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Japan Times
Feb 6, 2019

The Japan Times to Participate as a Media Partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase

The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will participate as a media partner at the 16th Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS), the world’s largest halal-focused trade show. The trade show is planned to be held in Malaysia from April 3 to 6, organized by...
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CULTURE / Stage
Feb 5, 2019

The actors hoping to save Kyoto University's Yoshida Dormitory

Students and stage fans will see whether a hastily arranged series of performances of Bertolt Brecht's "The Threepenny Opera" this weekend can break a decades-long standoff over the closure of Japan's oldest student dormitory: the wooden Yoshida ryō (Yoshida Dormitory) at Kyoto University.
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 1, 2019

With his eye on celestial billboards, Russian entrepreneur sparks debate about who owns the heavens

Some day soon, stargazers searching for answers in the night sky might see the logo of a soft drink company blazing past the Milky Way, or a promotional message from a fast food restaurant.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2019

Nissan expands Carlos Ghosn probe to more countries as ousted chairman's deputy comes under scrutiny

Nissan broadens its investigation of former Chairman Carlos Ghosn and probes dealings in other countries including India, the U.S. and Latin America.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2019

Outrage erupts online in Japan after assaulted NGT48 pop idol apologizes for 'causing trouble'

Idol says the group's management did not act even after she spoke with them, and asked who would be responsible in “the worst-case scenario.”
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 10, 2019

Saori Yoshida retires with head held high

Wrestling legend Saori Yoshida is recognized as a remarkable winner for what she accomplished on the mat.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 8, 2019

Kei Nishikori poised to have deep run in Melbourne after ending title drought

Joy, elation, exuberance.
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MORE SPORTS
Dec 31, 2018

Former NTV producer Nobuhisa Sakata looks back on pioneering live television coverage of ekiden

As a former director and producer for the Nippon Television Network Corporation, Nobuhisa Sakata has participated in live broadcasts of many different major professional sporting events, such as Yomiuri Giants games and the world track and field championships.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2018

Shibuya Ward calls for safe New Year's countdown after disruption at Halloween

About 60,000 people came to Shibuya's countdown event in 2016, and more than 100,000 descended on the area in 2017.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2018

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike working to make capital more accessible for foreign and disabled visitors ready for 2020 Games

With 575 days until the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics, and a law passed earlier this month that opens the door for 340,000 foreign workers to enter the country over the next five years, Tokyo is about to see a lot of new faces.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Dec 24, 2018

Urgency, inclusiveness apparent at COP24

'Urgency' and 'inclusiveness' were two keywords at the 24th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change held in Katowice, Poland, from Dec. 2 to 15.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 19, 2018

One Championship raises U.S. profile

One Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong expects the company's recently-announced deal with U.S. broadcaster Turner Sports will go a long way toward raising the martial arts organization's profile in the U.S.
Japan Times
Qatar report 2018
Dec 18, 2018

International expansion: a cornerstone of QNB Group’s 2020 strategy

Abdulla Mubarak Al Khalifa, acting chief executive officer of Qatar National Bank (QNB) Group shares insights and strategies with Synergy Media Specialists.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Dec 17, 2018

Green groups on collision course with global populists over pollution cuts

The global environmental movement set itself on a collision course with populists from Australia to France and the U.S. over an agenda of ever-tightening curbs on pollution.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Dec 16, 2018

Castle, roses symbols of Fukuyama's revival

Fukuyama is the second-largest city in Hiroshima Prefecture with a population of approximately 470,000. It is located on the sunny coastal side of the Chugoku region, facing the Seto Inland Sea with the Chugoku mountain range in the background. It has served as a key point of traffic for both marine...
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Dec 15, 2018

From G20 to 2025 Expo, many challenges lay ahead for Kansai

In the moments after Osaka was awarded the 2025 World Expo on the early morning of Nov. 24, there was jubilation, back-slapping, and wide smiles. More than a few eyes glittered at the thought of what senior business leaders hoped would be a major cash cow. You could almost hear the clicking of soroban...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 13, 2018

December: A month to decide what to stop doing

It is time for us to reflect on our routine activities and why we do what we have been habitually doing.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 12, 2018

Ticket sales brisk despite Takanoiwa scandal

Once again, sumo finds itself embroiled in a violence scandal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Dec 12, 2018

Shared spaces, locally produced goods and everyday objects

Making physical connections with people, whether via large-scale events and spaces or design concepts, and a continued celebration of traditional crafts, appeared to be a key direction for design in Japan this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Dec 10, 2018

Yuzuriha support center in Tokyo helps abuse victims get back on track

Open the door to a small studio tucked away on a street near Kokubunji Station in western Tokyo on a Friday evening, and you'll find a group of young adults making jam or Japanese ponzu citrus-based sauce as they chat quietly amongst themselves.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Dec 8, 2018

Machiko Yamashita: A Japanese breadwinner in Berlin

Former art historian and butoh dancer Machiko Yamashita brings Japanese bread buns to Berliners.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / japan since the Meiji Restoration
Nov 26, 2018

Drawing a 150-year story line

Beset by an aging, shrinking body, Japan must find the means of rebuilding its 'character' if it is to survive the challenges ahead.
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JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Nov 26, 2018

Time running out for Osaka leaders seeking to push city-prefecture integration plan

When Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and Osaka Mayor Hirofumi Yoshimura left for Paris early last week for one final lobbying effort for the 2025 World Expo, they left behind a city and prefecture that remain deeply divided over their most basic political goal — the integration of Osaka Prefecture and the...
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.
Tokyo police care for lost umbrellas, keys and flying squirrels
An employee at the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department Lost and Found Center in the Iidabashi area of central Tokyo bags, tags and organizes thousands of items.
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
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.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
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.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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