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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 22, 2019

Hong Kong activists secure refugee status in Germany

Germany has granted refugee status to two Hong Kong activists facing charges at home, one of them said on Wednesday, in what is apparently the first time Germany has acknowledged such status for democracy campaigners from the Chinese-ruled city.
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CULTURE / Art
May 21, 2019

'Information or Inspiration?': The paths of perception

A review of 'Information or Inspiration?' at the Suntory Museum of Art almost needs a spoiler alert — it includes many surprises that make it more than a showcase of glassware, lacquerware, enamel, ceramic and calligraphy works: It's an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
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MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2019

Yuko Takahashi shows promise at Yokohama triathlon

Two years ago, Yuko Takahashi moved to San Diego to join an elite multinational triathlon team, seeking to become a legitimate athlete.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 21, 2019

Trump loses suit challenging subpoena for financial records, and is denied stay pending appeal

A U.S. judge on Monday ruled in favor of a U.S. House of Representatives committee seeking President Donald Trump's financial records from his accounting firm, dealing an early setback to the Trump administration in its legal battle with Congress.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 21, 2019

After attacks from Trump, U.S. Republican defends his impeachment remarks

Justin Amash, the first Republican in the U.S. Congress to say openly that President Donald Trump has committed impeachable offenses, on Monday fired back at critics, including Trump.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 20, 2019

The Showa Era is growing distant

University students seem less concerned about war on the Korean Peninsula than their 1970s counterparts even though the chance of conflict is greater.
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BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2019

Soldiers oversee fuel rationing in Venezuelan towns amid shortages as economy implodes

Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
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LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
May 19, 2019

Changing the way we do things

From keeping your touch screen free of potato-chip grease to using tap cards to gain access to exclusive online content, the smartphone keeps changing the way we go about life.
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WORLD / Politics
May 19, 2019

First Republican lawmaker says Trump engaged in impeachable conduct

U.S. Rep. Justin Amash, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, on Saturday became the first Republican lawmaker to say the president has engaged in impeachable behavior.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
May 18, 2019

Shifting landscapes: The state of traditional Japanese gardens

My neighbor's garden is a wonder to behold. Where you might expect to find trim box hedges, bamboo fences, subtle rock arrangements, junipers, conifers and pine, there are garden gnomes, an ornamental concrete wheelbarrow, pots of begonia, hanging baskets of pansies and an iron rose trellis. At the end...
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LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
May 18, 2019

Ginza Cozy Corner's Jumbo Shu Cream: A cream puff made bigger and better

Whipped cream and salty chocolate fillings combine in this massive take on the Ginza Cozy Corner cream puff dessert.
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LIFE / Travel
May 17, 2019

Sandankyo Gorge: Hiroshima's hidden ravine

An easy trip from Hiroshima city, head to Sandankyo Gorge for a day of exploring picturesque ravines and waterfalls before indulging in a local hot spring.
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BUSINESS
May 17, 2019

Huawei ban seen clouding U.S.-China trade talks and tech sector

A U.S. bid to block China's Huawei Technologies from buying vital American technology threw into question prospects for sales at some of the largest tech companies and drew a sharp rebuke from Beijing, further ratcheting up tensions over trade.
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WORLD
May 17, 2019

Casualties reported as Saudi-led coalition airstrikes hit Sanaa

The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen carried out several airstrikes on the Houthi-held capital Sanaa on Thursday after the Iranian-aligned movement claimed responsibility for drone attacks on Saudi oil installations.
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Rugby
May 16, 2019

Scotland's Stuart Hogg looks ahead to rematch with Brave Blossoms

Scotland fullback Stuart Hogg admits the autumn heat in Japan could hamper his team's chances of claiming a Rugby World Cup quarterfinal spot at the host nation's expense later this year.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 16, 2019

Understanding the peaks and valleys of Japan-South Korea ties

To improve bilateral relations, Tokyo and Seoul have to take advantage of open doors to cooperation.
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JAPAN
May 16, 2019

Chinese tourists to Japan switch from shopping sprees to medical services

A few years ago, Chinese tourists engaged in bakugai (explosive shopping spree) in Tokyo's Ginza district made headlines.
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WORLD
May 16, 2019

Climate change, pollution, epidemics, quakes: Growing threats put human survival in doubt, U.N. warns

Increasingly complex, growing and related risks, from global warming to pollution and epidemics, threaten human survival if left to escalate, the United Nations warned on Wednesday.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 16, 2019

Congress has no right to 'do-over' of Russia probe, says White House counsel

Congress has no right to conduct a "do-over" of special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe, the White House said in a letter blasting House Democrats' "sweeping" requests for documents as an effort to harass political opponents.
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CULTURE / Music
May 15, 2019

The Abjects: London-based, but internationally minded

It has been exactly two years since The Abjects, a London-based power pop and garage trio, last toured Japan, and since then the one thing that has been constant is change.
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WORLD
May 15, 2019

As risks rise, too little is spent to avert disasters, say U.N. and Red Cross

Governments and businesses are still investing far too little to protect poor communities at rising risk from wild weather and other threats, the heads of the U.N. disaster prevention agency and the Red Cross said Tuesday.
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BUSINESS
May 14, 2019

As the world hands out subsidies, U.S. states start hitting drivers of electric cars with higher fees

The rest of the world is handing out subsidies and incentives to speed up adoption of electric cars. But in nearly half of U.S. states, driving a battery-powered car requires paying additional fees.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 13, 2019

Is the U.S. turning isolationist? It depends on who you ask

A poll shows few Americans know what 'liberal international order' means, but most like leading it.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 13, 2019

When giving a public speech in Japanese, tears can be your trump card

There are certain occasions in Japan when showing emotion is expected. Deploying a few key phrases can also do the trick.
EDITORIALS
May 12, 2019

What's at stake in the Ghosn trial

The nation's criminal justice system will be in the spotlight when former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn has his day in court.
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LIFE / Style & Design
May 12, 2019

Can a new era prepare Japanese style to let go of Heisei trends?

It's early days of Reiwa, but so far, Japan's fashion industry looks set to continue playing it safe in the new era.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 12, 2019

Time to make diversity and inclusion a reality

Recent changes in Japan's labor market, as well as changes in people's mindsets, point to a move toward greater diversity and inclusion.
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JAPAN
May 12, 2019

Reiwa calligraphy to be stored at National Archives, made available for commercial use

The government plans to preserve the original calligraphic work Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga displayed when announcing the new era name of Reiwa at the National Archives of Japan, according to government sources.
WORLD / Politics
May 11, 2019

U.S. House panel subpoenas Trump's tax returns

U.S. House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal on Friday subpoenaed President Donald Trump's tax returns, giving the U.S. Treasury and Internal Revenue Service one week to turn over the tax records.
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LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
May 11, 2019

A weekend in Kobe: Beyond the beef, beyond the quake

Kobe — the cosmopolitan capital of Hyogo Prefecture with a population of 1.5 million — has a rich history as one of Japan's most important ports for foreign trade, and international influences are evident in everything from its architecture and design to its food and fashion.

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