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Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 19, 2021

Two sexual assault survivors spur Airbnb arbitration turnaround

For one woman, Airbnb's decision to stop forcing guests into confidential arbitration for sexual assault claims was disturbing. For another, it means she may get her day in court.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 19, 2021

Huawei CFO awaits Canadian ruling on extradition to U.S. after hearing ends

Prosecutors in New York have charged Meng Wanzhou with fraud, claiming she lied to HSBC about Huawei's operations in Iran as part of a scheme to violate U.S. trade sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 13, 2021

Space billionaires stir alarm with absence of safety oversight

The success of two privately funded human-space launches last month has supercharged the U.S. commercial launch industry, and advocates say the lack of rules is a key component.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 12, 2021

Indian state launches assault on drugs as U.N. warns of Bangladesh-like crisis

The state has received praise for the drug clampdown from ruling and opposition politicians but has been criticized for alleged human rights abuses.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 12, 2021

The world told Afghan women it had their backs — it doesn’t

More women and children were killed and wounded in Afghanistan in the first half of 2021 than in the first six months of any year since records began in 2009.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Aug 9, 2021

How a little-known G7 task force unwittingly helps governments target critics

Anti-money laundering guidelines are being used by some countries to investigate and freeze the assets of rights groups, lawyers and journalists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 9, 2021

Alibaba fires manager after sexual assault case rocks industry

The allegations, first reported by an employee on Aug. 2, have unearthed systemic challenges with the company's mechanisms.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 5, 2021

Japanese wrestler Risako Kawai follows up sister's gold with one of her own

Risako Kawai took gold Thursday by beating Belarus's Iryna Kurachkina 5-0 in the women's 57 kg freestyle wrestling final.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Aug 5, 2021

Former AKB48 idol Miyu Takeuchi takes her musical career into her own hands

Singer Miyu Takeuchi got her start just shy of the spotlight in Japan's idol-pop group, but has taken her creative output into her own hands as a solo performer on YouTube.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 3, 2021

Liu Xiang the inspiration behind Su Bingtian's stellar Olympic sprint

Su finished sixth in the men's 100 meters final on Sunday after qualifying joint-fastest to give China its most high-profile male athletics performance since 2004.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 31, 2021

Amazon pandemic bump fades as vaccinated shoppers leave home

The world's biggest e-commerce retailer on Thursday reported sales and gave a forecast that fell short of expectations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 31, 2021

Nendo’s Petit Market is a little farm stand with a big impact

Known for cutting-edge designs that transform everyday items into the extraordinary, Nendo is turning its attention to food waste and rural areas with its version of Japan's mujinhanbaijo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 31, 2021

More women are (finally) calling the shots for whiskey

In the American whiskey business, women have long played a quiet and underappreciated role. But in the past few years, they've started to take on leadership roles in production.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 28, 2021

North and South Korea in talks over summit and reopening liaison office

South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un have been exploring ways to improve strained ties by exchanging multiple letters since April.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 28, 2021

The Olympic mascots aren’t winning any medals

Before the pandemic, the Japanese designer who created the Olympic and Paralympic mascots predicted that they would become the 'face of the Games.” It hasn't quite turned out that way.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 27, 2021

In surprise move, two Koreas restore communications and agree to improve ties

The unexpected agreement comes more than a year after Pyongyang blew up ties — and an inter-Korean building that had been symbolic of the relationship.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021

And still she rises. And rises. And rises.

Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast of all time, who has used her influence to speak out against injustices, prepares to soar above the sport's devastating recent history.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Faces of Tokyo 2020
Jul 24, 2021

Who to watch in three sports making their Olympic debut

A primer on the faces to keep an eye out for in skateboarding, surfing and sport climbing.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / Faces of Tokyo 2020
Jul 22, 2021

Little-known Japanese athletes the world should watch at the Tokyo Games

A number of the country's lesser known stars look set to make a splash on the world stage at the Olympics.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Jul 21, 2021

『地域のシンボル「お城」を活用した持続可能なまちづくりの姿』

Japan Times Satoyama推進コンソーシアム（代表: 末松弥奈子　株式会社ジャパンタイムズ 代表取締役会長兼社長）は、2021年7月29日に「第18回Japan Times Satoyamaカフェ」をオンラインで開催いたします。
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 20, 2021

Moon’s Olympic absence points to protracted stalemate with Japan

Tokyo had been lukewarm on a visit, as it did not expect the South Korean president to propose solutions to festering grievances over historical, political and economic issues.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 20, 2021

New faces look to steer Nadeshiko Japan to first Olympic medal since London

Defender Saori Takarada and midfielder Honoka Hayashi, boasting a combined 14 senior caps, are among many new faces looking to lead a new generation for the country's women's team.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / FOCUS
Jul 18, 2021

Has the world had enough of the Olympics?

The Olympics are an easy target for criticism, never more than now. Do they still matter? Or have they lost their way and strayed from whatever ideals they purport to embody?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 15, 2021

IOC president's Hiroshima visit fuels speculation about his true intent

A trip that's officially being made to send a message of peace has instead stirred controversy amid the pandemic and raised questions about Thomas Bach's real purpose.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 14, 2021

The U.S.-China tech conflict front line goes through Belgium

The Interuniversity Microelectronics Center may be Belgium's best-kept secret, but it's in global demand for its work on the future of computer chips.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

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