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CULTURE / Stage
Apr 28, 2015

Bintley returns with his new-look 'Cinderella'

For dance fans, there's the promise of some glittering Golden Week holiday reunions as David Bintley, long-time director of the Birmingham Royal Ballet, returns here with that company for the first time since his four-year stint doubling up as artistic director of the National Ballet of Japan ended last...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Apr 28, 2015

Orpheus descends on Japan

Of all U.S. playwright Tennessee Williams's many major works — including "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "The Glass Menagerie" — "Orpheus Descending," which opens in Tokyo next week with a star-studded Japanese cast and multi-award-winning English director Phillip Breen at the helm, is among those...
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JAPAN / History
Apr 28, 2015

At Harvard, Abe sticks to Kono message when pressed on 'comfort women' issue

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tried to dodge the politically explosive issue of wartime 'comfort women' by reaffirming his earlier stance upholding a key 1993 government apology.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 28, 2015

Abu Dhabi taps Inpex to join $22 billion oil project

Inpex Corp. is joining Total SA to develop the main onshore oil deposits in the United Arab Emirates as Abu Dhabi picks new partners for a $22 billion effort to pump crude from its largest fields.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2015

Abe won't attend Russian WWII ceremony

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not attend an official ceremony in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II because of a scheduling conflict, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday.
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WORLD
Apr 28, 2015

Executions imminent, Indonesia informs Australia

Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop said she had received a letter from her Indonesian counterpart late on Monday advising her of the imminent execution of two Australian drug traffickers and offering no hope of a reprieve.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2015

When women can thrive, so will Japan and the world

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is 'determined to make Japan a country where opportunities for women abound, and glass ceilings are a thing of the past.'
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2015

Pakistan key to the advance of China's global interests

Besides serving as the linchpin of China's India-containment strategy, Pakistan is now its launch pad for playing a bigger role in the Indian Ocean and Mideast.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 27, 2015

So many "you" and "I" words, but best used sparingly

Today we will introduce the proper use of 'you' and 'I' in Japanese.
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2015

Abe adviser fears BOJ has den of conspirators opposing reflation

The Bank of Japan appears to be wavering in its commitment to unprecedented monetary easing, said Kozo Yamamoto, an adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and an advocate of reflationary policies.
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2015

Kuroda stimulus debate heats up as Toyota veteran set for board seat

The nomination of the Bank of Japan's newest board member is prompting investor speculation Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will find it easier to expand monetary stimulus.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2015

Drone mistake underscores difficulty of tracking where hostages are being held

The U.S. drone strike that accidentally killed two hostages in Pakistan exposes intelligence shortfalls that former and current U.S. officials say appear to be growing more frequent as militants expand their safe havens and as Washington gathers less on-the-ground human intelligence.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Apr 26, 2015

A bare-knuckle race against time to the Edo Period and back

How in the world did I find myself in the passenger seat as an eager accomplice in a car chase?
EDITORIALS
Apr 26, 2015

Civilian control over the SDF

Lawmakers should confirm the importance of civilian control of the SDF and pursue ways to strengthen the system rather than to undermine it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 25, 2015

College campuses studying on borrowed time

University students are taking out massive loans to pay for their tertiary education and generally end up facing a crippling repayment timetable that is impossible to service. We examine the alarming state of student debt and what is being done to improve conditions for those who are struggling to pay it back.
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LIFE / Travel
Apr 25, 2015

The temporal shift of Ainokura village

The tour conductor waved her flag furiously as she directed the bus driver into the last remaining slot in the parking lot that serves the village of Shirakawa-go.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 25, 2015

U.S. towns pulled into Japanese politics

A recurring news story over the past several years concerns claims of the harassment of Japanese nationals residing on the East and West coasts of the United States. Most appear to have originated from municipalities where South Korean immigrants and Korean-Americans have successfully campaigned to erect...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Apr 25, 2015

Ladybeard: 'Once you have decided exactly what you want to do, do it with everything you've got'

Ladybeard on Cookie Monster vocals and Japanese schoolgirl sailor outfits
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 25, 2015

Rowsom happy to coach in Japan again

The Toshiba Brave Thunders needed to fill an assistant coaching vacancy after last season, so his name came up. And Brian Rowsom seemed to be a good fit because he used to play for the team and had coaching experience.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 25, 2015

At Abe-Obama summit, all roads lead to China

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe embarks on a seven-day tour of the United States this week, the highlight of which is a summit with President Barack Obama.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 25, 2015

Hunt for ancient royal tomb at Teotihuacan pyramid turns up mysterious mercury

A Mexican archaeologist hunting for a royal tomb in a tunnel deep beneath a pre-Aztec pyramid has made a discovery that may have brought him a step closer: liquid mercury.
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WORLD
Apr 25, 2015

Killing of American al-Qaida media frontman seen as huge blow to militants

The killing of an American who directed al-Qaida's media campaign from his Pakistani hideout is likely to be a big blow for the militants, especially as they wage a propaganda war with the Islamic State group.
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WORLD
Apr 25, 2015

Germany says 1915 massacre of Armenians genocide

Armenia marked the centenary on Friday of a mass killing of Armenians by Ottoman Turks with a simple flower-laying ceremony attended by foreign leaders as Germany became the latest country to respond to its calls for recognition that it was genocide.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Apr 24, 2015

Mourinho's strategy effective if not entertaining

To Jose Mourinho, winning is the ultimate entertainment.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 24, 2015

Young Juvenile Youth courts clubs and charts

Whether it's younger stars like Sam Smith and Charli XCX whose pasts have seen collaborations with producers such as Disclosure, Alex Metric and Starkey, or established names like Bjork delving into the underground to work with Arca and The Haxan Cloak, the trajectories of pop and club music have never...
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2015

For the sake of the future, make 2015 Earth Year

Just as we demand that our governments address risks associated with terrorism or epidemics, we should put concerted pressure on them to act now to preserve our natural environment and curb climate change.

Longform

The building of new high-rise residential buildings has some alarmed that they could empty and fall into disrepair as Japan's population shrinks.
The high cost of letting Japan's condos crumble