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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 22, 2017

Inside Kim Jong Un's inner circle, top aides' fates shift

When Kim Jong Un sat down in September to order the sixth and largest of North Korea's nuclear tests, Hwang Pyong So sat by his side, his khaki military uniform conspicuous among the suits at the table, photos released by state media at the time showed.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2017

China probes former internet czar for suspected graft

The former head of China's powerful internet regulator is under investigation for suspected corruption, the ruling Communist Party said, the latest senior official to be caught up in a sweeping campaign against graft.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2017

Sushi as fresh as gets, flown straight from Tsukiji to New Jersey airport

The combination of the words "airport" and "sushi" do not normally inspire confidence in a high-quality gastronomic experience.
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Nov 22, 2017

『The Japan Times NEWS DIGEST』最新号発売

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都港区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、『The Japan Times NEWS DIGEST 2017.11 Vol.69』を出版しました。
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 22, 2017

German police present John Lennon diaries and glasses stolen in N.Y., announce arrest

German police presented on Tuesday diaries, pairs of glasses and other items belonging to late Beatle John Lennon that were stolen from his widow, Yoko Ono, in 2006 and eventually ended up in Berlin.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 21, 2017

Japan and the Indo-Pacific geopolitical calculus

History warns us against writing off Japan too hastily. It may not be a traditional great power on conventional criteria but it remains a consequential power in the Indo-Pacific.
EDITORIALS
Nov 21, 2017

ASEAN's changing posture toward China

ASEAN's softer approach on territorial disputes with China is unlikely to change Beijing's behavior.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 21, 2017

Hasheem Thabeet's massive size proving to be problematic with referees

"When I'm at the helm, I cover the whole realm," legendary rapper Rakim professed in "Remember That."
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 20, 2017

SoftBank's Dennis Sarfate, Hiroshima's Yoshihiro Maru win NPB MVP awards

Dennis Sarfate considers himself a traditionalist, and as such, he might not have cast a ballot for himself, a reliever, in the MVP race.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 20, 2017

As Merkel's bid to form new coalition fails, Europe faces a weakened Germany

Chancellor Angela Merkel may be running out of road after 12 years at the country's helm.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 20, 2017

China's Chongqing renews attacks on former disgraced leaders: 'Redouble efforts to root out poison'

The government of the southwestern Chinese city of Chongqing renewed its attacks on two of its disgraced former leaders on Monday, saying one had set up an "independent kingdom" while the other was a lazy deceiver.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 20, 2017

Gender equality critical for Japanese economic success

'I've never been one of those people who's had a passion for Japan since childhood, like some people in Europe,' smiled Helene von Reis, president and CEO of Ikea Japan K.K. Queried by The Japan Times about when the country 'first appeared on her radar,' she let out a hearty laugh. 'Actually, when I was first asked the question, 'Would you like to go work in Japan?''
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 19, 2017

Want to increase workplace productivity?

Companies are not investing enough in strategic employee communications to produce an engaged workforce.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Nov 18, 2017

Takashi Tamai: A never-ending search for the unpredictable

Anthropologist Takeshi Tamami has always had something of an itch for Africa.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 17, 2017

20 men made sexual misconduct allegations against Kevin Spacey during his stint at Old Vic

The Old Vic theater in London said on Thursday it had received 20 separate allegations of inappropriate conduct by Kevin Spacey from 20 men who came into contact with him at the theater, or in connection with it, between 1995 and 2013.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 15, 2017

WJBL star Yuko Oga keen to contribute even after retiring from playing

Star player Yuko Oga is bringing the curtain down on her storied career at the end of this season.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 13, 2017

Tokyo pushes back on 'bizarre' death tax that deters expats

Considering a work stint in Japan? You'd better make it short, and you'd better stay alive.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 11, 2017

Brex's Ryan Rossiter nails game-winning 3 in crunch time to sink Brave Thunders

Ryan Rossiter nailed a 3-pointer with less than 2 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter on Saturday afternoon as the Tochigi Brex edged the Kawasaki Brave Thunders 86-85.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Nov 11, 2017

Whirlwind wine romance led to a brand of her own

Early in her career, winemaker Atsuko Radcliffe aspired to brew sake. Fate, however, had other plans.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 10, 2017

Rape and sexual harassment cut across gender

In the United States, one out of 10 rape victims is male.

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