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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 16, 2021

U.S. backs off claim rioters tried to capture and kill officials

U.S. prosecutors in Arizona had claimed that rioters sought to 'capture and assassinate” elected officials, but retracted the assertion a day later.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 15, 2021

Can America lead again?

Whether Biden can restore and sustain America's global leadership depends on how effectively he mends domestic fractures and addresses deep-seated misgivings about globalization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 15, 2021

Marubeni reportedly planning sale of North Sea oil and gas fields

A disposal would follow the retreat of other Japanese firms — and several international oil majors — from the aging basin to focus on larger operations elsewhere.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jan 15, 2021

Indictment of ex-minister Takamori Yoshikawa puts Suga in tight spot

With public support sinking over the pandemic and questions raised over his past statements on Abe's spring party scandal, prosecution of a trusted ally only adds to Suga's woes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 15, 2021

Japan must embrace international cooperation in the age of COVID-19

If the nation wants to maintain its current standard of living, it has no choice but to maintain a course that embraces international cooperation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 15, 2021

Will Biden undo Trump’s last minute legacy?

The Biden administration may be trapped in a quandary over Taiwan because the U.S. may send the wrong signal to China if the new secretary of state nullifies Pompeo's Jan. 9 decision.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Jan 15, 2021

Paralympian Neil Fachie says athletes face moral dilemma over vaccine

British Paralympian Neil Fachie believes athletes face a moral dilemma over being vaccinated for COVID-19 ahead of high-risk individuals but said he would take the shot if it was offered before this year's Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 15, 2021

Urban Meyer named new coach of Jaguars

Urban Meyer has been hired as the next coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars, the team announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 14, 2021

Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame reveals Class of 2021

No one was chosen from the Players Selection Committee for the second year in a row.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 14, 2021

Japan bars entry for new arrivals and business travelers due to new COVID-19 strains

Authorities will name and shame returnees who breach quarantine restriction, and rescind the residency status of foreign nationals if they fail to adhere to controls.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021

Tigers stalk as storms and poverty force Indians deep into mangrove forests

Local media, which closely follow tiger attacks, have reported up to 21 deaths last year, from 13 both in 2018 and 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021

U.S. bans all Xinjiang cotton products and tomatoes over forced labor

The move is the latest in a series of actions where the U.S. is raising pressure on China over some companies' alleged ill-treatment of workers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 14, 2021

Police, military and public officials who attended D.C. riot face reckoning

Dozens of public servants including firefighters, lawmakers, teachers, municipal workers, law enforcement and military personnel joined events that became the siege on the U.S. Capitol.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 14, 2021

Hong Kong police arrest 11 on suspicion of aiding activists' escape attempt

Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people over suspected crimes related to assisting a group of 12 pro-democracy activists accused of attempting to flee the city by boat for Taiwan last year, local media and activists reported on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 14, 2021

Buddhist monks are snapping up ESG bonds in Japan

Japanese religious organizations are also under pressure to earn more from investing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 13, 2021

Marie Kondo eyes fresh ways to tidy up in 2021

The lifestyle expert, who is well-known for her books and Netflix reality series, 'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,' encourages practicing mindfulness for a much-needed reset in the new year.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2021

COVID-19 batters Asia’s already-struggling democracies

In Asia in particular, democratic or quasi-democratic governments have taken advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen their grips on power.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 13, 2021

Republican lawmakers hit by boardroom backlash for bid to undo U.S. election

The rapid retreat of financial support picked up critical mass over the weekend and on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2021

Europe after Brexit and COVID-19

But, Brexit aside, the EU is also divided internally over economic policy, the rule of law, and the separation of powers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 13, 2021

BayStars swing for global reputation in 10th year under DeNA

After doubling annual attendance between 2011 and 2019, Yokohama wants to become NPB's strongest club both on and off the diamond.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 13, 2021

Stressed out? Blame bad technology.

Constant frustration with bad tech affects how staffers handle their daily workloads, especially younger workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 13, 2021

SoftBank sells $2 billion in Uber stock as services recover

Uber's food delivery business has surged during the pandemic, making up for losses suffered by its ride-hailing service.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Jan 12, 2021

Osaka expo plans quietly move forward despite cost and virus worries

There are concerns expo-related costs could greatly increase, like those for the Tokyo Olympics, and also over whether there will be adequate time to prepare.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2021

Trump can’t pardon himself

If a president can be impeached for pardoning someone with whom he is 'connected, in any suspicious manner,” then he certainly can be impeached for pardoning himself.
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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