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Japan Times
CULTURE
Apr 14, 2023

Disney super fans keep the magic alive in Japan

As Tokyo Disneyland marks its 40th anniversary, influencers such as Christopher Nilghe and Yoshika Yoshida celebrate on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 13, 2023

Lower House approves bill to use GPS monitoring for people on bail

The bill was sent to the House of Councilors and is expected to be enacted during the ongoing ordinary session of parliament.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 13, 2023

Why Japan and the G7 must take notice of the Global South

Amid the rise of authoritarian regimes, unity among the G7 countries, with their shared values, has become increasingly significant.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 12, 2023

At Noma Kyoto, chef Rene Redzepi plants ‘seeds’ for the future

The world's best chef is experimenting with the next phase of fine dining at his Kyoto pop-up.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 11, 2023

Whatever happened to the metaverse?

Following a great deal of hype last year, companies now seem to be reining back their investments in the metaverse.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023

Could an EU law to save the rainforest destroy palm oil farmers?

The long list of requirements will be hard for small-scale farmers to meet, and could push risk-averse palm oil buyers in Europe to switch to larger plantations with deeper pockets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Apr 10, 2023

Already at risk, performing arts in northern Okinawa dealt blow by pandemic

The local culture of the Yanbaru region is rich in variety, ranging from dance and theater to staff fighting and drum dancing, but relies on being handed down from generation to generation.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 9, 2023

Brooks Koepka has eyes on the Masters prize on marathon Sunday

The American has a four-stroke lead over Jon Rahm, but the leading pair still have 30 holes to complete after the third round was cut short due to rain.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 9, 2023

Could Hokkaido be the key to Japan's renewable ambitions?

As Japan looks to shift its energy mix toward cleaner sources, vast Hokkaido is drawing attention for its enormous potential for wind power.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023

Chinese ambassador to Japan says spying by Astellas employee becoming clear

Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that Chinese authorities have obtained solid evidence that the Japanese man had engaged in espionage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 7, 2023

Major Japan firms promote reskilling amid shift to 'job-based' employment

Job-based employment helps clarify what skills companies want, making it easier for workers to consider what to learn. But some also worry they may be fired amid the move.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 6, 2023

Thailand's promised cannabis bonanza disappoints as politicians trade blame

A deluge of marijuana smuggled in from abroad has driven down wholesale prices and hurt local growers.
PODCAST / deep dive
Apr 5, 2023

What should you expect when you land a job in Japan?

What is it like to work in Japan? With the number of foreign residents slowly rising, we take a look at what they might be in for when it comes to the country’s corporate culture.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2023

Ukraine's tech entrepreneurs fight war on a different front

Military innovation in Ukraine's once-thriving technology sector has bolstered the country's out-manned and out-gunned armed forces.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 5, 2023

Xi to court Macron, eyeing division between Europe and the U.S.

With U.S.-China relations in a tailspin, Beijing is looking to prevent Europe from joining in, particularly on measures like export controls on key technologies that would hurt growth.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023

Expedition snags record-breaking footage of deep-sea fish

Japanese-Australian research team explores Earth's final frontier in Izu-Ogasawara Trench
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2023

How solar roofs are being used to power electric cars

The future of solar-powered vehicles is becoming clear: smaller, lighter, cheaper and a subtle augmentation electric driving, rather than power it in full.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 2, 2023

The murky business behind Britain’s rampant food price inflation

Keeping the shelves stocked with fruit and vegetables is becoming a more precarious — and murky — business for both farmers and vulnerable workers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 2, 2023

Threat of hydrogen greenwashing stalks Europe’s net-zero plans

A significant obstacle to the plans is hydrogen’s inefficiency. By the time the gas is made, stored and burned to make electricity again, there’s nearly 70% less energy than at the start.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 1, 2023

From Ireland to Yamanashi, kimono unlock cultural connections

Two artists and fashion designers reflect on a deep dive into Japanese culture through the lens of fashion.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 31, 2023

