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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 17, 2019

What if the U.S. could fight only one war at a time?

The post-Cold War idea of winning on two fronts gives way to the realities of great power competition.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 17, 2019

Inpex inks $20 billion deal on Abadi LNG project, the largest investment ever in Indonesia

Japan's Inpex Corp. reached a new deal with Indonesia on the $20 billion Abadi liquefied natural gas project, a key step toward reviving work on the long-stalled venture that's expected to be the biggest-ever investment in the Southeast Asian nation.
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LIFE / Digital
Jun 16, 2019

Keita Takahashi: The world is alive with the fun of Wattam

Designer of the cult game Katamari Damacy talks about his new game, Wattum, and how a goat changed his life.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jun 16, 2019

Getting the word out on sexual consent to university students in Tokyo

After the many late nights spent in high school cramming to pass an entrance exam, university life can be an exciting turning point in the lives of youth in Japan. With club activities, drinking parties and many opportunities to start dating, this newfound freedom is sometimes overwhelming.
EDITORIALS
Jun 15, 2019

Preventing elderly driver accidents

Steps must be taken to reduce the rising number of accidents caused by elderly drivers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 14, 2019

Why paternity leave should be mandatory

Behind the declining child population and the lingering income gap between Japanese men and women is the fact that husbands and wives do not take part in raising their children together.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2019

Iran's Gulf aggression can be stopped without war

The best approach for the U.S. now is to return to a greater focus on allies, partners and friends.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 13, 2019

Trump 'frustrated' with lack of Japan trade deal, Ambassador William Hagerty says

Touching on the Trump-Kim summit in Hanoi in February, Hagerty argued it was “not a failure, as some have portrayed it.”
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 12, 2019

Britain targets zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, most ambitious goal yet among G7

Britain will toughen its climate targets and commit to reaching net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, the government said late on Tuesday, becoming the first G7 nation to set such a goal.
Japan Times
Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

Philippines on the rise

A message from the President of the Philippines Rodrigo R. Duterte
Japan Times
Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. reaches new milestones

Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. (MMPC) was established in the Philippines 56 years ago. MMPC, being the most successful Mitsubishi Motors country operations in terms of market share, was able to surpass the turbulent economic challenges such as the recession in the 1980s, the 1997 Asian financial...
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Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

BDO Unibank: A wealth of opportunities

The Philippine economy continues to attract Japanese investors. Recognizing the distinct requirements of the Japanese business community, BDO Unibank Inc. serves both corporate and retail clients through its Japan Desk which is the largest among Philippine banks. BDO Unibank provides products and services...
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Philippines report 2019
Jun 12, 2019

Sustainable tourism will ensure the Philippines is #MoreFunForever

The Philippines is a tropical paradise with over 7,641 islands. The country offers wonders of the natural world, white sand beaches, pristine waters and friendly people always ready to offer a welcoming smile.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 12, 2019

Near-record 'dead zone' forecast off U.S. Gulf coast, threatening fish

A near record-sized "dead zone" of oxygen-starved water could form in the Gulf of Mexico this summer, threatening its huge stocks of marine life, researchers said.
EDITORIALS
Jun 11, 2019

No quick fix to reverse decline in newborns

Efforts must be maintained to create an environment in which people can marry and start families earlier in their lives.
EDITORIALS
Jun 10, 2019

G20 frustrations

The upcoming G20 summit will test Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's diplomatic skills, but ultimate success may well depend on the relationship he has nurtured with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 10, 2019

G20 ministers end Tsukuba meet with pledge to seek reform of World Trade Organization

Ministers from the Group of 20 major economies wrapped up a two-day meeting on trade and the digital economy on Sunday with a joint statement pledging to pursue an overhaul of the World Trade Organization.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 8, 2019

In Seoul, authentic Japanese food inspires everyday happiness

The rise in South Korean solo dining culture and a desire to seek out authentic experiences is driving up the popularity of Japanese food.
EDITORIALS
Jun 8, 2019

Genetic tests for cancer therapy

Rules should be introduced to ensure the confidentiality of patients and prohibit all forms of unfair treatment based on genetic information.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 7, 2019

Japan startup believes its cheap, light 'touchable' 3D tech could transform everything from VR to shopping

A Japanese startup is betting that its "touchable" 3D technology will have a vast array of applications, potentially allowing smartphone shoppers to evaluate the fabric of clothes they want to buy online and gamers to feel virtual objects.
Japan Times
JAPAN / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 7, 2019

Japan facing increased pressure to hike minimum wage, but business leaders give mixed response

Last month, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Council on Economic and Fiscal Policy recommended that the government draw up detailed measures to bring the nationwide average minimum wage up to ¥1,000 per hour as soon as possible.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2019

Today's U.S.-China clash began at Tiananmen Square

Ever since the massacre, Beijing has pushed authoritarianism at home and abroad.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jun 6, 2019

Japan's king of comedy, Yoshimoto Kogyo's Hiroshi Osaki, expands his realm

It has been 10 years since Hiroshi Osaki took the reins at Yoshimoto Kogyo, and in that time Japan's oldest and arguably most influential entertainment agency has veered down several different paths. While comedy remains at the forefront of the company's activities, as it has for over a century, these...

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