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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 20, 2021

Tree-huggers know more than you think

Planting trees is good for the environment. The first and most immediate benefit is their ability to remove particulate matter and other forms of air pollution.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021

U.S. softball standout Monica Abbott reflects on sport's Olympic comeback

The top-ranked Americans have waited over a decade to renew their quest for a fourth Olympic gold medal in the sport.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021

New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London

Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 20, 2021

Caught between China and the U.S., Asian countries stockpile powerful new missiles

Asia is sliding into a dangerous arms race as smaller nations that once stayed on the sidelines build arsenals of advanced long-range missiles.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 19, 2021

Japanese supporter of Myanmar orphanage forced to watch turmoil from afar

Takashi Takino has been warned that stocks of food at the facility in the city of Yangon are running low.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2021

The many faces of Tokyo 2020’s charm offensive

Despite a lack of visitors and spectators at this year's Olympics, an army of volunteers aims to do their best and make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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JAPAN
Jul 17, 2021

Japan's top COVID-19 adviser calls for new approach as restrictions become ineffective

Shigeru Omi believes that instead of restricting people's movement, Japan should focus more on taking advantage of its 'excellent science and technology” to halt the virus in its tracks.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2021

As floods hit Western Europe, scientists say climate change hikes heavy rain

In general the rising average global temperature — now about 1.2 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average — makes heavy rainfall more likely, according to scientists.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants 2021
Jul 17, 2021

Tonoya Yo: Japan's fermentation fundamentals, made modern

Chef, brewmaster and hotelier Yotaro Sasaki takes locally grown Tono rice and traditional fermented fare to new culinary heights.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jul 17, 2021

Yuzu icebox cake with strawberries and shiso

Icebox cakes are quick, customizable and visually stunning. The best part? You can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time eating dessert.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 17, 2021

Japan’s Olympic history

Looking back at some of Japan's most memorable moments at the games since the country's 1912 debut in Stockholm.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 16, 2021

Know the right words to use when speaking to the police in Japanese

With the Olympics less than a week away, police may be increasing the amount of random spot checks they regularly engage in. Learn some vocabulary to help you if you get stopped.
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OLYMPICS
Jul 15, 2021

When Tokyo unveiled its modernity to the world at the 1964 Olympics

The games confirmed Japan's postwar re-integration into the international fold, but also served as a symbol of its modernization.
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JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021

Suga adviser says Japan needs extra budget as big as ¥30 trillion

Economist Heizo Takenaka has joined ruling party members calling for more spending as Japan muddles through a fourth virus emergency and voters prepare to head to the polls by fall.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 14, 2021

'Beefatarians' not wanted

Now that we can see that eating red meat affects the entire planet in a manner that none of us want, it is time for governments to end their support for it.
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WORLD
Jul 12, 2021

Like in ‘postapocalyptic movies’: Heat wave killed marine wildlife en masse

Heat has killed hundreds of millions of marine animals and continues to threaten untold species in freshwater, according to a preliminary estimate and interviews with scientists.
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WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2021

Afghan pilots assassinated by Taliban as U.S. withdraws

Afghan Air Force Maj. Dastagir Zamaray had grown so fearful of Taliban assassinations of off-duty forces in Kabul that he decided to sell his home to move to a safer pocket of Afghanistan's sprawling capital.
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CULTURE / Books
Jul 9, 2021

'Black Box' shines a light on shadowy realities of sexual assault in Japan

Shiori Ito's memoir highlights shortcomings of justice for survivors in Japan.
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BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jul 8, 2021

India supercharged its economy 30 years ago. COVID-19 unraveled it in months.

Years, and perhaps decades, of progress have been unwound in months, as many Indians who had clawed their way out of poverty face grim job prospects.
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BUSINESS
Jul 7, 2021

Every roof in Japan could have solar panels in the future

Japan has a long way to go to wean itself off coal and natural gas, which is used to generate more than 70% of its electricity.
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BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2021

China blocks SoftBank-backed Didi from app stores days after U.S. IPO

The surprise probe and rapid decision by China's powerful internet regulator piles on the scrutiny of Didi over issues ranging from antitrust to data security.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Longform
Jul 5, 2021

Twists and turns: Retracing Tokyo’s tumultuous path to the Olympics

Games organizers have been forced to confront ballooning costs, accusations of plagiarism and bribery, and — to top it all off — a crippling global pandemic.
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MORE SPORTS
Jul 4, 2021

China names experienced gymnastics lineup for Tokyo Games

Experienced squads on both the men's and women's sides will be looking to recapture the gold medals that eluded them at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2021

Serious tax charges test loyalty of longtime Trump ally

The indictment against Allen Weisselberg threatens the 73-year-old executive with years in prison and puts heavy pressure on him to implicate the former U.S. president.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2021

Everyone’s a rising star when debt is cheap

Companies are getting upgraded rapidly this year, but the logic underpinning the rise relies on ultraeasy financing that can't go on forever.
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WORLD
Jul 1, 2021

Deaths surge in U.S. and Canada from worst heat wave on record

The worst of the heat had passed by Wednesday, but the state of Oregon reported 63 deaths linked to the heat wave.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 30, 2021

Is there such a thing as too much Shohei Ohtani?

The Angels' two-way star has leapt into this year's MVP conversation, but in order to prove himself a winner he will have to balance his workload on the mound and in the batter's box.

Longform

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