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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 27, 2023

Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’

Nobuaki Moribe is a delight to see when he strolls through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, it doesn't hurt that he has multiple dogs by his side.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 27, 2023

Japanese films set to dominate cinemas in 2023

Toei looks to challenge Toho's box-office supremacy with blockbuster hopefuls, while anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki and film auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda are set to unveil new features this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023

Russia sanctions and Ukraine support to be G7 priority, says Japan diplomat

While Japan's top finance diplomat underscored the importance of G7 unity in standing up to Russia, some analysts say there may be differences on sanctions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2023

Toyota taps Lexus chief as CEO, shifting Akio Toyoda to chairman role

Koji Sato will lead Toyota at a time when the twin forces of electrification and automation are sweeping through the global auto industry.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2023

The world ignores Myanmar’s plight at its peril

Nearly two years on from a brutal military coup, the country has slid into civil war. A failed state in the heart of Asia benefits no one.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Western tanks are coming to Ukraine, but will they be enough?

Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use the powerful Western war machines, and moving them into the conflict zone is far from an easy task.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 26, 2023

Japan's future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy

The gap between the defense capabilities of China and Japan is widening at a tremendous pace, giving Tokyo cause to think carefully.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023

Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban

With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 25, 2023

Japan tries to fix a child custody system under fire from all sides

In Japan, child welfare in divorce often turns on single-parent custody, where one parent can be largely excluded from a child’s life.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023

‘Woke’ is a political term with a long and complicated history

The idea of wokeism has been used by both Black and White Americans to fight injustice since the early 1900s.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 25, 2023

American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence at Australian Open

The last time three American men reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal was the 2005 U.S. Open, led by Andre Agassi, James Blake and Robby Ginepri.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 25, 2023

Looking ahead at the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024

Scott Rolen became the 18th third baseman inducted and a 19th might be on the way in 2024 when hot corner standout Adrian Beltre hits the ballot for the first time.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023

Jacinda Ardern leaves mixed record on tackling climate change

Ardern established a new policy framework for New Zealand to address global warming, but there’s a sense that her government failed to deliver fully on its climate promises.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 25, 2023

Lab-grown meat moves closer to American dinner plates

Executives at cultivated meat companies are optimistic that meat grown in massive steel vats could be on the menu within months after one company won the go-ahead from a key regulator.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 25, 2023

Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's pink lake after floods

Extreme floods contaminated the lake five months ago, turning its famous waters green and threatening thousands of people who depend on it for their livelihoods.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Hipkins built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 25, 2023

U.S. and Germany set to send tanks to Ukraine, breaking deadlock

The move will give President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces access to a significant new capability as the fighting in Ukraine shifts from urban centers to the east.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 23, 2023

China draws geopolitical lessons as Ukraine war grinds on

While the conflict in Ukraine has provided China’s military with valuable insights into modern warfare, Beijing is drawing mixed geopolitical lessons about the risks of using force.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 23, 2023

Japan's macho cheerleaders fight to save a tradition

Dressed in old-fashioned, school-style uniforms, cheering squads are a mass of black at college baseball games as they shout out chants and bang taiko drums.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 23, 2023

Even past dissent in Belarus means constant scrutiny

Aleksandr Lukashenko brutally repressed those who opposed his claim of re-election as president. The crackdown on dissent has only deepened since.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2023

Kishida stresses global solidarity at Reiwa Rincho meeting

Referring to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister said the world 'must not return to the law of the jungle.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 23, 2023

G20 bloc fails to reach agreement on cutting fossil fuels

Scientists and campaigners are exasperated by international bodies' foot-dragging on action to curb global warming.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 23, 2023

No opposition. No choice. Cambodia’s election paves way for dynastic rule.

This dynastic succession within a parliamentary system, at the sole discretion of Hun Sen, demonstrates the grip he has on power after eliminating virtually all opposition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2023

China’s $100 billion tutoring ban backfires, spawning black market

Interviews with several parents found that spending on after-school tutoring actually rose for many households, especially since the start of summer holidays.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2023

Biden picks Lisa Franchetti as first woman admiral to lead U.S. Navy

But it is unclear if the Senate will confirm her by the time her predecessor leaves office, as a Republican lawmaker is stalling more than 200 senior military nominations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2023

Biden secures tech safety pledges over 'enormous' AI risks

The U.S. leader said the cutting-edge tech companies had made commitments to 'guide responsible innovation' as AI rips ever deeper into personal and business life.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 22, 2023

Biden names CIA Director William Burns to his Cabinet

The move elevates one of the U.S. president's closest advisers on national security and foreign policy.
U.S. Osprey accidentally drops cargo into sea in Okinawa
A V-22 Osprey
Search for suspect underway after fatal stabbing at Nagano Station
The crime scene where three people were attacked near JR Nagano Station on Wednesday
Celtic makes 'little bit of history' with Champions League progress
Celtic's Arne Engels (left) and Young Boys' Silvere Ganvoula M'boussy vie for the ball during their Champions League match in Glasgow, Scotland, on Wednesday.
Celtic captain Calum McGregor hopes Kyogo Furuhashi remains with club
Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi has been linked with a move to Rennes in France.
Japan’s exports rose in December ahead of anticipated Trump tariffs
Japan's exports gained 2.8% in December from a year ago, led by chipmaking machinery and semiconductor parts, government data shows.
Dodgers introduce Japanese pitching phenom Roki Sasaki
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki speaks during his introductory news conference with the team in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Japan-made games part of a rising tide of indie greatness
One of the brighest spots of Japan's indie gaming landscape in 2024 was Sonokuni, and with more incubators and other avenues of support springing up, there may be more games like it in the future.
Terunofuji’s career was unique — and great
Yokozuna Terunofuji enters the ring at Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo earlier this month during what would be his final tournament.
Fuji TV scandal sparks probes on exploitation within TV industry
Fuji Media Holdings' headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. The company will hold an extraordinary board meeting on Thursday over the firestorm sparked by TV host Masahiro Nakai's alleged sexual misconduct.
For kids, Japanese food ‘is a doorway to exploration’
"A Very Asian Guide to Japanese Food" is the first edition of the Asia-centric series to focus on rice balls, fermented soybeans and other Japanese staples.

Podcast

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

Longform

Atsuyoshi Koike, the president and CEO of Rapidus, says there is a “sense of urgency” when it comes to Japan’s efforts in manufacturing semiconductors. “We have to make sure we are successful,” he says.
Atsuyoshi Koike’s big game: Fourth down and 2 nanometers to go
By Kazuaki Nagata and Richard Meyer

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