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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 9, 2019

U.S. in direct contact with Venezuelan military, urging defections: source

The United States is holding direct communications with members of Venezuela's military urging them to abandon President Nicolas Maduro and is also preparing new sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on him, a senior White House official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 8, 2019

Japan's opposition parties lay into ministry officials for extensive role in wage scandal probe

Lawmakers question the neutrality of the government's special “independent” probe into the wage data scandal after learning that bureaucrats, not outside experts, interviewed 25 of the 37 officials involved.
EDITORIALS
Feb 8, 2019

U.S. and South Korea strike a deal on troops

Japan must be ready for U.S. demands to increase host-nation support when Tokyo commences its own negotiations with Washington next year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 8, 2019

Africa sees nuclear power as answer to continent-wide electrification goal

In a damp office at Addis Ababa University, doctoral student Hailu Geremew fantasizes about working on the nuclear reactor his country is now pondering building.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 8, 2019

Examining the high price of Japan's water systems

When we were negotiating for the purchase of a piece of land, the realtor told us that the lot we were interested in had no access to public waterworks, which meant we would have to dig a well. At first, this aspect seemed like a demerit, since hiring a company to dig the well would cost more than ¥400,000...
Japan Times
Feb 8, 2019

Yamaha Motor Receives Global "iF Design Award" for Sixth Year Running - MOTOROiD Honored in All Global Top Three Design Competitions -

IWATA, February 8, 2019 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced today that its MOTOROiD concept and largest outboard motor, the F425A, have both received the internationally-prestigious "iF Design Award 2019."
WORLD / Society
Feb 8, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court blocks restrictive Louisiana abortion law while litigation continues

A divided U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday stopped a Louisiana law imposing strict regulations on abortion clinics from going into effect in its first major test on abortion since the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy last summer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 7, 2019

Wizards revamp frontcourt with two trades

The Washington Wizards pulled off a pair of swaps on Wednesday, the eve of the NBA trade deadline.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 7, 2019

Long-distance laundry: Japanese startup unveils remote-controlled robot that deals with your dirties

In a few years, perhaps for some the most dreaded household chore may be taken over by robots.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 7, 2019

Beware of cars with minds of their own

Self-driving vehicles powered by artificial intelligence might not have the same priorities as their human owners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 7, 2019

Giants latest team to join Bryce Harper sweepstakes

The latest team to join the Bryce Harper sweepstakes is the San Francisco Giants, according to a multiple reports on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 6, 2019

European sumo overcomes schism to build popularity

What do Baruto, Dejima, Kotomitsuki and Goeido have in common besides being ozeki who have won championships?
Feb 6, 2019

ORIX to Develop Komaki II Logistics Center, a Whole-Building Lease Logistics Facility in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Scheduled for completion in October 2019

TOKYO, Japan – January 30 – ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) announced that it has started development on the Komaki II Logistics Center in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Feb 6, 2019

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase

Tokyo, Feb. 6, 2019 - The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the worldfs largest halal-focused trade show. The trade show is planned to be held in Malaysia from April...
Japan Times
Feb 6, 2019

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the world’s largest halal-focused trade show. The trade show is planned to be held in Malaysia from April 3 to 6, organized by...
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Feb 6, 2019

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Japan Times
Feb 5, 2019

Introducing Yamaha’s Factory and Supported Teams and Riders for 2019

IWATA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7272) (ISIN:JP3942800008) is actively engaged in racing efforts all over the world under its three main principles of raising the value of the Yamaha brand, acquiring advanced technologies, and promoting the healthy spread of motorcycle racing....
Feb 5, 2019

ORIX Auto to Tie-up with Major European Car Rental Company, Sixt SE

TOKYO, Japan – February 1, 2019 – ORIX Auto Corporation (“ORIX Auto”) announced that has established a business alliance on car rental service with the German car rental company that is expanding all over the world, Sixt SE (“Sixt”).
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 5, 2019

North Korea trying to protect nuclear and missile capabilities from military strikes, confidential U.N. report says

North Korea's nuclear and ballistic missile programs remain intact and the country is working to make sure those capabilities cannot be destroyed by any military strikes, according to a confidential report by U.N. sanctions monitors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 4, 2019

Are the neocons back in Washington?

With the presence of the 'neocon comeback kids,' U.S. foreign policy now shows atavism symptoms again.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 4, 2019

Rewriting the future of work

Three common assumptions skew economists' forecasts of automation's impact on employment.

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