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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 30, 2019

Rugby superfan 'Bak-san' becomes World Cup sensation with body-painted jerseys

Step aside Beauden Barrett, Owen Farrell and Siya Kolisi — the real MVP of the 2019 Rugby World Cup so far is "Bak-san."
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BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 30, 2019

Japan's factory output slipped twice as much as expected in August on slowing overseas demand

Industrial output shrank more than expected in August, the latest warning that the economy and its manufacturers are facing intensifying pressure amid the bitter U.S.-China trade war.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Sep 28, 2019

'A Manga Lover's Tokyo Travel Guide': Picture the capital in a whole new way

Singaporean artist Evangeline Neo walks travelers through Tokyo's best traditional must-sees, anime hot-spots and even Mount Fuji in her comic-book guide to the metropolis.
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2019

Olympic Village subcontractor had ties to yakuza gang, Tokyo police say

A construction company with suspected ties to a yakuza gang participated as a subcontractor in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic athletes village project.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Wide Angle
Sep 26, 2019

Escape the usual TV snoozefest with season three of 'The Bachelor Japan'

The latest season of The Bachelor has dropped on Amazon Prime Video, bringing with it all the drama and absurdity of a Western reality show
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2019

Boeing works to win over pilots ahead of return of 737 Max

In a series of meetings around the globe over the next few weeks, Boeing Co. will try to convince a key audience that its 737 Max is safe: pilots who will fly the jetliners.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 24, 2019

'The Fukuda Art Museum Commemorative Opening Exhibition'

Oct. 1-Jan. 13, 2020
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WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 22, 2019

Young climate activists seek step up from street protests to political table

Young climate change activists demanded a greater role in decision-making Saturday as they met leaders at U.N. headquarters, saying that their growing voice on the streets has yet to earn them a seat at the political table.
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JAPAN / Media
Sep 22, 2019

How virtual streamers like Kizuna Ai became Japan's biggest YouTube attraction

Kizuna Ai, the most popular streamer in Japan, is an anatomically exaggerated, perpetually adolescent girl in frilly thigh-high socks and a pink hair ribbon. She's also an entirely virtual character, given life by the actions and voice of an invisible actress.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 21, 2019

Buzzing about Ginpachi: Rooftop beekeeping in Japan's capital

Since 2006, Ginpachi has been raising bees on the rooftops of Ginza, creating a local hive-to-table network of apiaries and bee gardens, prooving nature is never far from daily life.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 21, 2019

Japan works to keep up with beer demand as Rugby World Cup kicks off

Brewers and eateries across Japan are gearing up to meet the boosted demand for beer during the 2019 Rugby World Cup, which is expected to draw 500,000 visitors from overseas.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Sep 20, 2019

Ep. 16 'Orange Flavor First Kiss'

This week's episode of "Terrace House" was all about creating art — and some plot lines were totally drawn out.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Sep 20, 2019

Artist shines a spotlight on all-female theater group in postwar Hiroshima Prefecture

During the post-World War II recovery period the city of Onomichi, Hiroshima Prefecture, was home to an all-women's theater group.
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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 19, 2019

Reina: Dancing the dream

Hip-hop dancer Reina has dispensed with school in favor of dedicating her life to her art, and regularly travels across Asia to deliver dance classes and workshops
EDITORIALS
Sep 18, 2019

Isahaya Bay reclamation dispute continues

The government needs to maintain efforts to come to a settlement with the fishermen so that the bitter divisions in the regional community can heal.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 18, 2019

Thai star drives J. League's popularity abroad

After seven years of hard work, the J. League's vaunted "Asian Strategy" has resulted in some significant successes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2019

'Hello World': Kyoto as you've never seen it before

Tomohiko Ito's anime feature 'Hello World' sees the breaking down of the borders between present and future, and the perils and pitfalls of comupter-generated worlds
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 17, 2019

'Masterpieces from the Musee de L'Orangerie: Jean Walter and Paul Guillaume Collection'

Sept. 21-Jan. 13, 2020
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 17, 2019

'Shigeo Toya: Body of the Gaze'

Sept. 21-Oct. 19
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 17, 2019

'Shiga-kinbi Art Spot Project Vol.2: "Symbiosis"'

Sept. 21-Oct. 20
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Sep 15, 2019

Little things to make life easier

From tiny printers to electric straws, what will gadget-makers think of next?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 15, 2019

Oil price hikes likely as attacks on Saudi facilities threaten ability to handle supply crisis

Saturday's attacks on key Saudi Arabia processing plants will test the world's ability to handle a supply crisis as it faces the temporary loss of more than 5 percent of global supply from the world's biggest crude exporter.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Sep 14, 2019

In the shadow of giants: Are high-rise condominiums in Japan destroying local communities?

Tsukishima is among many districts being gentrified by giant condominium projects popping up in the most populous city in the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 14, 2019

Of cats and rabbits: UNESCO World Heritage candidate caught in a bind over tourism drive

UNESCO designates World Heritage sites in order to preserve cultural or natural assets deemed significant to humanity. The idea is to maintain these assets for future generations, but UNESCO itself doesn't pay for maintenance. It is up to the countries where the sites are located and UNESCO will remove...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 12, 2019

Arsene Wenger says Man United not mature enough to contend for Premier League title

Manchester United's current squad lacks the maturity required to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players have potential, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
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.
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