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Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
May 30, 2017

Hanyu set for Cup of Russia, NHK Trophy

The annual release of the Grand Prix assignments by the ISU traditionally signals the start of the new skating campaign. It came last Friday, so the Olympic season has officially begun.
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CULTURE / Music
May 23, 2017

Tofubeats: the art of reality in an era of 'post-truth'

The final months of 2016 left Yusuke Kawai feeling confused. The electronic artist who records under the name tofubeats came across a BBC news segment touching on the concept of "post-truth" — the Oxford Dictionary named it word of the year and defines it as "relating to or denoting circumstances in...
May 18, 2017

Smoke / Cinenouveu X / 2017-05-20 to 2017-05-26

11:30
May 18, 2017

Meitantei Conan: Karakurenai no Rabureta / United Cinemas Toyosu / 2017-05-20 to 2017-05-26

May 20 11:00, 13:00, 15:00, 18:30 / May 21 8:30, 13:20, 16:00, 18:25 / May 22 to May 25 10:35, 13:15, 15:30, 17:55 / May 26 10:35, 15:30, 17:55
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BUSINESS / Companies
May 15, 2017

Toshiba's U.S. partner Western Digital seeks right to block sale of flash memory business

Western Digital Corp. announces it is seeking international arbitration over Toshiba Corp.'s plan to sell its flash memory business.
May 11, 2017

Split / Toho Cinemas Nijo / 2017-05-13 to 2017-05-19

until May 14 11:00, 13:35, 16:10, 21:20 / May 15 to May 18 11:00, 13:35, 16:10, 18:45, 21:20 / May 19 12:10, 17:50, 21:20
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JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Asian GDP growth prospects bright in coming years

Despite slowing growth in China, the economic prospects in Asia continue to remain bright, the chief economist at the Asian Development Bank said.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2017

Has France really rejected populism?

It is too early for those celebrating the triumph of liberal democracy in France to declare victory.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2017

G-20's time for climate leadership

Given the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump's devotion to fossil-fuel producers, the world must now unite again to ensure a clean-energy future.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
May 1, 2017

Let's discuss Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike was named one of the world's 100 Most Influential People of 2017 by Time magazine.
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2017

EU hurries to fill Trump trade void with Pacific partners Japan, Mercosur

Europe's claim to be the global champion of open trade and a counterweight to the threatened protectionism of U.S. President Donald Trump risks ringing hollow if it cannot sign a new Pacific free trade deal by the end of 2017.
Apr 20, 2017

The First Monday in May / Cinem@Rt Shinsaibashi / 2017-04-22 to 2017-04-28

18:45
Apr 20, 2017

La La Land / Movix Kyoto / 2017-04-22 to 2017-04-28

until April 27 11:00, 13:40, 16:20, 21:30
Apr 20, 2017

Chia Dan: Joshikosei ga Cheer Dance de Zenbei Seiha Shichatta Honto no Hanashi / Yokohama Burg 13 / 2017-04-22 to 2017-04-28

BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2017

China's property investment remains robust despite curbs

Real estate investment in China remained robust in the first quarter from a year earlier, official data showed Monday, as the pace of new construction quickened, despite intensified government cooling measures.
Apr 6, 2017

Kamen Raida × Supa Sentai: Cho Superhero Taisen / Namba Parks Cinema / 2017-04-08 to 2017-04-14

until April 13 10:10, 14:50 / April 14 10:10
Apr 6, 2017

Kamen Raida × Supa Sentai: Cho Superhero Taisen / Toho Cinemas Nijo / 2017-04-08 to 2017-04-14

8:50
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2017

Japan's latest English-proficiency scores disappoint

Japan's plan to improve English proficiency scores with mandatory classes flops as the latest round of testing shows that students are either regressing or making minor progress.
Japan Times
JAPAN / GASTECH JAPAN 2017
Apr 4, 2017

Market deregulation offers opportunities for LNG growth

Question: Why is Gastech so important to Japan?
Japan Times
JAPAN / GASTECH JAPAN 2017
Apr 4, 2017

Chiba Prefecture boasts green parks, long history

Inhabited by people since the pre-historic era, Makuhari is today a conference city that — thanks to its proximity to Tokyo — is highly regarded as a convenient site for holding various events and conferences. Makuhari lies in Chiba Prefecture, which has a land area of 5,156 sq. kilometers and a...
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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Apr 1, 2017

What conspires to make Japanese seem so unhappy?

Could it be that Japanese take many of the wonderful things about their country for granted?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 31, 2017

Giants usher in new season with victory over rival Dragons

There's a stuffed Giabbit doll headed Lillianne Mikolas' way. If things go her father's way, there'll be whole lot more coming.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2017

Starving for talent, Yoshinoya offers to pay college tuition for student workers

Beef bowl chain Yoshinoya promises to foot the tuition of 10 student employees if they promise to work at the fast-food restaurant for four years after graduation.
Mar 30, 2017

Kuroko’s Basketball: Winter Cup Highlights — Crossing the Door / Movix Kyoto / 2017-04-01 to 2017-04-07

until April 6 8:20, 13:20, 15:20, 19:30, 21:30
Mar 30, 2017

Jackie / United Cinemas Toyosu / 2017-04-01 to 2017-04-07

April 1 12:20, 16:35, 21:25, 23:30 / April 2 12:20, 16:35, 21:25 / April 3 to April 6 10:00, 14:30, 19:00 / April 7 10:00, 14:30
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PRESS / Services
Mar 30, 2017

The Japan Times 創刊120周年記念 コラボレーションエール「春の息吹」 ブラッセルズ各店で3月22日より販売中

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都港区、代表取締役社長:堤 丈晴、以下「ジャパンタイムズ」)は、2017年3月22日に創刊120周年を迎えたことを記念し、ベルギービールバーを経営するブラッセルズ株式会社(本社:東京都渋谷区、代表取締役:宮腰俊男、以下「ブラッセルズ」)、京都にてビール醸造を手がける京都醸造株式会社(本社:京都府京都市、代表取締役:スピード・ポール・アンソニー、以下「京都醸造」)とのコラボレーションエール(※1)「春の息吹」を3月22日(水)より数量限定で販売開始いたしました。...
BUSINESS
Mar 28, 2017

Gastech conference to kick off in Chiba next week

Gastech, the world's largest gas and liquefied natural gas conference and exhibition, will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from April 4 to 7.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 24, 2017

Luxury serviced residence offers comfort of home

Visitors to Tokyo will soon be able to enjoy a luxurious accommodation experience at an exquisite serviced residence in Otemachi, the capital's business and financial hub.

Longform

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