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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2019

For the White House, getting back to the moon is the easy part

Several manned lunar landings are needed if the U.S. wants to head off China in space.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 7, 2019

High levels of sunscreen ingredients end up in bloodstream, FDA researchers say

The active ingredients of commonly used sunscreens end up in the bloodstream at much higher levels than current U.S. guidelines from health regulators and warrant further safety studies, according to a small study conducted by U.S. Food and Drug Administration researchers and published on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 7, 2019

Gun control takes center stage in 2020 U.S. Democratic presidential race

U.S. Sen. Cory Booker on Monday released a sweeping plan to curb gun violence by creating a national licensing program and repealing a law that gives gun manufacturers legal immunity, becoming the latest Democrat in the 2020 presidential race to make gun control measures a feature of their campaign....
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 6, 2019

Bernie Sanders pitches to Iowa, rails against agriculture mega-mergers

Sen. Bernie Sanders, a top-tier candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, proposed a broad overhaul of policies affecting small-town family farmers and the agriculture industry that would include a moratorium on new agribusiness mergers.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2019

'Save us from the Satans': Survivors of Sri Lanka church attack pray under tight security

A dozen rifle-toting soldiers guarded a small community hall as day broke in the eastern Sri Lankan town of Batticaloa on Sunday morning.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 5, 2019

Reputation and success developed via resilience

LIFE.14 works with a diverse clientele, providing photography and video services for embassies, chambers of commerce, major corporations and nonpolitical organizations, and President Antony Tran's background is equally eclectic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 5, 2019

The power of Generation Reiwa

The Reiwa generation of university and high school graduates will enjoy a natural tailwind propelling them toward economic prosperity.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
May 4, 2019

For Locobeer, success starts close to home

With only one full-time employee, Chiba Prefecture-based Locobeer has kept its local focus for over 20 years, all the while brewing an award-winning and eclectic lineup of beer.
EDITORIALS
May 3, 2019

Rising numbers of elderly people are living alone

Efforts need to be launched at the national, municipal and community levels, involving both public and private sector resources, to ensure that elderly people who living alone will remain connected with their communities and society at large.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
May 3, 2019

A Weekend in Shanghai: With so much on offer, where do you begin?

Not sure what to see, eat and do while in Shanghai? Then read our guide to a Weekend in Shanghai. The city offers pockets of tranquility backed up with charmingly dressed-down neighborhoods, awe-inspiring architecture and some of the best food in Asia, making it a fantastic weekend getaway from Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2019

Managing North Korea

Conducting negotiations is like riding a bicycle: You need to keep moving forward or you will fall over.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 2, 2019

Modi's bulging war chest leaves India election rivals in the dust

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Bharatiya Janata Party is flush with cash, giving his Hindu nationalist bloc a massive advantage over the main opposition Congress party as he seeks to win a second term in India's general election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 2, 2019

End of Heisei Era and lifetime employment

Lifetime employment in Japan companies is fading in the face of slow growth and intensifying competitive pressures.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2019

Japan's international emperor exits the stage

Emperor Akihito has been much more of a global leader than a national one. That sets him apart from his father — and from many of the world's current leaders.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 30, 2019

California synagogue mourns woman who 'took the bullet' in weekend shooting

The woman who was killed in a deadly shooting at a Southern California synagogue will be buried on Monday after being hailed as a hero, as police continue to investigate the motive of the 19-year-old suspect.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2019

How 'laid back' Sri Lanka became a soft target for Islamist strike

A week ago, Sri Lankan tourist guide Ricky Costa was preparing for a typically easy Sunday ferrying backpackers between Colombo's tea shops and beach bars in his canary-yellow rickshaw. Then the blasts began.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / Age Wise
Apr 28, 2019

Retirement in Japan doesn't have to be scary

Emperor Akihito will be facing a lot of changes to his routine when he retires this week, but presumably the Imperial Household Agency will take care of all the details of his retirement planning. The rest of us, however, are on our own.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Apr 28, 2019

Preserving ancient history while looking to the future

Seated in his embassy's beautifully appointed reception room, Ambassador Ayman Aly Kamel has much to share about Egypt's relationship with Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 27, 2019

Konbi: Offering a refined take on the classic konbini sandwich

Of the many konbini (convenience store) classics available on store shelves — from onigiri rice balls to ready-to-eat paper cups of fried chicken — you can't go wrong with the quintessential konbini sandwich.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 26, 2019

Foreign-born candidates discuss challenges and prejudice on the Tokyo campaign trail

In a nation where there are few foreign-born politicians in local assemblies or in the Diet, the sight of a candidate openly touting his or her foreign background through loudspeakers on the campaign trail can come as a surprise.
WORLD / Society
Apr 26, 2019

Judge blocks Trump rule barring tax-funded clinics from referring patients to abortion providers

A federal judge in Washington state on Thursday blocked a Trump administration rule that would prohibit taxpayer-funded family planning clinics from referring patients to abortion providers, according to the state attorney general.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 25, 2019

'Creeping annexation': Putin confronts new Ukraine leader with rebel-zone passports

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree offering passports to people in breakaway regions of eastern Ukraine, triggering calls for more sanctions against Moscow from the incoming leadership in Kiev.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 25, 2019

Shaving milliseconds off currency trades could make Singapore billions

Singapore is seizing an opportunity measured in milliseconds to win a bigger slice of the world's foreign exchange market, worth $5.1 trillion (¥570 trillion) daily.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 25, 2019

Is a new era dawning for women in politics?

Last Sunday's local elections saw the largest number of female assembly and mayoral candidates being elected ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 25, 2019

Sri Lanka attacks mark the birth of terrorism 3.0

The Islamic State has morphed into an web-based organization fueling cells and attacks across the globe.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Apr 25, 2019

Okinawa rolls out the red carpet for its annual film festival

The Okinawa International Movie Festival has never been just about movies — or even Okinawa. Held from April 18 to 22, the 11th edition was a showcase for the talents of sponsor Yoshimoto Kogyo — an Osaka-based agency that supplies Japanese TV with many of its comedians and emcees.

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