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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Aug 3, 2020

Breaking up is hard to do, but sometimes it needs to be done

Amy Chavez came to Japan in 1993 and, four years later, met her best friend. From there, things were a roller coaster.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / The Great Reset
Aug 2, 2020

It's time to reset Japan's digital infrastructure

Despite its image as a world leader, the nation is falling behind as it continues to make use of outdated technology.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 2, 2020

U.S. condemns postponement of Hong Kong Legislative Council elections

U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo condemned Hong Kong’s decision to delay its Legislative Council elections by a year and urged the city’s government to reconsider.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 31, 2020

LDP policymakers say Japan should have missile base-striking ability

The team of policymakers came up with the proposal as part of ways to strengthen the country's deterrence against North Korean missile threats.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jul 31, 2020

A totally green electric grid will dramatically speed up climate action

Policy experts question the 15-year timetable for eliminating emissions from the U.S. electrical system, which would indeed be an immense challenge.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 30, 2020

Musician Marihiko Hara delivers 'Passion' project drawing on the sacred and unfamiliar

Marihiko Hara creates a sense of coexistence with the piano and electronic sounds on his new album, “Passion.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2020

Global prospects dim for China's tech champions as great powers clash

China's top tech players are having contracts canceled, products banned and investments blocked, with more restrictions on the horizon.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 28, 2020

Japanese automakers eye e-fuel as alternative to EVs

Europe has been looking at carbon neutral e-fuel and plans to have it play a crucial role in many modes of transport, from planes and ships to large trucks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2020

Tough talk is no substitute for a clear vision in U.S.-China relations

Japan must work closely with the U.S. and like-minded nations to support prevailing norms and the resilience of economies and societies that stand up to China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 27, 2020

Poor countries are running out of time to get rich

New population estimates suggest the window for many big developing nations may be closing faster than they realized.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2020

Victims of Sagamihara care home attack mourned

Mourners Sunday visited the scene of an attack on a care home for people with mental disabilities in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, four years ago, to honor the victims.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 26, 2020

The Japanese balcony gets a rethink amid a pandemic

In Japan, the balcony is generally considered to be a utilitarian space but people are beginning to see the potential in this outdoor space.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 25, 2020

Singapore reshuffles Cabinet, giving finance minister new role

With a new team in place, the government will turn to key issues such as job stability as the city-state heads for its worst recession ever.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 25, 2020

Water wars: Mekong River another front in U.S.-China rivalry

The Mekong River has become a new front in the U.S.-China rivalry, environmentalists and officials say, with Beijing overtaking Washington in both spending and influence over downstream countries at the mercy of its control of the river's waters.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 23, 2020

Renewable power surpasses fossil fuels for first time in Europe

Renewable power for the first time contributed a bigger share in the European generation mix than fossil fuels as the fallout from the pandemic cut energy demand.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 23, 2020

Near the Arctic tundra, soybeans flourish in Russia's thawing permafrost

Years of rising global temperatures are thawing the permafrost, and turning the land into fertile soil.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 23, 2020

What to make of Japan's annual defense report

White papers can be important documents, but it is critical to know how and why.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 23, 2020

Japan's athletes hitting reset button in preparation for postponed Tokyo Olympics

The Japanese Olympic Committee is sticking to its goal of winning 30 gold medals at the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 23, 2020

Top scientists have ruled out best-case global warming scenarios

A group of 25 leading scientists now conclude that catastrophic warming is almost inevitable if emissions continue at their current rate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2020

Dam collapse in China could point to a 'black swan' disaster

The dam at a small reservoir in China's Guangxi region gave way last month after days of heavy rain in a collapse that could be a harbinger of sterner tests for many of the country's 94,000 aging dams as the weather gets more extreme.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2020

Carlyle eyeing large-scale acquisitions in Japan

Carlyle Group Inc. is eyeing large-scale business acquisitions, on top of investment in midsize firms, in Japan, planning to spend hundreds of billions of yen on each target, it was learned Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / FOCUS
Jul 21, 2020

Debate over Japan's virus testing resurfaces amid nationwide outbreak

While the country is conducting more tests now than it was during the first outbreak, it's still lagging far behind most nations still ensnared in the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2020

MSDF joins exercises with U.S. and Australia on doorstep of South China Sea

The move, the latest show of naval might in the waters, was sure to anger China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 21, 2020

Japan's core consumer prices flat in June as deflation risks remain

The reading dashed expectations for a third straight month of decline, after central bank comments that the economy would likely shake off the pandemic hit.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Jul 19, 2020

Rural communities look to urban populations for growth

Engagement of nonresidents can be effective in revitalizing rural communities and their industries. At the same time, there are certain things that are only possible through utilizing existing regional resources of rural, mountain and seaside areas that people, especially nonresidents, find valuable....
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 18, 2020

Call of the wild: The challenges of rural migration in Japan

The surge in new COVID-19 cases in urban areas has had some residents weighing opportunities in more isolated communities. But what sort of life can they expect?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2020

Chinese survey vessel spotted in Okinotorishima EEZ for over a week

The Chinese survey ship has been conducting activities for more than a week, the longest time spent in the waters without permission in a decade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Jul 16, 2020

Japan’s phaseout plan forces utilities to rethink reliance on coal

After the Fukushima disaster woke Japan to the dangers of atomic power, utilities went back to coal. Now what will they do?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2020

Hong Kong ceases to be safe haven in gathering China-U.S. storm

Hong Kong, until recently an oasis of political stability in Asia, is now gripped with unprecedented regulatory and legal uncertainty that threatens its position as one of the world’s top financial hubs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 15, 2020

Low-methane meat has finally arrived

Low-methane meat is a thing now. Earlier this week, fast-food chain Burger King unveiled a climate-friendly burger it plans to offer in some U.S. locations. The limited-supply meat comes from cows that are fed lemongrass to reduce the atmospheric impact of their methane-laden belches.
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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