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JAPAN
Jun 30, 2018

Tepco to check for faults under site of new atomic plant eyed in Aomori

Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. will start a geological survey by next April for a new nuclear power plant in Higashidori, Aomori Prefecture.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 30, 2018

Dynamic duo Rui Hachimura, Nick Fazekas ignite Japan's offense in victory over Australia

Rui Hachimura and Nick Fazekas were as good as advertised.
EDITORIALS
Jun 29, 2018

Review police box system in light of Toyama attack

Staffing practices at police boxes nationwide need a thorough evaluation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 29, 2018

Businesses cash in as Japan follows World Cup kick by kick

Although the overall impact is difficult to measure, some predict that it has already increased consumption on a scale of billions of yen.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jun 29, 2018

『The Japan Times Alpha』をリニューアル新創刊

 株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都港区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は、英語学習者向けの英字新聞『The Japan Times ST』を、7月6日号より『The Japan Times Alpha(ジャパンタイムズ・アルファ)』(以下『Alpha』)にリニューアル新創刊します。...
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WORLD
Jun 29, 2018

Steaming New Delhi sees anger and killings over water in summer of discontent

Through the long summer months in India's capital, tens of thousands of people have cut back on daily showers and laundry because of a shortage of water that has led to fighting in some areas in which three people have been killed.
Japan Times
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Jun 28, 2018

Greater vision necessary for RWC and Japanese rugby to succeed

Back in 2005 two flyhalf/centers of contrasting ability talked about why they hoped Japan would win the right to host the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2018

Princess Ayako's forthcoming engagement to shipping firm employee announced by Imperial Household Agency

Princess Ayako, the third daughter of Princess Hisako and the late Prince Takamado, Emperor Akihito's cousin, will marry a 32-year-old worker at shipping firm NYK Line in October, the Imperial Household Agency announced Tuesday.
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BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2018

Boeing gets a jump on Farnborough air show with $14.4 billion in jetliner deals as Asia market tilts

Boeing Co. isn't waiting for next month's Farnborough International Airshow to unveil blockbuster aircraft deals — or start booking cash.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 24, 2018

Akiyo Noguchi and Tomoa Narasaki win titles at inaugural sport climbing Combined Japan Cup

Climbing stars Akiyo Noguchi and Tomoa Narasaki captured the women's and men's titles at the inaugural Combined Japan Cup at Iwate Prefectural Sports Park on Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jun 24, 2018

In cartoon arms race against Japan, Chinese tech giants splash out

Growing up in the Chinese port city of Dalian in the 1990s, Zhang Hongchang spent hours immersed in Japanese cartoons like "Dragon Ball" and "Naruto."
Japan Times
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Jun 24, 2018

Osaka gears up for final stage of 2025 World Expo bid

With less than five months to go until the host of the 2025 World Expo is decided, Osaka is gearing up for a final push that will include efforts to raise local enthusiasm and draw international attention with financial incentives for countries that can't afford to attend the event.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 23, 2018

Public remains ignorant of the hazards associated with smoking

“Secondhand smoke” describes the fumes in the air that result from someone smoking tobacco. “Sidestream smoke” (fukuryūen) comes off the tip of the cigarette itself rather than out of the mouth of the person smoking it. Since sidestream smoke is estimated to make up about 85 percent of environmental...
Jun 22, 2018

ORIX to Start Verification Tests Using Alipay on Okinawa Urban Monorail's “Yui Rail” Together with TIS and Other Partners

TOKYO, Japan - June 21, 2018- ORIX Corporation(“ORIX”), in partnership with TIS Inc.(“TIS”), Ant Financial Japan, NIPPON SIGNAL CO., LTD.(“NIPPON SIGNAL”), QUADRAC CO., LTD.(“QUADRAC”), and Okinawa Urban Monorail, Inc.(“Okinawa Urban Monorail”), announced that verification tests on...
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JAPAN
Jun 21, 2018

App helps non-Japanese find multilingual medical service

Are you on the hunt for an English-speaking doctor in Tokyo? A handy smartphone app aims to help foreign residents and visitors easily find multilingual medical services.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 21, 2018

Obama's warning to Putin only briefly slowed Russia poll meddling: ex-aides

Russia may have stepped up efforts to meddle in the 2016 U.S. election after President Barack Obama's administration did not retaliate strongly to reports of its activities, former aides to the Democratic president told U.S. senators on Wednesday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 20, 2018

Review 'minpaku' regulations to spur growth

The government should ensure that regulations don't hamper the growth of the minpaku industry, which is contributing ot the sharp increase in inbound tourism.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 20, 2018

Construction app offers fix for Japan's supertight labor market

One of Yosuke Kobayashi's biggest headaches has been finding enough workers to build hotels, restaurants and bath houses for his construction company.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 19, 2018

A trade war will hit developing countries the hardest

The effects of a global trade war would be felt everywhere, but especially in the world's poorest countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 19, 2018

Japan's demand for foreign workers may soften immigration policy, albeit slowly

Shinichiro Tsukada says his small plastering company in Tokyo wouldn't survive without the 22 Chinese and Vietnamese workers who make up half his payroll.

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