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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 24, 2015

China's live stress test yields valuable lessons

China's economy has succeeded through trial and error, and the lessons of its current stress test should be viewed as part of that process, to be used to drive the next phase of economic reform.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 24, 2015

Nikkei snaps up London's Financial Times for $1.3 billion

Japanese media group Nikkei has agreed to buy the Financial Times from Britain's Pearson for $1.3 billion, putting one of the world's premier business newspapers in the hands of a company influential at home but little known outside Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 23, 2015

Coaching uncertainty a bad omen for struggling trio

In an offseason of massive changes in the league's coaching ranks, the Tokyo Cinq Reves, Rizing Fukuoka and Oita Ehime HeatDevils have yet to fill their coaching positions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 23, 2015

Japan, India, U.S. plan Indian Ocean naval drills, in tightening of ties

Japan is set to take part in joint naval exercises with India and the U.S. in the Indian Ocean in October, a drill that so riled China eight years ago that Delhi has not since hosted such a multilateral exercise.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 22, 2015

A second look at bloody WWII novel 'Fires on the Plain'

Japanese war films typically frame themselves as anti-war, even when they glorify the sacrifices made by brave Japanese boys in defense of the homeland, as in the 2013 hit "Eien no Zero" ("The Eternal Zero").
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2015

20th women's conference looks to make history

Gender equality in the workforce is not a simple thing to achieve.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 22, 2015

Apple reports App Store, Apple Music services facing disruptions

Apple Inc. said it is experiencing some issues with its App Store, Apple Music, iTunes Store and some other services.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 21, 2015

JPBL will face many challenges from inaugural season

Unlike the J. League in the early 1990s, the Japan Professional Basketball League will not be an immediate success story when it tips off in the fall of 2016.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2015

Where Barack Obama went wrong on Iran

The 'success' of President Barack Obama's approach to the Iran nuclear problem has left the future of the region blurrier than ever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2015

Time to face facts on Greece

The eurozone must find a way to ensure future debt discipline without provoking an even deeper crisis in Greece.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 21, 2015

Defense white paper stresses threat posed by China

The Defense Ministry says it remains deeply concerned about China's maritime ambitions in the region, particularly in the light of Chinese domestic trends.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2015

Toshiba's accounting scandal among biggest in Japan corporate history

Toshiba Corp.'s ¥152 billion ($1.2 billion) accounting scandal, caused by top executives setting unrealistic profit targets, ranks among the largest in Japanese corporate history.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 21, 2015

Ajinomoto eyeing further acquisitions in Europe

Ajinomoto Co., the Japanese maker of flavors and food ingredients, has posted an executive in Europe to hunt for acquisition targets in the region, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2015

Israelis feel surrounded yet alone after Iran deal

To many Israelis, the Obama administration has become synonymous with betrayal of Israel.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2015

Asia's view of the Greek crisis

Perhaps Greece should look to Asia for proof that, by taking responsibility for its own destiny, a country can emerge stronger from even the most difficult trials.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2015

Reconsidering man's dominion over animals

If Pope Francis can change people's views of animal welfare, he will have done more good than any other pope in recent history.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jul 20, 2015

Centrair emerges as key freight hub for agricultural exporters

Chubu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture has emerged as a key hub for agricultural exporters as they capitalize on local subsidies, a global washoku food boom and weakening yen.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 19, 2015

America's why not election

The U.S. presidential election not only has more candidates than ever; it has the highest proportion of any election in memory of aspirants who are flat-out unqualified.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATIONAL SPOTLIGHT
Jul 19, 2015

Japan's hospitals weigh overseas branches, medical tourism in search for profit

Affluent foreigners represent attractive market, but Japan's health care industry is inexperienced in reaching out to foreigners.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Jul 18, 2015

Former Carp, Eagles manager Brown gets best of both worlds through scouting for Nationals

Washington Nationals director of Pacific Rim scouting Marty Brown just completed a second trip to Japan this season.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 17, 2015

July 18, 2015

COMMENTARY / World
Jul 17, 2015

The mystery of America's productivity bust

U.S. productivity is slowing down at a time when it should be booming.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 16, 2015

Dining with the dinosaurs; a relaxing evening by the pool; summer breezes, world cuisines

Dining with the dinosaurs
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COMMENTARY / World
Jul 16, 2015

What scenarios could unfold after the Iran deal?

Although the nuclear deal with Iran was a huge diplomatic success, the work is far from complete.

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