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Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Feb 1, 2020

What's in a name? For the yakuza, quite a lot

The Yamaguchi-gumi is one of the most feared crime syndicates in Japan and yet its name may become a relic of the past in 2020 if recent reports are to be believed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2020

Casino bribes scandal threatens to upend Diet debate as public opposition climbs

Just a month ago, the Diet session opening Monday was expected to hotly debate but ultimately approve more specific measures on how Japan will operate what will eventually be its first casino resorts.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2020

What won't happen in the world in 2020

The international situation may provide Tokyo with more challenges than opportunities this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 8, 2020

The Great Escape: How Carlos Ghosn became the world's most famous fugitive

On Christmas Eve, Carlos Ghosn walked into his lawyers' modest office in central Tokyo to speak to his wife, Carole, for only the second time since April. During his long odyssey through the Japanese legal system — several arrests, more than 100 days in solitary confinement, seemingly endless interrogations,...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 30, 2019

Ghana determined to join West African neighbors' new currency, eco

Ghana is determined to join a new West African currency, called the Eco, which is expected to replace the CFA Franc as early as 2020, according to a statement from the presidency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 27, 2019

Osaka panel greenlights metropolis plan, setting stage for second referendum

A joint panel set up by Osaka's prefectural and municipal governments has approved a so-called Osaka metropolis plan to reorganize the city into four special wards governed directly by the prefecture in 2025.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 27, 2019

Amid bribery and cherry party scandals, Abe unlikely to call a snap Japan election

Ruling party members now believe that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is even less likely to call a general election in the near future after the arrest of a former state minister for alleged bribery.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2019

Three New Year's wishes for Britain and the European Union

The U.K. election settled the matter of Brexit: The U.K. will leave the EU on Jan. 31. It will then be up to the two sides to lay the groundwork for a future relationship based on mutual trust and shared interests.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2019

Confessed middleman gives details to Malta court of plot to kill reporter, suggesting possible state link

The self-confessed middleman in the murder of a journalist told a court on Wednesday a wealthy Maltese businessman was the brains behind the killing but said people tied to government might also be implicated.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 4, 2019

South Korean actor Cha In-ha found dead in latest K-pop tragedy

South Korean actor Cha In-ha was found dead in his home, police said Wednesday, the country's third young celebrity to die in the past two months amid growing debate about the intense social pressures artists face.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 25, 2019

K-pop star Goo Hara left 'pessimistic' note, South Korean police say

K-pop singer Goo Hara left a "pessimistic" note, police said on Monday, a day after the former member of top South Korean girl group Kara was found dead.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2019

Ex-K-pop singer Goo Hara found dead at her home in Seoul

A former member of South Korea's top K-pop girl group was found dead Sunday, the country's Yonhap news agency reported citing police.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2019

Kuroda talks up shift to fiscal firepower as BOJ reaches its limits

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's role as the prime focus for efforts to revive the world's third-largest economy is coming to an end.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 18, 2019

Trump slams Mike Pence aide slated to testify at Tuesday impeachment hearing

Donald Trump took to Twitter on Sunday to slam Jennifer Williams, an aide to Vice President Mike Pence who's due to testify in the public impeachment inquiry into the president's actions with Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 31, 2019

Resignations offer insights into Cabinet politics

The latest resignations are symptomatic of broader Japanese Cabinet politics.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 30, 2019

Asia faces a time for choosing

At the ASEAN summit, the path forward should be to double down on and recommit to the principles that have brought Southeast Asia success in recent decades.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Climate woes require urgent action

U.N. Day (Oct. 24) is a time to reflect on how the United Nations benefits us all by addressing vital issues that are the common concern of all humankind.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 21, 2019

The humbling of Shinjiro Koizumi

Although he still routinely ranks high among respondents as the top pick for prime minister, the reality is that he still has years before he is ready for the job.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Brexit: How it affects Japan
Oct 16, 2019

As U.K. eyes post-Brexit trade deal with Japan, its hand may not be as strong as it thinks

With the U.K. looking to secure its economic future and seize the purported benefits of Brexit, London has been ramping up its negotiating capacity and making overtures to trade partners.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 12, 2019

Abe shows his command over LDP in reshuffle

Abe demonstrated that he is clearly in the driver's seat, posturing his allies for advancement in the LDP ranks, keeping bandwagoners contained and edging out rivals altogether.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 9, 2019

IAEA found uranium traces at Iran 'secret atomic warehouse,' diplomats say

Samples taken by the U.N. nuclear watchdog at what Israel's prime minister called a "secret atomic warehouse" in Tehran showed traces of uranium that Iran has yet to explain, two diplomats who follow the agency's inspections work closely say.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 24, 2019

Tempalay pledges to put on a show at Fuji Rock

The recording of Tempalay's third full-length album, "With Love from the 21 Century," should have been a high point for lead vocalist and guitarist Ryoto Ohara. The group he fronts had climbed up the ranks of Japan's music community since forming in 2014, and even got a shout out from BTS, arguably the...
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jul 22, 2019

Let's discuss whaling

Whale meat auctions were held Thursday in different areas of Japan earlier this week, the first since the country ended its 31-year commercial whaling hiatus, with some cuts selling for over ¥10,000 per kilogram.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 21, 2019

Ex-Russian arms tycoon quietly wields influence in British leadership race

A former Russian arms tycoon who had connections at the highest levels of the Kremlin is a major donor to Britain's ruling Conservative Party and counts himself a friend of the man expected to be the country's next prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 9, 2019

Japanese comedians turn to yakuza-linked 'underground performances' due to unstable income

Despite mounting criticism over recently revealed "underground performances" for organized crime by some comedians, quitting such work appears difficult, as they are important sources of income for the entertainers, many of whom are apparently not earning enough money from activities through their talent...
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.

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