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JAPAN / MBA Special 2019
Feb 1, 2019

Global, top-ranked MBA in Tokyo

Since 1998, the Desautels Faculty of Management of McGill University has been proud to offer the top Master of Business Administration program in conveniently located Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan. The McGill MBA Japan program is a weekend MBA program taught entirely in English by professors who fly in from...
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MULTIMEDIA
Feb 1, 2019

[VIDEO] Japan Amusement Expo 2019

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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 31, 2019

Do or die for Samurai Blue

This week has provided ample opportunity for all of us who doubted Japan's ability to reach the Asian Cup final to take a long, deep drink from the fountain of hubris.
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CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Jan 31, 2019

'Bohemian Rhapsody': Queen film won't bite the dust just yet

The Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is still doing big business in Japan, long after its November release. The movie recently crossed the ¥10 billion mark here, and its impact stretches well beyond box-office stats. Songs from the British band have taken up residence on streaming charts, while affection...
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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 30, 2019

In era of Trump, U.S. intelligence report warns of weakening alliances as Sino-Russian ties grows stronger

The top U.S. intelligence official warned Tuesday that the United States is facing strengthening ties and a convergence of interests between China and Russia, just as policy changes on trade and defense by the Trump administration could cause allies to look beyond Washington — a stark admission amid...
EDITORIALS
Jan 29, 2019

Wage hikes can help beat economic uncertainties

The growing economic uncertainties are all the more reason why companies that can afford to offer substantial raises should do so in order to shore up consumer spending and domestic demand.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2019

Trump's North Korean road to nowhere

Judging by the outcome of the first meeting between Trump and Kim, U.S. allies in the region have good reason to be deeply concerned.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2019

Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's great wall of resistance

Trump has never had to deal with a woman as smart and tough as the house speaker.
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CULTURE / Music
Jan 29, 2019

Arashi's hiatus spurs heartbreak, but hopes for a 2020 Olympic farewell

The 2020 Tokyo Olympics creep ever closer and one of the biggest arguments that remains is which musical performers will feature in the event's opening ceremony. Up until now, debate over who should represent Japan on the international stage has been raging.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2019

Ghosn, Meng and the dangers of 'arrested diplomacy'

The arrest of Carlos Ghosn has put Japan's justice system on trial in the world court of public opinion.
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Austria report 2019
Jan 28, 2019

An excellent bilateral relationship celebrates 150 years

In 1869 Austria and Japan concluded the Treaty of Friendship, Commerce and Navigation. One hundred and fifty years later, diplomatic relations between the two continue to flourish.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 27, 2019

Putin and the Apocalypse

Supporters see Putin's doomsday rhetoric as a solution to the world's problems.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 27, 2019

Trump, Macron and the poverty of liberalism

If liberals want to defeat populists, there is only one route: Regain the trust of the voters that form much of their base.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 27, 2019

From new visas to a tourism backlash, the Top 10 issues that affected us in 2018 may forecast our future treatment

Every January, Just Be Cause takes a look at how things went for the non-Japanese residents of Japan (NJ) in the previous year.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 27, 2019

Cabinet to keep Diet bills to a minimum with apparent eye on July Upper House election

Facing a critical Upper House election this summer, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe appears to be laying the groundwork for a controversy-free five-month Diet session, which starts Monday.
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LIFE / Style & Design
Jan 27, 2019

Fashion ripples during the new year lull

As the end of the financial year draws to a close, now is the season when fashion companies restructure their retail portfolios, with shop closures making way for new shoots to pop up in the following months.
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LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jan 27, 2019

The last 2018 concept winners

Now 2019 is in full swing, On: Design takes a final look at a few of 2018's end of year noteworthy prizewinners.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 26, 2019

Nintendo scraps development of 'Metroid Prime 4' for Switch, hits reset button

Nintendo Co. said its highly anticipated "Metroid Prime 4" game for Switch has not met internal standards and it will scrap development and start again with a new team.
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JAPAN
Jan 25, 2019

Mitsubishi and Panasonic lose permits to hire foreign trainees after violations

The Justice Ministry said the firms ordered workers to perform tasks other than those specified in their contracts, among other violations.
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Egypt report 2019
Jan 25, 2019

Egypt and Japan: A historical partnership focuses on the future

One-hundred and fifty-five years ago, the second Japanese mission to Europe, the Ikeda Mission, visited Egypt on the way to France. This first contact between Egypt and Japan has developed into a partnership focused on commerce, academia and culture.
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Egypt report 2019
Jan 25, 2019

A pioneer in the cement industry

“We have been a significant contributor to Egypt’s nation-building efforts since 1975 by providing world-class engineering, consultancy, technical assistance and cement plant management and operation solutions,” said Eng. Khaled El-Sebaie, managing director of Arab Swiss Engineering Company (ASEC)....
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 25, 2019

WHO warns of deadly outbreak of rat-borne hantavirus in Argentina as fatalities reach at least 11

At least 11 people have died in Argentina after becoming infected with hantavirus, a disease carried by rats and other rodents, according to a news alert from the World Health Organization (WHO).
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MULTIMEDIA
Jan 25, 2019

[VIDEO] Aibo’s new updates in 2019

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MULTIMEDIA
Jan 24, 2019

January 25, 2019

Longform

Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat