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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2019

The Chinese have landed in Europe

The China presence in Europe seems far more complicated, extensive and insidious than that of Japan during its economic heyday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 16, 2019

If Assange encouraged leaks, so what?

The WikiLeaks founder's arrest amplifies a vital free-speech conversation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 16, 2019

The rise, fall and resurrection of Kyosai

An overachieving infant, Kawanabe Kyosai (1831-89) sketched at age 3, studied ukiyo-e from 7 and joined a branch of the Kano school of painting at 10. He offended officials, was shunned as an ex-convict, applauded by Josiah Conder and then forgotten after WWII. Now, he's finally back in favor.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 16, 2019

Julian Assange and Chelsea Manning had reason to believe leaks would hurt U.S., prosecutors say

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange and former U.S. Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning had reason to believe that leaking U.S. military reports "would cause injury" to the country, federal prosecutors alleged in a newly unsealed court filing on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 16, 2019

Japan can learn a thing or two from Canada about dealing with Trump on trade

As Tokyo anxiously prepared for trade talks with the United States that started this week, one of the chief concerns of the Abe government and Japan's private sector was what to expect when negotiating with the Trump administration, and to glean insights from how Canada survived the process.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 16, 2019

Carlos Ghosn improperly charged Renault for €3,000 scooter, sources allege

Carlos Ghosn improperly charged Renault SA for a €3,000 (¥380,000) scooter, according to sources familiar with the matter, in the latest allegation by the carmaker against its jailed former chairman.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Apr 15, 2019

'Gangnam style' sex crime: K-pop scandals uncover dark side of Seoul's flashiest district

On a recent weekend night, the dance floor at one of the hottest clubs in Seoul's swanky Gangnam district held only a few dozen people surrounded by mostly empty tables.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 15, 2019

Elon Musk tweets another Tesla forecast in midst of talks with SEC

Elon Musk, already in hot water over his Twitter use, posted another Tesla Inc. production forecast reminiscent of the one that landed him before a federal judge earlier this month.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 15, 2019

Blazing the way forward in Japan-Australia security ties

RAA negotiations are an epoch-making template for Japan's security relationships.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 15, 2019

In ideological battle with U.S., China wins over allies with its censored vision of the internet

A swath of the world is adopting China's vision for a tightly controlled internet over the unfettered American approach, a stunning ideological coup for Beijing that would have been unthinkable less than a decade ago.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 15, 2019

Bear essentials: A forthcoming animated series celebrates Rilakkuma's lackadaisical ethos in all its glory

Few fictional characters in Japan are as laid-back in their overall approach to life as Rilakkuma, which has attracted a loyal following over the years, rising through the ranks to sit alongside such established characters as Hello Kitty and Doraemon.
Japan Times
LIFE
Apr 15, 2019

Defining the Heisei Era

Over the past year, as we counted down to the end of the Heisei Era, The Japan Times presented a monthly 12-part series that looked back at the leading issues of the past three decades
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 15, 2019

How Robert Mueller's hunt for Russia-Trump conspiracy fell short

As recently as February, special counsel Robert Mueller's team dropped hints that the inquiry into Russia's role in the 2016 U.S. election might unearth evidence of active cooperation between Moscow and President Donald Trump's campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 15, 2019

Red Cross breaks silence on three staffers snatched in Syria in 2013 and last seen in Islamic State's hands

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) appealed on Sunday for information on the whereabouts of three employees abducted in Syria more than five years ago and last known to have been held by Islamic State.
WORLD
Apr 15, 2019

Michelle Obama charms British crowd with praise for Queen Elizabeth

Former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama charmed thousands of Britons on Sunday, telling anecdotes about meeting the "wonderfully warm and funny" Queen Elizabeth and praising London's diversity at an event in the capital.
WORLD
Apr 15, 2019

Iraqi forces kill Islamic State commander and four fighters

Security forces killed an Islamic State commander and four fighters in the Hamrin Mountains area of northeast Iraq on Sunday, the military said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 14, 2019

Swallows beat Giants in slugfest

The Yomiuri Giants provided the fireworks in the opener and the Tokyo Yakult Swallows lit up the scoreboard in second game.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 13, 2019

Yuki Togashi nails clutch jumper in closing seconds to propel Jets past rival Alvark

Yuki Togashi didn't have his best shooting game on Saturday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 13, 2019

Chef Rachel Dow's fresh take on 'new American' fare at Tableaux

Tableaux, a Daikanyama restaurant of over two decades, is revitalizing itself with American chef Rachel Dow and her refined take on 'new American' cuisine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2019

Tokyo and Washington finally set to kick off trade talks as American farmers fume over poor Japan access

Negotiators from Japan and the United States will meet in Washington to discuss opening the Japanese market to more American goods.
WORLD
Apr 13, 2019

Jair Bolsonaro says Brazil rainforest reserve may be opened to mining

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday the country could open a vast reserve in the Amazon rainforest to mining, a move that his predecessor attempted before backtracking due to an international outcry by environmentalists.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 13, 2019

'Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker' sees return of Emperor Palpatine

The ninth film in the original "Star Wars" saga will be called "The Rise of Skywalker," and will feature the return of the evil Emperor Palpatine to threaten the young heroine Rey and the Resistance, Walt Disney Co. revealed Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2019

Japan won't consider revising F-35A procurement plans while cause of crash still not known

The Defense Ministry is not considering a revision to its plan to procure a total of 105 F-35A stealth fighters despite the crash Wednesday of one of the jets into the sea off Aomori Prefecture, Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Friday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 12, 2019

Blind marathon runner Yoko Aoki chases berth at the Tokyo 2020 Games

A decade ago, Yoko Aoki would never have been able to imagine the current life she has.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 12, 2019

Pushing the envelope: Money politics undermines democracy in Indonesia

Shanti Ramchand learned quickly what was expected when she began campaigning in Jakarta for Indonesia's national parliament; distribute envelopes of cash at a small campaign event, and give a motorcycle or an air-conditioning unit to the community leader.
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.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
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.
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 and U.S. to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency
A U.S. Marine Corps M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and a Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force Type 12 Surface-to-Ship Missile (12SSM) system are put on display at a symposium at a base in Kisarazu, Japan, in June 2022.
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.
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.
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.
Corporate donations remain sticky point in political reform talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba addresses a meeting at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters on Thursday to discuss political reform.
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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