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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 19, 2019

Chinese nuclear plans cloud prospects for new U.S.-Russia missile deal

A key hurdle to extending a landmark nuclear treaty between the U.S. and Russia isn't Donald Trump or Vladimir Putin. It is China.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 18, 2019

South Africa bids to oust 'likable' host Japan from its Rugby World Cup

South Africa will have to shelve its affection for Japan and Japanese fans to spoil the hosts' party in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, according to Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus.
Japan Times
Sponsored Content
Oct 18, 2019

CEATEC 2019 Special

CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) is an annual event where innovative technologies, products and services are all exhibited together in one place to illustrate what a future society may be like.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 18, 2019

Pomp and splendor: What to expect from the ceremonies for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement

To the joy of some, and perhaps the surprise of others, next Tuesday is a one-off national holiday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Alitalia rescue hopes rise as Lufthansa looks set to step in

Alitalia received a boost to its hopes of rescue on Thursday with signs that Lufthansa could take a stake in the Italian carrier, while Rome agreed to a €350 million ($389 million) bridging loan to ease immediate cash worries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / First Person
Oct 17, 2019

Typhoon Hagibis: A night in an evacuation shelter shows just how fragile Tokyo life can be

If you look at a map of Kitasenju in Tokyo's Adachi Ward, you will see that it's almost entirely surrounded by water.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 17, 2019

IOC planning to move Tokyo Olympic marathon north to Sapporo in bid to avoid heat

The plan is the latest in a series of countermeasures being taken to protect athletes, spectators and volunteers from the nation's infamously hot summer heat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 17, 2019

Savory treats to pump up rugby spirits

The Oak Door Bar at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is serving up a winning recipe for sports watching — specifically, Rugby World Cup 2019 matches — with a series of seasonal and sports-inspired burgers, hot dogs and beer cocktails from 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. through Nov. 2.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 17, 2019

China's aircraft carrier 'factory' revealed in satellite images

High-resolution satellite images show that the construction of China's first full-size aircraft carrier is progressing steadily alongside expansive infrastructure work that analysts say suggests the ship will be the first of several large vessels produced at the site.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2019

Cars burn in Barcelona as pro-Catalan independence protesters snub calls for calm

Protesters clashed with police in the Spanish region of Catalonia on Wednesday, with some setting cars ablaze on the third day of disturbances caused by convictions handed down to leaders of a failed bid to declare an independent state.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Oct 16, 2019

Japanese clubs chase elusive Tokyo cachet

A controversial decision by J. League second-division side Machida Zelvia to rebrand as FC Machida Tokyo has dominated water-cooler discussions in the Japanese soccer world this week.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 16, 2019

Singer Misia explores the language of music

Singer Misia possesses an astonishing vocal range of five octaves but equally impressive is her humanitarian work abroad.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 15, 2019

U.S. blunder could bring order to chaos

The U.S. needs a cost-benefit analysis to decide whether the Middle East is still a priority.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 15, 2019

Jonathan Davies, Dan Biggar winning fitness fight for Wales

Stephen Jones might have been a late call-up to the Wales coaching squad but he has quickly got himself up to speed on one aspect of the job — revealing as little as possible to the media.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 15, 2019

A boy no longer, 'Kid' Reid has come of age

Duncan Reid, formerly of British punk group The Boys, brings his latest band to Japan for a series of high-energy live shows
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 14, 2019

Deep South's only Democratic governor faces November run-off

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards failed to garner more than half of the votes in Saturday's primary election, forcing him into a run-off with Republican candidate Eddie Rispone to be held Nov. 16.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 13, 2019

Newest post met with open-minded enthusiasm

German-born Hartmut Schick heads operations at Daimler Trucks Asia, bringing with him more than three decades of experience with the Daimler Group, the world's biggest producer of commercial vehicles.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 13, 2019

Giants eliminate Tigers to reach Japan Series for first time since 2013

Yoshihiro Maru stood at the plate with two outs, a runner on third and Yuki Nishi staring in from the mound. The game was tied in the sixth inning and the Yomiuri Giants and their fans were hoping for a hit. Some, perhaps, may even have dared to dream of a home run.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 13, 2019

