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Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2023

Figure skating fans' passion remains strong at Saitama-hosted worlds

Officials expressed satisfaction toward ticket sales over the first two days of competition, while skaters and media representatives reveled in the atmosphere.
Figure Skating
Mar 21, 2023

Pressure on for skaters as championships return to Japan

All eyes will be on current No. 1s Shoma Uno and Kaori Sakamoto, who are aiming to defend their respective world titles in front of home fans at Saitama Super Arena.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 15, 2023

Kishida and Yoon look to jump-start ties with first official summit

After half a decade of chilly relations, momentum is growing for a significant thaw in the relationship on several fronts, including diplomacy, security and economic cooperation.
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EDITORIALS
Mar 3, 2023

Japan tourism woes an opportunity for needed change

While the tourism industry modernizes, it’s vital that Japan not lose the special touch that has made this country a unique destination.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 14, 2023

China’s top airship scientist promoted program to watch the world from above

Corporate records and media reports reveal an airship scientist at the center of China’s high-altitude balloon program. Companies he has founded were among those targeted by Washington.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2023

Big Tech binged on workers during COVID-19 — now, comes the purge

The spate of Big Tech layoffs is a reaction to a hiring wave during the pandemic that got out of hand. But will it be an overreaction?
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 7, 2023

Musk ultimatum to Taiwan imperils its push to war-proof internet

His Starlink network offers one solution, but Taiwan’s is wary of the billionaire and his deep business ties to Beijing.
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023

Just how green are Japan’s trains?

The nation is famed for its rail network, but despite significant steps to reduce emissions, the sector is still responsible for a substantial amount of carbon dioxide.
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CULTURE / Music
Jun 30, 2023

With ‘Idol,’ Yoasobi pens a new chapter in J-pop's story

In creating the theme song to the popular anime 'Oshi no Ko,' one of Japan’s most interesting groups wins new fans overseas.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 19, 2023

New Zealand's Jacinda Ardern gives the world a lesson in humility

Jacinda Ardern's leadership stood in such stark contrast to many of her boorish male counterparts, and represented a different kind of politics.
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TENNIS
Jan 12, 2023

Naomi Osaka reveals pregnancy and plans to miss 2023 season

The 25-year-old has not played a tennis match since September and her withdrawal from the Australian Open next week had puzzled many observers.
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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 31, 2022

With borders reopened, Tokyo dining closed 2022 on a welcome high

For all the ups and downs of 2022, Tokyo's culinary scene seems poised for a big year in 2023.
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WORLD / Society
Dec 29, 2022

Remote workers descend on Mexico City and housing prices surge

The city has become a global hub for foreigners unshackled from their offices by work-from-home policies and drawn to the comforts a salary paid in dollars or euros can afford.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 20, 2022

Southeast Asia’s reliance on not taking a stand is a dangerous bet

Southeast Asian nations trying to distance themselves from the increasingly contentious relationship between China and Western governments makes sense for a lot of reasons but is also dangerous.
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JAPAN / Society / Longform
Dec 19, 2022

Downsizing death: Japan's funeral industry at a crossroads

The death care business is rethinking the services it offers in response to soaring bookings and sagging revenue in a rapidly aging nation
JAPAN
Dec 18, 2022

Tokyo's solar panel mandate a major shift in a country where fossil fuels reign

The capital is moving to break away from a longtime reliance on other regions — and planet-warming fossil fuels — to meet its massive energy demand.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 17, 2022

A small but growing movement to make video gaming greener

While most gamers don't link the power output of their machines with environmental issues, a small group of enthusiasts are starting to think differently,
Dec 16, 2022

Kotozna, a multilingual communication solutions provider, raised approximately 2.3 million USD through a third-party allotment of shares

●Overview In anticipation of inbound tourism recovery and market expansion, we will promote business development with the goal of strengthening service functions and expanding overseas
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BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2022

With move to Japan, Jack Ma continues long-running link

The Alibaba Group co-founder's history with the country stems from his close business and personal ties with SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 11, 2022

Izakaya pubs see spike in bookings for year-end parties

The situation for the 'izakaya' industry has improved drastically from the past two years, when such pubs were deserted amid the spread of the coronavirus.
Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
LIFE / Travel / Longform
Dec 23, 2024

Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?

Inbound tourism to Japan reached a record high in 2024, but managing the crowds and ensuring sustainability remain a challenge.
High-end tourism is becoming more about the kinds of experiences that Japan's lesser-known places can provide.
LIFE / Travel / Longform
Mar 25, 2024

Can Japan lure the jet-set class off the beaten path?

High-end travelers are looking for sustainability, wellness and adventure when they head abroad. Japan hopes to deliver in places other than Tokyo.
Shoppers pass food stalls at a night market in Taipei.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2024

Taiwan turns to Southeast Asian tourists as Chinese stay away

The trend, if it continues, could reshape a tourism sector long reliant on arrivals from China.
While Japan deals with so-called overtourism, the rest of the world is just getting back to pre-pandemic levels of visits from international travelers.
LIFE / Travel
Jan 24, 2025

Global tourism is back to pre-COVID highs

Global tourism generated nearly $1.6 trillion (about ¥250 trillion) in 2024, about 3% more than the previous year and 4% more than in 2019.
JAPAN / History / Longform
Sep 16, 2023

Rugby turns 200: A history of the sport in Japan

As the sport of rugby turns 200, Japan hopes to celebrate its own success in a game that first arrived in the 1860s.

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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.