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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Nov 5, 2020

Derailing of Jack Ma’s Ant IPO shows Xi Jinping is in charge

For global investors, the episode is likely to reinforce the notion that the Communist Party calls all the shots when it comes to major business decisions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 5, 2020

NPO Animator Supporters seeks to ensure anime talent get their fair share

After seeing his friends struggle in the anime industry, founder Jun Sugawara opened a dorm for rookie animators and started crowdfunding projects to provide fair wages.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 5, 2020

‘Ora, Ora Be Goin’ Alone’: Grandma isn’t done living life to the fullest

Shuichi Okita's film about a lonely elderly woman searching for meaning in her life presents old age with humor and pathos.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 5, 2020

‘Georama Boy, Panorama Girl’: Not your typical teen romance

Natsuki Seta's playful adaptation of a manga by Kyoko Okazaki avoids the more conventional plot points of 'seishun eiga' (youth films).
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2020

What we know about the vote in Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania

The three states could again prove decisive as President Donald Trump tries to hold on to the White House.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 4, 2020

Sumo stables housed in older structures becoming rare sight

The demolition of the Izutsu Beya stable building, one of the more run-down in the sport, got underway Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2020

At the end of a chaotic campaign, an Election Day that defied the worst fears

There were glitches and partisan skirmishes as voters went to the polls, but for the most part the system held up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2020

North Korea building two submarines, one capable of firing ballistic missiles, lawmaker says

North Korea is building two new submarines, including one capable of firing ballistic missiles, a South Korean lawmaker said Tuesday, following a closed-door briefing by the South's National Intelligence Service.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Nov 3, 2020

What China’s 'dual circulation' strategy means for the world

With little having been revealed about China's latest economic move, experts are split as to its significance.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Nov 3, 2020

Voice of long-running fan podcast gets call-up for Levain Cup final

Ben Maxwell, founder of 'The J-Talk Podcast,' will be behind the microphone for the English-language broadcast of Saturday's clash between Reysol and Tokyo.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 2, 2020

Trump’s dismissal of COVID-19 risk paved way to White House outbreak

The story of the president's inability to fend off the virus inside one of the most secure locations on earth is a microcosm of his administration's wider failure.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 2, 2020

Johnny Depp loses 'wife beater' libel case against The Sun

Hollywood star Johnny Depp on Monday lost his libel battle with a British tabloid that labelled him a “wife beater,” after a London High Court judge ruled he had repeatedly assaulted his former partner and put her in fear for her life.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 2, 2020

These are the airlines teetering on the brink of COVID-19 ruin

Having a home government with deep — and open — pockets is emerging as key in terms of whether an airline will make it through the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Nov 2, 2020

Make Science Great Again: U.S. researchers dream of life after Trump

Dozens of U.S.-based climate scientists shifted their research to France, or sought refuge in academia or in left-leaning states after Donald Trump was elected in 2016.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Nov 1, 2020

‘Hydrogen wars’ pit Europe against China for $700 billion business

Governments, energy giants, automobile companies and lobbying groups say hydrogen use is pivotal for cutting greenhouse gas emissions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 1, 2020

Malaysia’s once-peripheral king emerges as major political force

For Malaysia, where one coalition ruled for six straight decades until the 2018 election, it's relatively new for the monarch to play such a prominent role in politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 1, 2020

As election looms, U.S. authorities seek to separate bluster from threats

Law enforcement, which has warned of potential violence around the Nov. 3 vote, must prepare for a range of potential threats, officials say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 31, 2020

How Japan’s subscription economy could redefine the way consumers and firms interact

Japan has lagged behind other nations in terms of subscription-based activities, but the model is finally catching on as consumers explore new ways of doing business.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 30, 2020

Canadian judge backs Huawei CFO but won't dismiss extradition case

A judge has blocked an attempt by Canada's attorney general to get parts of Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou's arguments dismissed in the case to extradite her to the United States, according to a ruling released on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2020

As the West stumbles, ‘helmsman’ Xi pushes an ambitious plan for China

A Communist Party conclave concluded Thursday with a rousing statement lauding Xi as the party's helmsman, affirming his broad mandate as leader.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 30, 2020

World Rugby bars transgender women, baffling players

The decision earlier this month came as a shock to transgender players, especially in light of the organization's push for inclusion in the sport.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2020

Trump’s China scorecard shows many defeats, and one big change

American companies cite much the same concerns — and the same growth objectives — with regard to China today as they did when Trump took office.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 29, 2020

Following the crowd, Suga makes a bold climate pledge

Genuine, sustainable progress depends on changing economic incentives for energy production and use.
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.
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