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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2018

Trump to skip summits with Asian leaders in Singapore and Papua New Guinea; Pence to attend

U.S. President Donald Trump will skip summits with Asian leaders in Singapore and Papua New Guinea in November, sending Vice President Mike Pence in his place, the White House said on Friday, an announcement that will raise questions about his commitment to a regional strategy to counter China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 27, 2018

New ¥900 million Tokyo study facility gives students hands-on taste of English

On Sept. 6 a spacious English education facility where children can immerse themselves in the language through simulated travel experiences will open in Tokyo as part of efforts to beef up Japan's communication abilities ahead of the Olympics.
EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 2018

A voyage into the future

The prospect of a northern route is tantalizing: It is seen as an alternative to travel through the Suez Canal and estimated to cut transport times from Europe to Asia by as much as two weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 12, 2018

Nobel Prize-winning author V.S. Naipaul, 'a literary circumnavigator,' dies at 85

V.S. Naipaul, the Trinidad-born Nobel laureate whose precise and lyrical writing in such novels as "A Bend in the River" and "A House for Mr. Biswas" and brittle, misanthropic personality made him one of the world's most admired and contentious writers, died Saturday at his London home, his family said....
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 5, 2018

Tourists trading in their Japan guidebooks for Instagram

Tourism is booming in Japan, but a growing number of visitors are ditching their guidebooks for an app best known for celebrity snapshots and images of food: Instagram.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jul 18, 2018

Drum Tao aims for blockbuster grandeur in its latest production

Based in mountainous Oita Prefecture in northeastern Kyushu, the privately owned and run Drum Tao company has barely paused from pounding away at the international entertainment market since it launched its overseas ambitions with a sold-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2004.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 27, 2018

The mind games of choreographer Philippe Decoufle

Choreographer Philippe Decoufle describes his new circus-inspired show, "Nouvelles Pieces Courtes" ("New Short Pieces"), as a "sort of visual and physical mind game."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Deep Dive
Jun 17, 2018

Travelers without insurance cause headaches for Japan's hospitals

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JAPAN
Jun 14, 2018

Japan adopts steps to support hospitals in treating foreign tourists

In recent years emergency hospitals in Japan have suffered financial losses after foreign tourists without insurance coverage found it difficult to pay fees for medical care.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2018

Meghan Markle joins Queen Elizabeth II on first royal trip without Harry

Britain's newest royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will join Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday for her first official engagements without husband Prince Harry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2018

All aboard: Exploring Japan's abandoned train lines

Admiring the decaying beauty of abandoned railroads is just one of myriad hobbies Japan's railway enthusiasts indulge in.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 3, 2018

Democrats demand answers over Scott Pruitt's mystery Morocco trip and lobbyist pal's pricey contract

EPA Chief Scott Pruitt's four-day trip to Morocco last December was puzzling from the start.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 22, 2018

China should prepare for 'direct military clash' over Taiwan amid U.S. moves: Chinese paper

A popular Chinese state-run newspaper has said China must prepare for "a direct military clash" over self-ruled Taiwan after a high-level U.S. official visited the island, angering Beijing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 9, 2018

Two millennia of heritage along Wakayama's Kumano Kodo trail

The Kii Peninsula is a land of ancient spiritual paths and holy mountains. Part of Wakayama Prefecture, the area is famous for onsen, temperate rainforests, mountains and a beautiful coastline. The prefecture is known as a place of rich cultural heritage, in part because of its connection to the Kii Province and the Kumano Kodo trail.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2018

Kim Jong Il and Kim Jong Un applied for Western visas using doctored Brazilian passports, sources say

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his late father, Kim Jong Il, used fraudulently obtained Brazilian passports to apply for visas to visit Western countries in the 1990s, five senior Western European security sources told Reuters.
EDITORIALS
Feb 11, 2018

Elon Musk 'boldly goes ...'

Falcon Heavy's success is a milestone in a new space race, one that is fundamentally different from that of the Cold War.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jan 27, 2018

Yumiko Oho teaches the ABC's of life in Italy

The desire to escape Japan's old-school notion of gender roles paved the way for a former bank employee to discover business opportunities overseas.
EDITORIALS
Jan 16, 2018

Increasing inbound tourism

Efforts must be made to overcome hurdles that could restrict the number of tourists visiting Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 21, 2017

China's border city with North Korea eases tourism curbs: sources

Chinese tourists are still visiting Pyongyang from China's border city of Dandong, tourism sources say, even after authorities unofficially halted the tours just ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China last month.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 20, 2017

South Korea may delay military drills to after Winter Olympics — if the North behaves

Any delay in joint military drills with the United States would depend on North Korea's behavior during the 2018 Winter Olympics, officials in Seoul said on Wednesday, while a halt to group tours from China suggested Beijing is still wary.
Japan Times
JAPAN / OKINAWA BEAT
Dec 13, 2017

Ishigaki package tour has couples scaling cliffs and diving into the sea before tying the knot

A unique package tour on Okinawa's Ishigaki Island for soon-to-be-married couples is creating a buzz.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2017

First class grows more lavish — and less viable

Airlines' latest luxury suites may be fantastic, but for most of the world the only class that will matter is cattle class.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 29, 2017

Cuba to make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit

Cuba will make it easier for its U.S.-based citizens to travel to the island, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Saturday, in a gesture to win support from Cuban-Americans during a diplomatic crisis over allegations of mysterious health attacks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Oct 15, 2017

Fukushima takes camping to a whole new level of luxury with 'glamping'

"Glamping" — i.e., camping but with the comforts of modern amenities — has been growing in popularity in Fukushima Prefecture as more people look to bring a new level of luxury to the great outdoors.
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Oct 1, 2017

Kumano Kodo guide unfairly singled out

A letter regarding Amy Chavez's Japan Lite column 'Blame for 'bad tourists' to Japan lies with the advice they never receive.'
WORLD
Oct 1, 2017

U.S. accuses Iran, Venezuela of failing to act against human trafficking

The White House said on Saturday it had ordered that Iran, Venezuela and four African nations be added to a U.S. list of countries accused of failing to crack down on human trafficking, a step that further isolates them from the United States.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 28, 2017

Indonesia ready to divert Bali-bound flights if volcano erupts

Indonesian authorities are preparing to divert flights to 10 airports across the country in case an increasingly active volcano on the holiday island of Bali erupts and disrupts travel.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Aug 26, 2017

Retiring coach Richardson leaves lasting legacy on Golden Kings, Okinawa basketball

Successful organizations have people who inspire others and encourage them to build an environment where success is a top priority.

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building