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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 17, 2019

Turning blue: China Inc. holds its breath as Beijing eyes smog-free skies for Oct. 1 National Day

When the sun comes up in Beijing on Oct. 1, the Chinese government will aim to celebrate its 70th birthday under a brilliant blue sky — and factory bosses hope they can get through it without blanket closures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 16, 2019

U.S. 'locked and loaded' and ready to respond to Saudi oil attack, Trump tweets

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is "locked and loaded depending on verification" that Iran staged the attack on major Saudi Arabian oil facilities, an assertion already made by his secretary of state and backed by administration officials.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2019

Bahamas tourist industry hopes for quick comeback from 'Category Hell' hurricane

As rescuers search for bodies amid mountains of debris and the stench of death on the Bahamas island of Abaco, life on most of the archipelago's 700 isles is little changed.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 15, 2019

The hot topic of Western saunas in Japan

Onsen hot spring baths may reign in Japan, but the Western sauna could be the next health and wellness trend.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 14, 2019

Sumo 101: World championships

Broadly speaking, sumo is divided into two separate (but overlapping) sports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 13, 2019

German auto lobby chief suddenly quits in midst of Frankfurt show

Bernhard Mattes, the head of Germany's auto lobby group VDA, resigned unexpectedly this week in the middle of the Frankfurt motor show, the showcase event the group hosts every two years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 13, 2019

Website of Japan's new 78-year-old IT minister offline for months, raising questions over his tech acumen

The official website of new Japanese information technology minister Naokazu Takemoto has been unviewable for the past few months, raising concerns among social media users over his ability to handle the portfolio, it was learned Friday.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Sep 13, 2019

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the G1 Global Conference 2019 on Sept. 16

Tokyo, September 13, 2019 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the G1 Global Conference 2019, to be held on Sept. 16, 2019, in Tokyo.
Japan Times
Sep 13, 2019

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the G1 Global Conference 2019 on Sept. 16

Tokyo, September 13, 2019 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the G1 Global Conference 2019, to be held on Sept. 16, 2019, in Tokyo.
EDITORIALS
Sep 11, 2019

Boris Johnson's horrible week

While most assessments of these horrific events have focused on Brexit's economic impact, there is increasing attention to the damage that has been done to British politics and its democracy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 11, 2019

Japan's shortcomings laid bare at FIBA World Cup

High hopes turned into devastation — and misery.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 11, 2019

Beijing clamps down on fuel, firework sales ahead of China's 70th anniversary

Beijing will temporarily halt self-service at filling stations and sales of fireworks, part of a series of measures intended to keep the Chinese capital safer and cleaner before celebrations marking 70 years since the founding of the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 11, 2019

Hong Kong unrest gives Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen a timely boost

Heading into 2019, Tsai Ing-wen looked at risk of becoming Taiwan's first one-term president. Then came the unrest in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 10, 2019

Sumo 101: Kuramae Kokugikan

The six yearly grand sumo tournaments are held at four locations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 10, 2019

Nissan ousts CEO Hiroto Saikawa over pay scandal as carmaker's turmoil deepens

Less than a year since the dramatic downfall of Carlos Ghosn, Nissan Motor Co. is losing another leader.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 10, 2019

Failure to adapt to climate impacts will hike inequality, commission warns

From taxpayer-backed flood defenses in Miami to shelters keeping Bangladeshis safe from storms, investing to protect against the growing effects of climate change pays, a global commission said Tuesday, warning failure to do so will hike inequality.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 10, 2019

In Hong Kong's leaderless movement, officials don't know who to negotiate with

As a top adviser to Hong Kong's government, Bernard Chan is searching for any protester who can strike a deal to end more than three months of unrest.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 9, 2019

Dispelling the myths of Kashmir

Until China and Pakistan stop trying to undermine its territorial sovereignty in Jammu and Kashmir, India will have little choice but to take steps to protect itself.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2019

Hong Kong school students form human chain after weekend of protests

Hundreds of uniformed school students, many wearing masks, formed human chains in districts across Hong Kong on Monday in support of anti-government protesters after another weekend of clashes in the Chinese-ruled city.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 7, 2019

Uncovering Japan's involvement in the Korean War

Every August, NHK airs a lot of new documentaries to commemorate the end of World War II. The range of topics is not typically limited to events that happened in August 1945. This year's crop covered newspaper propaganda leading up to the war; the infamous attempted coup by idealistic young officers...
EDITORIALS
Sep 6, 2019

It's time to crack down on road rage

Acts of road rage should be clearly defined as an offense under the road traffic law and provisions for penalizing them stipulated.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 6, 2019

The National Police Agency and the Senkakus

The next step in the evolution of Japanese security practice will involve growing pains, but for better or worse, the Abe administration has demonstrated its willingness to endure some friction to posture against China's steadily increasing presence in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 6, 2019

Rui Hachimura to sit out remainder of FIBA World Cup

Star forward Rui Hachimura will not play in Japan's consolation games against New Zealand and Montenegro in order to rest his weary body, the Japan Basketball Association announced on Friday.
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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