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EDITORIALS
Apr 22, 2015

Political pressure on broadcasters

TV broadcasters should not cower in the face of the LDP's pressure and interference in their activities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / JAPAN TIMES BLOGROLL
Apr 20, 2015

Rachel & Jun

Husband-and-wife YouTube team Rachel & Jun first started making videos in 2012 as a fun way to keep in touch while they were apart. Now, with over 350,000 subscribers, the Japanese-American couple covers a variety of subjects, from what’s considered overweight in Japan to making mochi.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Apr 19, 2015

Expected surge in workers hitting radiation limit leaves No. 1 plant's decommissioning in jeopardy

The decommissioning crew at the defunct Fukushima No. 1 power plant is losing 174 members who have reached the legal limit for radiation exposure.
EDITORIALS
Apr 19, 2015

The Obama doctrine emerges

A resurgent Barack Obama is defying the conventional wisdom that holds the power and influence of the U.S. president begins to diminish almost from the date of his second inauguration.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 17, 2015

Southern All Stars "Budou"

Southern All Stars "Budou" (Victor / Taishita)
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 13, 2015

Election results spotlight apathy, weak opposition

The ruling bloc's victories in the unified local elections are showcasing Japan's lack of viable political opposition while giving Prime Minister Abe momentum to pass unpopular security bills.
Reader Mail
Apr 11, 2015

Some ideas for better English

The editorial titled "Disappointing levels of English" in the March 29 edition made me sad to know that many high school students have difficulty in learning English, particularly with speaking and writing. And also, this is another shocking reality, that about 60 percent do not like studying English....
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 10, 2015

Popular news program hit by LDP demand for 'neutral' coverage of 'Abenomics'

The LDP pressured major broadcaster TV Asahi to run “fair and neutral” programs about “Abenomics” ahead of the Lower House election in 2014, it is learned.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 7, 2015

No clear victors in U.K. debate

The main TV debate of Britain's national election campaign produced no clear winner.
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2015

Japan's 'deep remorse' over war spelled out in Diplomatic Bluebook

Japan is actively contributing to world peace and stability based on the pledge of never waging war that grew out of "deep remorse" over World War II, according to the Foreign Ministry's diplomatic policy report for 2015, which was released Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Apr 3, 2015

Sweet tweet forges ties between sword-making town, ice cream maker

A humorous tweet earlier this year about an ice cream bar boosted new ties between the city of Seki in Gifu Prefecture, well known for its swords, and sweets maker Imuraya Group Co. that otherwise would not have been nurtured.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 3, 2015

U.S. regional ambitions seen favoring Japan in Australian submarine tender

Washington's strategic ambitions in Asia are looming large over Australia's multibillion dollar tender for new submarines, giving Japan a possible edge over competitors from Germany and France, defense and industry sources say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 28, 2015

Postwar education at a vexing crossroads

In July 1995, a special edition of Aera magazine reflected on 50 years of postwar evolution. Education was among the topics covered.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Mar 27, 2015

Aichi police aim to put the brakes on speeders with special traffic lights

The Aichi Prefectural Police are trying novel approaches to reduce traffic accidents, including installing light signals that can't be seen from a distance and making streets much narrower at pedestrian crossings so drivers must slow down.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Mar 22, 2015

Election results in Kansai will weigh on Abe's plans

In Kansai, the outcome of the national unified local elections on April 12 and 26 might change Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's budget and policy priorities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Mar 20, 2015

Pottery-makers may embrace 3-D printing to hone their designs

In a field renowned for its handcrafted artistry, 3-D printers are gaining a foothold in the pottery industry.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 17, 2015

LLLL stays 'Faithful' to honest approach

Despite his elusive online persona, Kazuto Okawa, aka LLLL (pronounced "four-el"), is strikingly open and honest about his views in person. Speaking in a small Koenji cafe, he discusses his sophomore album, "Faithful," released this week via Tokyo label Progressive Form, with a critical approach that...
JAPAN / FUKUSHIMA FILE
Mar 15, 2015

Death toll grows in 3/11 aftermath

Four years after calamity struck Fukushima in March 2011, the death rate among its nearly 120,000 nuclear evacuees is growing conspicuously amid the stresses of refugee life.
EDITORIALS
Mar 14, 2015

Inappropriate teacher warning

For the first time in 40 years, the education ministry has advised teachers to be careful about using 'inappropriate' supplementary materials in the classroom.
Japan Times
JAPAN / UN WORLD CONFERENCE ON DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
Mar 14, 2015

Many disaster-related meetings, exhibitions to be held

While dozens of conferences will be held at the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, held by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction at the Sendai International Center, in the center of Sendai, many other side events will be held in other facilities in Sendai, other cities in Miyagi...
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Mar 13, 2015

At 9, girl may be youngest to spot supernova

Two sisters from Mukaiyama Elementary School in Ichinomiya, Aichi Prefecture, have discovered a supernova, becoming rising stars in Japan's astronomical society.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 11, 2015

Clinton admits it would have been better to have second email address

Likely Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton said Tuesday it would have been better if she had used a government email account and a separate mobile device as U.S. secretary of state, but said the vast majority of her correspondence went to employees using government addresses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Mar 9, 2015

Tohoku pins rebound hopes to atom smasher

As the disaster-hit Tohoku region struggles to recover from the deadly tsunami four years ago, many residents have hopes for what is considered a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to galvanize the area's resurrection.
U.S. aircraft carrier returns to Japan carrying navy’s ‘most capable fighter’
U.S. 7th Fleet Commander Vice Adm. Fred Kacher speaks to reporters shortly after the arrival of aircraft carrier USS George Washington at Yokosuka naval base in Kanagawa Prefecture on Friday.
Japan approves ¥21.9 trillion stimulus plan
The policy chiefs of the Democratic Party for the People, Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito — Makoto Hamaguchi (left), Itsunori Onodera (center) and Mitsunari Okamoto — shake hands after reaching an agreement on an economic stimulus package on Wednesday.
Japan will spend ¥325 million in government funds on Princess Yuriko's funeral
Princess Yuriko waves during the New Year's public greeting at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo in January 2019.
MUFG fires worker over ¥2 billion theft from clients’ safe deposit boxes
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is investigating the incident and consulting with the police.
China reinstates visa-free travel for Japanese nationals
Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
The slow-burn success of ‘A Samurai in Time’
A 19th-century warrior gets struck by lightning and wakes to find himself in 21st-century Kyoto in Junichi Yasuda’s surprise hit “A Samurai in Time.”
Around a quarter of Japan married couples in their 20s met through dating apps
A survey released by an organization promoting “Good Couples Day” shows that 24% of couples in their 20s met their marriage partner through a dating app.
'Tokyo Swindlers': Get deep into the minds of real estate con artists
In Ko Shinjo's "Tokyo Swindlers," a group of con artists manipulates real estate giants into falsified deals within the highly competitive, quick market.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.

Podcast

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Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?
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