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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2022

Will a ¥10 trillion fund be the savior of Japan’s universities?

Experts say that without major reform of Japan's deeply ingrained academic culture, it will be hard to improve the quality of the nation's research — no matter how much money is spent.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2022

20,000 foreign nationals in Japan only completed elementary school, census shows

In response, the education ministry is pushing to establish more night schools teaching the country's junior high curriculum.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 21, 2022

Surging energy prices force Japanese steel giant to revisit coal

Nippon Steel's potential move to bolster its upstream presence underscores how inflation is making companies prioritize their short-term operational needs over longer-term emissions goals.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 20, 2022

Ukraine president expects Russia attacks to intensify with EU summit this week

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted Moscow will escalate its attacks this week as European Union leaders consider whether to back Kyiv's bid to join the bloc.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jun 18, 2022

How Japan achieved one of the world’s lowest COVID-19 death rates

Health experts point to continued mask wearing, extensive vaccination and an already healthy population as the core factors behind its success.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 17, 2022

Charges against Japan immigration authorities over death of Sri Lankan dropped

Prosecutors have decided to drop all criminal charges against then-senior officials over Ratnayake Liyanage Wishma Sandamali's death on the grounds that they could not be proven.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 17, 2022

Shin-hanga and one man's vision to rejuvenate ukiyo-e traditions

A sweeping show containing works by 25 artists who formed the core of the last significant woodblock print movement, championed by one savvy businessman, is currently touring Europe.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2022

Flooding chaos in Yellowstone, a sign of crises to come

Scientists are raising the alarm that in the coming years, destruction related to climate change will reach nearly all 423 U.S. national parks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 16, 2022

'Everything Everywhere All at Once' costume designer Shirley Kurata becomes the story

With the success of the film 'Everything Everywhere All at Once,' the work of Shirley Kurata is in demand, but her personal style has always had its own fans.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2022

If AI ever becomes sentient, it will let us know

What we humans say or think isn't necessarily the last word on artificial intelligence.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2022

Russia turns to old tanks as it burns through weapons in Ukraine

Some of the aging arsenal could be devoted to security and other uses behind the lines, as it would quickly run into trouble if deployed at the front.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 14, 2022

In hottest city on Earth, mothers bear brunt of climate change

Pregnant women exposed to heat for prolonged periods of time have a higher risk of suffering complications, an analysis of 70 studies conducted since the mid-1990s on the issue found.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022

As China rattles sabers, Taiwan asks: Are we ready for war?

Ukraine's stubborn resistance to invasion, and the help that has poured in as a result, has both inspired Taiwan and made it rethink its own military strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / Longform
Jun 13, 2022

As COVID-19 fears subside, Japan debates the future of masks

How much longer before the nation reaches a tipping point when people start ditching their masks en masse?
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 13, 2022

China surpasses U.S. in the eyes of young Africans, survey shows

The survey also showed that young Africans have lost faith in their own governments and are increasingly concerned about climate change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 11, 2022

Iran has lessons on grim survival for Russia under sanctions

The founder of one of the first Iranian ad agencies to focus on social media has some advice for Russian businesses: You'll adapt and survive, but it'll be brutal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 10, 2022

Russia gas crisis highlights Europe's green energy storage problem

The European Union needs to more than triple its storage capacity by 2030 to adequately support its green transition goals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2022

Indian workers suffer as heat waves turn factories into 'furnaces'

Many Indian cities recorded their highest average temperatures this summer, breaching century-old records, with multiple heat wave alerts announced by local administrations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2022

Tokyo drops to fifth on list of world’s most expensive cities for expats

Japanese cities all fell down the ranks due to the yen's weakening, while Chinese cities rose on a stronger yuan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 8, 2022

The long-lasting legacy of a short-term prime minister

Yoshihide Suga's time leading Japan was brief, but his accomplishments are surprisingly formidable. It's time to give his reputation another look.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2022

This is why airline ticket prices are sky-high right now

Idled jets, expensive fuel prices and a lack of staff are just some of the reasons for the costly airfares, but none of that seems to have dissuaded people from making trips.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jun 6, 2022

Swiss envoy ‘creating value together’ with Japan

With a career that spans three decades, Swiss Ambassador to Japan Andreas Baum hopes to work with Tokyo to tackle climate change through innovation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 5, 2022

Commodities will be the next market to succumb

The bulls may soon regret their enthusiasm as both demand and supply forces look as if they will soon start to depress prices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 5, 2022

‘No longer sure bets’: Tech giants are dropping bad news daily

A grim new reality is setting in across the tech landscape: A heady, decadeslong era of rapid sales gains, boundless jobs growth and ever-soaring stock prices is coming to an end.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 5, 2022

Mourning Tiananmen’s victims, and the Hong Kong that was

Since 2020, when Beijing imposed a sweeping national security law on Hong Kong, the local government has essentially banned public commemorations of the 1989 killings.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / New Wine Frontier
Jun 5, 2022

Against the elements, Kyushu wine beats the heat

Terroir has never been this balmy before, but that hasn't stopped the awards from finding this Kyushu winemaker.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2022

As war rages into its 100th day, Russia now controls a fifth of Ukraine

Though battered, depleted and repulsed from their initial drive to capture the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv, Russian troops have used their superior artillery power to make new gains.
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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