Fighters debut 'best stadium in the world' as NPB kicks off new season

The Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters have touted the opening of their new home, Es Con Field Hokkaido, as the dawning of a new generation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 31, 2023

Long-awaited rules for carbon offset market disappoint experts

Fear of greenwashing has hamstrung the growing market, with data suggesting fewer offsets are being claimed against emitters’ carbon footprints.
CULTURE / Books
Mar 31, 2023

600 pages all at once: What readers are saying about Mieko Kawakami’s new novel

Initial reviews of “Sisters in Yellow” say the hefty book is a fast read that leaves an almost painful impression.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB Preview
Mar 30, 2023

Central League rivals hoping to prevent Swallows three-peat in 2023

Hanshin’s pitching staff has turned run prevention into an art. If the hurlers get more help from the batters, Hanshin can win the pennant.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

Japan to limit use of parking spots for wheelchair users

In some areas, such parking slots have sometimes not been available to the intended users after the range of people allowed to use them was expanded.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 28, 2023

Recycling offers hope to safeguard net zero goals despite soaring metal demand

Concerns are currently growing about the environmental impacts of mining and producing metals required for clean technologies, from damage to biodiversity to rising emissions.
BUSINESS / Longform
Mar 27, 2023

Can the return of international cruises bolster Japan’s beleaguered tourism industry?

The industry is struggling to deal with pandemic-induced challenges such as staff shortages and concerned residents near ports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2023

Shanghai expat exodus shows 'zero-COVID's' enduring scars

Shanghai has seen an exodus since the brutal two-month lockdown that crippled the city of 25 million from late last March.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 26, 2023

Haruo Nishio: ‘Thatched roofs tell a story of eternity’

The ancient craft of thatching is resisting the pressures of modernity thanks to artisans like Haruo Nishio, who connects to Japan’s historic roots by preserving its original houses.
In a first, Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Google logo is seen at the company's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order to Google over an alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.
'Chikan' incidents rise as Japan grapples with mental health and cultural challenges
Overcrowded trains and a lack of legal consequences for groping in Japan have led to a rise in "chikan," or groping, which has been linked to a mental condition and compounded by cultural stigmas.
China halts critical rare earth exports as trade war intensifies
Workers transport soil containing rare earth elements for export at a port in Lianyungang, in China's Jiangsu province, in October 2010.
A new tour of Tokyo’s most underground attraction
When you stare into the abyss at the bottom of the No. 3 shaft of the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, the abyss stares back.
Japan’s population shrinks for the 14th consecutive year
Japan’s population has been falling year on year since 2011 after peaking in 2008.
Why Ishiba became the first prime minister to hold talks with Rengo in 16 years
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Japanese Trade Union Confederation chief Tomoko Yoshino in a meeting Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office
In a first, Japan issues cease-and-desist order against Google
The Google logo is seen at the company's Bay View campus in Mountain View, California. Japanese authorities on Tuesday issued a cease-and-desist order to Google over an alleged violation of the country's anti-monopoly law.
Sumo's throwback regional tours offer glimpse into sport's heart and history
Kirishima (behind) battles Atamifuji during a regional tour event in Hyogo Prefecture in 2023.
China’s new bridge-forming barges offer new options for Taiwan invasion
This satellite image taken on March 25 shows three Chinese barges connected via extendable bridges in waters off Zhanjiang, in southern China's Guangdong province. Experts say the new barges could be used to land heavy equipment and thousands of personnel in a possible invasion of Taiwan.
The man who helps Japanese figure skaters stay sharp
Kimitaka Sakurai displays a sharpening stone for working on skate blades, in Yokohama on March 28. Regular sharpening is crucial for maintaining optimal performance and reducing skaters’ risk of injury on the ice.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Visitors walk past Sou Fujimoto's Grand Ring, which has been recognized as the largest wooden structure in the world.
Can a World Expo still matter? Japan is about to find out.
By Tomoko Otake

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