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CULTURE / Music
Aug 28, 2020

Phew alternates between jagged noise and soft vocal elements at a dizzying pace on 'Vertigo KO'

Phew takes inspiration from the pandemic and her punk roots on 'Vertical KO.'
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 27, 2020

Abe's milestone marks mixed and incremental record

Say what you will, his long tenure has been consequential.
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EDITORIALS
Aug 27, 2020

What will be Abe's legacy as the longest-serving prime minister?

For someone who has held the top office so long, his accomplishments don't amount to a lot.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 27, 2020

China Belt and Road plans for Australia face veto under new law

Prime Minister Scott Morrison is seeking new powers to veto or scrap deals that states reach with foreign powers, in a move aimed at China.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 27, 2020

How much is an album worth in 2020? Not all vinyl is created equal

It depends on the business model, but artists are doubling down on the value of their music and what it means to fans
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2020

China’s digital currency will rise but not rule

A new version of the renminbi will fail to challenge the U.S. dollar's global dominance.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 26, 2020

Belarus is Putin’s to lose

The Russian president's continued support for the Lukashenko regime risks pushing the country toward the West.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 26, 2020

Honda Motor units to pay $85 million to settle U.S. states' probe over Takata air bags

Since 2008, Honda has recalled nearly 13 million U.S. vehicles equipped with Takata inflators, and has replaced more than 16 million inflators.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 25, 2020

They beat COVID-19, but debilitating effects and economic costs may linger for years

Long-haulers — survivors of COVID-19 left with debilitating conditions — represent another insidious dimension of the pandemic.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / The week in NPB
Aug 24, 2020

Departed manager Norifumi Nishimura latest to fail to turn around Buffaloes

The three men who managed the Orix Buffaloes prior to Norifumi Nishimura — Akinobu Okada, Hiroshi Moriwaki and Junichi Fukura — had two winning seasons in a combined nine years in charge.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 24, 2020

How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns

The prime minister visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post.
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WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2020

Mexico’s 'anti-graft' president hit with videos of brother accepting cash

A week ago, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador was on a roll with his anti-corruption campaign and leaked materials set to bring down rivals.
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MORE SPORTS
Aug 22, 2020

Japan's Olympic hopefuls gear up for Seiko Golden Grand Prix

The event will be the first time for many of the host nation's elite track and field athletes to compete at the new National Stadium.
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BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2020

Japanese trading giant Itochu edges traditional rivals by shunning energy and metals

Itochu is shattering the old pecking order led by Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo by extending its lead as the nation's most valuable trader.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Aug 20, 2020

Tokyo now has transparent public toilets. Let us explain.

Public toilets around the globe have a reputation for being dirty and dangerous. Tokyo recently unveiled new restrooms in public parks that aim to address those concerns.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 18, 2020

The publishing empire helping China silence dissent in Hong Kong

When Hong Kong’s richest tycoons declared their support for the city’s national security law in June, it wasn’t what they said that stood out as much as how they said it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 16, 2020

Digital groups help people aim for zero-waste lifestyles in Japan

Enacting change in daily life is key to reducing plastic waste. From easy tips to community cleanups, here's how you can get involved, too.
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JAPAN
Aug 14, 2020

Moon Jae-in to focus on victims in 'comfort women' row with Japan

South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed Friday to spotlight the plight of South Korea's last few surviving "comfort women," who suffered under Japan’s military brothel system before and during World War II, in efforts to resolve a dispute with its neighbor over the thorny issue.
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JAPAN / History
Aug 14, 2020

After 75 years of peace in Japan, wartime issues remain unresolved

Japan has struggled to move on from its World War II history, yet remains tied to events that happened in the aftermath.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 14, 2020

'Sponge city': China tries new tack after centuries of trying to curb floods

In Chongqing’s ramshackle neighborhood of Old Street, down by the Yangtze River, shopkeeper Liu cleans up the mess from last month’s floods. She lines up dozens of pairs of sodden, mud-caked shoes on the pavement outside, appealing hopefully to a passerby. "I will sell at any price,” she says....
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CULTURE / Art
Aug 14, 2020

Take a walk in the digital wilderness at teamLab Forest Fukuoka

The art collective teamLab, known for its dazzling immersive exhibitions, has opened a new museum of interactive digital installations in Fukuoka.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2020

Why Japan, South Korea and China can't put the past behind them

On the 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender, domestic politics, structure and identity continue to prevent reconciliation between the three Northeast Asian neighbors.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2020

Explaining Japan’s policy debate on strike capability

The policy debate over Japan's acquisition of a strike capability against enemy bases is not a new topic.
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BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2020

Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic

Sales of board, card, dice and other traditional games have skyrocketed as people spend more time indoors.

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