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Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2022

Will the world abort women's rights after death of Roe v. Wade?

Women and girls around the world will suffer a knock-on effect from the U.S. decision to roll back abortion rights, experts say, predicting a global clampdown on hard-won female freedoms.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 23, 2022

A Saudi soccer victory rings out across the Arab world

Few had given the Saudis a chance of winning a game at the tournament, much less overcoming the might of Argentina and Lionel Messi, arguably the finest player the sport has ever seen.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2022

In male-dominated North Korea, leadership prospects of Kim's daughter uncertain

Some analysts argue that despite North Korea's deeply patriarchal society, gender may not disqualify a daughter or another woman from taking the reins.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup / From the Spot
Nov 21, 2022

Samurai Blue have chance to win over hearts of Japanese fans again at World Cup

Japan's rise on the global stage has come as more fans feel disconnected from a squad of stars who mostly play abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 20, 2022

Climate change 'main threat' for World Heritage Sites

For 50 years, UNESCO has compiled a list of World Heritage Sites, significant places that are deemed worthy of protection. Now, some are under threat from climate change.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Nov 20, 2022

The challenging journey that led to Nara's crown jewel

Image and temple were each the largest structure of its kind, dwarfing all work previously done in a country whose culture had never before, and rarely since, valued size for its own sake.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 20, 2022

Merged with surf and jungle, Okinawa’s holiest sites survive

Where Shinto integrates nature into its holy sites, the caves, trees and shoreline sacred to Okinawa's indigenous religion can often seem untouched by human hands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2022

Asia embraces work from home but bosses say no to four-day week

While only 13% of companies in Asia expected their staff to work in the office full time, just 2% of leaders favor a four-day workweek for the next five years, a new survey has found.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 18, 2022

Workers will keep their power in the job market despite recession fears, study says

While fears of a recession may temporarily put a freeze on hiring, the study says that over the long-term, the market is likely to skew toward job-seekers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 18, 2022

Tips on getting the most out of living in Japan

The third Expat Expo Tokyo is taking place on Nov. 25 (Fri.) and 26 (Sat.) at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center’s Hamamatsucho-Kan. All international residents are welcome as there’s something for everyone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 18, 2022

After Elon Musk's ultimatum, Twitter employees start exiting

Musk was meeting some top employees to try and convince them to stay, said one current employee and a recently departed employee who is in touch with Twitter colleagues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2022

Opportunities for women return to Japan’s job market, but inequalities persist

The bulk of part-time and irregular jobs in Japan are performed by women, an imbalance that academics say must be addressed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 17, 2022

For island nations, giving up on climate fund 'not an option'

Rising sea levels threaten to eventually swallow some small island states — and for them the issue of compensation for cultural and economic losses is crucial.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Nov 15, 2022

Arab fans' World Cup fever cooled by Qatar costs

Despite the region's debut as host, many fans will watch from home, citing expensive flights and steep rates for accommodations.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Nov 14, 2022

Ukrainian evacuees welcomed at FC Tokyo season finale

The J. League club has increased its cooperation with the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, including the promotion of 'Easy Japanese' for foreign residents.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Nov 13, 2022

Johnny's departures signal growing pains

Though netizens speculated wildly after Johnny & Associates announced the departure of notable figures, the likely explanation is simply that the talent agency is in a moment of transition.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 13, 2022

The Americans going where no miso has gone before

Eleana Hsu and Kevin Gondo don't just break the rules with their homemade miso and shoyu — they create their own.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 12, 2022

Unsung stories of loyalty come to light in 'Bridge to the Sun'

Bruce Henderson's new book examines the long overlooked efforts of Japanese Americans who used their knowledge of the Japanese language, psychology and culture to help win the Pacific War.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 11, 2022

Ron DeSantis' big election night shakes 2024 White House field

Trump remains intensely popular with the Republican party's base. But signs of discontent with Trump within the party are growing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 11, 2022

How 'chief heat officers' keep cities cool as the world warms

The role is focused on protecting vulnerable residents — mainly women, the elderly and low-income communities — from rising temperatures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 10, 2022

Disney+ makes gains in Japan by banking on anime, echoing its competitors

As streaming giants adopt a lockstep programming approach, who will come out on top?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Nov 8, 2022

South Korea urges corporate governance focus on women to address fertility crisis

The country last year saw the number of babies expected per woman drop to 0.81, a result that shattered its own world record.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Nov 7, 2022

Okinawa’s shima-dōfu makers fight to preserve their tradition

The people who make the products are having to contend with rising soybean prices and strengthened food hygiene rules.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 7, 2022

Taliban reveal burial place of founder Mullah Omar, nine years after death

The Taliban on Sunday revealed the final resting place of the movement's founder, Mullah Omar, whose death and burial they kept secret for years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 6, 2022

A vibrant refuge in Seoul goes quiet after deadly crowd crush

Makeshift altars pay homage to the victims while the government investigates one of the worst peacetime disasters in the country's history.
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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