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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2019

China announces military exercises in areas near Taiwan in South and East China seas

China has announced large-scale military exercises in broad swaths of the waters and airspace in both the South and East China seas near Taiwan, days after Beijing said in a defense white paper that it will not renounce the use of force in efforts to reunify Taipei with the mainland.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 27, 2019

Makoto Shinkai isn't afraid of a bit of rain in the pursuit of his art

It has been raining for weeks, but director Makoto Shinkai doesn't seem to mind a bit.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 27, 2019

U.S. won't give Apple relief on Mac Pro parts from China

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would not grant Apple Inc. any relief for tariffs on parts made in China for its Mac Pro computer and later added he thought the firm would build a plant in Texas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2019

California and four automakers defy Trump, agreeing to tighten emissions rules

Four major automakers said Thursday they had reached an agreement with California on fuel efficiency rules, bypassing a Trump administration effort to strip the state of the right to fight climate change by setting its own standards.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2019

Boeing 737 Max woes worsen with drag on Southwest and American

Fallout from the global ban on Boeing's 737 Max got heavier as American Airlines warned that profit this year would take a $400 million hit, while Southwest Airlines cut service at a major airport and scratched the jet from its schedule into next year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 25, 2019

The Chemical Brothers: A formula for success and a love of Fuji Rock

Earlier this year The Chemical Brothers were asked to pick out pivotal locations in the dance duo's remarkable near 30-year career.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2019

In digital era, Chelsea's tie-up with Yokohama Rubber blazes new trail in Japan

For Chelsea supporters, the club's iconic blue uniform represents 114 years of history, dozens of domestic and continental trophies and a reputation as one of English soccer's established giants.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2019

U.S. sends warship through Taiwan Strait after warning from Beijing

The U.S. Navy has sailed a warship through the Taiwan Strait, a move that came the same day that Beijing warned it would not rule out using force against self-ruled and democratic Taiwan to halt any move toward formal independence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2019

737 Max jetliner grounding crisis pushes Boeing to biggest-ever loss near $3 billion

Boeing Co. posted its largest-ever quarterly loss on Wednesday, diving nearly $3 billion into the red as it wrestles with a longer-than-expected grounding of its best-selling 737 Max.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 24, 2019

Tempalay pledges to put on a show at Fuji Rock

The recording of Tempalay's third full-length album, "With Love from the 21 Century," should have been a high point for lead vocalist and guitarist Ryoto Ohara. The group he fronts had climbed up the ranks of Japan's music community since forming in 2014, and even got a shout out from BTS, arguably the...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 24, 2019

China defense white paper singles out Japan over security shift and blasts U.S. for undermining global stability

China has singled out Japan for its shifting security policies and lambasted the United States for undermining global stability, noting rising strategic competition among major powers, in its first defense white paper in seven years.
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BUSINESS
Jul 23, 2019

South Korea to report Japan's tightening of export controls to WTO

The escalation comes almost three weeks after Japan slapped export controls on three chemical ingredients used by South Korea's globally dominant chip and screen industries.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 23, 2019

Shibuya's landmark Tokyu Toyoko department store to close in March

With a continuously changing landscape around Tokyo's Shibuya Station amid a massive redevelopment project, another familiar face will be saying goodbye next year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 22, 2019

Former London 2012 official says Tokyo poised for success

As organizers approach the final one-year countdown to the Tokyo Olympics, their efforts have earned the approval of one of the key figures in the successful execution of the 2012 London Olympics.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2019

Tumbling exports from South Korea signal another bad month for global trade

South Korea's exports, a bellwether for global trade, appear set for an eighth straight monthly decline as trade disputes take a toll on global demand.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2019

Pushing Turkey out of NATO is a terrible idea

The purchase of a Russian missile defense is a severe blow to the alliance, but losing a key member would be worse.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 21, 2019

Voters express concerns over Constitution, sales tax and lack of viable opposition

Constitutional revision, a consumption tax hike and the future of the pension system were on the minds of voters as they took to polling stations across the country to cast their ballots in the triennial Upper House election on Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jul 20, 2019

Yuji Haraguchi: Changing the gourmet rules

From making fish-based ramen to serving Japanese lunch as breakfast in the U.S., chef Yuji Haraguchi likes to break with convention.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 17, 2019

First on-campus Muji store to open at university in Tokyo

The first on-campus Muji store will open on Thursday at the Musashino Art University in Tokyo, featuring a selection of the brand's regular daily merchandise, a cafe and a workshop.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 16, 2019

China says it will freeze out U.S. companies that sell arms to Taiwan

China's government and Chinese companies will cut business ties with U.S. firms selling arms to Taiwan, China's Foreign Ministry said Monday, declining to give details of the sanctions in a move likely to worsen already poor ties with Washington.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2019

Strong undersea quake near Bali causes panic, but only minor damage

An undersea earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 struck south of Indonesia's Bali Island on Tuesday, the European earthquake monitoring agency EMSC said, causing minor damage and prompting residents and visitors on the tourist island to briefly flee buildings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 15, 2019

French missile claim hints at role in war to take Tripoli, Libya minister says

France's admission that it owned sophisticated U.S.-made missiles found at a Libyan base seized from strongman Khalifa Hifter's forces indicates it backs his offensive to seize the capital, the interior minister of Libya's internationally recognized government said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Jul 13, 2019

Yamagata sake shines on the international stage

On a recent balmy evening, representatives from nine sake breweries in Yamagata Prefecture, clad in understated kimono, bow modestly onstage amid the glow of pink and lavender lights. The bling-drenched ballroom also boasts gold-covered walls and a bold red carpet adorned with a dizzying pattern of colorful...
Japan Times
SUMO
Jul 11, 2019

Sumo 101: Teahouses

There are many ways to purchase sumo tickets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2019

U.S. probes French plan to tax tech giants

The U.S. will investigate a French plan to impose taxes on technology companies, a move that has been a prelude to new U.S. tariffs under the Trump administration.

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