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Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 9, 2022

FBI searches Trump's Florida home as part of presidential records probe

The unprecedented search of a former president's home would mark a significant escalation into the records investigation, which is one of several probes Trump is facing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2022

A year on, Afghans hide out fearing death by data

In the past year, human rights groups and the U.N. have documented the killing or enforced disappearance of hundreds of former members of the security forces.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2022

COVID stigma in China can cost recovered patients jobs and homes

One former worker at a government-run isolation facility in Shanghai slept on the streets during parts of June since he couldn't find work or housing after getting infected.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2022

In turbulent times, Xi builds a security fortress for China, and himself

Taiwan, COVID-19, “color revolutions,” the classroom: everywhere, China's leader sees threats that foreign forces can exploit, and he has enlisted the whole nation to defend against them.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Aug 6, 2022

South Korea is scouting out the moon, with more missions to come

South Korea's lunar spacecraft, named Danuri, was launched from Florida on Thursday, setting out on a roundabout but fuel-efficient path that will have it arriving at the moon in mid-December.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2022

Why the banks financing Elon Musk's Twitter deal are unlikely to help him walk away

Twitter has sued Elon Musk to force him to complete a deal for the firm, dismissing his claim that it misled him about the number of spam accounts on its social media platform.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Aug 6, 2022

Screaming students under 'fire' in U.S. police school drills

Teenage volunteers help police to fine tune their reaction to school shootings in the United States after the disastrous law enforcement response to a deadly rampage in Uvalde, Texas.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022

About 540,000 Japan residents told to evacuate after heavy rain floods homes and roads

Two bridges collapsed as heavy rainfall prompted East Japan Railway to suspend shinkansen services throughout the day between Fukushima and Shinjo, Yamagata Prefecture.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022

Japanese researchers to share A-bomb survivors' stories on sidelines of U.N. meet

The University of Tokyo researchers hope the project will help visitors grasp the extent of the damage caused by World War II.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 4, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan trip left White House scrambling to deal with fallout

Behind the scenes, officials in Washington were fuming at Pelosi's insistence on using the trip as a capstone for her career at a moment of highly delicate relations with Beijing.
Aug 4, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Launch of New Sake Brand “Yukikamoshi”, Niigata Snow Brewed Sake – Interview with CEO Kabasawa 2/2

Tsunan, Niigata (August 4th, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery is proud to announce the launch of ”Yukikamoshi”, its newest sake brand brewed with Niigata snow in Japan. With a core mission “Brew for future”, Tsunan is more than just a Japanese sake, it is a lifestyle. Proudly rooted in Tsunan, our...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Aug 4, 2022

So you want to be a stand-up comedian?

Learn the tricks of the trade at Tokyo Comedy Bar, the capital's new stand-up comedy venue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 3, 2022

Taiwan turmoil prompts detours and delays for global shipping

Shipping companies are assessing their options after China's response to the visit of the highest-ranking U.S. official to the island in 25 years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2022

Marcos administration changing tack on foreign policy in the Philippines

The newly elected president has canceled major projects with China and Russia, while openly welcoming expanded trade and investment ties with the United States.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Aug 2, 2022

Al-Qaida leader's killing highlights Afghanistan’s renewed role as terrorist haven

The death of Ayman al-Zawahri has spotlighted the extent to which the group seems to once again be operating freely in the Taliban-ruled country following the U.S. withdrawal.
BUSINESS
Aug 1, 2022

Ministry panel proposes record ¥31 hike of Japan's minimum wage

The proposal follows tough talks between management and labor representatives on the key panel, with both sides struggling to reach an agreement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 1, 2022

Globalization is just getting started

Greater integration of the world's financial and political interests has improved our lives and will inevitably continue despite current discourse to the contrary.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 1, 2022

Toyota may quit production if Britain bans hybrids, report says

The carmaker said that a hybrid vehicle ban would affect its operations as well as its future investments in Britain.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2022

Technicians left jobless as India's solar sector fails to match training with demand

Government data shows less than a third of trainees in a flagship project by India's Skill Council for Green Jobs have found jobs in the solar industry.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 31, 2022

Fidel Ramos, who helped end Marcos dictatorship, dies at 94

Former Philippine President Ramos died Sunday, according to radio station DZRH and state-owned broadcaster PTV.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine calls for investigation into prisoner deaths as outrage grows

The explosion is particularly painful for the government of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy because many of the dead had fought to defend Mariupol.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 31, 2022

Ryo Osera: 'Travelers want to experience local areas at a slower pace'

The guys behind the startup KabuK Style want you to take the same approach to travel as you would your Netflix account.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 29, 2022

Learning the right nuclear lessons from Ukraine

Hiroshima gathering affirms the importance of nuclear disarmament amid nuclear-armed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022

KDDI to spend ¥7.3 billion to compensate users for major network outage

The carrier said about 22.8 million subscribers had experienced difficulties making voice calls, while more than 7.65 million users had trouble connecting to the internet during the outage.
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2022

Japan to let prefectures declare new anti-COVID measures but won't curb social activities

Governors will now be able to declare that their prefectures are in need of measures to counter the BA.5 subvariant when their health care systems are severely strained.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 29, 2022

Why Spotify's Car Thing was destined for the hardware graveyard

The device was aimed at increasing the number of users who listen to music or podcasts while in the car.

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Ayumi Matsuki, a priestess at Yoshiwara Shrine, shows off some "o-mamori" charms. She says visitors to the shrine have increased since the NHK drama “Unbound” began airing this month.
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