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Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Nov 8, 2019

'Dr. Hoffmann's Sanatorium': Delving deep into the weird world of Kafka

Playwright Kazumi Kobayashi, better known as Keralino Sandorovich, unveils his latest play, in which a fictional discovery of a lost Franz Kafka novel is made
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / The Argument: Casinos
Oct 30, 2019

Casinos are misunderstood and a needed part of destination resorts

As a longtime member of a nonpartisan group of lawmakers promoting integrated resorts, my basic stance is to promote the introduction of IRs as a whole, rather than casinos alone.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 29, 2019

Sony records strongest Q2 profit as image sensor demand offsets slide in gaming earnings

Sony Corp. on Wednesday said operating profit jumped 16 percent in its strongest-ever result for a second quarter, as robust sales of image sensors offset a tumble in earnings from its gaming division.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 21, 2019

Aussie newspapers protest state media restrictions in rare show of unity

Australia's biggest newspapers ran front pages on Monday made to appear heavily redacted as a protest against legislation that restricts press freedoms, a rare show of unity by the usually partisan media industry.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Oct 5, 2019

Popra Nakayama: Diversity works in the U.S.

Not satisfied with just one genre of performance, Popra Nakayama finds the U.S. a great place to branch out into singing, dancing and even martial-arts action film acting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Oct 4, 2019

Ep. 17 'This is Not a Place to Slack'

The latest episode of "Terrace House" was like a cup of hot cocoa: sweet, heartwarming and the perfect thing to lull me into a peaceful frame of mind.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Oct 4, 2019

Rip-off bars are taking advantage of Japan's tourism boom

With the number of foreign tourists to Japan increasing by the year, authorities are warning visitors to steer clear of so-called rip-off bars.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Sep 30, 2019

Say bad thing, read boilerplate apology: Japan, we can do better

A joke about her skin hasn't bothered Naomi Osaka, but there are broader ramifications from such kind of comedy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Sep 27, 2019

Let's talk about the best dates on 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' so far

While we not-so-patiently wait for the next episode of "Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020" to become available, we decided to pass the time by listing some of the best date locations the housemates have ventured to so far. From gardens to fireworks shows to golf, here are our top spots from the first 16...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Sep 22, 2019

How virtual streamers like Kizuna Ai became Japan's biggest YouTube attraction

Kizuna Ai, the most popular streamer in Japan, is an anatomically exaggerated, perpetually adolescent girl in frilly thigh-high socks and a pink hair ribbon. She's also an entirely virtual character, given life by the actions and voice of an invisible actress.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 14, 2019

U.S. sanctions North Korean hackers for Swift hack, WannaCry and other cyberattacks that fund its weapons programs

The U.S. sanctioned three North Korean state-sponsored groups that it says were responsible for hacking the Swift interbank messaging system and a ransomware attack called WannaCry 2.0 that crippled Britain's National Health Service and Renault SA factories across Europe.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 3, 2019

The Royal Opera's Vittorio Grigolo is on a mission to bring opera to the masses

Forget its reputation as art for the culturally elite. If Italian superstar tenor Vittorio Grigolo has his way, modern opera will soon take its place as pure entertainment for the masses.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 29, 2019

Top K-pop producer Yang Hyun-suk questioned by police over gambling and prostitution

The music producer behind some of South Korea's biggest K-pop stars was questioned by police on Thursday in connection with an investigation into illegal gambling and prostitution that has rocked the music industry.
PODCAST / deep dive
Aug 28, 2019

Episode 21: The death of Johnny Kitagawa, J-pop's puppet master

On this week's episode we discuss the life and recent death of Johnny Kitagawa, the secretive mega mogul behind some of Japan's biggest music acts.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019

Las Vegas Sands to focus on Tokyo-Yokohama area for casino, abandoning support for Osaka

As Japan moves forward with plans to open facilities that allow gambling, Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it is now focusing on the Tokyo and Yokohama areas to find potential locations for a casino resort.
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Aug 11, 2019

'Cannon Busters': Bending anime rules in all the right ways

When LeSean Thomas saw director Katsuhiro Otomo working through the night in a behind-the-scenes documentary of the anime 'Akira,' he thought: 'That's what I want to do.' Now, 20 years later, Thomas' 'Cannon Busters' is debuting on Netflix.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 7, 2019

American Airlines signs on as sponsor for LA venue

American Airlines will pay $90 million over 10 years to sponsor the new home of the NFL's Rams and Chargers, becoming the first official partner for billionaire Stan Kroenke's new Los Angeles Stadium.
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2019

Five things to know about the scandal enveloping top Japanese comedy agency Yoshimoto Kogyo

From one channel to the next, almost every comedy and variety show on Japanese TV features personalities from entertainment powerhouse Yoshimoto Kogyo Co.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2019

In digital era, Chelsea's tie-up with Yokohama Rubber blazes new trail in Japan

For Chelsea supporters, the club's iconic blue uniform represents 114 years of history, dozens of domestic and continental trophies and a reputation as one of English soccer's established giants.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 23, 2019

Capturing Haruki Murakami's 'eccentric atmosphere'

"As a university student, I never even imagined that I could be an actor. Because, to me, they only existed on screen," says Yuki Furukawa.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 20, 2019

'Night in the American Village': Touching base with the women of Okinawa

Akemi Johnson's 'Night in the American Village' is a meticulously researched volume on the intersection of cultures, the divides of power and gender, and on the politics and people behind the overseas American military presence.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Tech show a glimpse into society's potential future

This year's CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) will be held in Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Oct. 15 to 18.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019

Caesars deal catapults underdog Eldorado to casino powerhouse

In the casino business, the minnow is swallowing the whale.
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020
How police are cracking down on 'scout' sex broker groups
The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
The man who sent Japan's cherry blossoms out to the world
Masatoshi Asari is one of Japan’s foremost living authorities on cherry trees and their blossoms.
Tokyo cheers Trump’s tariff U-turn with second-biggest market gain ever
U.S. President Donald Trump looks on after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House on Wednesday in Washington.
Berkshire sells $628 million in yen bonds in smallest Japan deal
Berkshire Hathaway concluded a ¥90 billion ($628 million) bond deal on Friday, the smallest yen deal by investor Warren Buffett’s firm since it started tapping the Japanese market in 2019.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can anyone deal with Trump better than Ishiba?
Having had two meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is slowly building a personal relationship with him, which matters greatly to the U.S. president and in resolving bilateral issues.
After two years in top job, BOJ's Ueda faces his biggest challenge yet 
Bank of Japan Gov. Kazuo Ueda at a news conference in January. He has been in the top position for two years.
How police are cracking down on 'scout' sex broker groups
The skyline during sunset in Shinjuku, Tokyo. Japan's new underground criminal groups operate under a highly organized and brutal system.
Takayasu’s latest heartbreak makes sumo history
Takayasu during the one-day Annual Sumo Tournament at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Feb 9, 2020

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
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