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JAPAN
Nov 24, 2017

Newsweek causes stir by reporting 'Japan wants war' with North Korea

Misreporting an opinion poll, a Newsweek story claims 'Japan wants war with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, not dialogue.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2017

Seoul surgeon: Wounded North Korean defector 'nice guy' who has nightmares about repatriation

North Korea's latest defector, a young soldier known only by his family name Oh, is a quiet, pleasant man who has nightmares about being returned to the North, his surgeon said on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2017

Osaka mayor to terminate six-decade ties as San Francisco designates 'comfort women' memorial city property

The Osaka mayor will end a six-decade sister city relationship with San Francisco after the mayor of the U.S. city approved designation as city property a memorial to “comfort women.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 22, 2017

North Korean defector's dramatic escape to the South caught on video

North Korean border guards were only steps behind a fellow North Korean soldier when they opened fire and one briefly crossed the border pursuing the wounded defector as he dashed to the South Korean side, a video released Wednesday by the U.N. Command (UNC) in Seoul showed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2017

Move over Hawaii, Okinawa on track to surpass Aloha State in visitor numbers

For decades, Hawaii has outshone Okinawa as an island destination for tourists. That looks like it's about to change.
Japan Times
PRESS / Services
Nov 21, 2017

Trial of The Japan Times on Sony’s Digital Paper

Tokyo, November 21, 2017 - The Japan Times (Minato Ward, Tokyo; representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will conduct a trial of a new digital newspaper delivery service with the Sony’s Digital Paper (DPT-RP1).
Japan Times
Nov 21, 2017

Trial of The Japan Times on Sony’s Digital Paper

The Japan Times (Minato Ward, Tokyo; representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will conduct a trial of a new digital newspaper delivery service with the Sony’s Digital Paper (DPT-RP1).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 20, 2017

UNHCR chief praises Japan's willingness to address 'most serious refugee crisis since '90s'

While praising Japan's efforts to provide humanitarian aid, visiting U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi said Monday the ongoing Rohingya crisis in Myanmar and Bangladesh is the "most serious refugee crisis since the '90s."
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 20, 2017

Flawed Nissan and Subaru vehicle inspections seen as an issue of compliance rather than quality

People's trust in Japanese cars has been questioned following revelations that two domestic automakers that enjoyed strong reputations — Nissan Motor Co. and Subaru Corp. — allowed unauthorized employees to conduct final quality checks on finished vehicles.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 20, 2017

James Bond villain? Steven Mnuchin takes that as a compliment

Steven Mnuchin has fought back against a fair share of criticism since becoming Treasury Secretary, sparring with Democrats who questioned his role in the housing crisis and calling media reports that chastised him "fake news." But now, he's embracing attacks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2017

Ex-White House chief strategist Steve Bannon hails Japan's 'natural evolution' toward rearming

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon hails as a “natural evolution” Japan's push to play a more active role in global defense and security issues.
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
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 18, 2017

Donald Trump's visit dominates Japan's conversation online — until he leaves

Japanese netizens spent the days following U.S. President Donald Trump's first visit to Japan trying to figure out who came out of the trip looking the best. A week later, a consensus was seemingly reached.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2017

The illusion of freedom in the digital age

Both governments and big tech companies are getting really good at controlling people through data.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2017

Nissan cites poor communication in safety check malpractice, acknowledged to have started as early as 1979

Nissan Motor chief Hiroto Saikawa blames a lack of communication between workers and managers as a root cause of its decades of improper vehicle checks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2017

U.S. Ambassador William Hagerty touts Trump's Japan visit as a success

U.S. Ambassador to Japan William Hagerty said Friday that President Donald Trump's first visit to Tokyo earlier this month was a big success, especially in terms of advancing discussions on "unfair" trade relationships between the two countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 16, 2017

SoftBank seen planning up to $25 billion in Saudi investments, including at new city Neom

SoftBank Group Corp. plans to invest as much as $25 billion in Saudi Arabia over the next three to four years deepening investment ties with the kingdom, according to reports.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2017

Trump's Asia visit showcases his 'America first' foreign policy

U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to Japan, South Korea and China this month showcased his foreign policy driven primarily by the pursuit of America's interests first.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 13, 2017

Where Koike's new political party lost hope

Japan needs a two-party system, sooner rather than later.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 12, 2017

'Old' Trump takes shot at 'short and fat' Kim Jong Un — but also floats prospect of friendship

U.S. President Donald Trump, in his latest jab at North Korea's Kim Jong Un, taunted the isolated country's leader Sunday over his height and weight before pondering if the two could eventually be friends.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 9, 2017

South Korea unveils new policy focused on stronger ties with Southeast Asia

South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday unveiled a new policy aimed at deepening ties with Southeast Asia, as the North Asian economic powerhouse seeks to curb its reliance on traditional trading partners like China and the United States.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 8, 2017

'Wondrous cinematography' and 'relevant issues': How Semih Kaplanoglu's 'Grain' won over the Tokyo International Film Festival

Actor Tommy Lee Jones reveals what goes on in the mind of a film festival juror.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2017

Trump claim that Abe plans massive purchases of U.S. defense equipment walked back by Tokyo

The government has downplayed U.S. President Donald Trump's abrupt request for Japan to make large purchases of U.S.-made military gear.

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