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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 25, 2021

Supersonic hits quiet mode on its summer party

The two-day music festival had crowds dancing at Zozo Marine Stadium with foreign and domestic acts despite pandemic-related obstacles.
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WORLD
Sep 24, 2021

'Death sentence': Low-lying nations implore faster action on climate at U.N.

Faced with what they see as an existential threat, leaders from low-lying nations implored rich countries this week to act more forcefully against a warming planet.
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BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021

In setback for Apple, EU plans one mobile charging port for all

The move has been more than 10 years in the making, with the European Union executive touting environmental benefits and savings for users.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 23, 2021

As Amazon destruction continues, Brazil faces future of floods and drought

The disastrous mix of floods, drought and intense downpours could be a glimpse of a potentially dire future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2021

Library named after alum Haruki Murakami at Tokyo's Waseda University

The university will open the Waseda International House of Literature, also known as the Murakami Haruki Library, on Oct. 1 at its campus in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021

Soaring gas prices ripple through heavy industry and supply chains

Some companies, including steel producers and fertilizer manufacturers have had to suspend or reduce production in Europe and Asia as a result of spiking energy prices.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 23, 2021

U.S. will require athletes to be fully vaccinated in order to compete at Beijing Games

A letter written by USOPC CEO Sarah Hirshland says the requirement 'will also apply to our full Team USA delegation at future Olympic and Paralympic Games.'
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 22, 2021

Why AUKUS is a game changer in the Indo-Pacific

Critics of Canberra's decision to use nuclear propulsion for subs are worried less about Australia than about the precedent it sets for proliferation among more problematic countries.
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BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2021

China's overseas coal power retreat could wipe out $50 billion in investment

Xi Jinping has promised to 'strictly control' new domestic coal power capacity from 2021 to 2025, but China won't begin reducing consumption until 2026.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2021

German auto giants place their bets on the underdog: Hydrogen cars

Germany is betting billions on hydrogen fuels in sectors like steel and chemicals to meet climate targets, but it could take years before any significant sales are made.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 21, 2021

The ruckus over AUKUS

Australia's decision to cancel its deal to buy a dozen French diesel submarines has roiled relations with France and introduced fresh tensions into relations with China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 21, 2021

BP gambles big on fast transition from oil to renewables

All oil majors face mounting pressure from regulators and investors worldwide to develop cleaner energy and divest from fossil fuels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 21, 2021

COVID-19's classification in Japan is limiting treatment. Now doctors want it changed.

COVID-19's status in Japan as a new influenza infection puts a heavy burden on public health centers and restricts when and where patients can receive medical care.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 20, 2021

Hong Kong teachers exit under shadow of security law

Some former teachers say they felt disillusioned and threatened by the authoritarian turn the city has taken since Beijing imposed a stringent national security law in June 2020.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2021

Australia's Sean McMahon says playing in Japan helped extend career by at least one year

Australia backrower Sean McMahon has credited his move to Japan with prolonging his career as he prepares to return to the Wallabies for the first time in almost four years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 19, 2021

The scientist and the AI-assisted, remote-control killing machine

Israeli agents had wanted to kill Iran's top nuclear scientist for years. Then they came up with a way to do it with no operatives present.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2021

War games are no game

All major powers — the United States, its NATO allies, China and Russia — are conducting military exercises more often and on a larger scale than ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2021

Speed limit on the autobahn? It’d be great for the planet

For libertarians and petrol-heads, not to mention the German engineers who spent decades building ever more powerful combustion engines, limiting speeds would be hugely disappointing.
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BUSINESS
Sep 19, 2021

Palm oil giant’s industry-beating ESG score hides razed forests

In the impoverished West African country of Liberia, a unit of the world's second-largest palm oil company has admitted to destroying forests and violating the rights of indigenous people.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2021

The hidden agenda behind the deal France called a betrayal

The United States and Australia went to extraordinary lengths to keep Paris in the dark as they secretly negotiated a plan to build nuclear submarines.
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WORLD
Sep 18, 2021

U.S. says Kabul drone strike killed 10 civilians — including children — in 'tragic mistake'

The killing of civilians, in a strike carried out by a drone based outside Afghanistan, has raised questions about the future of U.S. counterterrorism strikes in the country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 18, 2021

In escalation over submarine deal, France recalls envoys from U.S. and Australia

A diplomatic source in France said it was the first time Paris had recalled its own ambassadors in this way.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 17, 2021

Are economists to blame for climate inaction?

There are indeed inherent biases built into the very structure of the economics — confusing precision with 'rationality” might be among the most pernicious.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 17, 2021

Far more finance needed for nature-rich nations to make global deal fly

Improving conservation and management of natural areas, such as parks, oceans, forests and wildernesses, is seen as crucial to safeguarding the ecosystems on which humans depend.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 17, 2021

Glasgow's COP26 climate summit at risk of failure, warns U.N. chief Antonio Guterres

Global warming threatens to exceed key thresholds as mistrust persists between developed and developing countries and the goals of some emerging economies fall short.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 16, 2021

No clear front-runner and factions divided on eve of LDP leadership campaign

The race is turning out to be more than simply an election to choose the country's next leader — it's become a contest that could shift power dynamics within the ruling party.
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.
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