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COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 9, 2017

What path will Japan take?

Japan's continuing importance should not need restating, but its future prospects are not so clear.
Japan Times
JAPAN / OKINAWA BEAT
Mar 9, 2017

Taiwan auto parts firm leads way in Okinawa business push

The Taiwanese boss of an auto component-maker in the Okinawan city of Uruma is confident that his decision to come to the island prefecture was the right one.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2017

When spies are out of control

U.S. top spies should go back to doing their real work instead of inventing fairy tales.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Mar 6, 2017

Brussels' Manneken Pis gets his own museum

Sample newspaper article
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Mar 6, 2017

Locals seek to preserve Nagoya park's wartime radio broadcast tower

One of few surviving "radio towers" that were built before and during World War II has been gaining local attention in Nagoya, prompting residents to push for the important legacy to be preserved.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 5, 2017

Battle-hardened in Britain, May prepares for Brexit divorce talks

If past form is anything to go by, Prime Minister Theresa May is unlikely to bow to political expedience in Brexit negotiations but will make up her own mind about what she believes is best and refuse to give ground.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 5, 2017

What's a visitor with a food allergy to do in Japan?

A selection of foreign nationals coping with food allergies in Japan offer tips for visitors to Japan facing the same challenges.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / HOME TRUTHS
Mar 4, 2017

Will we ever see no obstacles in our way?

Infrastructure in Japan is up to world standards in most areas, and in terms of public transportation it often surpasses those standards — but there's one field it falls way behind: utility poles and overhead cables that carry electrical power and telecommunications.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 4, 2017

Japan's magazines get misty-eyed over Showa Era brothels

Commencing with the death of Emperor Taisho on Christmas Day, 1926, the Showa Era ran for 62 years and two weeks, ending with the death of Emperor Hirohito (posthumously referred to as Emperor Showa) at the age of 87 on Jan. 7, 1989.
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2017

U.K. won't be legally bound to pay into EU budget if no exit deal is reached, says report by lawmakers

If Britain leaves the European Union without sealing an exit deal, it will not be legally obliged to contribute to the bloc's budget, a committee of members of Britain's upper house of parliament said on Saturday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 2, 2017

How much urine is in a swimming pool? Canadian study finds the answer

Canadian researchers studying urine levels in swimming pools have discovered just how high the levels are, and the results are not pretty, according to an article published on Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Feb 27, 2017

Nagoya ad startup uses bonus boost to discourage overtime

An online advertising startup has adopted a unique method to achieve zero overtime in its workplace by paying a higher bonus to employees who have reduced their work hours after quitting time, a move likely to draw attention as more Japanese try to achieve a better work-life balance.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 27, 2017

Japan's Senkaku challenge

No group of islands poses a bigger challenge for Japan's security than the Senkakus.
COMMENTARY / Japan / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Feb 27, 2017

Indiscriminate bombing and legal judgment

Indiscriminate or otherwise, aerial bombing remains the preferred choice of warfare for the United States, which dropped 26,171 bombs in 2016 alone.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Feb 27, 2017

Queen Elizabeth II marks record 65 years on throne

Queen Elizabeth II has become the first British monarch to reach the milestone of 65 years on the throne.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 27, 2017

China's spat with Kim Jong Un highlights dilemma on North Korea

The rare public spat between China and North Korea illustrates the dilemma facing Beijing's leaders as they try to coax Kim Jong Un back to the negotiating table.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Feb 26, 2017

Japanese need to take more leave, starting with when beloved pets pass

A recent survey corroborates the stereotype many folks have of the Japanese worker: In short, their work is endless and breaks are few and far between.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2017

Hoop teams using data tools in order to boost analytical capabilities, scouting

In this digital era, basketball is a data-driven sport and those analytics impact the performances of teams and players today.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 25, 2017

Popularity of card loans add to financial woes

Supreme Court records show that there were 64,637 filings for personal bankruptcy in 2016, an increase of 781 cases over 2015, thus marking the first increase in 13 years.
Reader Mail
Feb 24, 2017

Firms, pay heed to where your ads show up

Regarding the Feb. 13 story "Weaponized buying as shoppers weigh boycott calls over firms' political stands," I ventured into the minefield known as Breitbart News.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Feb 23, 2017

What awaits 'post-Abe' LDP

Unless somebody emerges as a powerful new leader during the remainder of Abe's tenure, the LDP's future decline seems inevitable.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Feb 23, 2017

Under-appreciated Kanamaru has spotlight-worthy skills

Kosuke Kanamaru doesn't receive as much media attention as elite Japanese stars in other pro sports leagues in his native country.
EDITORIALS
Feb 22, 2017

Discussions on Imperial abdication

The public should have a say in the discussion on Imperial abdication.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 22, 2017

Ballet icon Nina Ananiashvili looks set to bow out in splendid style

"Up to now, I've had about 120 partners in total," Nina Ananiashvili declared with a laugh. "Of course, I mean on the stage."
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Feb 21, 2017

How Trump's plans might deal a blow to Japanese firms

If Trump tries to realign the global structure of manufacturing industries that have become heavily concentrated in Asia, Japanese firms will be hit hard.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 20, 2017

Investing big but wisely in Japanese study aids can reap dividends

An expensive dictionary, a big TV — and a wedding ring: just three of the big purchases that could give your Japanese a lift.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Feb 20, 2017

Divorcee marriages hit historic high

About 1 in 4 marriages in the nation involved a divorced person in 2015, the highest ratio since 1952, the earliest year for which data is available.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 19, 2017

Abe needs to place Japan's interests ahead of Trump's

Prime Minister Abe should be pursuing a more Asian-oriented policy with the aim of creating a peaceful backyard that can withstand any future Trump tantrums.
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Feb 19, 2017

Fukushima peach exports recover in Southeast Asia, sparking hope for other produce

Fukushima peaches are making inroads into Southeast Asian markets in what prefectural officials see as a model case of recovery in its farm produce.
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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