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Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Oct 11, 2019

Gifu women turn plastic waste found on beaches into accessories

Four women in Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, are creating accessories made from plastic fragments collected at beaches in Aichi Prefecture, selling them amid growing global concerns over the microplastic waste in the ocean.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 11, 2019

Sino-U.S. trade war brings chances and challenges for Vietnam's skilled laborers

A new front has opened in the U.S.-China trade war as companies shifting manufacturing to Vietnam engage in a fierce battle for skilled labor, aggravating an existing shortage and prompting calls for education reforms to address the problem.
Reader Mail
Oct 11, 2019

Compliments for Japan from a rugby fan

Thank you Japan for a great few weeks' visit for the Rugby World Cup. You've been incredibly friendly, so welcoming and helpful to us as we traveled around your cities and nature by rail, bus and subway.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 8, 2019

Unfinished business for corporate leaders

A nation's economic performance and prosperity depends on the animal spirits and leadership of private enterprise.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 7, 2019

Let's discuss the consumption tax

An English lesson focuses on some new vocabulary surrounding taxes and discussion prompts on the new tax in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 6, 2019

When everything in life boils down to a bad smell

An 8-year-old schoolgirl having trouble making friends thought it might be because she smelled bad. She sweated heavily. There's not much you can do about it, except wash, and wash, and wash, but the smell remains — in your own mind if not in the nostrils of your classmates — and it grows on you...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / CEATEC 2019 Special
Oct 6, 2019

An innovative peek into tech of tomorrow

CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) is an annual event where innovative technologies, products and services are all exhibited together in one place to illustrate what a future society may be like.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / CEATEC 2019 Special
Oct 6, 2019

Sci-fi no more: Creations to address societal dilemmas

Advances in artificial intelligence (AI), 5G wireless networks and other technologies are making our lives more exciting and convenient, but a young entrepreneur, professor and media artist is also keen to harness them for other ambitions: addressing social challenges unique to Japanese society.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 1, 2019

Trump pressed Australian leader to help in probe of Robert Mueller inquiry's origins, NYT reports

President Donald Trump urged Australia's prime minister during a recent phone call to help the U.S. attorney general in an investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, the New York Times reported on Monday, citing two U.S. officials with knowledge of the call.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2019

Argentina — a cautionary tale for Trump's America

Argentina was one of the world's richest economies in the first few decades of the 20th century, but subsequently became a cautionary tale of how a wealthy country can lose its way.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Sep 28, 2019

Go for it: Ancient board game holds logical and artistic appeal for players worldwide

The master enters the room several minutes after the scheduled 9 a.m. start.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2019

Missiles and drones may steal the show at military parade marking Chinese anniversary

China's armed forces are expected to roll out an array of new weapons at a military parade in Beijing next week as President Xi Jinping shows off his ambitious military modernization program.
Reader Mail
Sep 27, 2019

Keep publishing Rall's columns

Concerning Mark Valencia's letter "Beware of 1984 in the 21st century" in the Sept. 15 edition, I'd like to express my support for both points he made. First for the vision, guts and integrity of Ted Rall, who came out against the Afghanistan and Iraq invasions from the start, for all reasons that would...
BUSINESS
Sep 26, 2019

Japan pledges ¥1 trillion to spur LNG demand and growth

The government has pledged an additional $10 billion (¥1.1 trillion) in public and private financing to liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects worldwide, in order to help spur demand for the cleaner fossil fuel, trade minister Isshu Sugawara said on Thursday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

Kamaishi saluted by fans and players for its resilience

High school student Yukime Sasaki and two other young girls were all beaming smiles to greet hundreds of visitors who stopped by on Wednesday afternoon before a Rugby World Cup game between Uruguay and Fiji.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 26, 2019

Hot Chip's 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' presents a 'purer version' of its electro-pop style

British group Hot Chip mark 20th anniversary with new album, 'A Bath Full of Ecstasy' and a world tour that includes dates in Osaka, Tokyo and Shizuoka Prefecture
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 25, 2019

Why Trump relishes the upcoming impeachment battle

The U.S. president is lucky that his would-be impeachers have their own credibility issues.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Sep 25, 2019

Injuries continue to impact sumo landscape

Sumo fans continue to be spoiled, with September serving up yet another incredible and dramatic tournament.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 23, 2019

Let's discuss Japanese names

The government changes name orders on its website. Which way would you like to see your name written?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 23, 2019

Army of Japanese, eager to make extra money, rocking global currency markets

Popular tales of "Mrs. Watanabe" — the canny Japanese housewife who dabbles in currency trading in between school runs and shopping — barely begin to tell the story of the nation's retail traders in the foreign exchange market.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Sep 20, 2019

Spain's superior teamwork produced glorious results at FIBA World Cup

Maybe 13 is a lucky number after all.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 20, 2019

Telling the story of Japanese rugby's miracle match

As the 2019 Rugby World Cup kicks off in Japan, 'The Brighton Miracle' takes a look at the Brave Blossoms' 34-32 defeat of South Africa in the 2015 competition, a game which signified Japan had become a force to be reckoned with.
EDITORIALS
Sep 19, 2019

Jack Ma moves on

There is every reason for Japanese to wish the Alibaba co-founder the best of luck and see how he changes the world next.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 19, 2019

Japan hosts groundbreaking Rugby World Cup

The eyes of the world will be on Tokyo on Friday when Japan kicks off the 2019 Rugby World Cup in the opening game against Russia, taking the tournament outside its traditional heartlands for the first time.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 17, 2019

U.S. president cornered by the latest Middle East crisis

The U.S. president's inconsistency on Iran and his ties to the Saudis don't bode well for how he will handle a monumental foreign policy challenge.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 16, 2019

U.S. retailer seeks to shake up Japan's merchandise market

Kodai Senga's 12-strikeout no-hitter on the night of Sept. 6 was more than just a historic moment — it was the first of his career and the first since the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks franchise relocated to Kyushu from Osaka in 1988 — for the ace pitcher.
EDITORIALS
Sep 14, 2019

Lessons from the latest typhoon

Last week's typhoon provided ample evidence the Tokyo area needs better prepartation for disasters, especially among transport companies and employers in general.
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.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
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.
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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