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Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 12, 2019

Middle? Inside? Relax, the kanji for naka has this one in the bag

The kanji for 'naka' is used in many different ways. A rectagle with a line cutting it in half, the kanji is also one of the easiest to remember.
EDITORIALS
Nov 8, 2019

Don't freeze English education reform

The government should not let problems with a new system for university entrance exams affect the overall pace of much-needed English education reform.
Japan Times
JAPAN / World Bosai Forum Special
Nov 8, 2019

International forum aims to spread disaster relief awareness

First of all, we pray for the repose of the souls of those who died in recent disasters, including Typhoon Faxai and Typhoon Hagibis, and extend our deepest sympathies to the many people affected.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 7, 2019

Yayoi Kusama: The underdog story of a Japanese art maverick

A documentary tells the story of Yayoi Kusama's battles with racism, sexism and mental illness during her 70-plus years of creating art.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2019

JR East and West decide to scrap flooded shinkansen for ¥15 billion loss

Ten Hokuriku bullet trains with 12 cars each will be scrapped because of severe damage from flooding during Typhoon Hagibis last month.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Nov 6, 2019

Methane-measuring satellite mission will be based in New Zealand

A satellite mission to measure global methane emissions from oil and gas facilities will be based in New Zealand, the government said on Wednesday, in a collaboration with a U.S. environmental group.
EDITORIALS
Nov 5, 2019

Rising sea levels will transform our world

Japan must not only be ready to protect its own threatened populations, but be ready to help those elsewhere in the world that are also at risk from rising sea levels.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 5, 2019

Iconic owner Roger Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

Roger Penske was a car-loving, 14-year-old who regularly listened to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio when his father landed tickets to the 1951 race. They made the trek from Cleveland, and when Penske saw the cars zipping around Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 200 mph (nearly 323 kph) he fell instantly...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2019

Filipino typhoon survivor tells of brush with climate crisis, urges Japanese to act now

Not everyone has the luxury of reading about climate change.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2019

Germany's windmills are wildly unpopular

In renewable energy, competition from fossil fuels isn't the only problem: Local politics may be an even higher hurdle.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / The Argument: Casinos
Oct 30, 2019

Casinos are misunderstood and a needed part of destination resorts

As a longtime member of a nonpartisan group of lawmakers promoting integrated resorts, my basic stance is to promote the introduction of IRs as a whole, rather than casinos alone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2019

Japanese team discovers that water on Mars was once 'as salty as ramen soup'

A Japanese research team has found that water believed to have existed on Mars 3.5 billion years ago contained salt and minerals, providing conditions suited to life.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Itochu: Working hand in hand with Turkey towards growth

For over half a century, ITOCHU Corp. has contributed to Turkey’s economic growth through trade, investment and contributions to major social infrastructure projects.
EDITORIALS
Oct 26, 2019

It's time to discuss succession

Now that the enthronement ceremony is behind us, there is no reason to keep pushing back public discussions on succession issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 26, 2019

Sports are feeling heat from climate change

Thanks to deadly heat waves, the Olympic marathon is moving from Tokyo to Sapporo next year. It's a sign of things to come.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2019

42% of Japanese in their early 60s hope to continue working part time after they turn 65, survey finds

The survey on elderly employment, released Friday, also showed that 61 percent of companies are able to offer part-time positions to such workers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2019

Australia increases visas for those willing to live outside major cities

The Australian government said on Saturday it is increasing the number of visas for skilled workers willing to migrate to the country's regions in a bid to ease pressure on major cities, where populations are growing twice as fast as elsewhere.
EDITORIALS
Oct 25, 2019

Japan steps up for Middle East security

Japan should do what it can to promote peace, but it should also not be deterred from protecting its national interests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 25, 2019

Harvesting wind at sea could become $1 trillion industry, International Energy Agency says

Offshore wind could become a cornerstone of the world's power supply as steep cost reductions and improved technology unleash the potential of the green energy source, the International Energy Agency said Friday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Oct 23, 2019

Pursuing artistic passions at Tokyo LoveHotels

Kalin Lawrence needed an affordable place to showcase her creative output. When she couldn't find one that suited the needs of a young artist, she created it herself.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2019

Trump's Syria envoy says Turkey's onslaught hinders Islamic State fight

Donald Trump's special envoy for the Syrian conflict said the administration made clear "at every level" that it opposed Turkey's invasion of northern Syria and that the resulting offensive has undermined the fight against Islamic State.
Funeral held for Princess Yuriko at Tokyo cemetery
Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, followed by Princess Aiko and Princess Kako, prepare to attend a funeral service for Princess Yuriko at Toshimagaoka Cemetery in Tokyo on Tuesday.
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.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured on Tuesday.
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.
False report on Yasukuni Shrine visit 'extremely regrettable,' top spokesperson says
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday
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.

Podcast

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Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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