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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2017

North Korea steps up work on parts for new reactor, IAEA says

North Korea has increased its efforts to produce parts for a new nuclear reactor it is building while continuing to operate the main existing one that provides fuel for its atom bombs, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in an annual report released Friday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 25, 2017

SoftBank invests $4.4 billion in WeWork to expand coworking in Asia

WeWork Cos. on Thursday agreed to a $4.4 billion investment from SoftBank Group Corp. and its Vision Fund, part of an aggressive global expansion plan for the coworking startup.
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JAPAN / Society
Aug 25, 2017

Despite Japan’s declining suicide rate, prevention measures still critical for people at high risk: expert

The government should plan prevention measures to help people deemed at high risk for suicide, including young people, pregnant women, mothers with newborns and overworked employees, an expert on preventive efforts said Tuesday.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 25, 2017

Twisting, stretching carbon nanotubes holds promise for future power generation

A new, high-tech yarn that generates electricity when stretched or twisted could use ocean waves and human motion to lower man's dependency on fossil fuels, researchers said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 24, 2017

Sunrockers team up with Hunza to boost ticket sales

Going into the B. League's second season, the Sunrockers Shibuya are trying to fill their arena more with the help of an online ticket sales expert.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 24, 2017

'Sekigahara': A bold attempt to portray one of Japan's most decisive battles

The Battle of Sekigahara was fought on Oct. 21, 1600, and changed the course of Japanese history. Tokugawa Ieyasu and his Army of the East won an overwhelming victory over the Army of the West led by Ishida Mitsunari, resulting in the political unification of the country and the rule of the Tokugawa...
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Aug 24, 2017

Teams continue outreach to fans in summer

This is an exciting, challenging era for Japan pro basketball.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2017

U.S. State Department science envoy quits in public disgust over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

One of the U.S. State Department's science envoys publicly resigned on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of defections over President Donald Trump's response to a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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WORLD
Aug 24, 2017

Barcelona tries to balance security and freedom after deadly attacks

Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia, hit last week by two Islamist militant attacks that killed 15 people, will deploy more police, install bollards in Barcelona and step up security around stations and tourist landmarks.
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JAPAN
Aug 23, 2017

U.S. Navy relieves commander of Yokosuka-based 7th Fleet after collisions

The U.S. Navy on Wednesday relieved the commander of the Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture-based 7th Fleet after two fatal collisions between destroyers and civilian vessels in Asian waters in less than three months.
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JAPAN / Politics / CABINET INTERVIEW
Aug 23, 2017

Kono warns of 'loopholes' in North Korea sanctions, urges strict implementation

Newly appointed Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Tuesday advocated for the "strict and thorough" implementation of U.N. sanctions against North Korea to further squeeze the reclusive regime, saying "loopholes" undercutting their effect must be eliminated.
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CULTURE / Music
Aug 22, 2017

Babymetal, Foo Fighters and Rick Astley make Summer Sonic a fun weekend

This year's Summer Sonic had its craziest moment on Sunday night when 1980s singer Rick Astley joined the Foo Fighters for the latter's headlining performance.
EDITORIALS
Aug 22, 2017

Still a long way to go for Toshiba

Toshiba has a long way to go before it's in the clear.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Aug 22, 2017

Prime time in worker-scarce Japan for investing in service robots

Faced with their worst labor shortage in decades, Japanese service companies are finally turning to labor-saving technology, an investment that could lift the sector's woeful level of productivity and allow them to raise wages.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 22, 2017

Bank of Japan's ETF buying leaves Nikkei 225 trailing Topix, analysts say

The Bank of Japan's reduction of the amount it invests in the Nikkei 225 stock average is leaving the blue-chip gauge lagging behind the broader Topix by the widest margin in nearly two years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Aug 22, 2017

Who owns Mars? Mining puts spotlight on out of this world property claims

Can anyone claim the red planet or natural resources on asteroids?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Aug 21, 2017

Kikuchi, Sugano locked in duel for Sawamura Award

Despite the amount of ink spilled trying to determine whether Seibu Lions pitcher Yusei Kikuchi was actually guilty of the illegal two-stage pitching motion he was cited for on Thursday night, it's more important to note the way he handled the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles.

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