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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 27, 2021

Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba changed Japanese action films

A prolific actor with a staggering number of credits to his name, Shinichi 'Sonny' Chiba delighted audiences for six decades with his riveting screen presence and athletic prowess.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2021

How China's ultraloyal web army can silence Beijing's critics

The Chinese take on cancel culture has been fueled by growing national pride and by increasing hostility toward criticism from other countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 26, 2021

Few women ascend Japan’s corporate ladder. Is change finally coming?

Only 6% of board seats at Japanese companies are held by women. After years of unfulfilled promises, these businesses are now facing pressure both at home and abroad to diversify.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 25, 2021

For the Faroe Islands, Paralympics offer rare chance to wave the flag on global stage

The archipelago, part of the Kingdom of Denmark, is in the unique position of being recognized by the International Paralympic Committee but not the International Olympic Committee.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 24, 2021

A secret weapon for self-driving car startups: human safety operators

With no end in sight to the technical and regulatory obstacles to free-range, driverless taxis, some companies are accepting the need for human minders and scaling down their ambitions.
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Aug 24, 2021

ジャパンタイムズ、通訳・翻訳業界総合ガイド 「通訳・翻訳キャリアガイド2022」を公開

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Japan Times
PARALYMPICS / Longform
Aug 23, 2021

Can the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics create a watershed moment in disability awareness in Japan?

Paralympians are poised to fight for medals and respect at a Games devoid of spectators.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 22, 2021

Excitement building as Tokyo Paralympics draw near

The 2020 Games will begin with Tuesday's opening ceremony at the National Stadium and competition will start at various venues the following day.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 22, 2021

The vaccinated are worried and scientists don’t have answers

Absent clear public health messaging, vaccinated Americans are left confused about how to protect themselves as cases grow.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2021

Biden ran on competence and empathy. Afghanistan is testing that.

The chaotic endgame of the American withdrawal has undercut some of the most fundamental premises of President Biden's presidency.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 21, 2021

Allyson Felix prepares to take victory lap

For the 11-time Olympic medalist and 13-time World Champion, a bit of fun is long overdue.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 21, 2021

‘Contemporary Japanese Architecture’: Embracing nature and the need for sustainability

Architecture critic Philip Jodidio's new book examines the ingenuity of Japan's architects, particularly in their response to climate change.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 20, 2021

Blaming Biden will not help the Afghans still at risk

Though tragic, the fall of Kabul to the Taliban was not a surprise to many. Laying blame now for the defeat will not help those in need of protection.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Aug 20, 2021

ジャパンタイムズ、「2021世界平和経済人会議ひろしま」にオフィシャル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9月8日（水）、9日（木）に開催される「2021世界平和経済人会議ひろしま」に、オフィシャルメディアパートナーとして参加します。...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 20, 2021

Hiroshi Sugimoto’s Jekyll and Hyde year

The artist famous for his riddling photos has turned to old-fashioned function and grace in his design for the Hirshhorn Sculpture Garden in the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 18, 2021

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn deletes erroneous Taiwan tweet after Chinese media labels him 'dotard'

The lawmaker, a known China hawk, wrongly claimed that the United States currently has 30,000 troops stationed in self-ruled Taiwan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2021

China trumpets U.S. decline, but Asia's lessons from Afghan chaos hard to discern

Even as Chinese state media seizes on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan as a signal of America's decline, the view from Beijing's halls of power is likely far more nuanced.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 17, 2021

U.S. to advise boosters for most Americans eight months after vaccination

The first boosters are likely to go to nursing home residents and health care workers, followed by other older people.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 16, 2021

‘Our hands and feet are tied’: Hong Kong’s opposition quits in droves

The landslide victory of pro-democracy politicians in local elections in 2019 was a stunning rebuke of Beijing. Now, fear of retaliation has driven them to quit.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Aug 15, 2021

Carmen Roberts: After the pandemic, ‘people will make better holiday choices'

An award-winning travel journalist, Carmen Roberts finds her past in her work and says people will appreciate travel more in the future.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 14, 2021

For a crime at 14, he faces death in a case casting doubt on Saudi reforms

Rights groups cite the case as an example of Saudi Arabia continuing to execute people for crimes committed as minors, despite legal overhauls aimed at limiting the practice.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 14, 2021

Afghanistan’s unraveling may strike another blow to U.S. credibility

The Taliban's lightning advance comes at a moment when many in Europe and Asia had hoped that President Joe Biden would re-establish America's firm presence in international affairs.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 14, 2021

Tokyo’s restaurants push through another state-of-emergency summer

The Japan Times gives you the lowdown on what new gems opened, what closed and what restaurants are ready and waiting to throw open their doors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 14, 2021

Olympian tattoos fail to leave their mark on the Japanese press

After Tokyo was awarded the Olympics in 2013, many thought tattoos would be a major issue during the Games. In the end, they barely scratched the surface of public attention.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 13, 2021

Taliban capture Afghanistan's Kandahar as Western embassies evacuate staffers

The U.S. and U.K. said on Thursday they would send thousands of troops to Afghanistan to help evacuate civilians as troops prepare to aid evacuations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2021

Not vaccinated? Here’s how you could kill someone’s father

Misinformation, or even mere scientific confusion, can cause a lot of trouble when it appears to come out of the Centers for Disease Control.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 9, 2021

How we saw it: The Athletes’ Olympics

Minus fans and fanfare, Olympians could focus not only on themselves but also their fellow athletes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 9, 2021

Taiwan for all intents and purposes is an independent country. Deal with it.

The best way to raise the diplomatic costs of adventurism to China is to recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state and grant it full diplomatic recognition.
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.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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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