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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 11, 2017

North Korea rips 'reckless' U.S. carrier dispatch, says it is ready for 'war'

North Korea has blasted the United States for rerouting an aircraft carrier strike group to waters off the Korean Peninsula amid surging tensions, saying it is "ready to react to any mode of war."
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 10, 2017

Showing purpose with 'yo-ni' and 'yo-ni-suru'

Introducing some expressions using u3088u3046u306b that show purpose
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2017

Despite signs of detente, China still asserting power through control at strategic shoal

Far out in the South China Sea, where dark blue meets bright turquoise, a miles-long row of fishing boats anchor near Scarborough Shoal, backed by a small armada of coast guard projecting China's power in Asia's most disputed waters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2017

U.S. Navy carrier strike group heads toward Korean Peninsula amid rising tensions

The USS Carl Vinson-led aircraft carrier strike group has been sent to waters in the Western Pacific near the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. Navy's Pacific Command and media reports said Sunday ahead of the anniversary of the birth of North Korea's founder.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Apr 8, 2017

Queen of Chickens: Great chicken in close quarters

Chicken is king at Queen of Chickens, and it comes cooked every which way you can think of, but most notably it's the rotisserie chicken — skewered on a spit and slow roasted — that brings people in.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Apr 8, 2017

Burlesque: Hamburgers and haircuts

Am I alone in thinking that some of the best-looking restaurants in Japan turn out to be hair salons?
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2017

Terrorism feared after truck incident leaves four dead, several injured in Swedish capital

A truck plowed into a crowd on a shopping street and then crashed into a department store in central Stockholm on Friday, killing four people and wounding 15 in what Prime Minister Stefan Lofven said appeared to be a terrorist attack.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 6, 2017

The enemy within: Russia faces changing Islamist threat with metro bombing

Akbarzhon Dzhalilov, the man suspected of blowing up a Russian metro train, represents a new wave of radical Islamists who blend into local society away from existing jihadi movements — making it harder for security forces to stop their attacks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 6, 2017

Knocking, 'recruit suits' and bowing: Etiquette key for Japan's job-seekers

Ever thought about how many times to knock on the door when you are heading into a job interview? In Japan, it matters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 6, 2017

Abe, Trump huddle over North Korea missile threat, want Beijing to pressure Pyongyang further

President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe show solidarity against provocative North Korea and agree Beijing must do more to defuse the threat it poses to security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2017

North Korea fires missile into Sea of Japan days ahead of first Xi-Trump summit

Prime Minister Abe lashed out at North Korea's firing Wednesday of a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, just days before a summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 3, 2017

At least 10 people killed, 50 injured in Russia metro blast, authorities say

At least 10 people were killed and 50 injured when an explosion tore through a train carriage in the St. Petersburg underground system on Monday, Russian authorities said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Apr 3, 2017

門: Your 'gate' to understanding Japan

The word 'gate' lurks deep in the Japanese psyche. So central is the word to Japanese thinking that at least 50 kanji incorporate it.
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Mar 30, 2017

Global worshippers gather to fete Buddha

The birth of Buddha will be celebrated on April 8 at Sampozan Muryojuji Temple, the head temple of the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2017

Imagery shows gathering at North Korean nuclear test site not seen since 2013 atomic blast

New satellite imagery taken Tuesday shows a gathering of up to 100 people at the administrative area of North Korea's main nuclear test site — a level of activity not been seen since January 2013, a month before Pyongyang's third atomic test, the influential 38 North website said Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 29, 2017

Satellite imagery shows North Korea may be in final stages of preparing for nuclear test

Satellite imagery of North Korea's main nuclear test site "strongly suggests" that preparations for the country's sixth atomic test are entering the final stages, a leading U.S. website that monitors the isolated nation said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 28, 2017

North Korea conducts another rocket engine test as ICBM drive ramps up, U.S. says

North Korea has carried out another test of a rocket engine that U.S. officials believe could be part of its program to develop an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), officials said Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 27, 2017

Pyongyang threatens 'own style of pre-emptive attack' after joint U.S.-South Korea 'decapitation' drills

