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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jan 6, 2018

Tattoo artist Gakkin leaves his mark in Amsterdam

Gakkin, a native of Wakayama and now a resident of Amsterdam, draws freehand, forgoing modern stencil machines to work directly on the body.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 4, 2018

Economists generally upbeat on Japan's 2018 outlook

Japan is experiencing its second longest economic expansion in the post World War II era, with economists expecting the positive tone to hold through 2018 amid strong demand at home and abroad.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018

Trump blasts Steve Bannon over 'treasonous' comments, says he lost his aide job and 'lost his mind'

President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted former White House adviser Steve Bannon as having "lost his mind" in the fallout over damaging comments Bannon made about Trump's son, Donald Trump Jr., in excerpts of a new book.
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JAPAN / FINDING COMMON GROUND
Jan 2, 2018

Abuses still abound in labor-strapped Japan's foreign 'trainee' worker system

Shinzo Abe has declared that his administration will never adopt “an immigration policy” despite an aging workforce, but numerous unskilled foreign workers continue to enter Japan through the “technical training” visa status.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018

The meaty side of climate change

Fossil fuel industries draw fire for their greenhouse gas emissions while livestock firms get a free pass. This must change.
BUSINESS
Jan 2, 2018

Zero deaths: 2017 was the safest year on record for commercial air travel

Airlines recorded zero accident deaths in commercial passenger jets last year, according to a Dutch consulting firm and an aviation safety group that tracks crashes, making 2017 the safest year on record for commercial air travel.
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JAPAN / Society
Dec 28, 2017

NGO Very 50 offers MBA-style approach to help Japan's youth solve global social issues

In the summer of 2016, Seina Otsuki and Satoshi Miura traveled from their homes in Miyagi Prefecture to rural Mai Chau in northwestern Vietnam to help the local community develop handy and fashionable products for the Vietnamese market.
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BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Dec 24, 2017

Hawks catch break with Yanagita

On one hand, Yuki Yanagita will be one of the most well-paid players in Japan next season. On the other, he'll be kind of a steal.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Dec 18, 2017

Giants, Tigers reel in sluggers in hopes of boosting offense

The Central League's two most historic clubs had a mini arms race last week, with each hoping to have added a little more power to their attacks.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Dec 18, 2017

Japan set to bank ¥40 billion per year for tourism sector with new departure tax

From January 2019 Japan is set to impose a ¥1,000 tax on everyone departing the country, to secure funding for tourism infrastructure and promotion amid record-breaking arrivals of international travelers.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 16, 2017

Getting to the bottom of a slippery game show gone viral

No aspect of Japanese pop culture titillates the world more than the country's game shows. From references on "The Simpson's" to inspiring Western riffs on subjects such as "Banzai" and "I Survived A Japanese Game Show," the idea of wacky creations bordering on torture have played a central place in...
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Dec 6, 2017

Looking back at 2017's Trump-triggered resurgence in American activism in Japan

The Women of the World March in January that brought hundreds onto the streets of Tokyo was the highlight of a year of action.
EDITORIALS
Nov 30, 2017

Move slow on tax for departing travelers

Before the government introduces a new tax specifically designed to promote tourism, it should first explore whether such funds cannot be secured in other ways.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 27, 2017

A silver lining for a hard Brexit

Despite the costs, a hard Brexit would, at a minimum, discourage other EU members from following the U.K.'s lead, thereby shoring up European stability and helping Britain maintain its national security.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Nov 27, 2017

A clash brewing between the CCP and China's entrepreneurs?

China's rising private-sector corporate stars view Communist Party control as a recipe for economic disaster.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 27, 2017

Nihongo on the go: Words to know in 2018

Learn some of the latest youth slangs in Japanese, including the 'tooth cavity pose.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 16, 2017

Trump has 'choke artist' Rubio moment, fumbles for water during speech

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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 11, 2017

Couch surfers should compete in Olympics

While the idea of handing out medals for pushing buttons may sound ludicrous to many, it's an overdue development.
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JAPAN
Nov 6, 2017

'Giving December' campaign tries to foster culture of private giving in Japan

Donate more. Invest in the future of society.
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JAPAN
Nov 5, 2017

Recent lack of tainted Fukushima rice raises doubts about blanket radiation checks

The blanket radiation checks conducted on rice grown in meltdown-hit Fukushima Prefecture have recently come under debate because none with radiation levels exceeding the safety limit has been found in recent years.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 30, 2017

Let's discuss Donald Trump's popularity in Japan

Support for the United States in Japan has dropped to the lowest level in nine years, according to a survey.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 30, 2017

Rohingya asylum seekers face dim prospects of gaining refugee status in Japan

The plight of Rohingya Muslims has made headlines as the Myanmar military's escalating attacks against the ethnic group, often described in media reports as "one of the world's most persecuted minorities," have captured global attention.
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JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
Oct 25, 2017

Cancer and breast density: What are doctors withholding?

October is Pink Ribbon Month: an annual campaign to increase awareness about breast cancer and get more women screened in order to catch the disease in its early stages, which will boost survival rates.
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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 24, 2017

Is Abe's free day care and kindergarten worth the cost?

Sunday's general election is over and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's gamble seems to have paid off. But politics never stops and Abe is now obliged to carry out what he promised during the campaign.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 21, 2017

Pedal power: Bike-sharing services expand in Japan

It's a little past 7:30 a.m. at Shinagawa Station's bustling Konan Exit. The air is crisp on this beautiful autumn morning, with hundreds of people passing through the fourth busiest rail hub in Tokyo on their way to various appointments.
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JAPAN
Oct 18, 2017

Survey finds fewer Japanese now see United States in favorable light

Support for the United State in Japan has dropped to the lowest level in nine years as only a quarter of Japanese say they have confidence in U.S. President Trump's policies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 15, 2017

North Korea's Kim works to turn missile-testing outpost into tourism cash cow

In the seaside city of Wonsan, North Korean families cook up barbecues on the beach, go fishing, and eat royal jelly flavored ice cream in the summer breeze. For their leader Kim Jong Un, the resort is a summer retreat, a future temple to tourism, and a good place to test missiles.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 13, 2017

Two winds are blowing through Japan

From the 'turbulence' of external political developments to the gale-force Fourth Industrial Revolution, Japan needs to brace for the future.

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