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WORLD / Politics
Jun 8, 2016

Clinton seizes historic role as female presidential nominee as Trump campaign hits new low

If Hillary Clinton's best argument for unifying Democrats and winning the White House is Donald Trump, then she picked a good week to clinch the nomination.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 8, 2016

Quarterly GDP is revised up, showing 1.9% growth

The economy grew slightly more than initially reported for the first quarter, helped by a fractional revision in private consumption and business investment that dropped less than first thought.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 7, 2016

Japan Conference's quest for constitutional revision

The Japan Conference represents a new approach to a civil movement based on traditional right-wing values.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 7, 2016

Britain, too, is infected with political silliness

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is a reactionary masquerading as a revolutionary.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2016

Ships with plutonium from Japan arrive in U.S.

Two ships loaded with Japanese plutonium and highly enriched uranium reach South Carolina for disposal and reprocessing.
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Jun 7, 2016

Inoki sits on his fortune as Ali dances to the bank

The celebrated “bout of the century” between boxing champion Muhammad Ali and pro wrestling titan Antonio Inoki turned out to be the rip-off of the century.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2016

Japan's trading houses trying to beat U.S. to Cuba

Japan's largest trading houses are positioning themselves in Cuba before any easing of U.S. sanctions, seeking opportunities in infrastructure, resources and automobiles as Havana emerges from near-isolation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 7, 2016

Trump snubs Republican critics of his claims of bias against Hispanic judge

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday rejected a barrage of criticism from his own party over his allegations of bias against a Hispanic judge, insisting his concerns were valid.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2016

Trans-Pacific shell game

While the Trans-Pacific Partnership might help the U.S. advance its goal of containing China's influence in the Asia-Pacific region, the economic case is not nearly as strong.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 6, 2016

Japan names final women's roster for Rio Olympic basketball tourney

WNBA forward Ramu Tokashiki and veteran point guard Asami Yoshida will lead the "Akatsuki Five" as the Japan Basketball Association announced the 12-player women's national team roster for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2016

Australian storm disrupts everything from internet to shipping

A weekend of wild weather in Australia disrupted everything from the internet to shipping and banking, while pummeling coastal towns and exposing insurance companies to hefty payouts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 6, 2016

Line plans year's biggest tech IPO, pitching U.S. investors

Japan's Line Corp. is headed for what could be the biggest initial public offering for a technology company this year, including a major pitch to American investors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2016

Don't fear Duterte, new Philippine finance chief tells investors

Incoming Philippine finance chief Carlos Dominguez sought to reassure investors that his new boss is a pragmatic leader who will build on the gains that have made the Southeast Asian economy one of the fastest growing in the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 5, 2016

Is China winning the contest for South China Sea control?

China views the U.S. as a declining power that would not be able to sustain a major war in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 5, 2016

Clinton criticizes election rivals over immigration

Hillary Clinton fought on two fronts in California on Saturday as she sought to wrap up her battle with Bernie Sanders for the Democratic nomination, taking aim at him and at Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, with attacks on their immigration stances.
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Jun 4, 2016

Cambridge dreaming of big future

Born to a Jamaican father and a Japanese mother, maybe sprinter Aska Cambridge has a slight edge genetically over most other runners in Japan.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 3, 2016

Abe's LDP signals dramatic shift on BOJ in election pledge

Though a centerpiece of past election agendas, the LDP makes no reference to monetary policy in its campaign platform ahead of the summer poll.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 3, 2016

June 4, 2016

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?