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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 22, 2023

Can a new art fair finally put Tokyo on the map?

Tokyo Gendai puts on a good event but still needs to change Japanese opinions on contemporary art.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2023

Sunak avoids wipeout in key local elections

By-elections were seen as an indicator of the two main parties' prospects at a time when voters are struggling with high inflation, strikes and rising mortgage rates.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2023

White House looks forward to hearing about Kissinger's China trip

Kissinger — an architect of normalizing ties between Washington and Beijing in the 1970s — was welcomed warmly as an 'old friend' by Xi Jinping.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 20, 2023

Like strongman, like son? Cambodia's Hun Manet makes political debut

The political debut of Prime Minister Hun Sen's eldest son marks one of the final steps in a decadeslong grooming process that is expected to end with him succeeding his father.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2023

Not all firms are ready for a four-day week — yet

The largest-ever trial of the four-day work week found that most U.K. businesses participating don’t want to return to the five-day standard.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 20, 2023

How heatwaves are dangerous to human health

Research recently found that more than 61,000 people died due to the heat in Europe last summer — and 2023 is shaping up to be even hotter.
Japan Times
Belgium report 2021
Jul 20, 2023

Vincotte: Driving excellence in vehicle homologation

Automotive type approval is the essential process of certifying vehicles and their components to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Vincotte, Belgium’s leading inspection, auditing and certification company, takes pride in its expertise and commitment to delivering comprehensive solutions...
Japan Times
Belgium report 2021
Jul 20, 2023

The essence of European craftsmanship: Scabal’s heritage in fine fabrics

Scabal, an esteemed name in the world of luxury fabrics, boasts a remarkable history.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2023

Japan needs computing power surge to stay in AI race, says government adviser

Japan, the world's third-largest economy, has been slow to invest in the field, and lags the United States in AI computer infrastructure.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Summer Olympics
Jul 19, 2023

As heat wave bakes Europe, Paris keeps eye on weather models for Olympics

A contingency plan was in place to adjust schedules but there were no plans to change any locations of events, a spokesperson for Paris 2024 said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 19, 2023

Where is China's foreign minister? Beijing's not saying.

Qin Gang, a seasoned and rapidly rising Chinese diplomatic star, has been absent from the public eye for more than three weeks despite a flurry of diplomatic activity in Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 19, 2023

Japan loses No. 1 spot in powerful passport rankings

Japan, which had occupied the No. 1 position for five straight years, fell to third place in the latest quarterly report of the Henley Passport Index.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2023

What should America make of Trump’s mad power grab plan?

Former U.S. President Donald is campaigning on a pledge to remake the office, concentrating more power in the Oval Office.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2023

Don’t write off China’s economic recovery

While China's post-pandemic economic recovery has so far lagged well behind expectations, a supportive policy package can go a long way toward changing that.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2023

Meet the $4 billion AI superstars that Google lost

Eight alumni made one of the biggest discoveries in AI, then left to build their own startups. Why did Google miss the boat?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2023

NATO’s Ukraine tightrope

NATO's cautious approach to Ukraine membership could reassure ordinary Russians that President Vladimir Putin's downfall would not mean their own.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 19, 2023

Explorer Victor Vescovo says deep sea mining numbers don’t add up

Vescovo said the technological and financial uncertainties of mining metals far from shore and deep below the ocean surface have been grossly underestimated.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 19, 2023

Why China could become the luxury industry's next sore spot

The luxury goods industry has relied heavily on China and North America for growth in recent years, but latest figures suggest both markets may be starting to slow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 19, 2023

Meta makes open source Llama AI model available for commercial use

The move by the social media giant threatens to upend early dominance established in the nascent market for generative AI software by other providers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2023

Japan's retailers see earnings windfall as consumers tolerate inflation

Profits and rising share prices in the sector, undiminished by customer hesitancy, are adding to speculation the Bank of Japan may upgrade its inflation forecast next week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 18, 2023

Carlos Ghosn vows to fight allegations but won't return to Japan

“Nissan will have to pay for what they did to me and my family,” Ghosn said Tuesday, speaking via video link during a news conference in Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023

ASEAN sets up regional office for cybersecurity cooperation

ACICE will share information, research and analysis on cyberthreats relevant to the defense sector.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2023

AI is helping create the chips that design AI chips

The human role in artificial intelligence development is slowly being handed over to machines and algorithms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023

Thousands evacuated as typhoon pummels southern China and Vietnam

Nearly 230,000 people in Guangdong were evacuated to safety before the Typhoon Talim's landfall, including more than 8,000 fish-farm workers who were brought ashore.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2023

Rescuers recover last body from flooded South Korean tunnel

South Korea is at the peak of its summer monsoon season, and days of torrential rain have caused widespread flooding and landslides.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 17, 2023

Japan and UAE agree to cooperate on tech innovation and climate change

The prime minister and the Emirati president discussed a comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and Japan, and signed several agreements covering different sectors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2023

Xi Jinping has a Russian albatross around his neck

Given the growing political turmoil in the Kremlin, Xi Jinping's big bet on his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, has become much riskier.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2023

Blasts on Crimea Bridge kill two and threaten Russian war supply lines

Images from the scene showed no traffic crossing the 19 kilometer road and rail bridge which links Russia to Crimea, which Russia annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 17, 2023

South Korean president vows 'complete overhaul' of approach to extreme weather

President Yoon Suk-yeol's comments came after at least 40 people were killed by recent flooding and landslides during monsoon rains.
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
Large fire breaks out near Osaka's Tsutenkaku Tower
Smoke rises from a fire at a commercial building near Tsutenkaku Tower, in Osaka, on Tuesday.
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.
Drunken driver hits and kills 19-year-old student in Fukushima
Fukushima Prefectural Police have arrested an alleged drunken driver who fatally struck a 19-year-old in Fukushima Prefecture.
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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