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COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2022

Behind the Japanese government’s purchase of the Senkaku Islands

Tokyo's attempts to not aggravate Beijing further over the Senkakus raises questions over how far it will go to defend its own territory.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Sep 9, 2022

From Sex Pistols to 'The Simpsons,' the queen's image was a part of pop culture through the decades

In her later years, Queen Elizabeth II seemed to see the positives in playing a part in our collective pop culture. To misquote her great-grandmother Victoria, we were thoroughly amused.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 9, 2022

Sports world mourns death of Queen Elizabeth II

The British Horseracing Authority said the sport was in mourning for the queen, who showed an intense passion for racing throughout her life.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 9, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 96

Her reign took Britain from the age of steam to the era of the smartphone, and she oversaw the largely peaceful breakup of an empire that once spanned the globe.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 27, 2022

Serena Williams prepares to say goodbye at U.S. Open

While a record-tying 24th Grand Slam title is likely to remain beyond her reach, Williams has nevertheless produced a collection of records that in all probability will never be broken.
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2022

After Upper House poll, CDP tries to forge ahead with familiar faces

With returning faces at the top again, the CDP faces questions over how it plans to convince voters it can offer a fresh alternative to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 13, 2022

Novelist Salman Rushdie on a ventilator after stabbing in western New York

An assailant stabbed Rushdie, 75, in the abdomen and the neck, police and witnesses said, straining to continue the attack even as several people held him back.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Aug 10, 2022

Serena Williams to retire from playing after U.S. Open

The 23-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 said Tuesday that she was 'evolving away from tennis' and was ready to focus on motherhood as well as her business interests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2022

Carbon prices in Asia are too cheap to help curb emissions

Asia is struggling to adopt ambitious pollution pricing instruments, especially at a time of soaring inflation, rising energy prices and economic instability.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 6, 2022

Jury awards $45.2 million in punitive damages in Alex Jones Sandy Hook trial

The U.S. conspiracy theorist was ordered to pay the parents of a 6-year-old boy killed in the 2012 massacre for falsely claiming the shooting was a hoax.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 5, 2022

Jury finds Alex Jones must pay $4.1 million for Sandy Hook hoax claims

The amount fell far short of the millions of dollars in compensatory damages that had been sought by the plaintiffs.
BUSINESS
Aug 1, 2022

Japan looks to take startup ecosystem to next level with more government help

Initiatives under the Abe administration helped the development of some firms, but overall Japan still lags behind powerhouses such as the U.S. and China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 28, 2022

Taiwan had no greater champion than Shinzo Abe

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's mark on contemporary Japan-Taiwan relations will have lasting consequences.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2022

Recalling Shinzo Abe’s devotion to public service

Long-standing politician and former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s funeral was held on July 12 at Zojoji temple in central Tokyo. The wake, held the previous night, was attended by around 2,500 people. Japanese and foreign dignitaries gathered to pay their final respects to Abe, who was killed in an attack...
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
Jul 25, 2022

After 10 years, 'Toyota-ism' takes root in Tohoku as force for reconstruction

Toyota Motor President Akio Toyoda has said, “There will be no recovery of Japan without the recovery of the Tohoku region.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jul 19, 2022

Will the war in Ukraine change the international order?

While the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, Japan must remain actively engaged if it is to help protect a functioning global system.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2022

What Shinzo Abe meant to the younger generation

For Japanese of Generation Z, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was an embodiment of both stability and reform and really the only leader they ever knew.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022

The true legacy of Shinzo Abe’s foreign policy

Japan's transformative statesman not only defended democracy, he sought to repair ties with China for a more secure world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2022

Abe’s greatest economic policy legacy is looking careworn

The former premier knew what he wanted from monetary stimulus and the person to get him there: BOJ Gov. Kuroda. But does Japan still support those policies?
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022

In pictures: A long career, ended with two gun shots

Bullets from a handmade gun brought the career of one of Japan's most influential statesman to an abrupt halt. Here are a few memories of Shinzo Abe's life and career.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2022

The massive void that Shinzo Abe’s assassination has left behind

Japan's longest-serving prime minister wasn't just any other leader — he was a towering figure whose death has completely changed the nation's political landscape.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022

Discrimination foe Lapsley wins 39th Niwano Peace Prize

This year, the 39th Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to Father Michael Lapsley, Society of the Sacred Mission, of South Africa in recognition of his relentless struggle against apartheid and social discrimination, his support for the liberation movement in South Africa and various peace-building activities...
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WORLD
Jun 7, 2022

'Sitting above a bomb': Bangladesh's missed fire-safety lessons

Intense scrutiny of the garment industry and the international retailers that rely on it has helped prevent repeated disasters, but this emphasis on safety is lacking in other industries.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 1, 2022

New challengers arrive as retired greats enjoy end of 'long goodbye'

Long stints in Japan's national sport aren't as common as they might seem at first glance, especially in sumo's upper echelons.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
May 30, 2022

Is Japan happy? Exploring the nation’s evolving views of well-being

Why does a prosperous nation known for its efficient transportation networks, accessible education and universal health care rank so low when it comes to personal views of happiness?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 25, 2022

Insurance is Russian oil's Achilles' heel

Insurers from Europe and the United States, which dominate the international marine market, are curtailing coverage for Russian oil tankers, industry sources say.

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