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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2019

National Public Safety Commission tackles topics from elderly driving to Tokyo Olympics security

The government will consider various measures to prevent traffic accidents involving elderly drivers, including the introduction of a new driver's license category with special limitations, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Ryota Takeda has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 23, 2019

SoftBank reportedly turns against WeWork's parent CEO, Adam Neumann

SoftBank Group, the biggest investor in WeWork owner We Co., is exploring ways to replace Adam Neumann as chief executive of the U.S. office-sharing startup, according to four sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 19, 2019

NTT Docomo to begin 5G trial services on Friday at Rugby World Cup venues and stores

Mobile phone carrier NTT Docomo Inc. said Wednesday that it would begin on Friday a trial service allowing people in Tokyo and other major cities, including Nagoya and Osaka, to experience using fifth-generation, or 5G, communications networks, ahead of its full commercial 5G rollout next spring.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 6, 2019

China cuts banks' reserve ratios, frees up $126 billion for loans as economy slows

China's central bank said on Friday it was cutting the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves for the third time this year, releasing 900 billion yuan ($126.35 billion) in liquidity to shore up the flagging economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 1, 2019

Opposition lawmakers with severe disabilities make Upper House debut after steps taken toward creating barrier-free Diet

A special five-day Diet session following the July 21 Upper House election kicked off Thursday, marking a momentous occasion for two opposition lawmakers with severe disabilities, who entered the Diet building for the first time.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 10, 2019

U.S. House panel to authorize subpoenas for Jared Kushner, other Trump aides

The Democratic-led U.S. House Judiciary Committee will consider authorizing subpoenas this week to compel testimony from a dozen current and former Trump administration officials, including Jared Kushner, as part of an intensifying investigation into President Donald Trump's conduct.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2019

Trump and Kim meet; Xi bides his time

It's difficult to imagine a scenario where North Korea reaches an agreement with the U.S. that China opposes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 27, 2019

Japan's cold-blooded approach to the Rohingya crisis

As the new leader of the liberal order in Asia, Japan has a responsibility to promote human rights in its foreign policy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 15, 2019

Calls mount for Hong Kong extradition bill to be suspended

Hong Kong girded for another mass march against a China-backed extradition bill Sunday as the city's leader, Carrie Lam, faced new calls to withdraw the legislation after clashes between protesters and police.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 4, 2019

Why Japanese mediation of U.S.-Iran tensions makes sense

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's push to mediate between the U.S. and Iran is a logical move that could succeed in providing necessary off-ramps for the two countries.
Japan Times
SUMO
May 9, 2019

Kakuryu emerges as clear favorite to capture title

Gambling on sumo, like most sports in Japan, is illegal.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / EU Special
May 9, 2019

Steadfast support for global unity

It is with great pleasure that I address the readers of The Japan Times on Europe Day. The day marks the presentation on May 9, 1950, of the Schuman Declaration, which proposed the creation of a European coal and steel community that would evolve into the European Union. Five years after the end of World...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019

Public hope for more of the same from their new emperor and continuing peace for Japan in Reiwa

As Emperor Naruhito assumed his new role Wednesday, people on the streets of Japan expressed hope that he will continue the legacy of peace shaped by his father.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2019

Mueller says he lacks confidence to clear Trump on obstruction

Special Counsel Robert Mueller said he lacked confidence to clear Donald Trump of obstruction of justice but suggested Congress could take action on at least 10 instances where the president sought to interfere with the probe.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 25, 2019

Organizers give North Korea access to 2020 Olympics info

This article about North Korea and the 2020 Olympics is filled with technical terms that illustrate the importance of modifying clauses.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 5, 2019

Ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn set to be released on bail after court rejects appeal by prosecutors

Ahead of his 65th birthday on Saturday, former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may see his birthday wish come true: regaining his freedom, albeit conditionally.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 28, 2018

Kaori Sakamoto's ascension no surprise to gifted choreographer Benoit Richaud

Kaori Sakamoto was impressive in victory at the Japan nationals on Sunday, rising to the occasion on the biggest domestic stage of the year.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 12, 2018

Ticket sales brisk despite Takanoiwa scandal

Once again, sumo finds itself embroiled in a violence scandal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 10, 2018

Top U.S. envoy to North Korea can't get face time with counterparts

More than three months after Secretary of State Michael Pompeo picked Stephen Biegun to lead negotiations with North Korea, the former Ford Motor Co. executive has barely met officials from Pyongyang face-to-face.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2018

Humans and nature coexist in Ramsar-recognized wetlands — in the heart of Tokyo

A flock of great crested grebes floats on the sea, gently bobbing up and down under the warm November sun.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 13, 2018

Can female surgeons dismantle stereotypes in Japan?

The long-running American TV series "Grey's Anatomy" is popular because of the way it mixes standard medical drama with mushy romantic intrigue, but another part of its appeal is the makeup of its characters. The drama takes place in the surgical department of a Seattle hospital, and half the doctors...
Reader Mail
Sep 28, 2018

Saying farewell to Shibaura

Regarding the editorial "Turning a new page" in the Sept. 9 edition, I am disappointed that The Japan Times has left Shibaura, where it was an institution much like Tora-san in Shibamata. I'm disappointed because I have been studying English with the newspaper published in Minato Ward.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2018

Why Putin is softening on internet memes

The Kremlin is having second thoughts about jailing people for silly social media posts it calls 'extremist.' It wants to look scary, not ridiculous.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 20, 2018

Lawyer Rudy Giuliani echoes Trump: 2016 Tower meeting sought dirt on Hillary Clinton

Donald Trump's lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, said the 2016 meeting at Trump Tower between the then-candidate's oldest son and a Russian lawyer with ties to the Kremlin was arranged to seek information about Democrat Hillary Clinton.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 15, 2018

Trump calls ex-'Apprentice' star and axed White House aide a 'dog'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday called former White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman a "dog" and his campaign took legal action against her as the two former reality TV stars escalated their public feud.
EDITORIALS
Aug 7, 2018

Extreme weather requires disaster response overhaul

The nation's disaster response system must be upgraded to respond more effectively to the extreme weather conditions that are becoming increasingly common.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jul 7, 2018

Can co-working spaces change work culture in Japan?

Freelancers aren't the only people utilizing shared office space these days, with companies increasingly looking at getting in on the act.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / FOCUS
Jun 29, 2018

U.S. startups involved in 'critical' technologies at risk from Chinese influence

Danhua Capital has invested in some of Silicon Valley's most promising startups in areas like drones, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The venture capital firm is based just outside Stanford University, the epicenter of U.S. technology entrepreneurship.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2018

Trump's approach to Kim is amoral, and it may work

By building a personal rapport with the North Korean dictator, Trump is at least in a position to ask for what he wants.

Longform

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