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CULTURE / Books
Apr 16, 2022

Japan’s first Nobel literature laureate a towering figure 50 years after death

The anniversary of the death of Yasunari Kawabata is being marked with an exhibition and a new adaptation of one of his works.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 16, 2022

Money matters: Fight inflation with better finance fundamentals

In the face of inflation-induced price hikes, it's back to basics for personal finance.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 15, 2022

North Korea fetes founder as U.S. prepares for provocations

Jets and helicopters flew low over central Pyongyang on Thursday night, indicating a possible military parade, specialist service NK News cited sources in the capital as saying.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 15, 2022

Lawson to raise Kara-age Kun prices for first time in 36 years

The price of the nuggets, sold in a paper envelope with a toothpick and a chicken illustration that's instantly recognizable to anyone in the country, will increase to u00a5238 from May 31.
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JAPAN
Apr 15, 2022

Japan's government releases video to help eradicate harassment from politics

The video is based on 1,324 stories shared by local lawmakers from across Japan who have experienced some sort of harassment by their constituents or senior lawmakers.
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WORLD
Apr 15, 2022

Ukrainians come home to wreckage, booby traps and fresh laundry

The worst damage is in towns surrounding Kyiv, where Russian troops left a path of destruction, including hundreds of people apparently massacred, as they withdrew to the north.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 15, 2022

Bryson DeChambeau likely to miss PGA Championship after surgery

The American fractured the bone in his wrist when he slipped on marble floors while playing ping pong in Saudi Arabia, also injuring his hip in the fall.
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BASEBALL
Apr 15, 2022

‘This is American history’: Baseball's Hall of Fame reconsiders race

A planned permanent exhibit in Cooperstown is intended to highlight the Black experience in baseball, aiming to shed light on a legacy that has often been diluted and erased.
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WORLD
Apr 15, 2022

U.K. announces plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda while claims are assessed

Concerns over immigration were a big factor in the 2016 Brexit vote, and Johnson has been under pressure to deliver on his promise to 'take back control' of the country's borders.
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PRESS / Events
Apr 15, 2022

“Changing the way people drink water sustainably” with Michael Magee

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2022

China goes all in with support for Myanmar's military regime

China believes Myanmar' military regime has the best chance of consolidating support for its rule, thereby protecting Beijing's significant investments and strategic position in the country.
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PODCAST / deep dive
Apr 14, 2022

Nakagin, Nakagone: Demolishing an architectural dream

Japan Times editor Chris Russell joins to discuss the story of Nakagin and why he thinks it has captivated so many people over the years.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 14, 2022

China hesitates on bailing out Sri Lanka and Pakistan as debt soars

Often accused by the U.S. of using 'debt diplomacy” for political advantage, Xi Jinping's government is becoming more reluctant to pull out the checkbook.
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BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2022

Indian backdoor for Russian oil weakens calls for European ban

While Europe is making strenuous efforts to move away from Russian oil and gas, India could keep profiting by selling fuel made from Russian crude to the energy-starved region.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 14, 2022

Warriors' Stephen Curry goes through first full practice since injury

The eight-time All-Star and two-time league MVP sank just 38% of his 3-point attempts in the recently-concluded regular season, the second-lowest figure of his career.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 14, 2022

Toshiba’s talk of privatization leaves some analysts with doubts

Toshiba is in talks with financial institutions on a buyout plan that would be led by domestic investors.
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WORLD
Apr 13, 2022

Cash handouts are saving Brazil’s poorest — and Jair Bolsonaro’s campaign

Despite a turbulent four years, signs of support show that Bolsonaro isn't out of the next presidential election just yet.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 13, 2022

Crypto and gaming collide in high-risk 'play-to-earn' economies

Players spent $4.9 billion on NFTs in games last year, according to market tracker DappRadar, representing around 3% of the global gaming industry.
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BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2022

Japan's machinery orders fell for second month in February

The data adds to concerns that Japanese firms are holding off on investments due to rising energy and raw materials costs, fueling fears about the pace of economic growth.
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COMMENTARY
Apr 12, 2022

Japan’s approach to Ukrainian evacuees is what its refugee policy ought to be

Japan's willingness to embrace Ukrainian evacuees stems from its hierarchical view of the world and its economic-first view of migrants.
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BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2022

Twitter grapples with an Elon Musk problem

Musk, Twitter's largest shareholder and one of its highest-profile users, could very well use the social media platform against itself and even buy enough shares to take over the company.

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