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SOCCER
Dec 23, 2022

Japan No. 20 in latest FIFA rankings; World Cup winner Argentina No. 2

The Samurai Blue advanced to the round of 16 after defeating Germany and Spain in their group stage at the recently concluded World Cup in Qatar.
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Figure Skating
Dec 23, 2022

Kaori Sakamoto soars into first place in short program at nationals

Sakamoto brought the crowd to its feet at Osaka Prefecture's Towa Pharmaceutical RACTAB Dome with a powerful, energetic performance.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / 2022 in Review
Dec 23, 2022

The big J-pop hits of 2022? They came from TikTok and anime.

Acts such as Kaze Fujii and Sekai No Owari found success via viral trends, while artists like Ado and Aimer topped the charts thanks to anime collaborations.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 23, 2022

Momoko Nojo: ‘Our society is looking for someone who can fix everything, a hero. That is a delusion.’

Momoko Nojo had a study abroad experience that changed her life. When she returned to Japan, her newfound purpose in life led to her being named to Time magazine's 100 Next list.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 23, 2022

A few phrases for when you head to dinner at your in-laws' house

Maybe you just want to compliment someone's cooking, or maybe you want to avoid a fight? Either way, brushing up on some Japanese before heading to your in-laws doesn't hurt.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2022

Japan to rein in bond sales in fiscal 2023-2024

Japan's Ministry of Finance plans to reduce government bond sales to u00a5190 trillion ($1.44 trillion) in the fiscal year beginning April 1.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 22, 2022

Japan approves blood test to detect Alzheimer’s

Japan has approved one of the world’s first blood test kits to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, paving way for a simpler and speedier diagnosis of the ailment for which a therapy is on the horizon.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022

Russia condemns 'militarization' of Japan under Kishida defense plan

Russia said such a move will 'inevitably provoke new security challenges and will lead to increased tension in the Asia-Pacific region.'
Japan Times
Rugby
Dec 22, 2022

Italy's Cherif Traore calls out racism after receiving rotten banana as Christmas gift

'As well as considering the gesture offensive, the thing that hurt me the most was seeing most of my companions present laughing. As if everything was normal,' Traore wrote on Instagram.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2022

How accurate are China's COVID-19 death numbers?

The country's classification system has raised concerns among experts and the public.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 22, 2022

The magic of Lionel Messi

The 2022 FIFA World Cup confirmed it: Lionel Messi is one of the greatest soccer players of all time
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 22, 2022

Aaron Judge named 16th captain in Yankees history

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge on was named the 16th captain in franchise history on Wednesday, on the heels of his MVP season and landmark free agent contract
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022

Japanese panel approves return to nuclear power as disaster memories fade

Japan's move to extend nuclear reactor lifespans reflects a shift in public opinion as the country struggles with the threat of blackouts amid Russia's war in Ukraine and extreme weather.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Dec 22, 2022

Japan's top pair to miss national championships due to plane delay and lost baggage

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara, the first Japanese figure skaters to win the Grand Prix Final pairs title, will miss this week's national championships due to a delayed flight and lost baggage while traveling from their training base in Canada, the Japan Skating Federation said Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 22, 2022

I’ve seen Trump’s tax returns and now you can, too

Former President Trump's questionable practices are hardly news. But these tax returns may point to a bigger question: Did the White House corrupt the IRS?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 22, 2022

Zelenskyy seeks victory. Will the U.S. pay the price?

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy was greeted in Congress with standing ovations. Yet even as his country's needs grow, the prospects for U.S. assistance will inevitably become less certain.
Shohei Ohtani homers as his helmet falls off during the first inning of the Angels' win over the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 17, 2023

Shohei Ohtani hits 42nd home run to help Angels avoid sweep

Ohtani also had two infield singles on a 3-for-4 day, raising his batting average to .306.
Residential buildings under construction at Tahoe Group's Cathay Courtyard development in Shanghai
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 17, 2023

China’s housing slump is much worse than official data shows

Industry insiders and economists say China’s official home-price indexes are likely understating the depth of the downturn.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been charged with conspiring to obstruct the results of the 2020 election.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2023

Musk accused of favoring Trump in battle with DOJ over tweets

The special counsel’s office argued that Twitter was asking for "special" treatment for Trump that wouldn’t be available to other users.
A burned tree stands by the remains of a destroyed house in the aftermath of the Maui wildfires in Lahaina, Hawaii, on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2023

Japan to give Hawaii $2 million in aid after deadly wildfires

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi vowed Tokyo's continued support "toward the earliest possible recovery" of the devastated areas.
The cargo ship Super Bayern, carrying Ukrainian grain, in the Black Sea off Kilyos near Istanbul last year
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2023

Russian raid off Turkey's coast tests Erdogan's resolve

Armed marines raided a Turkish-based vessel on Sunday some 60 kilometers off Turkey's northwest coast, in international waters but near Istanbul.
A worker cleans a Toyota Electric Vehicle bZ4X on display during the Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show in Tangerang, near Jakarta, Indonesia, last week.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 17, 2023

Japan automakers race to catch up with global EV competitors

There is a sense of crisis over a possible decline of Japan's auto industry if U.S., European and Chinese automakers continue to dominate the EV market.
Osaka's Yumeshima island, the site of the 2025 World Exposition
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2023

France to apply for Osaka Expo pavilion construction in September

Of 56 such countries and regions, only South Korea and the Czech Republic have so far filed their applications.
Surgeons work to transplant a pig kidney at a hospital in New York in July.
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 17, 2023

Surgeons say pig kidney functional in human for over a month

The latest experimental procedure is part of a growing field of research aimed at advancing cross-species transplants.
Australia's Sam Kerr says women's soccer needs more funding in the future.
SOCCER / Women's World cup
Aug 17, 2023

Sam Kerr says Australia's run at Women's World Cup inspired nation

The talismanic striker scored a stunning goal to even the score for the home team in Sydney before England pulled away.
ANA Holdings is planning to launch a new service to and from Thailand under its low-cost-carrier brand AirJapan.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 17, 2023

ANA eyes Southeast Asian market with new LCC brand AirJapan

A Narita-Bangkok route will start in February next year as the first AirJapan service, with six round-trip flights a week.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits a company that makes temperature sensors, in the city of Toyama on Aug. 10.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2023

Kishida may call snap election to halt rise of rival Nippon Ishin

The prime minister, however, must first regain his standing in the polls to a level where he will feel more confident about holding an election.
Sam Altman, the CEO of ChatGPT maker OpenAI, attends an open dialogue with students at Keio University in June.
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Aug 17, 2023

AI, ChatGPT and the ‘creation’ of work with a human touch

Get to know the terminology involved with new artificial intelligence technology.
U.S. President Joe Biden during an event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Tuesday. The president has crisscrossed the nation visiting groundbreakings and factories to sell his agenda, dubbed Bidenomics, with the Inflation Reduction Act as the centerpiece.
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 17, 2023

Fires and heat block Biden from taking victory lap for climate law

It’s not the first time circumstances beyond Biden’s control have undone his efforts to revel in a victory.
A neighborhood destroyed by last week’s wildfire in Lahaina, on the island of Maui, Hawaii
WORLD
Aug 17, 2023

After Maui’s wildfire horror, residents search for a way forward

Maui's residents are trying to balance rebuilding the community and dealing with grief with the tourism work needed to support themselves.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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