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LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 8, 2019

In Seoul, authentic Japanese food inspires everyday happiness

The rise in South Korean solo dining culture and a desire to seek out authentic experiences is driving up the popularity of Japanese food.
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TENNIS
Jun 4, 2019

Kei Nishikori faces daunting challenge against 'King of Clay'

Robin Soderling. Novak Djokovic. Kei Nishikori?
JAPAN
May 30, 2019

158 ethics violations found in research by Japan's NCVC medical institute

The National Cerebral and Cardiovascular Center said Thursday it has found 158 cases of research that was conducted in violation of the country's ethical standards.
ENVIRONMENT
May 23, 2019

China responsible for surge in ozone-depleting emissions, study says

China is to blame for much of the increase in illegal ozone-depleting substances since 2013, according a study published by the journal Nature on Thursday, with domestic companies accused of violating a global production ban.
EDITORIALS
May 20, 2019

Australians opt for stability in Canberra

The center-right government's policies will ensure that Japan has a close and predictable diplomatic and security partner.
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JAPAN / YEN FOR LIVING
May 9, 2019

Cracks forming in Japan's premium-based universal health care system

One of the issues U.S. voters say they care the most about right now is health care. America is almost alone in the developed world in not providing its citizens with universal medical care.
EDITORIALS
May 1, 2019

China reassesses its 'Belt and Road'

Japan should work with China to fill the yawning regional infrastructure gap, encouraging truly sustainable development that meets local needs.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos / Age Wise
May 1, 2019

Stressing over finances? The community at RetireJapan is here to help

Ben Tanaka wanted to take more control over his finances and launched RetireJapan.com to share what he has learned.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 30, 2019

Veteran athletic trainer Yusuke Nakayama joins Lakestars as performance supervisor

The Shiga Lakestars have hired veteran athletic trainer Yusuke Nakayama as their performance supervisor, the team announced on Tuesday.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 30, 2019

On the last day of Heisei

Although what Japan achieved during the 30 years of Heisei was significant, it will not be enough to solve the problems in the Reiwa Era.
EDITORIALS
Apr 28, 2019

Don't delay anti-terrorism steps at nuclear plants

Power companies must redouble the efforts to fulfill the commitments that they made to revamp the safety of their nuclear power plants when they sought to restart them.
WORLD / Society
Apr 24, 2019

Bowing to abortion foe Trump's demands, U.N. waters down resolution on sexual violence in conflict

A U.S. threat to veto U.N. Security Council action on sexual violence in conflict was averted on Tuesday after a long-agreed phrase was removed because President Donald Trump's administration sees it as code for abortion, diplomats said.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 22, 2019

Playing in Japan means sacrificing family time for many NPB players

David Huff, a left-handed reliever for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, is the pro athlete in the Huff household.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 12, 2019

Trump's silence on Russia's election hack is inviting another attack, says James Comey

Former FBI Director James Comey said the U.S. remains unprepared for another attack on its elections and faulted the attorney general for suggesting that the government was "spying" on Donald Trump's presidential campaign in 2016.
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MORE SPORTS
Apr 5, 2019

Yuki Kawauchi now focused full time on marathoning

During the past decade, Yuki Kawauchi has been perhaps Japan's most famous marathon runner. He's been known as the "Citizen Runner" or the "Civil Service Runner."
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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 5, 2019

Genetically modified mice at $17,000 a pair in high demand as China bids to be biomedical powerhouse

Sacks of pungent animal feed cram the corridors of a Cyagen Biosciences Inc. center for laboratory mice in southern China, maximizing space for rodents that sell for as much as $17,000 a pair.
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JAPAN
Mar 27, 2019

Carlos Ghosn's unusual Nissan perk: $601,000 Stanford tuition fees for his kids

Nissan Motor Co. paid tuition for all four of ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn's children when they attended Stanford University between 2004 and 2015, according to people familiar with the matter.
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BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 25, 2019

Alvark rally around injured forward Jawad Williams

Veteran forward Jawad Williams filled a vital role for the Alvark Tokyo during the club's 2017-18 B. League championship season.
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OLYMPICS
Mar 19, 2019

Tsunekazu Takeda to leave JOC and IOC posts amid scandal

The announcement was made following accusations that bribery was involved in Tokyo being chosen as the host city for the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 8, 2019

Companies led by ex-Nissan chief Carlos Ghosn donated to his children's school and Paris ball

Companies headed by Carlos Ghosn, the embattled former head of Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA, made donations to his children's school and the posh debutantes' ball in Paris where his daughters were presented.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Mar 6, 2019

With super club dreams, Vissel Kobe tries to rewrite history

Most sports writers have their own personal pantheon of inspirations. At the top of mine is Hunter S. Thompson.
Mar 1, 2019

Yamaha Motor to Collaborate with Hubrecht Organoid Technology

Accelerating technology development in biomedical engineering
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COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 6, 2019

The Supreme Court hews to the letter of the law on gender identity while laying the groundwork for future challenges

At no point have I ever had to grapple with the decision to have my genitals surgically removed. Perhaps the same is true for you. While these may seem an odd set of affirmations to open with, they help illustrate a basic truth: How we think about a law can vary greatly depending upon whether or not...
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 6, 2019

Abenomics under heavy fire after dodgy data hid apparent drop in wages across Japan in 2018

The government refuses to publicize the average real wage of workers for last year, causing heated debate in the current Diet session and raising questions about the credibility of Abenomics.

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