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Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jun 2, 2018

Can Hirokazu Kore-eda's success with 'Shoplifters' shed some light on poverty in Japan?

Director Hirokazu Kore-eda recently won the Palme d'Or at Cannes for "Shoplifters," a critically acclaimed family drama that was partially inspired by real-life events.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 2, 2018

Ukraine says it uncovered 47-person hit list after staging Putin critic's murder

Ukraine, seeking to reassure its Western allies after faking the murder of a Russian dissident to thwart what it said was a plot on his life, told them on Friday its ruse led to the discovery of a hit list of 47 people whom Russia planned to kill abroad.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 1, 2018

Keeping parents and children together is basic common sense

Punishing migrant children for the sins of their parents is both stupid and contrary to fundamental American ideals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2018

Issue of abandoned land slowing rural development in Japan

Nestled in the mountains on the border of Hiroshima and Okayama prefectures is Takahashi, a city of about 31,000 people which lies 30 minutes by train from the popular international tourist destination of Kurashiki.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2018

China's Everest cleanup nets 8.5 tons of garbage

China has retrieved 8.5 tons of waste from Mount Everest since April as it clears garbage left by growing numbers of visitors, the state-run Global Times said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 1, 2018

Trump plays down chances of quick breakthrough as North Koreans bring letter

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday played down the chances of a quick deal to get North Korea to abandon its nuclear weapons as a delegation from Pyongyang headed to meet him with a letter from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, suggesting a proposed summit may be back on.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 1, 2018

Trump's art of unpredictability has foreign leaders concerned

As a businessman, Donald Trump saw strength in his willingness to keep multiple balls in the air and change approach as they fell. In international relations, that unpredictability may be proving a liability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 1, 2018

'Smart crops' replacing rice as Asian wealth and health grow

Lunchtime in Taipei's Ximending district is a test of wills and patience as tourists and locals jostle at restaurants and street stalls to choose from steamed and fried dumplings, flat and thin noodles, stuffed pancakes, grilled foods and desserts.
WORLD
May 31, 2018

Australia to review spy laws amid concerns over Chinese influence, top government legal officer says

Australia will review its espionage laws, the government's chief legal officer said this week, as the country seeks to strengthen spy agencies strained by juggling counter-terror work and worries about China's rising influence.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2018

Newborns in China will enjoy longer 'healthy lifespan' than those in U.S. for first time, WHO data shows

China is now expected to offer newborns a longer period of health during their lifetime than the United States, overtaking the U.S. for the first time, data from the World Health Organization shows.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 31, 2018

Nishino reveals 23-man squad for World Cup

National team manager Akira Nishino named his 23-man squad for next month's World Cup in Russia on Thursday and targeted at least a draw from each of Japan's first-round games against Colombia, Senegal and Poland.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 31, 2018

Kremlin critic Arkady Babchenko turns up alive after reported murder

A dissident Russian journalist who was reported murdered in Kiev dramatically reappeared alive on Wednesday in the middle of a televised briefing about his own killing by the Ukrainian state security service.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 30, 2018

China's waste ban is a wake-up call for Japan

Tokyo can adopt solid resource management principles to help stem the rising tide of plastic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2018

Abe looks beyond factions, courting LDP's rank and file for support as presidential election nears

This is the first of a two-part series on the Liberal Democratic Party's presidential election slated for September.
May 30, 2018

Yamaha Motor to Open Advanced Technology Center in Yokohama

— Advanced Technology Development Hub for Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and IT Fields —
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 30, 2018

Arkady Babchenko, prominent critic of the Kremlin, gunned down at Kiev home

A prominent Russian journalist and critic of President Vladimir Putin was shot dead in Ukraine, where he had fled into exile following threats, police said on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 29, 2018

Russia says won't be pushed around over downing of flight MH17

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Tuesday it was inappropriate for Australia and the Netherlands to issue Moscow with ultimatums over compensation for relatives of people killed in the downing of flight MH17, RIA news agency reported.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 29, 2018

Osaka lavatory signs do more harm than good, say members of LGBT community

Restroom signs for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people have drawn an unexpected backlash from sexual minorities in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 29, 2018

Elton John says Ireland abortion vote shows mindsets can change

Elton John, on a visit to Ukraine to raise awareness about AIDS, said Ireland's vote to liberalize its abortion laws showed how mindsets can change.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
May 26, 2018

Calling on chefs to lead the charge against overfishing

Chefs for the Blue and its partners, NGO Sailors for the Sea Japan and consulting firm Seafood Legacy, are part of a small but growing movement to promote sustainable seafood in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
May 26, 2018

'Of Dogs and Walls': A concentrated hit of Yuko Tsushima

Pick up this small chapbook for a double dose of classic Japanese short fiction from Yuko Tsushima.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 25, 2018

Mauricio Pochettino signs new five-year contract with Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino signed a new five-year contract on Thursday that will keep him at the Premier League club until 2023.
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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