Japan's love of the hanky is nothing to be sneezed at

Whether plain, screen printed, embroidered or even lacey, the humble hanky is virtually forgotten in the West. So why is it in Japan, very few will leave home without one?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 12, 2019

No clear picture on 4K and 8K display differences

One of the consumer items that enjoyed a bump in sales prior to this month's sales tax hike was TV sets, specifically those that feature 4K and 8K displays. In many cases, it simply appears the timing was right. Many households hadn't bought new televisions since the introduction of digital terrestrial...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Oct 12, 2019

Mix & blend Tokyo: Invent your own color of ink

At Kakimori and its annex, Inkstand by Kakimori, rediscover the pleasures of handwritten expression.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2019

Massive Typhoon Hagibis bears down on central Japan

Railways and supermarkets in the danger zone plan to suspend or curtail operations for most of Saturday, when the unusually powerful storm is projected to hit.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 11, 2019

Hirokazu Kore-eda talks politics as Japan flexes its movie muscle in Busan

Japan once again shows a strong presence at the Busan International Film Festival, with director Hirokazu Kore-eda taking the award for Asian filmmaker of the year
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 11, 2019

Rugby World Cup fans express disappointment about canceled matches

Rugby World Cup fans on Friday expressed mixed feelings as they contemplated a weekend of canceled games due to Typhoon Hagibis, with ticket-holders praying that Japan's crucial match against Scotland on Sunday still goes ahead.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 11, 2019

Top 10: A local's guide to the most unique hot springs in Kyushu

Panoramas, bubble baths and tingling testicles — The Japan Times' list of 10 of the most unique and rare onsen Kyushu has to offer.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 11, 2019

Japan's four major brewers log sharp sales growth in September, buoyed by Rugby World Cup

All four major Japanese brewers enjoyed double-digit sales growth for beer and beer-like products in September compared to the same month a year before, thanks to the ongoing Rugby World Cup in Japan, according to the companies' data.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 10, 2019

Japan's not hedging with Australia security ties

Once willing to let others take the lead in foreign policy and defense, Japan is now employing a comprehensive security strategy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 10, 2019

Chocolate defined by decadence

Chocolate defined by decadence
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Oct 10, 2019

Quality high at Short Shorts autumn screening event

Short Shorts Film Festival & Asia holds its autumn screening event in Tokyo from Oct. 17 to 20, with 25 films being shown across a number of programs
Japan researchers develop a simple way to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease
In 2022, the number of elderly people with dementia in Japan reached 4.43 million, according to data from the health ministry.
Japan to overhaul tax exemption system for foreign visitors
The Ginza shopping district in Tokyo in August
Two dead after fire at Upper House lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi’s apartment
A fire broke out on the sixth floor of an apartment building where Upper House lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi resides on Wednesday in Tokyo's Bunkyo Ward.
Real-life ‘Tokyo Swindlers’ ordered to pay ¥1 billion in damages
High-rise buildings in Tokyo. Through faking documents and passports a criminal group conspired to pose as the owner of a real-estate plot and buildings in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward in 2017, defrauding Sekisui House of ¥5.5 billion.
Real estate worth ¥25 trillion puts Japan companies in spotlight
Elliott Investment Management's stake in Tokyo Gas is centered around getting the utility to sell off its real estate holdings, including Shinjuku Park Tower, which houses the Park Hyatt Hotel Tokyo.
Hiroshi Kurosaki looks beyond Japan for heart-wrenching drama
Hiroshi Kurosaki’s Netflix series “Beyond Goodbye” centers on a woman (Kasumi Arimura, left) who discovers her dead lover’s heart saved the life of a quiet pianist (Kentaro Sakaguchi).
Japan researchers develop a simple way to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease
In 2022, the number of elderly people with dementia in Japan reached 4.43 million, according to data from the health ministry.
‘What Divides Us’ producer honors grandfather’s Hiroshima reportage
“What Divides Us" producer Cannon Hersey says his grandfather, who wrote about the aftermath of nuclear destruction in Hiroshima, never spoke about what he had seen while working with Japanese minister Kiyoshi Tanimoto to preserve the stories of survivors.
DPP’s Tamaki leverages new position with energy proposal
DPP leader Yuichiro Tamaki in Tokyo on Tuesday
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.

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