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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 27, 2020

Wheelchairs developed by former Japanese Paralympian gaining attention ahead of Tokyo Games

Sports wheelchairs developed by a former Paralympian are drawing attention ahead of the Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 27, 2020

Trump campaign says it is suing New York Times over Russia opinion piece

President Donald Trump's re-election campaign said on Wednesday it was filing a libel suit accusing the New York Times of intentionally publishing a false opinion article that suggested Russia and the campaign had an overarching deal in the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Feb 26, 2020

Episode 40: An 11-year-long fight for asylum in Japan

We speak with Hilmneh Tegegn Tesfaw, who for the last 11 years has battled Japan's immigration system as he's tried to claim asylum and earn refugee status.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 26, 2020

Harnessing the power of AI: Japanese delivery firms and restaurants look to tech to boost businesses

In the midst of a surge in demand as more people shop online, the parcel delivery sector is struggling to keep up due to a chronic shortage of drivers. Meanwhile, restaurants are struggling to find ways to reduce waste in an industry notorious for razor-thin profit margins.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 26, 2020

Critics ask 'Where's Abe?' as coronavirus spreads in Japan

As Japan struggles to stem the spread of a coronavirus within its borders, critics are asking, "Where's Abe?"
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 25, 2020

Can the U.S. and Japan handle cyberattacks?

The bilateral alliance faces several challenges in any joint response to a major cyberattack.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 25, 2020

Shares of Juventus plunge amid fears virus will keep fans away

Shares of Juventus Football Club S.p.A., home to star player Cristiano Ronaldo, fell as much as 14 percent in two days amid fears the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy could lead to some top division matches being played in empty stadiums.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 25, 2020

Ryan Rossiter, Kosuke Kanamaru provide big boost in Japan's rout of Taiwan

National team debutant Ryan Rossiter and sharpshooter Kosuke Kanamaru provided stellar performances in Monday’s 96-57 win over Taiwan, and perhaps showcased new dimensions for the Akatsuki Five during the 2021 FIBA Asia Cup qualifier.
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 25, 2020

Japanese asset manager SBI Holdings leads funding boost for Taiwanese crypto-security firm CoolBitX

Financial conglomerate SBI Holdings Inc. has led a group of investors participating in a Series B, $16.75 million funding round for CoolBitX, a Taiwanese blockchain security company offering services to help crypto-exchanges comply with more stringent international standards for the collection of user...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 25, 2020

Malaysia power struggle boils over with Mahathir Mohamad's resignation

A long-simmering power struggle in Malaysia boiled over on Monday, with Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad kicking off a leadership race with his main coalition partner that could finally determine his successor.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Feb 25, 2020

Shinjiro Koizumi and the new Japanese father

Shinjiro Koizumi joins the growing ranks of 'ikumen,' dads who challenge the norm of the Japanese father by taking stronger interest in raising their kids.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 25, 2020

'He was my everything': NBA's Kobe Bryant mourned at emotional Los Angeles arena tribute

A gallery of basketball legends joined thousands of Kobe Bryant fans in Los Angeles on Monday to pay tribute to the transcendent NBA star, his daughter and seven others who died in a helicopter crash last month that shocked the world of sports and beyond.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2020

Intuit buys Credit Karma for $7.1 billion in cash and stock

Intuit Inc., the software giant behind TurboTax, is buying personal finance website Credit Karma Inc. for about $7.1 billion in cash and stock.
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2020

Nissan warns about future of European plants as Brexit weighs

Nissan Motor Co. gave the starkest warning yet on the future of the Japanese group's car factories in Western Europe, with a plant in the U.K. threatened by Brexit and another in Spain suffering from a slump in demand.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2020

Coronavirus outbreak highlights need for independent CDC-style body in Japan

Experts say the agency taking point on the current health crisis lacks the administrative autonomy and power to take effective action.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 24, 2020

Why would Trump offer a pardon to Julian Assange?

Assange had already said that Russia was not responsible for the hacked emails about the 2016 election.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2020

Young climate leaders gather in Tokyo for inaugural Climate Crisis Youth Summit

Leaders of Japan's youth climate movement gathered in Tokyo over the weekend to attend the inaugural Climate Crisis Youth Summit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 24, 2020

As pandemic looms, world's top disease fighter engages Xi in delicate quest for cooperation

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has perhaps the most thankless job in global public health. As director-general of the World Health Organization, the former Ethiopian health minister is racing against time to prevent a dangerous new coronavirus in China from precipitating a worldwide pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 24, 2020

With biryani and rice balls, Malaysia aims for halal Olympic gold

A small factory in Malaysia's capital is preparing thousands of ready-to-eat halal meals, from fried rice to chicken biryani, to be shipped off to Japan for 2020's biggest sporting event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2020

Survey finds most Japanese do not want to attend live Olympic or Paralympic events

Fewer than 40 percent of Japanese want to watch live Tokyo Olympic or Paralympic events at venues, a recent poll found.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 23, 2020

Brazil's Carnival kicks off with political divisions front and center

Brazil's famed Carnival kicked off in earnest on Saturday as millions of scantily clad revelers poured into the streets, many of whom took the opportunity to parody or otherwise comment on the nation's deeply polarized political climate.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Feb 22, 2020

Tokyo's most affordable Michelin-starred restaurants

There's no need to overspend to eat well in Tokyo. Here are The Japan Times' picks of Tokyo's best affordable Michelin restaurants, all under u00a53,000.
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, deeper 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.
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.
Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
Kotozakura speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Monday
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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