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COMMENTARY / World
May 6, 2017

'Fintech' can empower Africa's poor

Africa's greatest hope may be in the commercial advance of technology.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 5, 2017

Parental abduction victims hold rally to push for joint custody rights

Parents deprived of their children held a rally Friday to push for introducing joint custody to the Japanese legal system and to raise awareness of the plight faced by their offspring when marriages fall apart.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
May 5, 2017

Mourinho giving old nemesis Wenger a break on Sunday

It is a measure of the popularity of Mauricio Pochettino with Tottenham fans and the continued displeasure Arsenal supporters have with Arsene Wenger that for the majority of Spurs followers ending a season without a trophy will be more satisfying than winning the second-most important competition in...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 4, 2017

As it approaches 50, Iwanami Hall remains vital to cinema lovers

The Tokyo neighborhood of Jinbocho is a favorite of mine. Mostly known for bookshops, it is a bastion of quaintness amid a metropolis that can be downright oppressive at times.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2017

Russia's neo-feudal capitalism

Russian President Vladimir Putin's model of crony capitalism poses a genuine threat to social and political stability.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 4, 2017

In the South, voters seeking 'Korea first' leader may head to polls in near-record numbers

Jason Lim, a 36-year-old South Korean engineer living in Washington, thinks it is important to maintain a solid alliance with the United States — but not at any cost.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Boost domestic consumption to sustain fiscal growth

Asia's steady economic growth is likely to continue on the back of an upbeat global economy though concerns linger from trade policy uncertainties by the new U.S. administration under the "America-First" stance in addition to tighter immigration control around the world, economists said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Majority of Asian economies are expected to see short-term gains

The Asian Development Bank on April 6 released the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2017. The ADB's flagship annual report analyzes economic performance in the past year and offers forecasts for the next two years for the 45 economies in Asia and the Pacific that make up developing Asia. The following...
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Easily accessible from Tokyo, Hakone is home to many popular tourist attractions

Hakone flourished as a stopover on the road connecting Tokyo and Kyoto many years ago. It is said that many people have healed away the weariness of travel in this town where people today still enjoy the hot springs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Historic treasures at home in modern metropolis

The city of Yokohama has long attracted tourists with its rich tourism resources, based around its unique identity as a port city that opened its doors to the world more than 150 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2017

Abe declares 2020 as goal for new Constitution

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he hopes to see a revised Constitution take effect in 2020, revealing the clearest goal yet of his long-held ambition to amend the national charter.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
May 3, 2017

As Japan's JET Programme hits its 30s, the jury's still out

Ambitious program has helped Japan meet the world, but does it have a role to play today?
EDITORIALS
May 3, 2017

The Constitution turns 70

The Constitution should not be amended just to fulfill the agendas of politicians or political parties.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 3, 2017

As U.S. and China find common ground on North Korea, will Russia aid Kim regime?

When North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent Lunar New Year greetings this year, the first card went to Russian President Vladimir Putin, ahead even of leaders from China and other allies of the isolated country, according to its official news agency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2017

May vows to be 'bloody difficult woman' in Brexit talks

British Prime Minister Theresa May promised EU officials on Tuesday that she would be "a bloody difficult woman" in divorce talks, after being criticized for underestimating the complexity of Brexit talks and having "illusions" over a deal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2017

Venezuela's Maduro tries Chavez's constitution tack in bid to delay elections

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro shocked many of his countrymen on Monday by calling for a constitutional assembly in a move similar to one his predecessor and mentor Hugo Chavez used almost 20 years ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
May 2, 2017

Human rights group issues report on tackling LGBT discrimination

Amnesty International Japan released a proposal Tuesday to the government on measures that the country must take to tackle discrimination against LGBT people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2017

G-20's time for climate leadership

Given the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's devotion to fossil-fuel producers, the world must now unite again to ensure a clean-energy future.
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, deeper 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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