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Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Jun 17, 2023

Japanese fashion can no longer afford to play hard to get

Is Japan’s air of aloof mystique still enough to convince foreign audiences to invest in Japanese fashion?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 16, 2023

What a smoky U.S. can learn from past climate denialism in Australia

National disasters, such as the bush fires in Australia and now Canada and the U.S., can sway voters — but the shift is often only slight.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 16, 2023

Kylian Mbappe says staying with PSG 'my only option for now'

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now," after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2023

Xi tells Bill Gates he hopes for cooperation with the U.S.

Gates, who arrived in Beijing on Wednesday, told Xi that he was 'honored' to have the chance to meet after the Chinese leader halted travel abroad during the pandemic.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 16, 2023

Japan raises age of consent from 13 to 16 years old

A new bill, which also clarifies rape prosecution requirements and criminalizes voyeurism, cleared parliament's Upper House in a unanimous vote.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 16, 2023

Shareholder ire takes shine off stock rally for Toyota chairman

Akio Toyoda’s reappointment to the board this week with 85% of voted shares marked a decline from 96% last year and the lowest on record for him since 2013.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 16, 2023

Remote work revolution becomes tug-of-war between bosses and fed-up staff

While workers don’t want to give up flexibility, leaders want teams back to boost collaboration and avoid a productivity slump.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 16, 2023

Allyson Felix demands better maternity care for Black women following Tori Bowie's death

'We’re dealing with a Black Maternal Health crisis. Here you have three Olympic champions, and we're still at risk.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 16, 2023

'Disaster' Cyclone Biparjoy weakens after ramming India's coast

Cyclones are a regular and deadly menace on the coast of the northern Indian Ocean, where tens of millions of people live.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 15, 2023

Chinese man arrested in Japan over alleged tech leak.

The 59-year-old man, who worked at a Japanese research institute, has been held on suspicion of violating unfair competition laws, a police spokesman said. 
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2023

It’s finally time to start buying into Japan again

Japanese stocks have been cheap for a long time, but they’re set to get less cheap from now on.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 15, 2023

Seoul holds firm as Beijing slams South Korea for moving closer to U.S.

Long wary of alienating China, the push by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to build closer security and economic ties with Washington and Tokyo has raised concern in Beijing.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 15, 2023

Parliament passes law aimed at supporting people with dementia

The health ministry expects the number of people with dementia in Japan to reach 7 million by 2025.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 15, 2023

Top U.S. diplomat to visit China for first time since 2018

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will visit Beijing on Sunday and Monday as Washington seeks to 'responsibly manage' the increasingly heated rivalry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2023

Belarusian leader hints that he has already received Russian nuclear bombs

Alexander Lukashenko boasted that the weapons are 'three times more powerful” than the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II.
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2023

Two dead after shooting at Self-Defense Forces gun range in central Japan

An 18-year-old male suspect, a recent recruit of the Self-Defense Forces, was arrested at the scene.
CULTURE / Film
Jun 14, 2023

A few small tips for the Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia

Our film critic provides his recommendations for Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia, which is currently unspooling at cinemas across Tokyo.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2023

War in Ukraine so far favors the defense

The evolution of military technology confers a natural advantage on the much-ridiculed Russian troops as they face the current Ukrainian onslaught.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2023

How Trump’s indictment compares to other Espionage Act cases

The former president's defenders are right that his federal indictment is unusual, but his behavior helps distinguish it from most of the precedents.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 14, 2023

China’s property tycoons remain in charge even as empires fall

To some observers, keeping the property magnates in charge ensures that their interests remain aligned with those of bondholders.
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Cabinet approves Kishida's child care policies but questions remain over funding

“Depopulation is an imminent problem that cannot be shelved and affects our nation’s overall social and economic activities,” the prime minister said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023

Japan joins NATO members for massive air exercise as Russian and Chinese challenges loom

Japan and NATO have bolstered their partnership in recent years, with both emphasizing that the security situations in Europe and Asia are interlinked.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2023

China orders last Indian journalist in country to leave

The departure of a Press Trust of India reporter this month will wipe India’s media presence from the world’s second-largest economy at a moment of deteriorating ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 13, 2023

Tesla's shrewdest product is proving to be its charging network

Selling a car is one thing; selling consumers an EV fueling experience is another, and one that provides an ongoing revenue stream.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2023

Japan panel weighs making morning-after pill available over the counter

Under the current policy, a visit to a medical institution and a prescription are required to purchase a morning-after pill.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 13, 2023

California wildfires are five times bigger than they used to be

The burned area grew 172% more than it would have without climate change.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage / Reviews
Jun 13, 2023

Opulence: Glitter, glitter and a lot of gold

Seeing Tokyo-based drag queens perform with 'RuPaul's Drag Race' royalty would definitely make any local drag fans proud.
Japan and South Korea were stable U.S. allies. Not anymore.
Supporters of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol protest in Seoul on Tuesday. The previous leaders of the U.S. and Japan, along with Yoon, focused on strengthening alliances and regional stability through cooperation whereas newly elected U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to foreign policy may prioritize transactional relationships.
Police arrest suspect in deadly Nagano stabbings
A Nagano Prefectural Police official speaks during a news conference in the city of Nagano on Sunday following the arrest of a suspect in a deadly stabbing days earlier.
Hoshoryu overcomes rank-and-file wrestlers to put yokozuna promotion in sight
Hoshoryu dispatches Oho in a playoff to clinch the Emperor's Cup on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo.
Seoul court rejects second request to extend Yoon detention
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attends a hearing for his impeachment trial at the Constitutional Court in Seoul on Thursday.
Suspect says woman found dead on remote Tokyo island killed herself
The beach on Izu-Oshima island where Shizuka Takase's remains were found in October of last year.
What are the real issues behind the Fuji TV scandal?
Fuji Television's poor handling of sexual misconduct allegations against celebrity Masahiro Nakai has led to an exodus of sponsors from the broadcaster.
Hoshoryu overcomes rank-and-file wrestlers to put yokozuna promotion in sight
Hoshoryu dispatches Oho in a playoff to clinch the Emperor's Cup on the final day of the New Year Grand Sumo Tournament on Sunday in Tokyo.
Of sake and spirits: Indulging in Yamanashi’s best
With abundant rains and formidable humidity in summer, Japan does not seem to be an ideal land for wine, but winegrowers in Yamanashi Prefecture have gradually been able to adapt.
Japan’s love affair with Dragon Quest spreads worldwide
Upon the release of Dragon Quest VII in 2000, hundreds of customers lined up outside stores in Tokyo to secure a copy of the new game. With a remake of a 1988 title, the rest of the world is understanding why Japanese gamers love the series so much.
Why tatami is going from the floor to the dining table
At several high-end restaurants in Tokyo, tatami is becoming a part of the dining experience — not underfoot but as a tabletop place mat for phones.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Ayumi Matsuki, a priestess at Yoshiwara Shrine, shows off some "o-mamori" charms. She says visitors to the shrine have increased since the NHK drama “Unbound” began airing this month.
Tracing Tsutaya Juzaburo, Edo’s media maverick
By Alex K.T. Martin

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