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CULTURE / Music
Jul 28, 2022

Fuji Rock Festival eyes a return to form

Overseas acts are back on the lineup but local artists will make the most of those sultry nights at one of Japan's marquee summer music festivals.
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JAPAN / Society
Jul 28, 2022

Japan's 'baby hatch' hospital offers mothers a 'last resort'

In all, 161 babies and toddlers have been left at the facility — with some coming from the Tokyo region, some 1,000 kilometers away, and beyond.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 28, 2022

'Make in India': New Delhi bolsters defense sector with $3.6 billion procurement package

The procurements are the latest examples of New Delhi's “Make in India” initiative, which is designed to reduce the country's defense imports.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 28, 2022

U.S. says 'substantial offer' on the table for Russia to release Brittney Griner

Washington said they offered Moscow a deal to bring home WNBA star Brittney Griner and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan weeks ago.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 28, 2022

Russell Wilson savoring fresh start with Broncos

Russell Wilson is bullish on his new club despite the fact the Broncos have experienced five straight losing seasons and six without reaching the postseason.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Jul 27, 2022

Urawa fans draw international attention with shot at PSG prices

A sarcastic banner held up before Saturday's friendly at Saitama Stadium highlighted the steep cost of tickets, even as the French champion's stars spent relatively little time on the pitch.
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2022

Japan aims to get international student numbers to pre-COVID level in five years

The education ministry said that it is essential for Japan to accept foreign students and encourage them to continue to stay in the country.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 26, 2022

A world in crisis needs both trade and aid

Creating a more sustainable, inclusive and connected future is the moon shot of our times.
JAPAN
Jul 26, 2022

Japan moves to prevent spread of monkeypox after confirming first case

Health minister Shigeyuki Goto has said that the ministry will continue to search for more information about the first patient, including the route of transmission.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2022

Pelosi’s Taiwan ambiguity has China fuming ahead of Biden call

Beijing has been warning Pelosi not to be the first sitting speaker since Newt Gingrich to visit the self-governing island.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2022

It takes a smart village to build sustainable prosperity

To improve the quality of life, we need to expand access to high-quality services — including water, energy, transport and internet — even to far-flung rural areas.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2022

Suspect in Abe assassination set to undergo mental examination

Prosecutors will determine whether Tetsuya Yamagami can bear criminal liability based on the examination before making a decision on whether to indict the suspect.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2022

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of U.S. Congress

Bannon was among hundreds of people called by a House of Representatives committee to address the storming of Congress by Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 23, 2022

In Ukraine's Siversk, a grave dug on a sidewalk

The town in the Donetsk region lives and breathes fear as Russian forces relentlessly shell the town and it's inhabitants.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 23, 2022

Colorful design gets its moment in the sun

The summer heat got you down? Perk up with these vivid designs and materials inspired by the season.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 23, 2022

How Beijing’s unpopularity is undermining its global ambitions

Japan needs to team up with the U.S. and other allies to better understand and counter China's attempts to influence Southeast Asian nations.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jul 22, 2022

Masaichi Sato: 'Although the Jomon culture no longer exists, their DNA is still with us'

An impromptu dig in his youth led Masaichi Sato to discover treasures belonging to Japan's ancient Jomon societies leading the young man to pursue a career in archaeology.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 22, 2022

China's economic engine is about to start shrinking

The nation's working-age population could decline by two-thirds or more by the end of the century, according to new U.N. projections.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2022

Sri Lankan forces raid anti-government protest camp as new president takes office

Media footage showed soldiers in riot gear and armed with assault rifles tearing down the camp, set up in April by protesters enraged with the country's economic collapse.
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WORLD
Jul 21, 2022

Right-wing U.S. sheriffs look to probe claims of voter fraud in 2020 election

Election officials are raising concerns that partisan investigations by sheriffs into baseless voter-fraud claims could undermine public confidence in elections.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2022

Abe's faction faces uncertain future following his assassination

With Abe no longer in charge and no clear successor waiting in the wings, the caucus is experiencing internal dissent.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2022

Putin’s war: The 'essence of miscalculation'

Russian President Vladimir Putin's disastrous Ukraine invasion is likely the result of the wrong lessons learned from his earlier and easier successful military ventures.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2022

Don’t cancel Russian culture

Refusing to engage with Russian culture will not change President Vladimir Putin's calculations, let alone impel him to withdraw his forces from Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2022

Behind in polls, Bolsonaro is shunning his own campaign’s advice

Bolsonaro has insisted on talking about the possibility of fraud in the election, a topic that could cost him votes as many Brazilians interpret such remarks as anticipating a defeat.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 19, 2022

Sidelining of spy chief spotlights Ukraine's battle to purge Russian agents

Zelenskyy hailed the dismissal of top members of the nation's security and law enforcement agencies as part of a process of 'self-purification.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 19, 2022

COVID-19 surges across U.S. amid muted warnings and murky data

Public health authorities are holding back this time around, with some characterizing the situation as concerning but not alarming.

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