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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 12, 2019

Trump's silence on Russia's election hack is inviting another attack, says James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey said the U.S. remains unprepared for another attack on its elections and faulted the attorney general for suggesting that the government was "spying" on Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Heisei Icons,Heisei Icons
Apr 11, 2019

Tetsuya Komuro: J-pop inventor's synth-powered dance tunes set the tone for post-bubble Japan

The term J-pop, a Heisei invention, needed a defining characteristic to make it stand out from the Showa Era's soundtrack, and Komuro provided a synthesizer-powered foundation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 11, 2019

Must Japan's humanities go global?

There's a need for Japan humanities perspectives to be heard more by foreign audiences abroad, to have greater influence in international scholarship and the global public sphere.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 11, 2019

North Korea's Kim doubles down on sanctions threat, vowing to deal 'telling blow' to those imposing them

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has doubled down on his regime persevering through tough sanctions that have choked his economy, urging his country to deal a "telling blow" to those imposing the sanctions and pitching self-reliance as an "eternal lifeline," state-run media reported Thursday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 11, 2019

Afternoon tea for springtime luxury

The Tokyo Station Hotel's popular seasonal afternoon tea set returns this spring at the Lobby Lounge — just in time for the Golden Week holiday. Featuring a heavenly combination of sweets, savory delights and a refreshing array of teas, the LL Afternoon Tea Spring set (¥4,280 or ¥5,980 with a glass...
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WORLD
Apr 11, 2019

11 killed in Sudan protests, including six 'state forces': government

Eleven people were killed in the Sudanese capital of Khartoum on Tuesday, including six members of "state forces," the government's spokesman said on Wednesday, as protesters pushed for an end to President Omar al-Bashir's 30-year rule.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 10, 2019

Pooches put their best paw forward at Japan International Dog Show

The event is the biggest dog show in Japan, with 2,201 canines representing 134 different breeds at this year's edition, which marks the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Japan Kennel Club.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2019

Manny Pacquiao to make promotional appearance at upcoming Rizin fight in Yokohama

One day after Rizin Fighting Federation announced that it has signed a contract with boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, its CEO, Nobuyuki Sakakibara, made it clear that this is more like a promotional deal, not a fight contract.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2019

In video, ousted Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn claims he's a victim of 'conspiracy'

“This is about a plot. This is about conspiracies. This is about backstabbing,” the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman says in the highly anticipated video, recorded April 3.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 9, 2019

Tokyo Community Radio: The spirit of pirate radio is reignited in Japan

Despite the plethora of stations and platforms in Tokyo, the city still lacks a unifying force that brings together and gives expression to its underground scene.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 9, 2019

'Bizen Swords: The Flower of Japanese Swords'

April 13-June 2
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 8, 2019

What does Reiwa really mean to Japanese?

It's not the government but the people of Japan who ultimately signify the era of Reiwa, not the other way around.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 8, 2019

There's nothing more important than learning how to distinguish between 'taisetsu' and 'jūyō'

When trying to convey the idea of importance in Japanese use 'taisetsu' for things that are sentimentally important and 'ju016byu014d' for things that are signifficant.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 7, 2019

The Moomins find a second home in Japan

With almost 50 percent of the global 'Moomin market' in Japan, MoominValley Park has the ideal audience — nostalgic adults, kawaii fans and, of course, woodland-creature-loving kids.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 7, 2019

Lions newcomer Zach Neal gets Japan journey off to bright start

Zach Neal might have had an image of how his first start in Japan might go, but it's unlikely there were Chiba Lotte Marines standing on every base with one out in the second inning in his version.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Apr 6, 2019

Yasushi Hirano's aria of operatic commitment

From techno fan to bass baritone opera singer, Yasushi Hirano now celebrates 20 years living and singing in Vienna.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 6, 2019

World Breakfast Allday: Global dining, morning till night

Hands up, who likes breakfast? Just about everyone, right? The only thing is, not all of us like the same thing for our first meal of the day. Some like it hot and spicy; others cold and drenched with milk. And there are even a few who go straight to beer. No problem: World Breakfast Allday is ready for all comers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Apr 6, 2019

Perseverance pays off for SanktGallen Brewery

With its innovative craft beers and approach to marketing, SanktGallen Brewery has established itself in Japan's craft beer world not just once, but twice.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Apr 6, 2019

Tomoya Mori leads Lions' hit parade with 4-for-5 performance against Fighters

Opener, closer, middleman, it's all the same to the Seibu Lions' lineup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Apr 6, 2019

Solving the world's largest bitcoin heist

"Imagine someone stole everything in your store and you reported the crime to the police," says Nobuyasu Ogata, defense lawyer for Mark Karpeles. Karpeles, 33, is the former CEO of Mt. Gox, once the largest bitcoin exchange in the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2019

Wildfires force thousands to evacuate in South Korea

Thousands of firefighters and soldiers are starting to contain wildfires in South Korea on Friday which have killed one person and forced more than 4,000 people to flee their homes, the South Korean government said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 5, 2019

U.S. conducted FISA-approved secret surveillance of Huawei, prosecutors say

U.S. authorities gathered information about Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. through secret surveillance they plan to use in their case charging the Chinese telecom company with violating sanctions against Iran, prosecutors said Thursday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 4, 2019

U.S. senators want stiff sanctions to deter Russia election meddling

U.S. Republican and Democratic senators introduced legislation on Wednesday seeking to deter Russia from meddling in U.S. elections by threatening stiff sanctions on its banking, energy and defense industries and sovereign debt.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Apr 4, 2019

Shinshu can win title, but not promotion

The Shinshu Brave Warriors have excelled this season under the steady leadership of head coach Michael Katsuhisa.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 3, 2019

'Destiny' deepens Japan-Brazil judo relations

When Yuko Fujii took a job coaching judo in England after graduating from university, she didn't anticipate that she would one day be coaching the sport at an Olympics in her home country.
EDITORIALS
Apr 3, 2019

Another wrongful conviction is reversed

It is not enough to overturn a wrongful conviction of innocent persons. The process that result in falsely convicting them of crimes they did not commit must be scrutinized.

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