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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 27, 2018

Paying tribute to a man of American dignity

On Saturday, Sen. John Sidney McCain III passed away. U.S. mainstream media, whether liberal or conservative, carried feature articles or broadcast special programs over the weekend to pay tribute to this great American statesman from Arizona. McCain was always original and unusual in many ways.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 27, 2018

Japan's baby bust is an opening for experimentation

When nothing works, it's time to go try something bold and unconventional.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2018

Japan's child abuse hotline may go toll-free to reduce high hang-up rate

The welfare ministry has decided to make calls to its child abuse hotline free and increase staffing at child consultation centers, informed sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 27, 2018

Survey shows 15.7% of Japanese subscribe to video streaming services to watch movies

A survey by Jiji Press showed Monday that 15.7 percent of people nationwide subscribe to online video streaming services in order to watch movies.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 27, 2018

Head of Islamic State in Afghanistan reported killed with 10 cohorts in U.S.-led attack

The head of Islamic State in Afghanistan, Abu Saad Erhabi, was killed in a strike on the group's hideouts in Nangarhar province on Saturday night, authorities said on Sunday.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Aug 26, 2018

Hospitality the focus of delivery company

However convenient it has become, generally speaking, to be living in Japan, a growing number of people are having difficulty doing day-to-day tasks such as grocery shopping due to aging and diversified lifestyles.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 26, 2018

Standoff over Syria: U.S. and Russia trade chemical weapons warnings

The U.S. and Russia exchanged warnings about a possible chemical attack in Syria and a Western military intervention in response, on the eve of what may be one of the decisive campaigns in the Middle Eastern country's civil war.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Aug 26, 2018

Lexus: A driving force for the 'experiential' store?

Do creative projects, like 'experiential stores' really bring such intangible benefits as increasing brand awareness among the golden goose target of millennials?
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 26, 2018

U.S. is waging 'psychological war' against Iran, foreign minister claims

The United States is waging a psychological war against Iran and its business partners, Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said Sunday, according to the Tasnim news agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 25, 2018

TikTok video app has become a petri dish for youth culture

It’s a question that haunts almost everyone over the age of 30 as they grow older: What exactly are the kids into today?
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 25, 2018

Former Hosei University guard Michael Malhotra aims to boost blood donations throughout Japan

Modern life is bombarded by a 24/7 news cycle, an endless loop often filled with cynicism, scandals, and superficiality. So it's refreshing to stumble upon an upbeat story that's not any of those things.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 25, 2018

EU aid for Iran brings U.S. criticism

The top U.S. envoy on Iran on Friday criticized a European Union decision to give $20.7 million in aid to Tehran, saying it sent "the wrong message at the wrong time," and urged Brussels to help Washington end the Iranian threat to global stability.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 24, 2018

Looking beyond work-style reform

Rising workforce mobility will have many unintended consequences.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 24, 2018

Tourism boom highlights evolution of Japan guidebooks

The nation's continuing tourism boom has been accompanied by countless new guidebooks and websites on all things Japanese. Today, those who want to learn about Japan are spoiled for choice. But that was not always the case.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2018

In LDP leadership contest, battle for non-lawmaker votes intensifies

Ahead of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Sept. 20 leadership election, a battle is intensifying between the two anticipated candidates for support from non-lawmaker party members across Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2018

'Don't blame BOJ,' FSA chief Toshihide Endo tells struggling regional banks

The nation's top financial regulator said regional banks "should not blame the Bank of Japan" for their woes, urging them to explore ways to survive ultralow interest rates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2018

What would a 40% cut to phone bills mean for Japan's mobile carriers?

Japan's mobile carriers have come under government scrutiny for high phone bills that have helped bring years of enviable profit margins and given them a combined market value of more than $250 billion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 22, 2018

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, fighting for political life, dumps tax policy

Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull's grip on power slipped further on Wednesday when he was forced to abandon his centerpiece tax policy and a conservative rival in his own party canvassed support for an imminent second challenge.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 22, 2018

Iran cleric says Israel and U.S. will be targeted if Washington attacks

A senior Iranian cleric warned Washington on Wednesday that if it attacked Iran, the United States and allied Israel would be targeted, as a war of words escalated after the reimposition of the U.S. sanctions on Iran.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2018

U.N. watchdog says no signs North Korea has halted nuclear activities

The United Nations' atomic watchdog has said it has not seen any signs that North Korea has halted its nuclear activities — including those at secret sites — despite its vows to work toward denuclearization at a landmark summit with the U.S. in June.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2018

Contest between Abe and Ishiba, to lead Japan and ruling LDP, set for Sept. 20

Poll predicted to give Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a historic third term as LDP president, effectively extending his hold on power by up to another three years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2018

Eyeing U.S., Iran says it will boost military might as it unveils new fighter jet

Iran said Tuesday it would boost its military might and also unveiled a new fighter jet amid increased tensions with the United States and with regional rivals over conflicts in the Middle East.
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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