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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 2, 2015

Greece eyeing Russia card?

There is speculation that the new government of Greece might try to get bridge financing from Russia if Europe does not accept the demands of the leftist ruling coalition that just swept snap elections.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 2, 2015

China fights deflation on its own

During the past two years, China has tightened fiscal and monetary policy in the hope of offsetting the adverse effects of the large stimulus package implemented in response to the 2008 global financial crisis.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Feb 2, 2015

West prevails in high-tempo bj-league All-Star Game

In a fast-paced game of dueling run-and-gun offenses, including 79 3-point shots in all, the Western Conference had the better scoring touch in the pivotal fourth quarter.
WORLD
Feb 1, 2015

Egyptian court bans Hamas' armed wing, lists as terrorist organization

An Egyptian court on Saturday banned the armed wing of Palestinian group Hamas and listed it as a terrorist organization, a ruling in keeping with a systematic crackdown on Islamists by President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 31, 2015

The changing motives behind juvenile crime in Japan

In a thought-provoking article in the February issue of Bungei Shunju, veteran journalist Kunio Yanagida ponders changes in the patterns of crimes committed by juveniles that have taken place since the end of World War II.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Jan 31, 2015

Japan Coaches' Awards recognize top coaches from throughout the nation

Sometimes, or perhaps many times, the success of athletes and sports teams can be achieved with an enormous amount of effort provided by those who give them instructions and strategies — coaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Jan 31, 2015

Crime and punishment: Abe's Mideast crisis

In general, crime prevention is a good thing — it helps stop crime. By punishing people for minor transgressions, you stop them from committing larger misdemeanors and discourage crime overall. If the principle is applied blindly, however, it can produce some awkward results.
EDITORIALS
Jan 31, 2015

Too few people to protect kids

Many people in Japan are shocked when they find out how overworked and overextended the nation's network of social workers for protecting children is.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 30, 2015

Commissioner Bud Selig's winning legacy

American baseball has a spring in its step as spring approaches, thanks partly to the winning legacy of a longtime fan from Milwaukee, retiring baseball commissioner Bud Selig.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 30, 2015

BOJ doesn't need more stimulus: top-rated economist

Japan's top-rated economist says the central bank doesn't need more stimulus, defying the consensus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 30, 2015

Venerable Children's Castle in Tokyo set to close after 30 years

After 30 years, Kodomo-no-shiro (National Children's Castle), the venerable children's arts and sports complex in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward, is set to shut its doors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jan 30, 2015

In Alpine skiing, Asian nations face long run to become competitive

China and South Korea have produced world-class athletes in several winter sports, but alpine skiing events are notable exceptions.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 30, 2015

U.S. poll finds gaping chasm in views between public, scientists

American scientists and the general public hold vastly different views on key scientific issues including the role of people in causing climate change, the safety of genetically modified food, and evolution, a poll released on Thursday showed.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 29, 2015

Marlins glad to add Ichiro

Ichiro Suzuki sipped green tea, elicited a few laughs and turned the tables on a media member with three questions of his own during his introductory news conference with the Miami Marlins.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 29, 2015

Obama misses big chance to prop his 'pivot' to Asia

In his 70-minute State of the Union Address to the U.S. Congress and a watching nation and world, U.S. President Barack Obama missed giving a shout-out to treaty allies Japan, South Korea and the Philippines.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 29, 2015

Guiding the landscape of abstract painting

As the name suggests, the main concept behind the "Quintet" series of exhibitions that the Sompo Japan Nipponkoa Museum of Art started running last year is to bring together five artists whose art harmonizes well, just like a musical quintet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jan 29, 2015

Rose bath, champagne at Royal Park; Granvia Osaka elegant dinner course; Cerulean Tower Valentine's Fair

Rose bath, champagne at Royal Park
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 29, 2015

Retail sales unexpectedly slump, in challenge to 'Abenomics'

Retail sales unexpectedly fell in December, underscoring challenges to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to stoke a recovery in the world's third-biggest economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 29, 2015

Toyota gets blowback from China after Abe plugs hydrogen car

Toyota Motor Corp., already falling behind competitors in China's car market, is encountering a backlash from Chinese media over Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's endorsement of its new Mirai fuel cell sedan.

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