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JAPAN / Politics
Sep 19, 2015

Japan's defense shift is hailed, but weaknesses will remain: experts

Passage of security bills satisfies the U.S. desire for Japan to be more of a regional military player, will strengthen defense cooperation with other countries.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 19, 2015

Muscular Australian shows off Tokyo Game Show's other side

Australian Lee Carmichael stands out from the standard fare of promotional models at this weekend's Tokyo Game Show because, unlike 95 percent of those hired to attract attention, Carmichael is a man.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 17, 2015

Foreign Joso flood victims hit out at city's monolingual response

One week after an unprecedented flood overwhelmed the city of Joso in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japanese-Brazilian resident David Kiyoshi Shibata believes it's a miracle he's still alive.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 17, 2015

8-4 turns your game's 'Engrish' into English

'Gaming Jesus" is ready to give the 8-4 tour. "It won't take long," he promises. The office that houses his game localization company is quite cozy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 17, 2015

Experiencing autumnal delights; festival offers global cuisine, wine; fine food presented on fine porcelain

Experiencing autumnal delights
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 17, 2015

Tokyo conference urges Japan to make most of new global attention

While the world watches Japan's on-again, off-again economic recovery, a forum of roughly 200 corporate decision-makers and former government officials has discussed how to turn that attention to the nation's advantage.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 17, 2015

Distant No. 3 Bush tries to dump Trump's 'low-energy' tag heading into Republican debate

Once considered a heavy favorite for the Republican nomination, Jeb Bush will try to energize his presidential campaign on Wednesday when he goes into a prime-time debate where Donald Trump looms large.
SPORTS
Sep 16, 2015

Hangzhou named as host of 2022 Asian Games

The Chinese city of Hangzhou was confirmed on Wednesday as the host of the 2022 Asian Games, the Olympic Council of Asia announced at its General Assembly in Ashgabat.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 16, 2015

Student protests continue quest to block security bills

Student protesters continued to cry foul over what they call "unconstitutional" security legislation Wednesday in a last-minute effort before the bills' expected Diet passage later this week.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Sep 16, 2015

Pentagon blocks report on 'toxic contamination' at base outside Okinawa capital

Excerpts cite buried chemicals and 'evidence of contamination by heavy metals and pesticides' at military site on prime real estate near Naha.
Rugby
Sep 15, 2015

World Cup organizers project £240 million in venue

As fans pore over fixture lists, administrators smile at balance sheets, with the 2015 Rugby World Cup promising a record payday for the sport.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 15, 2015

New pro basketball league unveils name, logo

A brand-new name for the brand-new professional league.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2015

The folly of China's forex policy

China should start developing stable and liquid financial markets that are not subject to official manipulation. Only then will the international community embrace the renminbi as a proper international and reserve currency.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 15, 2015

Honor the past, not the racism

Rather than try to sanitize U.S. history, Americans should explore it and realize they can admire some aspects of the greats of the past without endorsing everything for which they stood.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 15, 2015

When it comes to art, individuality rises above nationality

In the context of the current debate over Article 9 of Japan's Constitution, the "Artist File 2015" show of up-and-coming contemporary artists at The National Art Center, Tokyo, is tantamount to a declaration of peace. The remit of this annual event is to showcase "some of the freshest and most substantial...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 15, 2015

Corbyn rides socialist wave to leadership of Britain's Labour Party

Uncorking the spirit of British socialism was the masterstroke that handed Jeremy Corbyn the Labour Party's top job, but he now faces a much bigger challenge — convincing voters that an admirer of Karl Marx should be Britain's next prime minister.
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 14, 2015

China plans meeting in bid to revive stalled six-party North Korea nuclear talks

A Chinese government-backed think tank will host a forum with officials from the six countries involved in stalled talks on North Korea's banned nuclear weapons program, the Foreign Ministry said Monday, in China's latest push to resume discussions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 14, 2015

Stores fire up their networks to quickly send aid to flood areas

Following torrential rain that triggered massive flooding in the northeast and led to the evacuation of thousands of people, major retailers and convenience store operators rushed to deliver supplies for those affected by the disaster.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 14, 2015

When disaster strikes in Japan, keep calm and carry a diaper

Long before 3/11, Japan had been disaster-prone — a historical fact of life that has made the Japanese hyper-hazard-conscious.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Sep 14, 2015

Sony's MESH gives new purpose to old gadgets

At first glance, users may have no idea what they are and how to use Sony Corp.'s MESH — four colorful rectangular blocks the size of an eraser.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Sep 13, 2015

NBL squads sweep Dream Games

Sunday's Dream Games presented a glimpse of the entertainment and talent that will be in the spotlight in the fall of 2016, when the Japan Professional Basketball League makes its debut.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 13, 2015

Sanders targets black voters in bid to cut into Hillary Clinton's base

The Bernie Sanders phenomenon has been driven almost entirely by white supporters. Now the Vermont senator is out to overcome hurdles with black voters who are still learning about him and could shape whether his underdog campaign for the 2016 Democratic nomination can last.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 12, 2015

Sweeping beauties of Kumano's brush area

In the soft morning drizzle, a handful of people line up before an altar-like mound of stones where a small fire crackles and hisses. Each person in turn throws a handful of old brushes into the blaze. The local garbage incinerator? No — this is ritual cremation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 12, 2015

Russia calls for U.S. military cooperation on Syria to avoid 'unintended incidents'

Russia called on Friday for military-to-military cooperation with the United States to avert "unintended incidents" as it stages naval exercises off the coast of Syria, where U.S. officials believe Moscow is building up forces to protect President Bashar Assad.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 11, 2015

Live-streaming website Dommune announces temporary closure after flooding

Live-streaming media website Dommune's studio in Tokyo will be closed temporarily following damage it sustained in this week's torrential rain, the website's founder said in a statement Thursday.

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