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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / IDEAS IN ACTION
Jun 28, 2018

AI-equipped recruiter tries to mobilize Japan's static labor market

Hiroki Shimada can trace the genesis of his company, Scouty Inc., back to a time when he was on the outside of the job market looking in.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2018

Spooked no more? Hong Kong's 'haunted apartment' prices levitate with white-hot market

Ng Goon-lau pointed at a window inside a dark, tiny bedroom. The window was small and easily sealed, Ng explained, a perfect place for carbon-monoxide poisoning.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 28, 2018

Heat-stable drug could save thousands of moms, babies from post-childbirth bleeding: WHO

A new formulation of a drug to prevent excessive bleeding in women after they give birth could save thousands of lives in poorer countries, according to a study co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 27, 2018

How ready are you for Japan's next big earthquake?

Emergency kits are a must-have in earthquake prone Japan, but a survey by The Japan Times has found that a number of people did not use theirs when a deadly quake rocked Osaka Prefecture and its vicinity last week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 27, 2018

U.S. Supreme Court condemns ruling that enabled internment of Japanese-Americans, but says travel ban is different

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld President Donald Trump's ban on travel from several mostly Muslim countries, but in the process also overruled an infamous 1944 decision that allowed the internment of 120,000 Japanese-Americans during World War II because of concerns over homeland defense following...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 27, 2018

Britain is underestimating true size of EU divorce bill, U.K. lawmakers say

The British government's estimate of how much it will have to pay the European Union as part of its so-called divorce settlement is at least £10 billion ($13 billion) too low, a committee of lawmakers said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 27, 2018

Robert Mueller says Putin associate shouldn't see evidence in U.S. criminal case unless he appears in court

U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller said a longtime associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin should be barred from seeing evidence in a U.S. criminal case unless he appears in court to defend himself.
WORLD
Jun 26, 2018

Mattis becomes first U.S. defense chief to visit China under Trump

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday became the first Pentagon chief to visit China since 2014, starting a three-day trip with a goal of improving security dialogue with Beijing despite increasingly fraught Sino-U.S. relations.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 26, 2018

Migrant deaths from heat on U.S.-Mexico border up 55% to 48: Border Patrol

The number of migrants dying from extreme heat on the U.S.-Mexico border rose 55 percent in the last nine months after an increase in unaccompanied children and families trying to enter the United States illegally, the U.S. government said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2018

Boeing gets a jump on Farnborough air show with $14.4 billion in jetliner deals as Asia market tilts

Boeing Co. isn't waiting for next month's Farnborough International Airshow to unveil blockbuster aircraft deals — or start booking cash.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2018

Abe's approval rating rebounds, raising chances of becoming Japan's longest-serving prime minister

The prime minister's support rate rose 10 points to outstrip his disapproval rating for the first time since February, improving his chances of weathering a series of scandals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 25, 2018

At 180,000 entries, Jim Breen's freeware Japanese dictionary is still growing

Even if they haven't visited Jim Breen's site directly, every Japanese learner will have come across his dictionary material in some form.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 24, 2018

Akiyo Noguchi and Tomoa Narasaki win titles at inaugural sport climbing Combined Japan Cup

Climbing stars Akiyo Noguchi and Tomoa Narasaki captured the women's and men's titles at the inaugural Combined Japan Cup at Iwate Prefectural Sports Park on Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Jun 24, 2018

Can Japanese 'light novels' remain publishing heavyweights?

Two years ago, light novel publisher Kadokawa added Thailand to its list of foreign publishing investments, which already includes Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia and the United States. Now there are signs that English-language readers are catching on.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 24, 2018

In cartoon arms race against Japan, Chinese tech giants splash out

Growing up in the Chinese port city of Dalian in the 1990s, Zhang Hongchang spent hours immersed in Japanese cartoons like "Dragon Ball" and "Naruto."
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Jun 23, 2018

Beignet: Earnest French fusion with a sleek streak

Beignet's French-style kushiage skewers are served bite-sized, elegantly plated and with an Asian twist.
EDITORIALS
Jun 21, 2018

U.S. leaves the U.N. Human Rights Council

Neither Japanese pragmatism nor American petulance will serve the cause of human rights.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 20, 2018

Success with North Korea still needs Japan

Tokyo could play a role far beyond writing checks for an agreement.
EDITORIALS
Jun 20, 2018

Review 'minpaku' regulations to spur growth

The government should ensure that regulations don't hamper the growth of the minpaku industry, which is contributing ot the sharp increase in inbound tourism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 20, 2018

Stocks dive as Trump threatens almost all imports from China and Beijing fires back

China has underestimated President Donald Trump's resolve to move forward with tariffs unless Beijing changes its "predatory" trade practices, a top U.S. trade adviser said on Tuesday, in comments that diminished the chances of a negotiated settlement to a looming trade war between the world's economic...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2018

What's so good about Japan's demography?

The nation's labor force is shrinking, educated and dedicated — attributes that match the needs of a knowledge-based economy
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 19, 2018

Google to invest $550 million in China e-commerce giant JD.com as it battles rivals

Google will invest $550 million in Chinese e-commerce powerhouse JD.com, part of the U.S. internet giant's efforts to expand its presence in fast-growing Asian markets and battle rivals including Amazon.com.
EDITORIALS
Jun 18, 2018

A U.S-China trade war is just the start

Pre-eminence in future industries are the stakes as the world's largest and second largest economies square off.
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.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
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.
False report on Yasukuni Shrine visit 'extremely regrettable,' top spokesperson says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference 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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