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LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
May 4, 2019

The new McDonald's McFlurry tastes like caramel, caramel and, well, caramel

The recently released McDonald's McFlurry Nama Caramel delivers on its promise of caramel flavor and sweetness, but not much else.
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WORLD
May 4, 2019

South Sudanese parties agree on six more months to form unity government

South Sudan's ruling and opposition parties agreed on Friday to give themselves six more months to form a unity government as part of a peace deal they signed in September, the regional group IGAD said in a statement.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 3, 2019

'Avengers: Endgame' makes Disney invincible in 2019. Then what?

As "Avengers: Endgame" smashes box-office records, Walt Disney Co.'s greatest challenge is coming into focus: How will the moviemaking giant outdo itself?
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 2, 2019

Chiba set for semifinal clash with Tochigi; Ryukyu faces Tokyo

Motivation can be a powerful emotion in sports.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 1, 2019

Views from Tokyo: Japan has a new emperor, but what would you do if you could be emperor for a day?

Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, 2019, ushering in the Reiwa Era. We asked people in Tokyo what they would do if they were emperor for a day.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2019

Japan's international emperor exits the stage

Emperor Akihito has been much more of a global leader than a national one. That sets him apart from his father — and from many of the world's current leaders.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 30, 2019

Can capitalism beat climate change?

Only clear targets can transform rational self-interest from a potentially catastrophic force into a powerful driver of beneficial change.
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JAPAN
Apr 30, 2019

End of an era: Saying goodbye to Heisei on social media

April 30, 2019, marks the end of the Heisei Era as Emperor Akihito abdicates after over 30 years on the throne. People (and companies) on social media looked back at the Heisei Era with nostalgia and sadness, but mostly excitement for the impending Reiwa Era.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 30, 2019

U.S. measles outbreak hits 'completely avoidable' 25-year high of 704 cases: officials

The number of measles cases in the United States has reached a 25-year peak, propelled by the spread of misinformation about the vaccine that can prevent the disease, federal health officials said on Monday.
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MULTIMEDIA
Apr 30, 2019

[VIDEO] Hawaiian music, Danish toys, German beer and the Yokohama cityscape: Golden Week in Tokyo and Yokohama 2019

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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2019

Asia is now ground zero for Islamist terrorism

The region's leaders must address the problem at its source or prepare for more bloodshed.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2019

China's navy flaunts its power, but to what end?

The PLAN's 70th anniversary celebration raises important questions about China's increasingly capable military.
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LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 29, 2019

Naomi Osaka among Time's 100 most influential people

Naomi Osaka was named by Time magazine as one of the world's most influential people. Learn how that news came across in Japanese.
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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2019

Be wary of what happens if the U.S. pushback against China succeeds

Those who want China to collapse should think seriously about what the consequences would be.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 29, 2019

Imperial swindle: Scammers reportedly handing out Japanese flags and then asking for money

Reports of con artists across Japan taking advantage of the celebratory mood ahead of this week's Imperial succession have caused a stir on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Defining the Heisei Era
Apr 29, 2019

Defining the Heisei Era: Just how peaceful were the past 30 years?

Asked what characteristics best summed up the Heisei Era (1989-2019), 79 percent of Japanese people thought it would be best remembered as being “peaceful and without war.”
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BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2019

Reiwa Era to open in wake of decades of tumultuous economic change in Japan

The Heisei Era began three decades ago with Emperor Akihito ascending the throne near the zenith of one of the biggest stock market bubbles in history. It's been punctuated by the triple hit of an earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown, the fall of tech icons and the rise of automotive giants, and...
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 29, 2019

HNA's $25 billion fire sale not enough to emerge from crisis

Even for a company that's been through as many crises as HNA Group Co., it's been a rough few months.
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JAPAN
Apr 29, 2019

Addressing disposal and recycling systems in Japan

Marine plastic waste is an ongoing and long-term problem that must be addressed for the betterment of the world for future generations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2019

How 'laid back' Sri Lanka became a soft target for Islamist strike

A week ago, Sri Lankan tourist guide Ricky Costa was preparing for a typically easy Sunday ferrying backpackers between Colombo's tea shops and beach bars in his canary-yellow rickshaw. Then the blasts began.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Apr 28, 2019

Ties key to driving social investment in Asia

Social investment refers to the various ways of structuring capital for both financial performance and social value creation, ranging from impact-only approaches, such as traditional philanthropy to venture philanthropy, impact investment and socially responsible investing through environmental, social and governance (ESG) screens and integration.
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MULTIMEDIA
Apr 28, 2019

April 29, 2019

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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2019

Watch out U.K. conservatives, Farage is coming after you

The anti-EU militant's new Brexit Party seeks seats in the European Parliament, but his larger ambition is realigning British politics.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Apr 27, 2019

Trains, planes and automobiles to celebrate Golden Week

If you're looking for some mundane distractions to get you through the holiday period, Shukan Taishu (May 6-13) has got just the thing. Its "Reiwa Commemorative Edition" introduces unusual rides. Okinawa, for example, sports an "Ostrich Land," where you can hop a ride on the back of one of its giant...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Apr 27, 2019

With convenience store onigiri, the devil's in the seasoning

FamilyMart and Lawson are dressing up the humble onigiri (rice ball) with new add-ons and seasonings, upping the ante on the snack's standard flavors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 27, 2019

Weak South Korean economy and cooling North Korea ties threatening Moon Jae-in's political future

South Korea's Moon Jae-in has staked his presidency on tackling two big challenges: North Korea and the economy. Both are proving to be stubborn foes.

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