, 2021

How Shang-Chi, master of kung fu, knocked down stereotypes

The Marvel superhero originated in comics filled with racist tropes. The creators of the new film made a list of the preconceptions they were up against and set out to conquer them.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Sep 16, 2021

'Ghost in the Shell' goes big with Imax release

It has been 26 years since Mamoru Oshii's futuristic animated thriller “Ghost in the Shell” came into our lives and it still offers new surprises on renewed viewings.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 15, 2021

Uniqlo and Sweden keen on podium return after extending partnership

The Nordic nation's Olympic and Paralympic teams became the first outside Japan to be supplied by the fast fashion retailer during the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Sep 15, 2021

ジャパンタイムズ、「EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2021」へ メディアパートナーとして参加

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ（本社：東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長：末松弥奈子）は、2021年11月5、6日に港区で開催される「EXPAT EXPO TOKYO 2021」（主催：株式会社イノベント）にメディアパートナーとして参加いたします。
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 14, 2021

With term set to expire, Suga looks to reaffirm Japan's role in 'Quad' at summit

Despite concerns about the outgoing prime minister's ability to contribute to the summit, the meeting will nonetheless act as a showcase for the Biden administration's priorities.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Sep 14, 2021

‘Imminent threat’ or aid worker: Did a U.S. drone strike in Afghanistan kill the wrong person?

The New York Times obtained exclusive security camera footage and witness accounts to show how the military launched a drone strike that killed 10 people in Kabul on Aug. 29 without knowing who it was hitting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 12, 2021

Foreign traders buying most Japan stocks since Abenomics heyday as Suga exits

Foreign investors are set to buy the most Japanese stocks since the heyday of Abenomics after Suga's shock resignation put Japan back in the headlines.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 12, 2021

How parents can help kids deal with back-to-school anxiety

Two experts from TELL who specialize in working with young people and schools offer some reassuring insights and tips to help kids and parents alike navigate these stressful times.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Sep 11, 2021

Believe it or not, ‘expensive’ Japan is actually underpriced

Tokyo's reputation as an expensive city was debunked by Diamond's comparisons of prices for various consumer items in different cities around the world.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Sep 11, 2021

Match your mood to one of these mentsuyu noodle dipping sauces

Eating chilled su014dmen noodles is one of the best ways to stay cool during summer. Here are three easy recipes for the accompanying dipping sauce, plus a tasty way to use up any leftovers.
Japan Times
SOCCER / WE LEAGUE
Sep 10, 2021

Japan's ambitious WE League aims to empower in historic first season

Japan's first professional women's soccer league will launch on Sunday with the goals of promoting gender equality and raising the country's level of play.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 10, 2021

What Xi means by ‘disorderly capital’ is a $1.5 trillion question

The slogan, like 'common prosperity,” is among several Xi-isms feeding concerns that China is tilting away from free markets.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2021

Vaccines versus COVID-19: The great immunity debate

People who don’t want to get vaccinated will grasp at any new piece of information to justify their reluctance — the latest being some pretty good data suggesting that the natural immunity left after recovering from COVID-19 is stronger over the long run than immunity generated by the Pfizer vaccine....
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2021

Auto shows return as industry tries to reposition for the future despite delta

While the pandemic is still raging, the same forces that sowed the seeds of a megamerger at a 2019 show are even more relevant today.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2021

Hong Kong’s colonial-era sedition laws are back

The use of sedition laws also implies that Hong Kong society will be further placed under surveillance with the integration of the new national security law along with other draconian rules.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Sep 5, 2021

'Inspiration porn': Paralympians know it when they see it

The phrase has gained increasing prominence, motivating — or shaming — some news organizations into reconsidering the language and substance of their coverage of people with disabilities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 2, 2021

Japan needs a lot more tech workers. Can it find a place for women?

The country is pushing to digitally modernize itself, but one of the developed world's starkest gender gaps is holding it back.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

British sprinter Jonnie Peacock proud to be part of Paralympic track thriller

'If that's not an advert for Paralympic sport in 11 seconds, I don't know what is.'
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

How two Afghan Paralympians defied the odds to get from Kabul to Tokyo

Their evacuation and eventual arrival in Japan involved multiple stops and many helping hands.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 31, 2021

'A huge step forward': NHK brings human touch to computer-generated sign-language commentary

The move is the national broadcaster's most ambitious initiative yet to bring a variety of content to Japan's deaf population.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 31, 2021

Warren Buffett has made $2 billion so far with bet on Japan's trading houses

The gain of more than 30% across the five firms has outpaced the benchmark Topix index's 21% rise, without accounting for dividend income.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Aug 30, 2021

ジャパンタイムズが世界新聞協会のデジタル・メディア・アワード・アジア2021を受賞

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ（本社：東京都千代田区、代表取締役：末松弥奈子）は、2021年1月より実施しているブランドキャンペーン、“#BeyondVS（ビヨンド・ヴァーサス）” が、世界新聞協会（WAN-IFRA）のデジタル・メディア・アワード・アジア2021を受賞したと発表しました。...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 29, 2021

New treatment emerges amid COVID-19 vaccine efficacy concerns

With studies showing COVID-19 vaccine efficacy declining faster than expected, boosters aren't the only option, and in some cases they may not even be the best.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 28, 2021

As U.S. troops searched Afghans, a bomber in the crowd moved in

Officials are still piecing together the chain of events in the attack that killed scores of people, including 13 U.S. service members, outside the Kabul airport.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Aug 28, 2021

How to make Japanese kanten fruit jelly

These bright, colorful kanten jelly desserts are the perfect way to indulge your sweet tooth while staying cool in the heat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 27, 2021

Spies for hire: China’s new breed of hackers blends espionage and entrepreneurship

China's premier spy agency is increasingly reaching beyond its own ranks to recruit from a vast pool of private-sector talent.
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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