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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 13, 2022

‘Break of Dawn’: Extraterrestrial adventures lack momentum

Tomoyuki Kurokawa's anime about a group of children's quest to help an alien return home is a nostalgia trip that takes on weighty themes but slogs toward the end.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 13, 2022

‘Sadako DX’: J-horror icon goes viral

Japan's favorite long-haired spook gets tech savvy in a Hisashi Kimura film that takes on horror cliches with meta commentary and comedy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 13, 2022

Unraveling one of rock’s deepest mysteries: Les Rallizes Denudes

The Japanese band that emerged in the late 1960s was known for its rumbling rhythms and ear-shredding feedback — but almost nothing was known about its leader, Takashi Mizutani.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2022

North Korea says it has deployed nuclear-capable long-range cruise missiles

Experts say cruise missiles present a unique danger in that they can fly low and maneuver, making them potentially very difficult to intercept by air and missile defenses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 12, 2022

BOJ's Kuroda vows to keep easing to back still-recovering economy

Wages need to increase much more to achieve Japan's price-stability target, Kuroda said at event in Washington on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 12, 2022

Nepotism and Japan's political dynasties

The appointment of Fumio Kishida's son as an executive secretary in the Prime Minister's Office has prompted a backlash and is raising questions about nepotism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Oct 12, 2022

Indonesia to investigate cases of fatal kidney injury among children

Authorities will coordinate with investigators from the WHO, who have 'unacceptable' levels of diethylene glycol and ethylene glycol, which can be toxic, in four pharmaceutical products.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022

NATO and partners aim to boost Kyiv's air defense after Russian strikes

The talks came two days after Russian air missile strikes killed 19 people in Ukraine and knocked out power supplies across the country.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 12, 2022

It's Shotime!: Shohei Ohtani and the future of baseball

Sports writer Jason Coskrey and editor Dave Cortez join new Deep Dive host Jason Jenkins to discuss baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and the future of the sport he has committed his life to mastering.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2022

Young underground reporters ‘fight a gun with a pen’ in Myanmar

The Southeast Asian nation has seen a relentless crackdown on free expression, with a small literary magazine emerging as one of the few remaining independent media outlets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2022

LDP punishes veteran lawmaker over Abe 'traitor' remark

In a letter, Seiichiro Murakami said he did not remember his remark clearly, but wanted to retract it and apologize.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 12, 2022

Bombing Kyiv into submission? History says it won’t work.

Even though it creates misery and loss, the methodical bombing of civilian centers has more often been shown to rally support for resistance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2022

Myanmar junta jails Japanese journalist three more years for immigration breach

Myanmar's junta has clamped down on press freedoms, arresting reporters and photographers, as well as revoking broadcasting licenses.
The Royal Australian Navy vessel the Toowoomba is docked at Changi Naval Base during IMDEX Asia 2023, a maritime defense exhibition in Singapore, in May.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 25, 2023

Philippines, Australia start sea and air patrols in South China Sea

The move comes after Manila took similar steps with the U.S. as Pacific nations warily eye an increasingly assertive China.
Billionaire Elon Musk, owner of the X social media platform, pauses during an event with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in London on Nov. 2.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 25, 2023

X may lose up to $75 million in revenue as advertisers pull out

Scores of brands have pulled their ads after owner Elon Musk’s endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory.
Police patrol the Champs Elysees in Paris last month amid security concerns following a deadly knife attack in northern France.
WORLD
Nov 25, 2023

Gaza war raises risk of Islamist extremism in Europe

Intelligence in five European countries including Britain, Germany and France said they are increasing surveillance of Islamist militants.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping in Riyadh on Dec. 8, 2022.
BUSINESS
Nov 25, 2023

Mideast wealth funds draw greater U.S. scrutiny over China ties

A U.S. committee is reviewing several multibillion dollar deals this year on concerns they could pose national security risks.
Ukrainian police and military experts collect fragments of a downed Russian drone near residential buildings in Kyiv on Saturday.
WORLD
Nov 25, 2023

Russia launches huge drone attack as Kyiv marks historic famine

Ukraine’s air defense said it shot down 71 of 75 drones aimed mainly toward the capital region.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa shakes hands with her Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi, during bilateral talks in Busan, South Korea, on Saturday evening.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2023

Japanese and Chinese top envoys eye more talks on Fukushima row

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, on Saturday in Busan, South Korea, ahead of a trilateral summit.
Jatz and Biscotti are best buds and hoping to find a new home together.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Nov 27, 2023

Cats Jatz and Biscotti are the best of friends

Having arrived at the shelter as kittens, Jatz and Biscotti have become fast friends and are hoping to find a new home together.
A screenshot of a video of a hostage who was abducted by Hamas gunmen during the Oct. 7 attack is handed over by Hamas militants to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross in the Gaza Strip on Sunday.
WORLD
Nov 26, 2023

Hamas releases second group of hostages following delays

Hamas, the militant group that governs the Gaza Strip, confirmed the release of 13 Israeli hostages in a Telegram text.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, South Korean Foreign Minister Park Jin (center) and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi pose for a photo ahead of trilateral talks in Busan, South Korea, on Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 26, 2023

Japan, South Korea and China seek leaders' summit at 'earliest' time

The talks were seen as a steppingstone toward reviving the three-way summit, but progress on hammering out a specific date appeared elusive.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen greets the fans after he put his car on pole for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS
Nov 26, 2023

Verstappen on pole as Tsunoda qualifies sixth

Red Bull have won 20 of the 21 races so far, another F1 record, and Verstappen has won in Abu Dhabi each of the past three years.
Protesters on Saturday during a demonstration, on International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, in Mexico City
WORLD / Society
Nov 26, 2023

Thousands march across globe to denounce violence against women

Thousands of people took to the streets across the world to condemn violence against women.
Turkey and other meat at a grocery store in Chicago
ENVIRONMENT / Sustainability
Nov 26, 2023

Eat less meat is message for rich world in food’s net-zero plan

The global food systems’ road map to 1.5 Celsius is expected to be published by the United Nations’ Food & Agriculture Organization next month.
Supporters and family members of the hostages kidnapped by Hamas fighters hold a rally in Tel Aviv on Saturday.
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2023

Amid hostage releases, Israel faces dilemma over resuming the war

A longer pause could jeopardize the primary goal of Israel’s military campaign in Gaza: the destruction of the Hamas militant group.
Yoko Kamikawa
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 26, 2023

Kamikawa conveys ‘comfort women’ stance to South Korean envoy

Kamikawa urged Seoul to "immediately take appropriate measures" to rectify the situation.
A boar captured in a project to connect farmers and young hunters
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2023

Efforts underway to help license holders get hunting experience

Crop damage and and dangerous animal encounters are on the rise in Japan, but active hunters are dwindling.
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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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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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