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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 13, 2020

SoftBank’s Vision Fund plans to unveil a blank-check company

The target size of the Vision Fund's blank-check company has yet to be determined, according to a person familiar with the plans.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2020

New Zealand expecting 47,000-strong crowd for second Bledisloe test

New Zealand Rugby is expecting a "near-capacity" crowd of some 47,000 to pack into Auckland's Eden Park for the second Bledisloe Cup international against Australia on Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2020

BTS honored Korean War sacrifices. Some in China saw an insult.

The group's leader acknowledged the shared suffering of Americans and Koreans during a recent ceremony commemorating the war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 12, 2020

China’s insistence that Taiwan isn’t a country starts backfiring

The more China tells the world that Taiwan isn’t a country, the more Beijing’s adversaries are starting to treat it like one.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 10, 2020

Facing the music: Can Japan’s vibrant record culture survive the COVID-19 pandemic?

An iconic Tokyo record store prepares to close, leaving vinyl fans fearing for the future.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 9, 2020

Vegalta threatened by poor finances and fan anger

The Tohoku side announced earlier this week that an expected $6 million in losses this year will plunge the club into insolvency.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 9, 2020

Biden considering new White House office on climate change

Democrat Joe Biden is considering creating a special White House office led by a climate "czar” to coordinate efforts to fight global warming if he is elected president, according to people familiar with the deliberations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 9, 2020

Are hospitals ready For COVID’s second wave?

If ever there was a time to view health care as a benefit to society and the economy, rather than a drag on public finances, it's now.
Japan Times
Oct 9, 2020

English-language talk events to be launched in Japan - Roundtable by The Japan Times -

The Japan Times Cube Co., Ltd. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) will launch Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events that will be broadcast in Japan.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Oct 9, 2020

English-language talk events to be launched in Japan

The Japan Times Cube Co., Ltd. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) will launch Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events that will be broadcast in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 8, 2020

Can K-pop superstars be exempt from military service?

Calls are mounting within South Korea for members of megaband BTS to be granted alternatives or delays to mandatory military service, with some lawmakers and fans arguing they are doing plenty for their country without wearing a soldier's uniform.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 8, 2020

Remembering legacy of Nippon Otis CEO Guillaume Renaud

From the Empire State Building to the Eiffel Tower, Otis Elevator Co. has helped to build cities and transformed the world of movement. Today it continues to drive forward its global presence with dynamic leadership at the vanguard of its designs for reinventing the way people move. One of its dynamic...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 8, 2020

Here’s what could happen if China invaded Taiwan

Fears are growing among analysts, officials and investors that an invasion could actually happen, potentially triggering a war with the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 6, 2020

Suga's rejection of nominees to top advisory body prompts calls for reform

The way the council chooses its members has prompted criticism and calls for reform from supporters and opponents of Suga's decision.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 6, 2020

If only there were one way to write 'only' in Japanese

The various ways of saying 'only' in Japanese can convey a number of nuances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2020

How coal-loving Australia became the leader in rooftop solar

Homeowners are responding to incentives offered by state governments, a sharp drop in the price of solar panels and an increase in electricity rates.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Top Global Universities in Japan
Oct 5, 2020

Top Global University Project for a brighter future

Japan has long had a reputation for impenetrability and separation from the outside world. However, this is changing rapidly in a number of ways. One example is the university system, which is quickly shifting to a globalized footing, becoming home to emerging international powerhouses in academia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Top Global Universities in Japan
Oct 5, 2020

University, campus redefined for post-coronavirus era

Amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the significance of universities and their campuses both have been coming into question.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 4, 2020

Japan Writers Conference and revival of Monkey magazine make for a literary October

Translated works from Japanese authors and original English-language writing has never been more plentiful or inspirational.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 4, 2020

Japan's new top spokesman stresses the need for digitalization as part of coronavirus response

The coronavirus pandemic has exposed Japan’s fragility in the digital realm and the need for a quick, broad solution to supply chain issues, the top government spokesman said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 4, 2020

Flight of Hong Kong protesters piles pressure on Taiwan

Taiwan wants to help Hong Kong citizens who flee to the island, but it is increasingly wary of doing so in an overt way.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2020

Ichiro Suzuki still owns MLB's best 60-game stretch of the century

The Mariners superstar lit up pitchers across the majors in 2004 on the way to breaking George Sisler's record for hits in a single season.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 4, 2020

In wake of recent India-China conflict, U.S. sees opportunity

A U.S.-India military exercise in the Bay of Bengal drew attention across the region.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 3, 2020

Trump's positive test underscores that the election is all about the coronavirus

The disclosure returns the virus to center stage with just a month to go until the Nov. 3 election, reminding voters again of the biggest health crisis in a century.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 2, 2020

How Russia shortened the COVID-19 vaccine race to declare victory

Russia’s version of America’s Operation Warp Speed vaccine project is located far from the Kremlin on a sleepy side street on the outskirts of Moscow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 2, 2020

California judge blocks Trump from restricting visas for highly skilled workers

The order, at odds with the conclusion reached by a federal judge in Washington, means the fight will likely move to an appeals court.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 1, 2020

Ogata Paris acts as an embassy for Japanese elegance in Europe

Ogata Paris, the brainchild of designer Shinichiro Ogata, offers the very best of Japanese craftsmanship and tradition in his fashionable European outpost.

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