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WORLD
Oct 12, 2016

As Saudis bombed Yemen, U.S. worried about legal and war crimes blowback

The Obama administration went ahead with a $1.3 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia last year despite warnings from some officials that the United States could be implicated in war crimes for supporting a Saudi-led air campaign in Yemen that has killed thousands of civilians, according to government documents...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 21, 2016

Japanese architect group pushes for Yoyogi National Gymnasium to get World Heritage listing

A group that includes famed Japanese architects Fumihiko Maki and Kengo Kuma on Wednesday launched a campaign seeking inclusion of gymnasium facilities used in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on UNESCO's World Cultural Heritage list.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 16, 2016

Terrorism and sexual assault cast shadow over Japanese travelers

Surely if a prize were to be awarded for the week's most controversial article, it would go to Shukan Shincho's piece titled "If you're traveling abroad, here is a phrase from the Quran you should memorize."
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 29, 2016

In annual human trafficking report, U.S. to set to upgrade Thailand's status with removal from lowest tier

The United States has decided to remove Thailand from its list of worst human trafficking offenders, officials said, a move that could help smooth relations with Bangkok's military-run government.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / OBAMA VISITS HIROSHIMA
May 24, 2016

Declassified U.S. cables reveal lead-up to Hiroshima A-bomb decision

On Aug. 6, 1945, Maj. Gen. Leslie Groves sent a top secret cable to his superiors in Washington, D.C.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 7, 2015

Heart of darkness: Nostalgic Tokyo disappearing amid construction boom

The Shinagawa neighborhood of Musashi-Koyama — a vibrant maze of tiny alleyways that once housed dozens of small eateries, tapas restaurants and bars — is now a virtual ghost town.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 9, 2015

U.S. upgrades Malaysia in annual human trafficking report: sources

The United States is upgrading Malaysia from the lowest tier on its list of worst human trafficking centers, U.S. sources said Wednesday, a move that could smooth the way for an ambitious U.S.-led free-trade deal with the Southeast Asian nation and 11 other countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2015

Boeing bests Airbus, bags $18 billion in jet orders, commitments at start of Paris Air Show

Boeing Co. grabbed an early lead in orders and commitments at the Paris Air Show over Airbus Group SE, piling up a haul valued at almost $18 billion with help from a surprise surge in wide-body demand.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 30, 2015

Scientists pick top 10 new species of '15

Some 18,000 species, great and small, were discovered in 2014, adding to the 2 million already known, scientists said recently, as they released a top 10 list that highlights the diversity of life.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 14, 2015

How DNA sequencing is transforming the hunt for new drugs

Drug manufacturers have begun amassing enormous troves of human DNA in hopes of significantly shortening the time it takes to identify new drug candidates, a move some say is transforming the development of medicines.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 24, 2015

'Pink flower' stocks aim to change attitudes toward women

Japan's use of the stock market to change companies' attitudes toward women is showing signs it's working. As an investment strategy, it has been less of a success.
Japan Times
TENNIS / MATCH POINT
Feb 17, 2015

Nishikori the best bet when it comes to deciding set

Kei Nishikori's dominating victory in the final of the Memphis Open on Sunday was the culmination of a week which saw him pushed to three sets in each of his three previous matches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jan 23, 2015

Japan, Korea scholars join hands on history in fence-mending bid

Researchers in Japan and South Korea are working together to file a joint request to get historic materials documenting the Korean missions to Japan placed in UNESCO's Memory of the World Register to help improve the strained diplomatic relationship.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 31, 2014

Pregnant women no longer warned to avoid onsen

For the first time in 32 years, pregnant women can bathe in an onsen this summer without worrying about harming themselves or their unborn baby, according to a new government guideline.
COMMENTARY / World / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Jul 28, 2014

Anthropocentric bent of 'alien' fish

Japanese researchers of fauna and flora are becoming more like their U.S. counterparts inasmuch as they talk about the environment, ecology and biodiversity to disguise their anthropocentric expediency.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 24, 2014

Buyer allegedly sold stolen Benesse data to 50 firms, NHK reports

A name-list broker who bought stolen customer data from a systems engineer working for a Benesse Corp. contractor allegedly sold the data to 50 companies, including cram schools, NHK reported Thursday, citing investigative sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Jun 21, 2014

Does an increase in summer bonuses mean a healthier economy?

Average bonus amounts are going up this summer, but the number of bonuses are going down.
EDITORIALS
May 29, 2014

Nigeria under attack

Battling the Islamic extremist group Boko Haram does not burning down the Nigerian forests that it inhabits. It means recognizing the real source of its grievances and addressing them within the Nigerian political system.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 28, 2014

Obama announces new U.S. sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

U.S. President Barack Obama announces new sanctions Monday to stop President Vladimir Putin from fomenting the rebellion in eastern Ukraine, but said he was holding broader measures against Russia's economy 'in reserve.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 13, 2014

EU approves framework for asset freezes, travel bans on Russia

European Union member states have agreed on the wording of sanctions on Russia, including travel restrictions and asset freezes against those responsible for violating the sovereignty of Ukraine, according to a draft document.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 11, 2013

Crashes, sticker shock mark Obamacare shopping

Last week I spent six hours shopping for Obamacare on New York State's health care marketplace website. Officials had estimated that it would take the average person seven minutes. Either because I am not an average person or because the Obamacare people are idiots, I spent six hours setting up an account....
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 4, 2013

The latest gyaru-go: The top 10 words for gals on the go

The other day, I overheard two gyaru (ギャル, gals, i.e., fashion-conscious girls) talking, but I had no idea what they were saying.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2013

Can Snowden cite rights and still applaud Putin?

It's easy to admire Edward Snowden for what he has revealed about U.S. and U.K. spying, and still feel deeply uncomfortable about his praise for Russia, of all places.

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