North Korea has threatened its own pre-emptive strikes in response to recent drills for "decapitation" strikes by U.S. and South Korean special operations forces aimed at taking out the leadership in Pyongyang.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Mar 27, 2017

How Japanese automakers' Trump crisis could develop

The Japanese auto industry needs to brace for a continued onslaught from the U.S. president.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 27, 2017

It's not 'broken' but 'being fixed': semantic games in Japanese when stuff fails

The Japanese language offers a number of words and expressions that help convey bad news in a less painful way.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 25, 2017

Coming of age? Japan's shifting definition of adulthood

Graduating from high school represents a significant milestone in any young person's life, a landmark that certainly wasn't lost on the countless 18-year-olds milling around Shibuya Station on a recent March afternoon. Among them was 18-year-old Akane Endo, who was brimming with excitement at the prospect...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Mar 25, 2017

Allowing the arty side of kids to blossom

Spring is a season of art. As winter recedes, the air fills with creative energy. Tokyo's art fairs at this time of the year can be fun with kids, but the crowds and sheer volume of exhibitors can be overwhelming. The city does, however, offer plenty of other art opportunities if you know where to look,...
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 25, 2017

Hakone: a paradise for the 'onsen' aficionado

Those seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of Japan's big cities will find what they are looking for in a hot-spring paradise hidden deep in a forest.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 24, 2017

Entrepreneurs use their diseases as springboard for business success

Despite calls for diversity in the workplace and "work-style reforms" being debated in the government, Japan has yet to come up with a way to fully utilize the talent of all who wish to work, especially those with rare and incurable diseases.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Mar 21, 2017

To be or not to be ... so it seems

John Caird is widely known as the co-director with fellow Englishman Trevor Nunn of "Les Miserables," which opened in the West End 1985 and is still playing there in the longest-ever London run for a musical.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 20, 2017

North Korean state-run propaganda website depicts U.S. aircraft carrier, bomber engulfed in flames

The YouTube channel of North Korea's state-run Uriminzokkiri propaganda website has released a video showing images of a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier and strategic bomber engulfed in flames.
Japan avoids commenting on Cleveland-Cliffs CEO's provocative comment
Cleveland-Cliffs is reportedly in talks with North Carolina-based steelmaker Nucor to acquire U.S. Steel.
Miyazaki quake falls short of triggering Nankai Trough megaquake advisory
A mirror reflects a collapsed house in the city of Suzu, Ishikawa Prefecture, on Dec. 10, nearly one year after a major earthquake struck nearby on New Year's Day in 2024.
Antioxidant found in broccoli, celery suppresses gray hair in mice
A research team from Nagoya University and other institutions hopes that further testing on humans involving the antioxidant luteolin will lead to the development of a drug for preventing or reducing gray hair.
Tokyo plans to subsidize epidurals, but are hospitals ready?
Epidurals during childbirth have long been uncommon in Japan, though they have been growing more popular in recent years.
Japan business failures top 10,000 in 2024, worst in 11 years
The number of corporate bankruptcies with liabilities of ¥10 million or more in Japan last year marked the third consecutive year of increases as rising prices due to the yen's weakening and labor shortages caused business failures in a wide range of industries.
Japanese companies rush to up English-language disclosures in 2025
The Tokyo Stock Exchange will soon require some companies to publish their financials in English in addition to Japanese.
From wrath to radiance: Why the 'Manyoshu' feels like paradise lost
The entrance gate to Arakura Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi Prefecture, with Mount Fuji in the distance.
Tokyo plans to subsidize epidurals, but are hospitals ready?
Epidurals during childbirth have long been uncommon in Japan, though they have been growing more popular in recent years.
Due north: Foreign-born guides introduce Hokkaido’s unique charms
Lantoko, a company operated by Taiwan native Ping-Fang Lan, offers drift ice walking tours and other exhilarating experiences in and around Shiretoko National Park.
30 minutes with Yuzuru Hanyu
Yuzuru Hanyu smiles during an interview in his hometown of Sendai in between performances of his latest tour, Ice Story.

Podcast

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

Longform

It's back to the classroom for some residents as municipal governments across the country conduct lessons to learn how to use new technologies.
Can aging Japan go digital without leaving anyone behind?
By Tomoko Otake

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