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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Oct 5, 2019

Popra Nakayama: Diversity works in the U.S.

Not satisfied with just one genre of performance, Popra Nakayama finds the U.S. a great place to branch out into singing, dancing and even martial-arts action film acting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 5, 2019

'Japanese Ghost Stories': The ghostly ascent of Lafcadio Hearn's tales of the supernatural

Japanologist Lafcadio Hearn has languished in relative obscurity outside of Japan. But with the recent publication of several books about his life and works, there are signs this is beginning to change.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 5, 2019

England whips Argentina, becomes first team to secure spot in RWC quarterfinals

After an embarrassing exit in the pool phase when it was the tournament host four years ago, England traveled to Japan determined to make sure it wouldn't happen again at the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
WORLD / Politics
Oct 5, 2019

Iranians tried to hack Trump's re-election campaign, sources say

A hacking group that appears to be linked to the Iranian government attempted to break into U.S. President Donald Trump's re-election campaign but were unsuccessful, sources familiar with the operation told Reuters on Friday.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 4, 2019

All Blacks' Jordie Barrett ready for unfamiliar role

New Zealand utility back Jordie Barrett insists he is ready to rise to the challenge of being named as the All Blacks' starting standoff to face Namibia on Sunday — despite never having played the position in a test match before.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 4, 2019

Dragons part ways with veteran pitcher Daisuke Matsuzaka

The Chunichi Dragons are parting ways with former major leaguer Daisuke Matsuzaka, who has been given an opportunity to sign with another team for next season as he works his way back from a right shoulder injury.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 4, 2019

Nearly 600 Burundian refugees head home from Tanzania camps as mass repatriation starts amid claims of atrocities

Burundian refugees who returned home on Thursday say they left camps in Tanzania because women are often raped when they go looking for firewood and because Tanzanian police have beaten and arrested men.
BUSINESS
Oct 3, 2019

Southeast Asia's internet economy to grow 39% and hit $100 billion this year, report says

Southeast Asia's internet economy was forecast to grow 39 percent this year to $100 billion as millions of people in the region went online to shop for the first time and ride-hailing firms grew in popularity, an industry report showed on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 3, 2019

'Death better than this': Greece's Moria camp refugees decry conditions

Jan Ali Razaiem said he made the long journey from his home in Afghanistan to Greece for a better future for his two sons.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2019

Japan, U.S. and EU to jointly measure plastic waste inflows into the oceans

Japan plans to lead a new initiative to gauge the amount of marine plastic waste released from individual countries in cooperation with the United States and the European Union, according to informed sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2019

Construction firm linked to Takahama official in Kepco scandal won ¥3 billion in orders from utility

A construction company linked to a late former deputy mayor of Takahama, Fukui Prefecture, at the center of a money scandal involving Kansai Electric Power Co. received orders worth at least ¥3 billion directly or indirectly from the Kepco group over four years, it was learned Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Oct 1, 2019

Probe suspicions over gifts given to Kepco executives

Kepco needs to get to the bottom of the case and publicly disclose its findings.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 1, 2019

Natural disasters: Preparing for the unexpected

Disasters can strike anywhere at anytime. Japan must be prepared.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2019

Japan Post CEO vows to restore trust in wake of insurance scandal

Japan Post Holdings Co.'s top executive vowed Monday to restore public trust after thousands of customers were missold insurance policies.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 30, 2019

Uruguay's upset of Fiji boosts interest in rugby at home

Uruguay notched its biggest win at the Rugby World Cup with an opening-game upset of Fiji in Kamaishi, Iwate Prefecture on Wednesday, a result that has made the team a hot topic back home.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Sep 30, 2019

Despite government steps, Japan's consumption will take a hit from tax hike, analysts say

The move remains unpopular among the public, and only time will tell whether the economy will suffer a deep impact.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 30, 2019

Wales hopes to keep putting best foot forward at RWC

Wales super-sub Rhys Patchell hailed his team's kicking prowess after beating Australia on Sunday, claiming "tries don't win World Cups."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 30, 2019

Trudeau plans deeper deficits if he wins power again in Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is prepared to run larger deficits — growing Canada's debt by 31.5 billion Canadian dollars ($23.8 billion) more than previously projected over the next four years — to finance campaign promises if his Liberal government is re-elected.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 30, 2019

Crowded migrant camp on Greek island of Lesbos erupts into clashes as container fire rages

A fire broke out on Sunday at a container inside a crowded refugee camp on the eastern Greek island of Lesbos close to Turkey and then the refugees clashed with police, the emergency services said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 29, 2019

Saving Pacific Islanders from geoengineering

For Pacific islanders, the persistently selfish and short-sighted approach of the world's major emitters has gone from disappointing to frustrating to infuriating.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 29, 2019

British leader Boris Johnson referred to police watchdog over alleged misconduct linked to U.S. businesswoman

The government of London said it has referred Prime Minister Boris Johnson to Britain's police watchdog for potential investigation over allegations of misconduct involving a U.S. businesswoman while he was mayor of London.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 29, 2019

A look back at seven decades of communist-ruled China

China will celebrate the 70th anniversary of Communist Party rule on Tuesday with flowers, speeches, performances and a massive military parade through central Beijing.
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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