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CULTURE / Art
Jan 2, 2020

Art from the silver lining of life's dark clouds

Threatening the precarious peace of everyday life are unforeseen incidents, disease and emotional turbulence. Such are the narrative threads running through 'Song to Life, Struggles of the Soul' at Wacoal Studyhall Kyoto.
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BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Jan 1, 2020

Optimism on trade and global growth knock dollar

The euro, the pound and a clutch of trade-sensitive currencies rallied as the dollar slid to a six-month low on Tuesday, as investor confidence in global growth prospects and the Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal spurred a risk-on move.
EDITORIALS
Dec 31, 2019

A new Olympic year for Japan

The Olympic year should provide us with a chance to reflect on the state of the nation and how we must respond to the multitude of challenges it faces.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 30, 2019

Abe's foreign policy outlook for 2020

2020 promises to be a challenging year for Abe as Japan's top diplomat.
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JAPAN
Dec 30, 2019

Floodwaters recede but damage lingers: One Japan couple's harrowing autumn

David Bowen and his wife, Yoko, thought the worst that 2019 had to offer must have passed after Typhoon Faxai blew away part of the roof of their house in September.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 30, 2019

Hong Kong protests cause economy to shrink in fourth quarter

Hong Kong's economy is set to contract in the fourth quarter as the city reels from six months of violent social unrest, the financial chief said Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Dec 27, 2019

Better legal protection for sex crime victims

The Shiori Ito verdict marked an important milestone for women's rights in Japan, but it also revealed how far behind this country is at protecting sex crime victims.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 24, 2019

Three New Year's wishes for Britain and the European Union

The U.K. election settled the matter of Brexit: The U.K. will leave the EU on Jan. 31. It will then be up to the two sides to lay the groundwork for a future relationship based on mutual trust and shared interests.
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JAPAN
Dec 24, 2019

Smartphones blamed as children's fitness takes nosedive in Japan

The physical performance of children in Japan deteriorated dramatically in fiscal 2019 from the previous year, a survey by the Sports Agency showed Monday.
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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Dec 23, 2019

Let's discuss the kanji of the year

An article by Ryusei Takahashi goes into detail about the kanji of the year, but if you could choose your own kanji for 2019 then what would it be?
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 22, 2019

For 2020, a Japan that dares to take risks

Looking ahead, what Japan needs is to capitalize on that stability and take risks to address the very real longer-term challenges.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 18, 2019

Asahi Breweries to stop disclosing sales volume data amid strengthening competition for top spot

Asahi Breweries Ltd. says it will stop releasing sales volume data for its beer and quasi-beer products this month, switching in January to the disclosure of the value of sales.
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BUSINESS
Dec 18, 2019

Japan to ease rules on subsidies for workers relocating outside Tokyo area

The government plans to ease its requirements for subsidies to people who move to places outside the Tokyo area in order to take new jobs, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
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PRESS / Corporate Trends
Dec 18, 2019

AI英会話アプリ『スピークバディ』に The Japan Times Alpha からコンテンツの提供を開始

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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 17, 2019

Xi Jinping's annus horribilis

Chinese President Xi Jinping suffered major setbacks in 2019 and his prospects for 2020 appear even worse.
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JAPAN
Dec 17, 2019

'You can't go home': Monthlong escape to Ogasawara Islands a hit with teleworkers

Liner service Ogasawara Kaiun Co. is looking for participants for a 28-day, 27-night tour to the Ogasawara Islands, an archipelago of over 30 subtropical islands some 1,000 kilometers south of central Tokyo, highlighting a special chance to escape into nature.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 13, 2019

SoftBank-backed OneConnect sees valuation tumble in U.S. IPO

Ping An Insurance Co.'s OneConnect Financial Technology said Thursday it raised around $312 million in its U.S. initial public offering, valuing the company at around $3.7 billion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 11, 2019

China imprisoned more journalists than any other country this year, report says

China imprisoned at least 48 journalists in 2019, more than any other country, displacing Turkey as the most oppressive place for the profession, a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists report said on Wednesday.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 10, 2019

A long-term outlook for decisions here and now

Short-term thinking is detrimental to sound decision-making.
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 7, 2019

The long arm of the law can't be rushed in Japan

In Japan, 2019 will be remembered as a year that ended twice. In addition to the Western calendar year, which ends on Dec. 31, April 30 marked the final day of year 31 of the Heisei Era, thereby bringing an end to the reign of Emperor Akihito, who had abdicated in favor of Crown Prince Naruhito. From...
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WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 6, 2019

WHO slams 'collective failure' as measles killed 140,000, mostly kids, in 2018

Measles infected nearly 10 million people in 2018 and killed 140,000, mostly children, as devastating outbreaks of the viral disease hit every region of the world, the World Health Organization said on Thursday.
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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Dec 5, 2019

Holiday cakes infused with hotel's unique chocolate

Using a chocolate with more than 70 percent cacao offers the perfect blend of bitter and sour with woody and spicy hints for premium Christmas cakes.
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COMMENTARY / World
Dec 3, 2019

Modi lacks the political ticker for tough economic decisions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lost his nerve again and has locked India into a bleak future.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 3, 2019

The road gets bumpy for billionaires investing in China's electric cars

Some of China's wealthiest tycoons steered billions of dollars into electric car companies in order to fuel the country's dreams of becoming a leader in the field.
Japan Times
Dec 3, 2019

IFA: The Birth of the New Token ARCS Toward a Society Where the Value and Ideas of Individuals Can Be Converted to Money

The new token ARCS will create a platform for visualizing and tokenizing the value held by people. Toward a society where all people can manage and hold sovereignty over their data.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2019

What can we learn from 'Made in Japan'?

Japanese manufacturing has shifted from making brand-name products to cornering specific segments of the global supply chain.
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PRESS / Publications
Dec 2, 2019

『この英語、訳せない! headは頭?顔?首?』発売

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