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BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 22, 2022

Why Japan stands virtually alone in keeping interest rates ultralow

The yen is plummeting and inflation is climbing, but Japan's economic circumstances have led to a view that raising rates would do more harm than good.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 21, 2022

Yes, starters are going deeper into MLB games this postseason

In the case of the San Diego Padres, manager Bob Melvin thinks letting starters go deep is part of the reason they've gotten so far in the playoffs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 19, 2022

Do you know how much a kid will cost you?

Parents can no longer afford to just 'figure it out' as they go when it comes to the financial expense of having kids.
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WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2022

U.S. voters see democracy in peril, but saving it isn’t a priority

Among voters who saw democracy as under threat, the vast majority, 81%, thought the country could fix the problem by using existing laws and institutions.
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PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 12, 2022

It's Shotime!: Shohei Ohtani and the future of baseball

Sports writer Jason Coskrey and editor Dave Cortez join new Deep Dive host Jason Jenkins to discuss baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani and the future of the sport he has committed his life to mastering.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 12, 2022

Wrestlers and fans relax together at successful Sumo Fan Festival

For the first time since the coronavirus pandemic began, fans were able to get up close and personal with their favorite rikishi at Ryogoku Kokugikan.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 11, 2022

So you want to work remotely: a guide

As more employers offer flexibility, countries, travel brands and entrepreneurs are stepping in to make working from anywhere easier, with everything from special visas to work pods.
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WORLD
Oct 11, 2022

How California’s bullet train went off the rails

The state has accelerated the pace of construction on starter rails, but at the current spending rate of $1.8 million a day, the train could not be completed in this century.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 11, 2022

Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse struggles

Meta's push to develop virtual and augmented reality technology has had a bumpy year.
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WORLD / Society
Oct 11, 2022

World failing to address 'dangerous' inequality after COVID-19, Oxfam says

The charity assessed 161 governments from 2020 to 2022, and found that half of the nations covered cut their spending on social protection and 70% slashed education.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 10, 2022

Max Verstappen on course to reach new heights after second straight Formula One title

Buoyed by his 2021 title win over the sport's most successful driver ever, Verstappen has shown stunning consistency.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Oct 10, 2022

Why strict but inconsistent gun laws did not keep Thailand safe

The murder of two dozen small children — committed during nap time in colorful classrooms — has horrified the nation.
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JAPAN / History / Longform
Oct 10, 2022

Empire of steel: Where Japan’s railways stand after 150 years of evolution

Much has changed since the country's first railway line between Tokyo and Yokohama laid the foundation for a world-renowned network of trains to be created.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2022

Delving deeper into Kishida’s post-Abe trust crisis

If Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to regain the public's trust, he must break with the ruling party's gerontocracy and modernize Japan's government bureaucracy.
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MORE SPORTS
Oct 6, 2022

Six drivers to watch at the Japanese Grand Prix

There is plenty of intrigue heading into the first Japanese Grand Prix since 2019, with battles up and down the grid.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 6, 2022

Nobel Prize in chemistry awarded to scientists for work ‘snapping molecules together’

Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and K. Barry Sharpless were honored for their advances in “click chemistry,” which could have important applications in treating and diagnosing illnesses.
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BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Oct 5, 2022

China seeks to address FDI concerns as foreign investors look for alternatives

Leaders have pledged to improve supply chains and address concerns such as intellectual property and market access.
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BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022

Renewables see growth amid effort to meet global electricity demands

Renewable energy sources are seen as crucial in global efforts to combat climate change, with huge falls in the unit costs of wind and solar helping to speed their move into the mainstream.
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BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Oct 3, 2022

Tokyo Disney resort shifts to fewer visitors and better customer satisfaction

The parks' operator hopes to boost revenue by freeing visitors from long lines and offering them opportunities to spend more on dining and shopping.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 1, 2022

New infectious threats are coming. The U.S. probably won’t contain them.

The coronavirus revealed flaws in the nation's pandemic plans. The spread of monkeypox shows that the problems remain deeply entrenched.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 26, 2022

World economy jolted by war, with recessions now seen looming

The global economy will expand just 2.2% in 2023, the Paris-based OECD said Monday.
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COMMENTARY / World
Sep 25, 2022

The various forms of worldwide climate inequality

While the climate crisis has devastating implications for all of us, it is the poor and vulnerable who are the first to suffer.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 25, 2022

Red-hot Liudmila Samsonova sweeps past Zheng Qinwen in Pan Pacific final

The Russian swept to her third title in four tournaments and briefly slowed the rise of teenage supernova Zheng, who earned a spot in the WTA's Top 30 by reaching the final in Tokyo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 22, 2022

U.S. Federal Reserve intensifies its battle against inflation

The central bank raises interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, causing markets to slump. Officials expect further increases.
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WORLD
Sep 20, 2022

Biden says the pandemic is over, but at least 400 people are dying daily

Some patients said the president was being insensitive at best, and some public health experts said his words were at odds with the science.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2022

The strategy against Russia is working and must continue

With Europe and its partners set to continue providing support to Ukraine and maintaining sanctions against Russia, the Kremlin is fighting a losing battle.

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