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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 27, 2022

Urawa fans draw international attention with shot at PSG prices

A sarcastic banner held up before Saturday's friendly at Saitama Stadium highlighted the steep cost of tickets, even as the French champion's stars spent relatively little time on the pitch.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 26, 2022

Implementation, not innovation, is the key to economic success

Innovation has been the main driver of long-term economic growth since the Industrial Revolution. But in today's day and age, diffusion of new technologies separates winners from losers.
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Rugby
Jul 26, 2022

Pride jersey triggers boycott by rugby league players

Australian media reported up to seven Manly players were opposed to wearing it on 'religious and cultural' grounds and had elected to pull out of the Roosters game.
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Malaysia report 2022
Jul 26, 2022

MASKargo: Beyond carrying to caring for cargo, worldwide

Cargo handling is a vital, intricate aspect of both the economic supply chain and daily life — and a well-oiled machinery of processes and logistics as well.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2022

It takes a smart village to build sustainable prosperity

To improve the quality of life, we need to expand access to high-quality services — including water, energy, transport and internet — even to far-flung rural areas.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Jul 25, 2022

After 10 years, 'Toyota-ism' takes root in Tohoku as force for reconstruction

Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda has said, “There will be no recovery of Japan without the recovery of the Tohoku region.”
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WORLD
Jul 23, 2022

In Ukraine's Siversk, a grave dug on a sidewalk

The town in the Donetsk region lives and breathes fear as Russian forces relentlessly shell the town and it's inhabitants.
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LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 23, 2022

Colorful design gets its moment in the sun

The summer heat got you down? Perk up with these vivid designs and materials inspired by the season.
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WORLD
Jul 22, 2022

In occupied south Ukraine, some fear a return to Soviet times under Russia

Some residents see clear signs that Russian-installed authorities are seeking to bind the city, and the surrounding Kherson region, to Moscow.
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EDITORIALS
Jul 22, 2022

An ice skating superstar steps down

Yuzuru Hanyu, who recently announced his retirement, redefined the sport of skating.
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PRESS / Events
Jul 22, 2022

“Creating ESG-driven value creation strategies for real assets” with Stuart Kay

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2022

'Shocking' report lists devastation to Australia wildlife

Australia's 2019-2020 'Black Summer' bush fires burned more than 8 million hectares of native vegetation and killed or displaced 1 billion to 3 billion animals.
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JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Jul 17, 2022

Daisetz T. Suzuki: Zen enlightenment is not an idea, it’s an experience

Japanese Zen master Daisetz T. Suzuki gets philosophical with an eminent British historian of Japan.
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BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2022

'True balance': Japan's quiet telework revolution

COVID-19 has upended office routines worldwide, but in Japan, some say the shake-up was sorely needed.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

‘My friend, Abe-san’: Modi’s tribute to Shinzo Abe

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pens a touching tribute to the late Japanese prime minister on his blog.
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CULTURE / Books
Jul 10, 2022

The oddities and pleasures of a bygone Japan come to life in 'Kyoto Stories'

Author Steve Alpert mines his personal experiences in his novel about the escapades of a young American student in the old capital.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 10, 2022

Oisin MacPartlin: ‘Nobody ever regretted starting training too soon’

The personal trainer from Ireland helps clients of all ages and dispositions achieve their respective fitness goals. What's his secret?
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LIFE / Travel / Longform
Jul 9, 2022

How rice can revive Japan’s tourism industry

The culinary staple has potential to give the country's travel sector a shot in the arm if it can take advantage of rising demand for sustainable tourism.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 8, 2022

A despicable attack on Shinzo Abe — and a nation

Japan is a democracy, so the attack on former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Nara on Friday is an attack on us all.
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BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2022

On Japan's farms, a weakening yen adds to slow-burning discontent

The yen's slide to a more than two-decade low this year has hit Japan's farmers hard, making the already high cost of imported feed, fuel and fertilizer even more difficult to afford.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 8, 2022

For Boris Johnson, a tumultuous tenure ends with a messy exit

The risk-taking bravado of Britain's colorful prime minister was not enough to compensate for his shortcomings, or overcome a catastrophic loss of party support.
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WORLD
Jul 7, 2022

How Republican-led states are targeting Wall Street with 'anti-woke' laws

The growing restrictions show how America's culture wars are creating new risks for U.S. companies, forcing them to balance pressure from workers and investors.
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WORLD
Jul 7, 2022

Defiant Johnson refuses to quit amid resignations and firings

More than 40 ministers and aides followed the example set a day earlier by Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid in quitting.
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WORLD
Jul 6, 2022

U.K. PM Boris Johnson vows to plow on despite slew of resignations

Johnson has suffered an exodus of ministers in just 24 hours and faced an hourslong grilling from the chairs of the House of Commons' most powerful committees.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 6, 2022

Harassment of female candidates a growing issue in Japanese politics

Despite moves to draw more women to public office, Japan remains far behind other developed countries, in part due to abuse on the campaign trail.
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WORLD
Jul 6, 2022

Russia’s brain drain is officially under way

Georgia estimates about 30,000 Russian citizens have arrived there since the war in Ukraine began. Many arrived recently from Belarus and Ukraine, too.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2022

Japan captain Maya Yoshida completes Schalke switch

The veteran center back, who led the Samurai Blue to 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification earlier this year, has signed for the newly-promoted Bundesliga side after 2u00bd seasons with Sampdoria.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 4, 2022

Xi's suppression of Hong Kong democracy pushes Taiwan further from China

China's handling of the city's 'one country, two systems” plan shows 'all promises of autonomy and respect for local conditions will be violated,” experts say.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 4, 2022

Algorithm claims to predict crime in U.S. cities before it happens

Researchers used historical data on violent crimes and property crimes from Chicago to test the model, which detects patterns over time.

Longform

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