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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 28, 2019

U.S. lawmakers will press Boeing CEO for answers on 737 Max crashes

The head of a U.S. Senate panel reviewing two catastrophic Boeing 737 Max crashes told Reuters ahead of hearings this week that the plane would not return to U.S. skies until "99.9 percent of the American public" and policymakers are convinced it is safe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 28, 2019

'Grass' or 'VIP'? How rural Vietnamese make treacherous journey to Europe

For Vietnamese seeking to embark on the treacherous journey to a new life in Europe, a key question can be: "Grass" or "VIP"?
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 27, 2019

When street style eclipses the runway

Tokyo fashion week's battle for identity has always been between that of the runway and the fashion on streets — has the event finally found a happy medium?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 27, 2019

Ex-top North Korean nuclear negotiator warns U.S. not to ignore year-end deadline by 'exploiting' Kim-Trump ties

The former top North Korean nuclear negotiator Sunday delivered a scathing indictment of the United States' position in nuclear talks, blasting Washington's "delaying tactics" and warning of a failure to heed leader Kim Jong Un's deadline for a "bold decision" by the year's end.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 26, 2019

International Ski Federation admits 'too many races' on World Cup calendar

The upcoming Alpine skiing World Cup season includes "too many races," the International Ski Federation has conceded amid criticism from racers and coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2019

Shizuoka faces pushback after it delays maglev project over river water concerns

Construction of a new maglev line connecting Tokyo and Nagoya has come to a standstill, with Shizuoka Prefecture refusing to give the green light to the full-scale drilling of a tunnel under the Oi River, claiming the project could decrease the amount of water for residents living along the river.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 25, 2019

Uber CEO Khosrowshahi vows to deliver a profit, with help from India

Uber Technologies Inc. Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi is vowing to make his company profitable while pursuing growth from emerging arenas such as India, addressing investors' concerns about the ride-sharing company's mounting losses and global regulatory challenges.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Oct 25, 2019

Ep. 20 'The Third Flower'

This week's episode of "Terrace House" starts off on a sad note as Kaori gets ready to move out to pursue her career in London, leaving Haruka and Ruka as the last original members still living in the house. To mark Kaori's departure, Ruka does what he does best — invents a new dish and prays that...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 24, 2019

Can Japan revive its electronics industry glory?

The revival of CEATEC as an exhibition will serve as an important barometer for the resurgence of Japan's consumer electronics industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2019

In wake of Typhoon Hagibis, demand surging for post-flood recovery manual

The extensive flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis, which inundated tens of thousands of homes, is driving demand for a free guide outlining recommended steps for recovery.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019

Young entrepreneurs with a mission bank on 'Greta' effect

As the brains behind a hydroponics farming system in rural Kenya, 17-year-old Jefferson Kang'acha struggled to get noticed but he now expects the youth climate movement led by Greta Thunberg to bolster other young people on a mission.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2019

Philippine vice president says time for Duterte to halt drug war

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should allow the United Nations to investigate his war on drugs, and abandon a deadly campaign that has been failure and a dent on the country's international image, its vice president said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2019

EU set to delay Brexit after Boris Johnson defeated in Parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defining mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union in nine days' time was derailed as members of Parliament dramatically blocked his plan to rush the Brexit deal into law.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 22, 2019

Sawamura Award selection committee needs to adjust with the times

Ever heard the one about the guy who had to walk 5 km, uphill, through a hailstorm just to get to school every day?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Emperor Naruhito completes enthronement in ceremony rich with history and ritual

Sokui no Rei is one of the major events in a series of ceremonies and rites scheduled throughout the year following Emperor Naruhito's accession.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 22, 2019

No excuse for inaction on pension reforms

Restoring the primary balance should not be used as an excuse to avoid enacting pension system reform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2019

Boeing may face billions more in losses as 737 Max crisis deepens, analysts say

Boeing Co. may have to book billions of dollars in additional charges related to its grounded 737 Max jets, brokerages said, following reports that call into question the timing of the aircraft's return to service.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 21, 2019

White House's Mick Mulvaney did not mull quitting over 'quid pro quo' flap

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday he had not offered to resign for indicating last week that U.S. President Donald Trump had sought a political favor from Ukraine in exchange for military aid, comments he has since retracted.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2019

Mixed messages on nuclear deterrence

Japan has reason to be concerned about its security guarantees.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 20, 2019

Doing the math shows Boris Johnson might yet get Brexit done

Boris Johnson was defeated in Parliament on Saturday. But an analysis of that vote, and the comments its members made in the run-up, suggests the prime minister still has a chance of getting his Brexit deal done.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 19, 2019

Creating a barrier-free transportation environment in Japan

Not too long ago, domestic media organizations would rarely have anything negative to say about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but as the actual games draw nearer, there's been a greater willingness to find fault with preparations and even raise a bit of alarm. Everything from Tokyo's deadly summertime heat...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2019

Has the post-American Middle East arrived?

In the Middle East itself, those calling the shots increasingly believe Washington is leaving — and are unconcerned by what America might wish.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Weak trade delaying global recovery, says Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda

The timing of a global economic recovery is being delayed as weaker global trade weighs on manufacturing, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2019

White House admits quid pro quo, saying request for 2016 poll probe was factor in frozen Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump's withholding of $391 million in military aid to Ukraine was linked to his request that the Ukrainians look into a claim — debunked as a conspiracy theory — about the 2016 U.S. election, a senior presidential aide said on Thursday, the first time the White House acknowledged...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2019

U.K. clinches Brexit deal, but now Boris Johnson must face Parliament

Britain clinched an eleventh-hour Brexit deal with the EU on Thursday, more than three years after Britons voted in a referendum to leave the bloc, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson still faces a knife-edge vote in Parliament to get it approved.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2019

U.S. House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland dies: AP

U.S. House Oversight and Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings, a key figure in the Democrats' impeachment inquiry and a fierce critic of President Donald Trump, has died, AP reported.
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.
Japan investigating Amazon for allegedly bullying other businesses
Packages move along a conveyor belt at an Amazon warehouse
Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, in June 2019.
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.
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, brokered by U.S. and France, takes effect
People near Martyrs Square in Beirut watch as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a cease-fire on television 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.
China defense minister being investigated for corruption, report says
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attends the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Sept. 13. Dong is the third consecutive incumbent or former defense chief to be probed over alleged corruption.
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.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

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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