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Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 14, 2022

‘Things will only get worse.’ Putin’s war sends Russians into exile.

Tens of thousands of Russians have fled to Istanbul since Russia invaded Ukraine last month — outraged about what they see as a criminal war.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Mar 13, 2022

Tokyo's top tonkatsu make for a hefty meal

The hearty pork cutlet is a favorite choice for lunch in Japan. Thankfully, Tokyo has no shortage of places that serve it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine’s wave of refugees puts European solidarity under strain

The number of refugees escaping Ukraine — the vast majority arriving in Eastern Europe — could climb to 4 million in a matter of days, according to officials close to the situation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 10, 2022

Jair Bolsonaro suffers setback on bill to mine indigenous lands

The far-right Brazilian president argued that the bill was necessary because the country needs fertilizer supplies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 10, 2022

Cambodia says ASEAN-U.S. summit has been postponed

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen suggested this week that the March 28-29 meeting should be delayed after some ASEAN countries had asked for it to be held two days earlier.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Mar 10, 2022

Ukraine's Paralympians trying to remain strong despite fear over situation at home

'They are bombing (civilian) buildings and people are getting killed every day. All of us have families back there ... we just don't know what to do. We're really scared.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 10, 2022

UniCredit and BNP Paribas detail hefty Russian exposures as markets rebound

BNP Paribas is believed to be the first major bank to have excluded staff in Moscow from its IT networks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 10, 2022

'Wedding High’: Nuptial chaos delivers big laughs

The ensemble comedy about a wedding gone wrong has some hilarious moments and digs into the ups and downs of Japanese weddings.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 9, 2022

Vladimir Putin’s goodbye will be a long one

Russia's president is in a tight spot, isolated, with his economy crumbling. But this is only the beginning of the end.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 8, 2022

How to make sense of market forecasts in wartime

Trying to predict whether economic activity will rise or fall is almost impossible because what you're really trying to do is predict human behavior.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2022

Hot on the heels of COVID, global aviation takes another battering as Russia sanctions bite

Manufacturers, lessors, insurers and maintenance providers for Russian carriers are among those hit directly by sanctions, while foreign airlines face high fuel costs and diverted routes.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Mar 8, 2022

A 'gateway to Japanese culture’ celebrates its 150th anniversary

From the Meiji Era to the modern day, the Tokyo National Museum's story sheds light on Japan's global ties over the years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Longform
Mar 7, 2022

Is Japan on the brink of its own ‘Great Resignation’?

The pandemic has prompted millions across the globe to leave their jobs for more fulfilling, flexible roles. Should Japan's employers be worried?
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Mar 7, 2022

Momoka Muraoka settles for silver as Anna-Lena Forster wins super combined

Muraoka topped the super-G phase of the competition, but Forster's aggressive ski in the slalom propelled her to victory.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 7, 2022

Xi warns missteps on ethnic issues would ‘destabilize’ China

At a recent meeting during the National People's Congress, China's president made clear his party's expectation that race-related unrest be avoided at all cost.
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Mar 7, 2022

Russian Ivan Kuliak faces disciplinary action after wearing symbol supporting invasion of Ukraine on uniform

Kuliak displayed the letter 'Z' on the front of his outfit as he stood on the podium next to Ukrainian rival Illia Kovtun
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Mar 7, 2022

Vaughan and Rie Allison welcome all new arrivals to Mia Mia

Picking a location for their cafe far from Tokyo's bustling central hot spots, Vaughan and Rie Allison have nonetheless developed a loyal following among the locals.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 6, 2022

Hong Kong can still achieve COVID-zero, official says

Hong Kong is battling its worst wave yet of COVID-19, which is claiming the lives of at least a hundred people a day.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 6, 2022

Rising prices threaten Modi’s hold on India’s most crucial state

Soaring prices, joblessness and health complications from a vicious wave of delta-fueled COVID-19 infections last summer are high on the minds of voters in Uttar Pradesh.

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