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Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 3, 2023

Experts warn bird flu virus changing rapidly in largest ever outbreak

While emphasizing that the risk to humans remains low, experts said that the surging number of bird flu cases in mammals was a cause for concern.
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2023

Japan, U.S. and South Korea agree to share North Korea missile data in real-time

Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said the three countries would work toward launching the trilateral system “within the next few months.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2023

Three makers of ‘forever chemicals’ settle water lawsuits in U.S.

The companies — Chemours, DuPont and Corteva — said they had reached an agreement in principle to set up a $1.19 billion fund to help remove toxic PFAS from drinking water systems.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2023

Monsoons in India become unpredictable as pollution wreaks havoc

The monsoon, the lifeblood of the country's $3 trillion economy, delivers nearly 70% of the rain that India needs to water farms and recharge reservoirs and aquifers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 2, 2023

'The Night Before Upheaval' navigates the murky waters of overseas film festivals

Japanese indie director Mutsuki Kameyama explores the ins and outs of the overseas festival circuit in their new documentary.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 1, 2023

Humans have blown past key limits for Earth’s stability, scientists say

A new analysis also includes criteria for justice for the many millions of people at risk today and the billions coming in the future.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 1, 2023

‘The Dry Spell’: Realistic drama tackles child poverty

Masaya Takahashi’s film centers on the struggle of Japanese children living below the poverty line.
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Italy report 2023
May 31, 2023

UniGe: Encouraging critical thinking in an international setting

Its pride and honor may be deeply rooted in its long history, but the University of Genoa in the northern region of Liguria, has gained global recognition for its excellence in education, innovation and research.
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 29, 2023

Doctors in Japan turn to crowdfunding to continue stroke treatment trial

The trial for the drug to treat acute stroke sufferers has hit a snag due to surging import costs, with the price of a vial going from ¥300,000 to ¥1.6 million.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2023

Bucking the trend: Nara's famed deer bowed less frequently during pandemic

The wild deer living in and around the park in Nara Prefecture, which total about 1,200 and are protected as a natural treasure, are famous for bowing to tourists for 'deer crackers.'
Japan Times
WORLD
May 27, 2023

Meet the scientist (sort of) spending a year on Mars

For NASA, long-term experiments make it possible to evaluate the behavior of a crew in an isolated and confined environment, ahead of a real mission in future.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023

Deep structural challenges in Germany threaten Europe’s economic engine

The basis of Germany's competitiveness and resilience is being systematically challenged by changing social, environmental and regulatory pressure, observers say.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 25, 2023

How the U.K. became a terrible place to be a doctor

The U.K. trains too few doctors and then rewards them with low pay and poor working conditions, causing many to look for jobs overseas.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2023

Russian hypersonic scientist accused of leaking secrets to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has repeatedly said that his military is the world leader in hypersonic missile technology.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 25, 2023

Tech claiming to protect U.S. schools from mass shootings prompts growing unease

School administrators are increasingly targeted with sales pitches for everything from drones to AI-powered surveillance cameras and weapons detectors.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 25, 2023

Japan-China filmmaking duo captures the voices of the ignored

Ryuji Otsuka and Huang Ji bring their decade-spanning trilogy about the plights of women in modern China to a close with their award-winning film, 'Stonewalling.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 24, 2023

'Modern slavery' worsening and most common in North Korea, study reports

Of some estimated 50 million people 'living in situations of modern slavery' in 2021, around 28 million people were in forced labor and 22 million were living in a forced marriage.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 23, 2023

Spanish soccer admits racism problem after Vinicius incident

Brazil's government on Monday summoned the Spanish ambassador to explain the incident.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 23, 2023

Realizing the power of bokashi and microorganisms in farming

Farmers worldwide have shown a preference for bokashi, whose top proponents include Okinawa-based researcher Teruo Higa, over traditional composting because it is much quicker to prepare.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023

Russia's claimed Bakhmut win is anything but, experts say

Moscow has made the eastern city's capture a key aim and has fought the war's longest battle to try to win what it would like to bill as a significant success.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
May 22, 2023

More restaurants in Okinawa join program offering free meals for children

As of the end of April, a total of 161 stores, including restaurants and a major local supermarket chain, were taking part in the program.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2023

Fertile land nurtures a rich culture and a hearty spirit

On the Pacific coast of Honshu, just northeast of the capital, is Ibaraki Prefecture — Tokyo’s secluded back garden. Home to the world-class technology hub of Tsukuba Science City and the developing industrial areas of Hitachi and Kashima, this fertile prefecture has always been enthusiastic about...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2023

Bats, cheetahs and hippos unlock mysteries of the human genome

The decade-long Zoonomia project shows that animals have a lot to teach us about our health, disease, and potentially new ideas for medicines.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 18, 2023

More nations plan for 'health disasters' fueled by climate change

The health argument for climate action can be very powerful, and can be the one that might motivate governments.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2023

A breakthrough on Alzheimer's is closer than ever

Promising data could open the door to insurance coverage for expensive new Alzheimer's drugs, bringing them closer to patients.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2023

A billion new air conditioners will save lives but cook the planet

Demand for air conditioners is surging in markets where both incomes and temperatures are rising, such as India, China, Indonesia and the Philippines.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2023

ESG investing gains followers and triggers a ferocious debate

New business concerns demand new investment strategies such as with ESG guidelines, but traditionalists are pushing back.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 16, 2023

Exploring Black identity in Japan isn't easy, especially when it comes to hair

The case of a Hyogo student told not to wear cornrows has prompted Black people in Japan to reflect on expression and identity in a homogeneous society.
Japan's biggest beef bowl chain Sukiya to shut nearly 2,000 stores after rat and bug contamination
Zensho Holdings, operator of fast-food chain Sukiya, said it will close all of its stores in Japan, except for a small number in shopping centers, between Monday and Friday following recent contamination incidents.
Alert raised for volcano in southwestern Japan
Shinmoedake, a volcano located between Miyazaki and Kagoshima prefectures, in November 2019
Japan considers all possible options as Trump threatens new auto tariffs
Subaru cars awaiting export at a port in Yokohama on Thursday.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.
Who among the opposition would join the ruling coalition?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Friday.
Traveling the Three-Star Road, the tourist route made from thin air
Scenes like this snow-covered bridge leading to the village of Shirakawa-go are what make the Three-Star Road worth traveling — its name notwithstanding.
Recent spate of wildfires in Japan and South Korea linked to climate change
Smoke and flames rise from a wildfire in Andong, South Korea, on Tuesday.

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