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BASKETBALL
Aug 31, 2019

Japan maintains positive vibe before FIBA World Cup opener against Turkey

The challenge that awaits the Japan men's national team is certainly big. But the players are filled with positive energy and are ready for it.
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South Africa report 2019
Aug 30, 2019

South Africa’s ancient yet new winemaking world

There’s no place quite like the Cape winelands of South Africa. The region sprawls along the tip of the African continent, buffeted by the planet’s wildest ocean, the Atlantic. You’ll find historic estates embedded into the landscape, many of which have been family-owned for generations. Geographically,...
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Mauritius report 2019
Aug 29, 2019

Africa’s best-positioned financial hub is the safest option for Japanese investors

With a safe, streamlined and stable business environment, the banking and financial services sector meets strict global standards and opens doors in Africa and elsewhere
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GLOBAL INSIGHT / Mauritius report 2019
Aug 29, 2019

Focus on renewable energies offers wave of FDI opportunities

Mauritius is embracing renewable energies such as solar and wind power, with Japan’s outstanding reputation for state-of-the-art technology making it the ideal investment partner
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BUSINESS / Economy / TICAD 7 Special
Aug 27, 2019

Deepening Africa-Japan relationship with trust

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BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2019

Mori unveils ¥580 billion project to bring record-breaking skyscraper and urban greenery to Tokyo

The developer behind Tokyo's landmark Roppongi Hills is betting on another upscale project that has been more than 30 years in the making and will require a ¥580 billion investment.
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PARALYMPICS
Aug 13, 2019

Tokyo 2020 Paralympics schedule and ticket prices revealed

With just over a year until the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games open on Aug. 25, 2020, officials on Tuesday announced detailed schedules and ticket prices they hope will result in a significant turnout for the entirety of the 13-day event.
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JAPAN
Aug 13, 2019

Judo gives Japan a soft-power boost in the Pacific

In a large church hall near the Samoan parliament, 175-kg judo practitioner Derek Sua is being thrown to the mat by his Japanese coach, a black-belt who is a third his size.
Reader Mail
Aug 9, 2019

The folly of holding the Olympics in July and August

Now that the rainy season is finally over and we are being bombarded with nonstop media reports of heat waves and heatstroke, it is surely time to reflect once again on the lunacy of holding next year's Olympics in July and August.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Aug 8, 2019

Top junior Tomoe Kawabata poised for a breakout season

With Japan junior champion Yuhana Yokoi having moved on to the senior ranks, 17-year-old Tomoe Kawabata may represent the Hinomaru's best chance for a medal at the world junior championships this coming season.
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BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2019

Japan OKs first shipment of high-tech chemical to South Korea under tightened controls

Trade minister Hiroshige Seko rejected criticism of the recent decision to scrub South Korea from the so-called whitelist of countries cleared for preferential export screenings.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Aug 7, 2019

'The Naked Director': A story of naked ambition and dubious morals

Since it launched here in September 2015, Netflix has built a long list of Japanese programming, from the hit reality series "Terrace House" to the manzai (comic duo) drama "Hibana: Spark." Mostly, though, it's the sort of fare you can find on network TV or in your local multiplex.
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BUSINESS
Aug 7, 2019

Walmart worker calls for walkout over company's gun sales

A junior Walmart Inc. employee organized a one-day strike and other actions to protest the retailer's stance on gun sales in the wake of shootings at two of its stores in recent weeks.
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LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Aug 5, 2019

A pair of Emmy nominations sparks joy for Marie Kondo

The world of television gives a nod (two nods, to be precise) to Japan's most well-known decluttering expert.
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SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Aug 4, 2019

Tasty bid brings Tottori Wagyu to Osaka

Although lesser known than other varieties of Japanese beef, Tottori Wagyu is of the highest quality and Tottori Prefecture aims to boost its exposure at a new restaurant in Osaka amid an increasing number of inbound tourists.
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2019

There's a problem with the human family tree

New findings from fossils and DNA should expand our thinking about our species.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 2, 2019

Bill Bradley details Chiune Sugihara's heroism in award-winning radio documentary

Bill Bradley, captain of the U.S. gold medal-winning basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, was recently involved in another winning (and historically important) project with ties to Japan.
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2019

Japan's social security benefits topped ¥120 trillion to hit record high in 2017

Social security benefits paid out in fiscal 2017 reached a record high and exceeded ¥120 trillion for the first time, a welfare ministry-affiliated think tank said Friday.
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BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2019

Japan officially approves scrubbing South Korea from 'white list' of countries

In response, South Korean President Moon pledged countermeasures that might affect military information exchanges with Japan — a key part of their three-way security pact with the U.S.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 31, 2019

Japan fears compromise on South Korea wartime labor could open Pandora's box of WWII issues

Tokyo worries the ripple effects of South Korea's top court ordering Japanese firms to pay redress could cascade into other issues, and reignite war compensation issues with other countries.
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Special Supplements
Jul 31, 2019

Cosmetics maker focuses on expanding product efficacy

DHC Corp. is a manufacturer of cosmetics and supplements headquartered in Tokyo. Having originally started out as a translation firm when it was established in 1972, Chairman and CEO Yoshiaki Yoshida later ventured into the field of health and beauty related consumer products. DHC developed into one...
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SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Jul 21, 2019

Torch relay aims to better connect people

As a company involved in the torch relay for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, NTT Corp. hopes to involve a wide variety of people who contribute to their regional communities as torchbearers. The organization also seeks to showcase its latest technology to help provide convenience and excitement at the 2020...
Japan Times
Jul 17, 2019

Yamaha Motor Receives Globally-Prestigious Design Award for Third Consecutive Year - Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2019 -

IWATA, July 17, 2019 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) today announced that the YNF (Yamaha Next Field)-01 low-speed mobility concept model has received the world-renowned “Red Dot Award: Design Concept 2019” award. This honor represents Yamaha Motor’s third Design Concept category award in...
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2019

Tragedies over the trade spat with Seoul

Japan needs a realistic strategy for South Korea that will bring Seoul back into full engagement over security issues.
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jul 14, 2019

New, more agile robots speed takeover of jobs once done only by humans

At a vast greenhouse in the central Danish city of Odense, a squad of robots move thin plastic pots of herbs for shipping without even putting a dent in them. For moviegoers used to seeing humanoid machines in action, that might not seem special — but in truth, it is a remarkable feat.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 6, 2019

Cosplay conquers the world

The art of dressing up as characters from anime, manga, video games or TV shows has evolved into a global phenomenon.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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