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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2018

Pope visit to North Korea feasible if well-prepared, could lead to pacification: South Korean bishop

A trip by Pope Francis to North Korea is "a dream that can be realized" and would be a gigantic step towards peace on the Korean peninsula, a senior South Korean bishop said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 11, 2018

Revamped Levanga Hokkaido foundation includes key personnel from far-flung locales

As the B. League gains recognition on the global scale, the infusion of international players and coaches will continue to be vital.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Oct 11, 2018

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018

Tokyo, October 11, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018, to be held on Oct. 14, 2018, in Tokyo.
Japan Times
Oct 11, 2018

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018

Tokyo, October 11, 2018 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the G1 Global Conference 2018, to be held on Oct.14, 2018, in Tokyo.
WORLD
Oct 10, 2018

U.S. senators question Super Micro over reports of Chinese tampering with America-bound computer hardware

Two U.S. senators have sent a letter to Super Micro Computer Inc. asking if and when the company found evidence of tampering with hardware components after a news report described how China's intelligence services used subcontractors to plant malicious chips in the company's server motherboards.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 9, 2018

Tokyo flexes financial muscle at Mekong-Japan Summit

The leaders issued a statement pledging cooperation on the promotion of development programs and further improvement on “connectivity” and “quality infrastructure” projects in the Mekong region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2018

Zozo chief Yusaku Maezawa eyes world peace and inspiration with SpaceX moon trip

Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, who is scheduled to take a trip to the moon in 2023, said Tuesday that he wants to use the opportunity to make a name for himself around the world and promote his initiatives, while also expressing his expectation that the trip will be great inspiration for his work....
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Oct 7, 2018

Beware of the ¥10 million business card

Business cards carry a lot of weight in Japan, so much so that they can be used to devastating effect if someone decides to deploy them for criminal purposes.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 4, 2018

Nihon University defenseman Taisuke Miyagawa makes return to gridiron

Nihon University Phoenix defensive lineman Taisuke Miyagawa returned to practice on Thursday for the first time since his controversial May 6 tackle on Kwansei Gakuin Fighters quarterback Kosei Okuno drew international attention, according to Phoenix head coach Isao Hashizume.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2018

Eyeing Brexit cliff edge, Japan waves goodbye to U.K. as 'gateway to Europe'

After a February meeting between U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May and 19 Japanese business chiefs, Tokyo's ambassador to Britain warned what might happen if Brexit took an unfavorable turn for foreign investors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 3, 2018

High-stakes denuclearization talks in balance as U.S. announces top diplomat's visit to North Korea

The White House's high-stakes talks with Pyongyang over its nuclear program have entered a crucial phase, with the negotiations likely to hinge on a scheduled meeting Sunday between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 3, 2018

U.S. would destroy banned Russian warheads if necessary: NATO envoy

Russia must halt its covert development of a banned cruise missile system or the United States will seek to destroy it before it becomes operational, Washington's envoy to NATO said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 3, 2018

Top U.S. diplomat Mike Pompeo to meet North Korea's Kim on Sunday

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Sunday, the State Department said Tuesday as high-stakes talks over Pyongyang's nuclear weapons program enter a crucial phase.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 2, 2018

Globalists will love Trump's new NAFTA deal

A playbook is emerging for the Trump administration's trade agreements that bodes well for the Japan-U.S. bilateral talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 1, 2018

Support group for victims of Tokyo Medical University's discriminatory admissions policies urges investigators to reveal scores

A support group for those subject to discrimination through Tokyo Medical University's admissions policies, which favored male students, said Monday it had requested that the university's third-party investigation release the scores of students who took the exams and want to know their scores.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 1, 2018

Let's discuss Naomi Osaka's nationality

Amid the excitement of Naomi Osaka winning at the U.S. Open, some in Japan are wondering whether she will continue to compete for their country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 1, 2018

U.S. sends warship near man-made islets in South China Sea's Spratly chain

The United States has sailed a warship near two of China’s man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea, the latest in a series of recent moves by the U.S. military in the strategic waterway and in the diplomatic arena amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 28, 2018

In #MeToo era, Ford lauded on left and right as honest and brave

Christine Blasey Ford began her testimony in front of a Senate committee by saying she was "terrified," and at times she looked it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 28, 2018

Netanyahu, in U.N. speech, claims existence of secret Iranian nuclear site

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday described what he said was a secret atomic warehouse in Tehran and accused Europe of appeasing Iran as he sought to rally support for U.S. sanctions against the Islamic Republic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2018

New U.S.-South Korean free trade pact raises hopes for NAFTA, China deals

The signing of a renegotiated free-trade agreement between the U.S. and South Korea is spurring optimism that export markets for American farm goods won't shut down and may even expand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 24, 2018

Philippine farmers struggle to rebuild lives after typhoon decimates crops

The destruction of crops by a powerful typhoon will push people in the Philippines deeper into poverty and prolong recovery efforts, aid agencies said as they called for more assistance for farmers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 24, 2018

China accuses U.S. of 'trade bullyism' as both sides impose fresh tariffs

The United States and China imposed fresh tariffs on each other's goods Monday as the world's biggest economies showed no signs of backing down from an increasingly bitter trade dispute that is expected to knock global economic growth.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 24, 2018

Religion and politics; hopes and disappointments

What a confused and frightened world needs from spiritual leaders is perception, wisdom and illumination, not the same old damaging socialist message from the 1970s.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 22, 2018

White House order would crack down on Google and Facebook's business practices

The White House has drafted an executive order for President Donald Trump's signature that would instruct federal antitrust and law enforcement agencies to open investigations into the business practices of Alphabet Inc.'s Google, Facebook Inc. and other social media companies.
EDITORIALS
Sep 21, 2018

Progress, perhaps, in Pyongyang

The leaders of the two Koreas moved forward on a number of fronts at their summit this week — but the issue of the North's committment to nuclear disarmament remains unresolved.
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, deeper 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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