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Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 14, 2023

Sentimental favorite Elina Svitolina made mark at Wimbledon with stirring run to semifinals

Revitalized by her triumph at Wimbledon, she will carry on through the summer and draw even more attention to her twin causes: motherhood and the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 14, 2023

Long story short, cont’d: Brevity rules in Japanese grammar

The Japanese don't just abbreviate their vocabulary, when you're short on time even grammatical structures can get the chop.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 14, 2023

Chip wars: How ‘chiplets’ are emerging as a core part of China’s tech strategy

Chiplets, or small chips, can be the size of a grain of sand or bigger than a thumbnail, and are brought together in a process called advanced packaging.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 13, 2023

Will doing 'nothing' be yet another marketing coup for Studio Ghibli?

Studio Ghibli's Toshio Suzuki has a history of taking unconventional approaches to promoting the work of anime director Hayao Miyazaki.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 13, 2023

Uncertainty looms over Thai PM vote even if front-runner wins

Thai politician Pita Limjaroenrat will have his first shot at occupying the country’s top political office Thursday, as lawmakers gathered to elect a new prime minister.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Athletics
Jul 13, 2023

South African athlete Caster Semenya hails court ruling as 'only the beginning' in legal fight

Two-time Olympic 800-meter champion Caster Semenya said on Wednesday the ruling by the European Court of Human Rights that her human rights were violated by courts in Switzerland was "only the beginning" of a new chapter in her legal fight.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2023

Japan tries to turn page on eugenics policies, but related ideas persist

A 1,400-page report by parliament on forced sterilizations of people with disabilities sets out Japan's grim history with eugenics, but experts say the matter is far from closed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2023

Climate disasters daily? Welcome to the ‘new normal.’

Around the United States, dangerous floods, heat and storms are happening more frequently.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Jul 10, 2023

Groups preserving folk performing arts in Fukushima struggle to find successors

Rules that had previously allowed only eldest sons to become dancers, and only men to become flutists and drummers, have been revised in some areas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2023

They fell in love in a video game. Now both are in jail.

The barrier-breaking romance of a Pakistani woman and an Indian man has led to criminal charges and nationalist intrigue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 10, 2023

Thai coalition leader Pita rallies supporters ahead of PM vote

To secure the premiership, Pita still needs the support of more than a quarter of the 250-member Senate — a body appointed by the royalist military establishment following a 2014 coup.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2023

Ukraine's Bucha gets a remake, but pain lingers behind the facade

More than a year after Ukrainian forces wrested back Bucha from Russian troops, the town has drawn international investment that has physically transformed it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 9, 2023

On security and diplomacy, Abe’s legacy to be felt far into the future

In the year since Abe's assassination, Japan has undergone a number of monumental shifts in its approach to security and foreign policy, cementing the late leader’s legacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2023

One reason the U.S. can’t quit China? Chips.

Global semiconductor companies are finding themselves in an extremely tricky position as they try to straddle a growing rift between the United States and China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 7, 2023

A year after his death, Abe's legacy still looms for both left and right

While conservatives lost a key leadership figure, liberals no longer have a clear person to organize opposition around.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2023

Biden weighs giving Ukraine weapons banned by many U.S. allies

Ukraine is seeking cluster munitions, which are known to cause grievous injuries to civilians, as its ammunition supply runs low.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 7, 2023

Tips for better diplomatic commentary

As I grow older and wiser, here are seven lessons I have learned as a career Japanese diplomat.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 7, 2023

Heat records are broken around the globe as Earth warms — and fast

The spike comes as forecasters warn of a multiyear period of exceptional warmth driven by two main factors: emissions of heat-trapping gases; and the return of El Nino.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jul 5, 2023

The wide-ranging foreign policy law China wants to counter the West with

Analysts believe the law is intended to ensure consistency between the Chinese leadership’s diplomatic thinking and actions on the global stage.
Japan Times
People / The Big Questions
Jul 4, 2023

Destiny and a little luck: EU Ambassador Paquet

Ambassador of the European Union to Japan, Jean-Eric Paquet graduated from Robert Schuman University in Strasbourg, the official seat of the European Parliament, with a degree in international and public policies in 1988.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 4, 2023

Prigozhin’s public support remains significant, polls show

Prigozhin’s short lived-rebellion, which he called off within hours, had posed the most dramatic challenge to President Vladimir Putin’s leadership in his two decades in power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Jul 3, 2023

Criticism over expression on bathroom use prompts change of LGBTQ guidance

The move has been seen as a setback for the Iwate Prefectural Government’s consideration for LGBTQ people.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Jul 3, 2023

Nagasaki island divided over survey on hosting nuclear waste disposal site

Some residents are expressing hopes for regional development — mindful that the city will receive a large subsidy if it proceeds with the move.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 3, 2023

Thai parliament to meet for first time since May vote, looking to elect PM

The gathering is set to kick off the process of government formation by a coalition of pro-democracy parties seeking to end almost a decade of military-backed and pro-royalist rule.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2023

Why Jair Bolsonaro was barred in Brazil but Trump can run in the U.S.

In both the United States and Brazil, former presidents made baseless claims of fraud, and their supporters stormed government buildings.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 2, 2023

An early heat wave upsets the rhythm of life in the southern U.S.

Climate change and rising temperatures make medical and homemade remedies crucial for the preservation of both livelihoods and summer traditions.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2023

With eye on China, Japan to deepen ties with NATO at key leaders' summit

A NATO office in Tokyo and a new partnership agreement with the alliance are set to top Fumio Kishida’s agenda when he attends next week's summit in Lithuania.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2023

Cambodian ruler’s Facebook account goes dark after spat with Meta

Meta, Facebook’s parent company, has recommended that he be suspended from the platform for threatening political opponents with violence.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 30, 2023

FIFA may allow players to wear rainbow armbands at Women’s World Cup

FIFA is planning to send a letter outlining its armband rules for the 32 teams that will participate in the tournament.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 30, 2023

Police shooting in France presents new challenge for Macron

Protests over the fatal police shooting of a teenager come as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to restore a sense of calm after his pension overhaul ignited turbulence in the streets.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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