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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 11, 2022

Lower House redistricting threatens clash of titans within LDP

With a single-seat district to be cut in Yamaguchi, Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could end up fighting for the remaining seats and resulting influence.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Apr 11, 2022

Small and midsize Kyushu firms look to Africa for growth

Smaller firms, however, may face hurdles such as a lack of information on the region and difficulty securing financing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2022

Hesitancy at Harvard endowment reflects broader skepticism over Chinese private equity

China's investment landscape is in turmoil, with some top investors shunning the nation after President Xi Jinping unleashed a crackdown on the private sector.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 11, 2022

Amazon’s drone delivery program is hit by crashes and safety concerns

An investigation based on internal documents, government reports and interviews with employees reveals a program beset by technical challenges, high turnover and safety concerns.
Japan Times
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Apr 10, 2022

Scottie Scheffler clings to three-shot Masters lead after third round

With the sun setting, the world No. 1 unleashed a brilliant approach on the 18th hole that allowed him to happily walk away three shots clear of Australian Cameron Smith.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Apr 10, 2022

Alysa Liu announces retirement at 16

The American won her first U.S. title in 2019 aged 13, breaking Tara Lipinski's record to become the youngest national champion, and repeated the feat in 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 9, 2022

'A new symphony and I am the conductor,' says Hong Kong leadership candidate

Fleshing out his policy platform, John Lee said loyalty to the central government was a priority for any chief executive.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Apr 8, 2022

Hold Russian soldiers and their leaders accountable for war crimes

As Russian troops have withdrawn from areas under their control, evidence of horrific brutality is mounting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 8, 2022

How is Japan's government connected with Russia's biggest cigarette maker?

The company said it would suspend some operations but continue manufacturing unless 'unprecedented' challenges force it to stop.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 8, 2022

'Tokyo Vice' steps into the capital's criminal underworld

Ken Watanabe and Hideaki Ito star alongside Ansel Elgort in the cross-cultural series that brings to life an American reporter's memoir about investigating Japan's yakuza in the 1990s.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2022

Thousands of goods railcars stuck at Ukraine’s border as war hits exports

In western Ukraine, some 1,100 train wagons carrying grain are stuck near the main rail border crossing with Poland, unable to transport their cargo abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 7, 2022

Ex-Hong Kong security chief launches bid to become city’s leader

John Lee's candidacy is a sign Beijing is focused on deepening its crackdown on dissent in the city, and his agenda will likely include the passage of additional security legislation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Apr 7, 2022

U.S. manure supplies run short as fertilizer prices soar

Facing a global shortage of commercial fertilizers, more U.S. growers are turning to old-fashioned animal manure.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2022

Global energy upheaval threatens years of natural gas shortages

The natural gas market's delicate balance is crumbling, putting the global economy under further strain as nations struggle to secure enough fuel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Apr 7, 2022

AI is explaining itself to humans. And it's paying off.

The emerging field of explainable AI has spurred big investment in Silicon Valley as startups and cloud giants compete to make opaque software more understandable.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2022

Japan says it will ‘lift entry ban on 106 countries,’ but tourists still can’t enter

Confusing government statement raises false hope for return of international tourists
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 6, 2022

How America watches for a nuclear strike

Hundreds of imaging satellites, as well as other private and federal spacecraft, have been looking for signs of heightened activity among Russia's nuclear forces.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 6, 2022

Hong Kong in 2047: What to expect over the next 25 years

Twenty-five years ago, at midnight on June 30, 1997, Britain handed over Hong Kong, its colony for 150 years, to China in return for a promise that the region would be given “a high degree of autonomy” and retain its lifestyle for the next 50 years under a “one country, two systems” formula....
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 6, 2022

Return of Hakuho Cup a positive development for aspiring wrestlers

For more than a decade, the tournament for elementary school students has offered overseas teams a chance to compete against some of Japan's top programs and interact with the sport's stars.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 6, 2022

Europe’s Russia coal ban foreshadows higher global energy prices

Prices are already soaring in a market that has been tight for months. European coal jumped 14% to a three-week high after news of the proposed ban.
Japan Times
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Apr 6, 2022

Tiger Woods sets stage for another storybook Masters comeback

The 15-time major winner delighted fans by saying he will not only play the Masters, but that he can win a sixth green jacket.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 6, 2022

Elon Musk joins Twitter’s board, pitching ideas big and small

The move has implications for a social network where world leaders, lawmakers, celebrities and more than 217 million users conduct their daily public discourse.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 5, 2022

Balkanization is the future of the global economy

A U.S.-China trade war, the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine are three blows that spell an end to globalization.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2022

Kim sister threatens South Korea with nuclear strike if it attacks

Kim Yo Jong's threat appeared to be an effort to justify future provocations to challenge the hawkish new president soon taking power in Seoul.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 5, 2022

Planet’s breakneck warming likely to pass 1.5 degrees, U.N. scientists warn

The world may be on track to warm by more than 3 degrees — a change that would painfully remake societies and life on the planet.
Japan Times
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Apr 5, 2022

'Tigermania' sweeps Augusta as Tiger Woods keeps Masters guessing

The car crash that 14 months ago had threatened to take Woods' right leg seemed a distant misfortune on a picture perfect Monday as he appeared set to make his return to competition.
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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