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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Islands of abundant nature spoiled by ocean waste

Situated in the Sea of Japan and wedged between the Kyushu region of southwestern Japan and the Korean Peninsula, Tsushima is a group of islands with a resident population of 30,000 people. The blue, clear ocean waters encircling Tsushima are a popular spot for fishing and marine sports, while on the...
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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Local initiatives keeping the 'Singing Sands' alive

A beach of pure white sand extending for as far as the eye can see... Such a landscape is one fine example of particularly Japanese natural scenery. Kotohiki Beach, which has long been known as a place of picturesque scenery seems like something out of a painting. Many visitors reach the beach in Kyotango, part of Kyoto Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan.
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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Wood and paper surpass plastic

Japanese companies are addressing the global issue of plastic waste with traditional techniques, novel ideas and a strong desire to help bring about a sustainable, recycling-oriented society.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2020

Casino bribes scandal threatens to upend Diet debate as public opposition climbs

Just a month ago, the Diet session opening Monday was expected to hotly debate but ultimately approve more specific measures on how Japan will operate what will eventually be its first casino resorts.
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ENVIRONMENT / The Climate Crisis
Jan 18, 2020

Balance of power: Redefining Japan's energy needs

Sitting silently among the rolling pastures, rice paddies and lush forests of the idyllic village of Otama are rows upon rows of photovoltaic solar panels — vast swaths of dark gray injecting dissonance into the postcard-like landscape local residents pride themselves on.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 18, 2020

Fleeing in Japan may be more common than many think

Having fled Japan while awaiting trial for alleged financial wrongdoing, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has probably become the most famous foreign national ever arrested in the country. For a while after his initial detention in November 2018, the media discussed Japan's so-called hostage justice system,...
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 18, 2020

Japan's news outlets take one step backward before moving forward

Before going forward into the new year, an extra edition of Shukan Shincho (with a Jan. 27 publication date) flashed back in time to track down author Ben Goto. Now a spry 89 years old, Goto achieved instant fame with a 1973 publication titled "Great Prophecies of Nostradamus." His book initially sold...
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CULTURE / Books
Jan 18, 2020

Want to know Japanese cinema? Get to know Mark Schilling

The Japan Times film critic Mark Schilling celebrates 30-plus years of reviewing Japanese cinema with his latest book, 'Art, Cult and Commerce: Japanese Cinema Since 2000.'
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 18, 2020

Species' extinction could be a new beginning

Beijing is well-positioned to help other developing nations avoid the mistakes it's made in protecting biodiversity.
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TENNIS
Jan 18, 2020

Naomi Osaka aims for third Grand Slam win

Naomi Osaka has learned to appreciate her victories more after enduring the "toughest" year of her fledging career and the Japanese world No. 3 says mentally she is in a better place to launch her Australian Open title defense.
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JAPAN
Jan 18, 2020

Around 75% of Japanese see need to make nation more hospitable for foreign residents, government survey shows

A survey finds a large majority of Japanese believe the nation needs to create a more welcoming environment for foreign residents.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 17, 2020

Japan opposition parties' failing merger bid offers glimpse into divisions

The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the People missed a golden chance ahead of the Diet's opening Monday, and time is running out.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jan 17, 2020

ジャパンタイムズ、「サステナブル・ブランド国際会議2020横浜」にメディアパートナーとして初参加

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BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2020

Comcast's Peacock streaming service to offer free and $5- or $10-a-month options

Comcast Corp.-owned NBCUniversal's new Peacock service, its belated entry into the streaming video wars, will offer free and $5-per-month options with advertising, the company announced on Thursday.
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PODCAST / deep dive
Jan 16, 2020

Episode 35: Japan's first climate emergency

On Sept. 25, 2019, Iki Island in Nagasaki Prefecture became the first place in Japan to declare a climate emergency. Jesse Chase-Lubitz and Oscar Boyd head to the island to find out why.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 16, 2020

Japan-China ties, according to Beijing

Beijing's perceptions of the state of Japan-China relations and Japan-U.S. relations reflect an aspiration of what they hope to manifest.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 16, 2020

Why English translation needs the native touch

Japan is a country that prides itself on focusing on the smallest details, so why do incorrect English translations plague signage across the country?
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Jan 16, 2020

The "5 Million Yen Crab," a Tottori Prefecture Specially Selected Matsuba Itsuki-boshi Crab, has been Certified by the Guinness Book of World Records as the Most Expensive Crab Sold at Auction!

Tottori Prefecture, known as Japan's No. 1 crabbing prefecture, recorded a bid in the first auction on November 7 this year for a crab at a record-high amount of 5 million yen.
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BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2020

Tesla once again most shorted American stock

Tesla Inc. bears won't let anyone steal the title for the most-shorted stock. Not even Apple Inc.
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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 15, 2020

Toronto midfielder Tsubasa Endoh awaits breakthrough moment for MLS in Japan

When newly minted FC Cincinnati striker Yuya Kubo makes his MLS debut in March, few will be more eager to welcome him than Tsubasa Endoh.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Jan 15, 2020

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame voters strike out on Tuffy Rhodes again

Tuffy Rhodes could be tough to figure out.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 15, 2020

Fujifilm vies with buyout firms in $3 billion Curium sale

Fujifilm Holdings Corp. is entering the race for Curium Pharma, challenging buyout firms bidding for the French maker of medical imaging supplies in a deal that could fetch at least $3 billion (¥329.8 billion), people familiar with the matter said.
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BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2020

Boeing approaches Citi for new loan amid 737 Max crisis: sources

Boeing Co. is talking to a group of banks about a potential loan as it deals with the production halt of its grounded 737 Max jetliners, according to people familiar with the matter.

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