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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2021

Pacific islanders struggle at COP26 as pandemic keeps leaders away

Officials left at home were trying to track complex negotiations in Glasgow in the middle of the night, often with unreliable internet connections.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2021

Jack Ma, Trump and Xi: How a Chinese billionaire flew close to the sun

The story of the billionaire e-commerce tycoon's fall from official favor helps illustrate how rapidly China has transformed under Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 4, 2021

Climate change is a global health crisis in the making

The COP26 climate summit is the perfect chance to showcase the health challenges caused by global warming.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 3, 2021

Raiders release WR Henry Ruggs III with felony DUI charges pending after deadly crash

The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department announced Tuesday that Ruggs was the driver in an accident that caused a fatality and would face felony charges.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 3, 2021

Biden’s carbon-capture plan hands lifeline to coal plants

Environmental groups say the incentive may delay the retirement of dozens of facilities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 31, 2021

Lifting the lid on Shibuya’s designer toilets

The Tokyo Toilet Project has received considerable media coverage for its upscale public facilities. But how do these stylish porcelain thrones actually stack up?
Japan Times
Frankfurt Rhine-Main report 2021
Oct 27, 2021

Hessen and Frankfurt: Open for business

Hessen’s convenient location at the very heart of Europe has played a vital role in establishing the state as one of the most internationally revered business and technology centers in the European Union.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2021

The world’s oldest monarchy is running out of royals

There were 67 members of Japan's royal family after World War II. After Princess Mako leaves, there will be just 17, and only three heirs to the throne among them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 25, 2021

On a polarizing team, Dusty Baker is a manager worth rooting for

'Can you think of anybody else in baseball who people would actively say, u2018You know, I wouldn't mind if the Astros won — because of Dusty'?'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 24, 2021

Retiring greats get deserved curtain calls as NPB season wraps up

The tradition of giving Japanese veterans hanging up their gloves one last chance to stand in front of a cheering crowd is one that should be cherished.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 20, 2021

Google’s new Pixel handsets and Android system boost iPhone competition

The two U.S.-based firms are competing in a much-changed smartphone market this year, with Chinese Android vendors having improved significantly.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Oct 17, 2021

Saikaku pens five tales to inspire lovers in the Edo Period

Born in the mid-17th century, during the earlier days of the Edo Period, novelist Ihara Saikaku explored love in 'Five Women Who Loved Love.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants 2021
Oct 17, 2021

Chimikepp: Modern French cuisine finds a home in Hokkaido

For some, the allure of this remote region is its bracing snowscape or outdoor activities. For others, it's knowing they will dine very well at Chimikepp Hotel.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Oct 16, 2021

COVID-19 is forcing video game companies to rethink remote work

Big game companies are spread out across the globe, from Canada to Japan to France, which has forced many developers to relocate each time they are laid off or their contracts expire.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 16, 2021

It’s up to Kishida to put Suga’s climate goals in action

Fumio Kishida inherits the lofty climate goals set by his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2021

A.Q. Khan: A hero in Pakistan, a nuclear villain elsewhere

Western governments believe Khan was instrumental in advancing Pyongyang's nuclear program, trading his enrichment technology for North Korea's ballistic missiles.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 14, 2021

Nets' Kyrie Irving 'being true to what feels good' by refusing vaccination

Kyrie Irving said he was "being true to what feels good" by choosing not to get vaccinated after the Brooklyn Nets decided he will not be allowed to practice or play with the team until he complies with New York City's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2021

Once free of COVID-19, New Zealand prepares for 5,000 cases a week

While the virus raged abroad, most Kiwis continued life relatively undisturbed by the pandemic — until the delta variant arrived.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2021
Oct 13, 2021

Houston: Leading the global energy transition, key innovations

As Japanese investors recognize the increasing importance of forming partnerships with U.S. companies to address the climate crisis, the Houston region is working to leverage its long-time energy industry expertise to lead the transition to a low-carbon world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 7, 2021

Sydney prepares to emerge from 107-day COVID-19 lockdown

In the initial reopening stage, non-essential retail stores, pubs and gyms will be allowed to reopen to fully vaccinated patrons, with capacity limits.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 6, 2021

Early American sumo trailblazer earned rare honor at Miyagino stable

In the summer of 1976, high-school teacher John Jacques traveled to Japan in order to learn what he could and promote the sport's development in Hawaii.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021

Iron battery breakthrough could eat lithium’s lunch

As the world's electric grids struggle to find ways to produce clean energy, the innovative iron battery may provide a solution.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 4, 2021

Puratos: Good food, good company, better future

Name: Jean-Pierre Bernardino
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Perspectives
Oct 2, 2021

Has Japan’s COVID-19 response really been that bad?

Mainstream media has painted a bleak narrative about how Japan has handled the pandemic, but comparative data shows it has, for the most part, responded much better than its G7 peers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 2, 2021

Seeing the past two years through a child’s eyes

The decade is off to a rocky start, what kind of an effect is this having on younger children and the way they process current affairs?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Oct 2, 2021

Recipe: Persimmon panzanella (bread salad)

Make the most of your glut of fall produce and leftover bread with this persimmon panzanella. An added bonus, it easily scales up to feed any guests arriving at your door.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 2, 2021

Kyoto Experiment calls on 'unheard voices'

The experimental festival, held at various locations around Kyoto, explores the power of speech in the performing arts.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 30, 2021

Top talent joins Haruhisa Handa for autumn evening concerts

Noted entrepreneur and Renaissance man Haruhisa Handa held two classical concerts at the New National Theatre, Tokyo on Sept. 18 and 19. The glittering gala played to a full house.
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.
Trump team weighs direct talks with North Korea's Kim
Then-U.S. President Donald Trump meets with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at the Demilitarized Zone separating the two Koreas, in Panmunjom, South Korea, in June 2019.
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.
Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire, brokered by U.S. and France, takes effect
People near Martyrs Square in Beirut watch as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a cease-fire on television on Tuesday.
Suspected arson in Sapporo leaves four injured
Firetrucks outside a building in Sapporo where an explosion left four people injured 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.
China defense minister being investigated for corruption, report says
Chinese Defense Minister Dong Jun attends the opening ceremony of the Xiangshan Forum at the Beijing International Convention Center on Sept. 13. Dong is the third consecutive incumbent or former defense chief to be probed over alleged corruption.
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.

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