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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 8, 2019

China to relax residency curbs and boost infrastructure to bring more people into cities and revive growth

China will relax residency curbs in many of its smaller cities this year and increase infrastructure spending, the state planner said Monday, in a fresh push to boost the urban population and revive slowing economic growth.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 18, 2019

Hay fever season gets people sneezing and talking

A good way to start a conversation in Japanese at this time of year is to talk about allergies and hay fever in particular. Learning the vocabulary for sore eyes and runny noses can also help at your local pharmacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Mar 2, 2019

Japan Times 1969: Exploding balloons injure eight people

By the violent wind Wednesday evening, two large, two-storied buildings at the Tokyo Medical College at Higashi-Okubo that were being erected, and one of them almost completed, were blown down and destroyed. In the suburbs, several small houses tumbled down.
Japan Times
Switzerland report 2019
Jan 22, 2019

Honda Suisse: Driving success through people and passion

“The spirit of Honda is strong in Switzerland,” said Jean-Christophe Muller, president of Honda Suisse. “Our business is based on people with passion and our company is alive with associates who are driven to succeed.” Muller’s loyal team is responsible for car, motorcycle and power equipment...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2019

¥1 million to 100 people? Zozo chief Maezawa to dole out total of ¥100 million in cash for retweets

In the latest headline-grabbing move by Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa, the founder and CEO of major online fashion mall operator Zozo Inc. has announced a plan to dole out ¥1 million to 100 individuals to mark a successful New Year's sale.
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Sep 29, 2018

Sweets of the people: The fall flavors of Meiji's classic Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato

It's been a big month for the venerable snack brands Kinoko no Yama and Takenoko no Sato. In September, the company behind both, Meiji, shared the results of its nationwide "general election," in which voters chose their favorite of the two sweets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2018

Tsukiji outer market launches campaign to tell people it is staying put

With Tokyo's iconic Tsukiji wholesale food market gearing up for an October relocation, many people believe the adjacent shopping area, known as the Tsukiji outer market, will also depart.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 28, 2018

Over 50 percent of people in Japan have considered living with or near their parents

Over 50 percent of people in Japan have considered living with or close to their parents — nearly double the share of parents who have had similar thoughts regarding their children — a private-sector survey has revealed.
EDITORIALS
Aug 25, 2018

A weak, fragmented opposition

A lame opposition camp can't expect to engage in a policy-based competition with the ruling parties and present voters with a viable alternative.
Japan Times
Hong Kong report 2018
Jul 2, 2018

Building communities, connecting people and transforming lives

“It is a very exciting time for Hong Kong,” said Dr. Stephen Riady, President of The Lippo Group of Companies.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
May 21, 2018

To know Japan, its people and its story, know its grub

Food in Japan is hardwired to emotion, personal identity and memory in a way that is often baffling to Westerners.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Apr 19, 2018

Yuki Kimura may have struck out on 'The Bachelor Japan,' but she won the people's rose

On the first episode of the reality dating series "The Bachelor Japan," 25 women took turns stepping out of a limousine, walking down a red carpet and introducing themselves to their potential future husband.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 29, 2018

Japanese people love cash so much they don't need a digital currency, BOJ says

Cash is still king in Japan, and that means the central bank doesn't see a need to mint a digital currency for now, according to the head of the FinTech Center at the Bank of Japan.
Reader Mail
Dec 21, 2017

Crown Princess Masako can highlight the needs of people with disabilities

Earlier this month, Crown Princess Masako appeared in public with her husband and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to help celebrate 2017 Week of Persons with Disabilities. As expected, their role was simple: a photo shoot with the pamphlet for the event and very few words. Apolitical puppets these royals truly...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 16, 2017

Japan Inc. scandals build case for corporate reform

Another big scandal is rocking corporate Japan. This time it's Kobe Steel Ltd., a major producer, which has confessed to faking data on the quality of its materials. Everything from bullet trains to cars to U.S.-made airliners could be affected. It's doubtful that the scandal will wreak lasting damage...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2017

Hokkaido uses manga to educate people on how to react to any North Korea missile threat

The northern island of Hokkaido is turning to manga to instruct residents how to respond in the event of a North Korean missile launch.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2017

China's troublesome civil-military relations

President Xi Jinping is still struggling to assert full civil control over China's politically ascendant military.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 24, 2017

Beijing is watching Justin Bieber

In China it is politics, or the perception of such, that is the surest route to getting stamped 'banned by Beijing.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 9, 2017

Chimps are not people, cannot be freed from custody: New York court

Chimpanzees do not deserve the same rights as people, a New York state appeals court unanimously concluded on Thursday, as it refused to order the release of two of the animals to a primate sanctuary.
CULTURE / Books
Jun 3, 2017

'Contents Tourism in Japan': How popular narratives drive people to 'sacred sites'

Japan is an extremely successful brand. It's also a tightly controlled one. The government wants lots of foreigners to visit its 2020 Tokyo Olympics, buy its Abenomics, experience the unmatched beauty of its four unique seasons and overlook its urban blight while searching for the few heritage sites...
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2017

Bomb attacks on Egyptian churches by Islamic militants kill at least 36 people

In the latest assault on Egypt's religious minority increasingly targeted by Islamist militants, at least 36 people were killed and more than 100 injured in bomb attacks on two Coptic churches on Palm Sunday.
Bankruptcies and suicides rise as Japanese struggle with mounting debt
Lawyers estimate that personal bankruptcies in Japan are on track to reach the highest since 2012 this year.
Japan accuses Google of violating antimonopoly law
The Japanese antitrust watchdog said that Google forced smartphone makers to preinstall its search app on their devices, sources say.
Okinawa people stage rally against sexual assaults by U.S. servicemen
Sorane Sakihama, a 22-year-old college student, speaks at a rally in the city of Okinawa on Sunday protesting against sexual assaults by U.S. soldiers.
Zelenskyy to replace Ukraine ambassador to Japan
Ukrainian Ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky delivers a speech during a handover ceremony of Self-Defense Force vehicles to Ukraine, at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo, in May last year.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
For baseball fans, 2024 brought The Summer of Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
Casual workouts, cool living, ‘complete’ food: Japan’s health trends of 2024
In 2024, efficiency trumped effort among Japan's fitness-focused aspirants.
Is Japan finally ready to tap its abundant geothermal energy potential?
Steam rises from a geothermal plan in Yuzawa, Akita Prefecture. Despite its long history and potential, geothermal provided just 0.3% of Japan's overall energy mix in the fiscal year from April 2023
Japanese officials inspect Yokota Air Base over PFAS concerns
The Yokota Air Base in western Tokyo in September 2019. An inspection of the base by Japanese government officials on Friday came amid public pressure to investigate suspected links between the use of PFAS-containing firefighting foam by the U.S. base and contamination of soil and groundwater in western Tokyo.
North Korea aiding Russia where it needs it most, Canadian general says
North Korean special forces soldiers march and shout slogans during a military parade marking the 105th birth anniversary of the country's founding father, Kim Il Sung, in Pyongyang in April 2017.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?
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