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Japan Times
SOCCER / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 5, 2017

Moriyasu can leave Sanfrecce with head held high

It was probably in the best interests of everyone at Sanfrecce Hiroshima that Hajime Moriyasu stood down as manager on Tuesday, but that should not obscure the debt of gratitude that the three-time J. League champions owe him.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2017

Mosul's fall won't stop Islamic State group spreading fear

By relying on lone wolf attacks by individuals who are self-radicalized, Islamic State can continue to spread fear even as its caliphate crumbles.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2017

To comprehend Trump, read this

Three books and two magazine articles shed a lot of light on the U.S. president's baffling behavior.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2017

Oita aims to heat things up with video of Olympian synchronized swimming in onsen

Famous for its onsen (hot springs), Oita Prefecture has posted a promotional video featuring former Olympians performing synchronized swimming in geothermal pools in a bid to "heat up" momentum for an upcoming international aquatics sports competition.
EDITORIALS
Jul 3, 2017

LDP's historic loss in Tokyo race

Although Abe does not need to hold a general election at least through December 2018, the impact of Sunday's race should not be discounted.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2017

Why Koike matters to Abenomics

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should take the hint delivered by the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, roll up his sleeves and reclaim the mantle of economic progress.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2017

Japanese husbands' pocket money seen shrinking as mothers gain more respect from kids

Salarymen have taken a pummeling in recent years — with pay stagnating and rising numbers of working women and mothers eroding their once-dominant position as the family's breadwinner.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 3, 2017

Researchers develop app that boosts memory in people with cognitive decline

A brain training computer game developed by British neuroscientists has been shown to improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia, and could help such patients avert some symptoms of cognitive decline.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2017

U.S. warship sails near Chinese-occupied island in disputed South China Sea, angering Beijing

The Pentagon sent a warship near a disputed island in the South China Sea occupied by China on Sunday, U.S. defense officials told The Japan Times, following a series of moves that appeared to highlight the White House's growing frustration with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 2, 2017

'No foreign tenants' — and not much you can do about it

Landlords in Japan are within their rights to refuse to rent to foreign residents, but some services are stepping in to bridge the gap.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2017

Trump to speak with Abe and Xi as North Korea nuclear issue looms large

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold phone talks with his Japanese and Chinese peers in an effort to deal with provocative North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2017

80 years on, mystery of U.S. aviatrix Amelia Earhart's disappearance over the Pacific remains unresolved

On June 28, 1933, Nellie Simmons Meier sat at her desk and cast an expert eye over the imprint before her, searching for telltale signs much as she had done since she first started such readings as a young girl.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jul 1, 2017

Are crime syndicates in Japan sitting on a gold mine?

The Japanese underworld loves gold — it has been the analog bitcoin of crime syndicates in recent years. The origins of gold are difficult to trace, and the material is easy to convert into cash and store. Crime syndicates are increasingly smuggling it, stealing it or robbing it from other smugglers...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 1, 2017

One person dead, six hurt as former doctor at New York hospital goes on shooting rampage

A doctor who lost his job at a New York City hospital opened fire with an assault rifle inside the building Friday, killing another physician and wounding six other people before taking his own life, officials said.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 30, 2017

Katsuhisa named new Sunrockers head coach

The Sunrockers Shibuya have appointed Geoffrey Katsuhisa as their new head coach.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 30, 2017

Ex-Tepco execs plead innocent as 3/11 nuclear negligence trial kicks off

Three former Tokyo Electric execs go on trial over the triple core meltdown in Fukushima, claiming they could not foresee that giant tsunami would overwhelm the plant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 30, 2017

New home-sharing law may give HomeAway the edge over rival Airbnb

Japan's home-sharing market is poised for a shift away from couch surfing toward professional services after the passage of a law regulating short-term rentals.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2017

Foreign IT workers seen as solution to industry shortage

There is a rising demand for IT engineers in Japan as many point out there is a shortage of such professionals domestically. An estimate shows that Japan will face a shortage of close to 600,000 IT-related professionals by 2030.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2017

Trump rebrands predecessor's policy to push U.S. 'energy dominance' as exporter

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday launched what he called a "golden era" of energy policy seeking to assert power abroad through a boost in natural gas, coal and petroleum exports.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 30, 2017

Migrants return to Calais after finding no relief in French asylum process

Somali teenager Abdulaziz Ahmad hunkered down in the sand dunes outside Calais, once again plotting how to reach Britain, eight months after French government bulldozers cleared a sprawling migrant camp in the northern port town.
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
Trump pledges 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico, and more levies on China
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump attends a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket, in Brownsville, Texas, on Nov. 19. Trump on Monday threatened to slap China, Mexico and Canada with hefty tariffs upon his return to the White House.
AI boom makes 139-year-old cable maker Japan’s hottest stock
Fujikura's headquarters in Tokyo's Koto Ward. The company's share price has surged by more than 400% this year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Kotozakura unburdened by weight of history after claiming first title
Kotozakura speaks during a news conference in Fukuoka on Monday
Bluesky is booming in Japan — mainly for reasons other than U.S. politics
According to Similarweb, average monthly user numbers for Bluesky on Android in Japan quintupled in the 12 months to October.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Are you leaving your loved ones digital legacies or headaches?
The National Consumer Affairs Center reports a growing number of consultations regarding "digital legacies" — data and online services left behind when people die.
Rayssa Leal and Chloe Covell on Japan’s teen skaters: We are friends, not rivals
Brazil’s Rayssa Leal celebrates after winning the women's Street League Skateboarding competition on Saturday in Tokyo.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.

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Totopa in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward was picked by consultants TTNE as the best sauna of the year.
Japan’s sauna movement: Relax, refresh, repeat
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