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Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 27, 2018

Two Japanese death row inmates executed over 1988 robbery-murders of Cosmo Research president and employee

The executions were the first carried out since 13 former members of the Aum Shinrikyo cult were hanged in July.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 27, 2018

[VIDEO] Tokyo Michiterasu 2018 in Marunouchi

Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Dec 26, 2018

Cloud of uncertainty hovers over Top League

The New Year is traditionally a time for looking back on the past and looking ahead.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 26, 2018

December 27, 2018

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2018

Cats outnumber dogs as pets in Japan for second straight year

The estimated number of cats being kept as pets outnumbered that of dogs for the second straight year in 2018, the Japan Pet Food Association said Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 26, 2018

Twitter lights up like Christmas tree as Trump challenges 7-year-old's belief in Santa

President Donald Trump set off a Christmas social media storm when he asked whether a 7-year-old was too old to believe in Santa Claus, capping a week of plunging stocks, a government shutdown and the U.S. defense chief's unceremonious departure.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 26, 2018

[VIDEO] Tokyo Great Santa Run 2018

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 25, 2018

Exiting the IWC — a whale of a decision?

Japan pulling out of the International Whaling Commission is going to have some interesting results.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 25, 2018

Nationalism doesn't have to be a dirty word

Like any political ideology, nationalism has many faces and some are beneficial and worthy of affirmation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 25, 2018

Apocalypse Trump may be upon us

With no one left in President Donald Trump's Cabinet who can restrain him, Americans and their allies are staring into the abyss that has been looming since the 2016 election.
Japan Times
Dec 25, 2018

Latest addition to Yamaha Motor’s “Moving You” documentary series – Vol.14 Hands Like His Father: Inheriting Skills and Spirit

Yamaha Motor has released Vol.14 Hands Like His Father: Inheriting Skills and Spirit, the latest addition to our Moving You documentary series introducing our work to realize our corporate mission of creating Kando.*
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BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2018

BMW faces criminal probe in South Korea over engine fires

BMW AG is facing a criminal probe in South Korea after investigators concluded the manufacturer concealed fire hazards and delayed recalls for a problem that has dented sales and its reputation in the Asian country.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Dec 24, 2018

Giants experience downside of NPB free agency as Tetsuya Utsumi departs

The images late last week of lefty pitcher Tetsuya Utsumi posing for photos wearing a white Seibu Lions uniform over his dress shirt — he wore a blue tie for effect — might've been a bit jarring for Yomiuri Giants fans.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2018

The Trump that might have been

The strangest and most revealing week of the Trump presidency just took place.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 24, 2018

Trump's team attempts to reassure markets Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's job is safe

Trump administration officials moved to reassure financial markets that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell's job is safe following a report that said President Donald Trump has repeatedly discussed firing the central bank chief after last week's Fed rate hike.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2018

Moroccan suspects in slaying of Nordic trekkers acted alone despite Islamic State vows: official

Moroccan authorities believe four suspects in the killing of two Scandinavian women in the Atlas Mountains were acting on their own initiative, even though they had just pledged allegiance to Islamic State, an official said on Sunday.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 24, 2018

[VIDEO] Light Up Tokyo 2018

Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Dec 23, 2018

The last of 2018's new releases

Chill out with 'Fortnite: Deep Freeze,' join pop-star actor Takuya Kimura in 'Judge Eyes' and gorge yourself on 'God Eater 3'
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Dec 23, 2018

Hayao Miyazaki: The never-ending story

In September 2013, animator Hayao Miyazaki said: 'Through the years I have frequently talked about retiring, so many of you are perhaps wondering if this time I am really sincere. I am.' But was he?
BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2018

VW official says diesel scandal cleanup will cost it €5.5 billion this year and €2 billion in 2019

Volkswagen's cleanup of a diesel cheating scandal will cost it €5.5 billion ($6.25 billion) in 2018 and around €2 billion in 2019, Chief Financial Officer Frank Witter told German weekly Boersen-Zeitung.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 21, 2018

Satoko Miyahara holds slim lead over Kaori Sakamoto after short program at nationals

The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 21, 2018

Studies show Russia used internet to perfect its dark arts

The West's open, democratic culture makes it an easy online target for Moscow.

Longform

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