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Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 20, 2019

Mane attraction: Coastal parts of Fukushima Prefecture have a long-standing love of horses

Hundreds of armor-clad participants on horseback parade through the streets of Minamisoma, Fukushima Prefecture, during the Soma Nomaoi festival on a typically blistering hot day at the end of July every year.
Reader Mail
Jul 19, 2019

Lack of good faith at Hanoi summit

An expert on foreign relations, Kuni Miyake knows full well that John Bolton's ultimatum of "no concessions without denuclearization" made peace talks in Hanoi totally impossible ("Is John Bolton our last hope?" in the July 9 edition).
WORLD / Society
Jul 18, 2019

After #MeToo, U.S. women seen reporting less workplace harassment

From leering and unwanted touching to being asked for sexual favors, U.S. women say they suffer less sexual harassment in the workplace since #MeToo brought the issue to the fore, but sexism has increased, researchers said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 17, 2019

Trump camp plays economy card in bid to sway Pennsylvania's wary women voters

U.S. President Donald Trump's campaign sought to energize women voters in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Tuesday, betting a message of economic prosperity will boost support from suburban women uneasy with the direction of the Republican Party.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Jul 12, 2019

Rugby World Cup fever set to bring masses to Japan

The 2019 Rugby World Cup has been dubbed by organizers as a "once-in-a-lifetime" event. And for many of the more than 400,000 foreigners expected to travel here, it will be their one and only chance to visit Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 12, 2019

With Japan's increasing tourism numbers, tensions will inevitably follow

When is a ghost not a ghost?
Reader Mail
Jul 12, 2019

The education ministry's misguided reliance on testing

The education ministry's aim in enforcing tests like TOEIC as part of its requirement for high school students trying to go to college was dubious from the outset ("TOEIC opts out of new university entrance tests," July 3). So it is unsurprising that exam producers like ETS now want nothing to do with...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2019

Toyota to build new SUV rather than Corolla at Alabama plant

Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday it will build a new sport utility vehicle at a $1.6 billion joint venture assembly plant in Alabama rather than produce Corolla cars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2019

Walmart workers strike over retailer's robot push in Chile

Walmart Inc. is facing a strike by thousands of workers in South America amid the retail giant's push to increase automation at its physical stores.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 11, 2019

Merkel, after third visible bout of shaking, says she is fine and 'working through' issue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "working through" a bout of shaking that first occurred in mid-June and struck for the third time on Wednesday, though she insisted she was fine and that "just as it happened one day, so it will disappear.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 10, 2019

Why women are central to addressing climate change

Women suffer the most from climate change and they are also the most willing to address it.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 10, 2019

'Five Million Dollar Life': Assessing the value of a single life

The weight of expectations — from family, friends, community — can be tough on any young person. Now imagine those people once paid $5 million to save your life.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 9, 2019

Crack hard nuts, handle hot potatoes: Xi tells officials not to be lazy and 'spend whole day eating'

Chinese officials must not use the fight against corruption as an excuse to sit around and do nothing, idling their time away and "spending the whole day eating," President Xi Jinping told a meeting of senior Communist Party leaders on Tuesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2019

If Masayoshi Son won't invest in Japan, why should you?

The SoftBank CEO's $100 billion Vision Fund is noticeably absent on its home turf. That speaks volumes about the health of Japan's startup scene.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2019

Japanese comedians turn to yakuza-linked 'underground performances' due to unstable income

Despite mounting criticism over recently revealed "underground performances" for organized crime by some comedians, quitting such work appears difficult, as they are important sources of income for the entertainers, many of whom are apparently not earning enough money from activities through their talent...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2019

The southern border needs a wall, but not Trump's kind

A smarter approach involves the U.S. military and Homeland Security working with Mexico.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Jul 7, 2019

New way to tackle depopulation issues

At a recent forum in Tokyo, several municipal leaders stressed the importance of nurturing a pool of nonresident supporters who have a certain level of interaction with a municipality to rejuvenate regions, rather than just sticking to trying to increase the number of residents to stem depopulation....
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jul 7, 2019

Asking for a raise in a Japanese company

When looking for a salary boost at your job it's important to remember that individual effort is appreciated but not necessarily rewarded.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 7, 2019

Leftist Alexis Tsipras' days in power appear numbered as Greeks hold snap election

Greeks began voting on Sunday in the first general election since Greece emerged from international bailouts, with runoff polls predicting conservatives will come to power and end four years of leftist rule blamed for saddling the country with more debt.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Jul 5, 2019

Tourism boom and psychological stress behind Okinawa bus driver shortage

Local bus operators in Okinawa Prefecture are facing a serious shortage of drivers, which is attributed to increased demand amid a tourism boom and the physically and emotionally taxing nature of the profession.
Japan Times
Rugby / Coach's Eye
Jul 5, 2019

Rugby underwent big changes on global scale in 1990s

The Rugby World Cup has become a massive sporting event.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 5, 2019

U.S.-China spat won't spark a global recession

The impact of the U.S.-China trade war on the Japanese and European economies won't be that serious.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2019

How Iacocca created the celebrity CEO, for better or worse

Saving Chrysler was a big accomplishment, but Iacocca's legacy is more about making the covers of Time and Newsweek.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jul 5, 2019

Ep. 7 'Woman to Treat and Woman to Split the Check'

Episode 7 of "Terrace House" picks up on the rooftop of the house without missing a beat. After the other members turn in for the night, Haruka and Risako remain to see who can get more alone time with Kenny, but eventually Haruka throws in the towel. For the moment, anyway.
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.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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