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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 5, 2019

From a no-deal Brexit to a no-Brexit deal

The defeat of British Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal means that all options are the table.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 5, 2019

Brexit Britain is left choking on Nissan's exhaust fumes

Nissan's decision to back out of a big U.K. investment may not be the last of its type.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 5, 2019

Feud between major U.S. allies Japan and South Korea deepens as Trump sits it out

Donald Trump's desire to put "America First" has fostered new disputes between the United States and its allies. In Asia, old rivalries are also roaring back.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 5, 2019

The actors hoping to save Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory

Students and stage fans will see whether a hastily arranged series of performances of Bertolt Brecht's "The Threepenny Opera" this weekend can break a decades-long standoff over the closure of Japan's oldest student dormitory: the wooden Yoshida ryō (Yoshida Dormitory) at Kyoto University.
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 5, 2019

Acid attack survivors say Cambodia is illegally denying them care

For Moung Sreymom, survival comes down to accessing doctors that will treat her wounds for free.
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 5, 2019

New York beats out San Francisco to be world's best tech city

Amazon.com Inc. might have the right idea: A new study shows New York City is the best place on the planet for technology.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Anti-corruption outsider wins El Salvador presidency, ending three decades of two-party dominance

A former mayor campaigning on an anti-corruption ticket swept to victory in El Salvador's presidential election on Sunday, bringing an end to a two-party system that has held sway over the violence-plagued Central American country for three decades.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019

Feared or celebrated, Amazon's Alexa is star of Super Bowl ads

An android child struggles to control his emotions. Robots threaten to take away human jobs. And a voice-activated device ponders its own existence.
ENVIRONMENT
Feb 2, 2019

Greenpeace India shuts two offices, cuts staff after donations row

Environmental group Greenpeace said Saturday it has been forced to shut two of its regional offices in India and has asked many staff to leave due to a block on its bank account after accusations of illegal donations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 2, 2019

Two Tokyo wards to allow female students to wear pants for school uniform

Starting in April, Tokyo's Nakano Ward will allow female students at all municipal junior high schools to choose pants as part of their uniform, and Setagaya Ward will also allow the same option.
WORLD
Feb 2, 2019

Deadly Brazilian dam burst likely due to liquefaction, like previous disaster

The collapse of a Brazilian dam controlled by miner Vale a week ago likely happened because parts of the structure, made of sand and dried mud, dissolved into liquid, a state regulator said in an interview, similar to what caused another deadly mining disaster less than four years ago.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 2, 2019

Radioactive cesium above legal limit detected in fish caught off Fukushima

The Fukushima Prefecture fisheries cooperatives association says radioactive cesium exceeding the state limit has been detected in fish caught offshore for the first time in about four years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 1, 2019

Addressing Japan's demographic problems

Japan should explore every conceivable policy measure to create a society that has the most favorable conditions in the world for giving birth and raising children.
Japan Times
JAPAN / MBA Special 2019
Feb 1, 2019

Japan-based degrees offer international advantages

A Master of Business Administration continues to be a path to senior executive roles as demand has been increasing and the degree still equates to higher salaries.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 31, 2019

Do or die for Samurai Blue

This week has provided ample opportunity for all of us who doubted Japan's ability to reach the Asian Cup final to take a long, deep drink from the fountain of hubris.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Jan 31, 2019

World Cup ticket woes frustrate rugby fans

"There are three sides to every story, baby. There's yours, and mine and the cold, hard truth."
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 31, 2019

Fallout from Japan-South Korea tensions

If left unattended, the strained bilateral relationship has the potential to fundamentally undermine the U.S. alliance system on which Tokyo and Seoul depend for their security and prosperity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 31, 2019

The Future Eve gets experimental with prog rock pioneer Robert Wyatt

Progressive rock and experimental music personality Robert Wyatt said goodbye to the music world in 2014 when he announced his retirement with the cryptic statement, "there is a pride in (stopping), I don't want (the music) to go off." That didn't mean that something pre-dating his retirement wouldn't...
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 31, 2019

Iran ships 30 tons of uranium ore to enrichment facility in Isfahan, ostensibly for nuclear plant fuel

Iran has sent a large batch of mined uranium yellowcake for processing ahead of shipment to its main enrichment facility, Iran's state news agency reported on Wednesday in the latest sign of plans to step up its atomic activities.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 30, 2019

'12 Suicidal Teens': Teen suicide film deeper than most

Youth suicides hit a 30-year high in Japan in fiscal 2017, with 250 kids of high school age and under taking their own lives. Ijime (bullying) was a factor in many of these deaths, but there were others, as well as many unanswered questions.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 29, 2019

Marquee meet provides valuable testing ground for Japanese fencers

They do not have ample time to develop before the Tokyo Olympics. But Japanese fencers and their coaches are in no rush.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language
Jan 28, 2019

Whether it's a bar in Shinjuku or over a dating app with someone in Osaka, words matter when talking about LGBT topics

According to a recent survey, around 1 in 11 Japanese say they identify as LGBT. Therefore, knowing the language of this diverse community can help greatly with understanding.
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.
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.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured 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.

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