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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 3, 2022

Across Tokyo, a retro-chic izakaya revolution

Neon on the walls, K-pop on TV, and, of course, cheap eats and drinks up. Have izakaya (Japanese pubs) found the secret to success with young revelers?
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JAPAN
Jul 2, 2022

Japan cautious on starting tourism campaign as fears of virus wave grow

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has backed off a plan to begin the campaign early this month, amid fears that it could accelerate the spread of the virus.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022

'True democracy never started': Hong Kongers react to Xi's speech

Xi's insistence that democracy was flourishing despite the yearslong political crackdown was met with scorn by those who had been most affected by Beijing's tightening grip on the city.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 1, 2022

Hydropower is a bad bargain

There is no question that the world must cut its reliance on fossil fuels. but building more hydroelectric dams is not the way due to the environmental impact they have.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2022

Summer means suffering: How workers survive intense Persian Gulf heat

Although summer has only just begun, temperatures have already topped 50 degrees Celsius in some areas.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2022

Rise of Arab-Israel axis pushes Iran to redouble nuclear talks push

Growing worries about warming relations between Israel and its former Arab foes have pushed Tehran to keep the diplomatic ball rolling.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 1, 2022

Groundbreaking NATO summit means work for Japan

If peace in the Asia-Pacific and around the world is to be strengthened and secured, NATO and its partners must make their summit pledges meaningful.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022

North Korea blames COVID-19 outbreak on ‘alien things’ from South

South Korea's Unification Ministry repudiated the claims, and there are several other possible routes for COVID-19 infections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2022

Xi hails China's rule over Hong Kong at handover ceremony

Xi insisted that democracy was flourishing despite a yearslong political crackdown that has silenced dissent.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY
Jun 30, 2022

Trump has steered himself into a legal morass

Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony describing an attempt by Donald Trump to grab the wheel of his car on Jan. 6 revealed a lack of control in more ways than one.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 30, 2022

Two-time reigning champion Tadej Pogacar still man to beat at Tour de France

Tadej Pogacar will be the man to beat as he targets his third consecutive Tour de France title when the race sets off on Friday, with the 23-year-old Slovenian looking to become one of the sport's all-time great riders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 30, 2022

BOJ's public relations crisis forces rethink on inflation message

Public anger has been particularly strident, with tabloids and television programs criticizing 77-year-old BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda as someone earning a fat salary and being out of touch.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 30, 2022

Japan's worst factory output slump in two years heaps pressure on economy

Factory output slumped a seasonally adjusted 7.2% in May from the previous month, official data showed on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2022

Nearly 1 in 4 globally at risk from severe flooding, study finds

Inundations from heavy rainfall and storm surges affect millions of people every year and cause billions of dollars of damage to homes, infrastructure and economies.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 29, 2022

Xi to finally leave mainland China after 893 days at home

The leader will head to Hong Kong on Thursday and Friday, according to local media, for events marking 25 years of Chinese rule in the former British colony.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 29, 2022

The steep costs of disengagement for China

In this new era of strategic competition between China and the West, disengagement is the order of the day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2022

From war to wild weather, global crop problems point to years of high food prices

The world has perhaps never seen this level of simultaneous agricultural disruption, according to agriculture executives, industry analysts, farmers and economists.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 29, 2022

Launch of new carrier highlights China's bid to tip balance in the Pacific

The development of the Fujian is just one of several efforts by Beijing to change the status quo in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2022

Hong Kong's future uncertain as consequences of Xi's tightening grip take hold

As the city loses its edge, many among its political and business elite who supported Beijing's crackdown are now looking to see how far they can veer from its rigid policies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2022

Crypto crash threatens North Korea's stolen funds as it ramps up weapons tests

The sudden plunge in crypto values complicates Pyongyang's ability to cash in and may affect how it plans to fund its weapons programs.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 29, 2022

PGA Tour and DP World Tour strengthen alliance to combat LIV

Beginning in 2023, the top 10 players in the DP World Tour's rankings, in addition to those already exempt, will receive PGA Tour cards for the following season.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / EXPLAINER
Jun 28, 2022

Abortion legal and apolitical in Japan, but cost and consent present barriers

Only expensive surgical procedures are currently available, and in most cases married women must also get spousal consent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 28, 2022

Toshiba shareholders endorse two directors from activist hedge funds

The appointments are expected to add momentum to the firm's exploration of potential buyout deals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2022

Netflix’s plan to fix its subscription crisis starts in Asia

The Asia Pacific region accounts for 15% of Netflix's 221.6 million global subscribers and is forecast to be the biggest driver of further expansion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 28, 2022

What Hong Kongers born the year of the handover see in the city’s future

Some feel their fate is tied to Hong Kong's, while others feel like bystanders as Beijing tightens its grip. Many plan to leave sooner or later.
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.

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