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Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 26, 2019

Hayato Sakamoto, Tomoya Mori named league MVPs

It was pretty apparent early in the NPB season that it might be a special year for the Yomiuri Giants' Hayato Sakamoto and the Seibu Lions' Tomoya Mori.
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Nov 26, 2019

第2回Satoyama実践者交流会（延期開催）『SDGsを里山里海で考える』申し込み受付中

　Japan Times Satoyama推進コンソーシアム（代表：末松弥奈子、株式会社ジャパンタイムズ 代表取締役会長）は三重県志摩市と共催し、2020年2月23日（日）、24日（月・祝）に『第2回Satoyama実践者交流会（延期開催）』を開催します。（本イベントは2019年10月13日に行われる予定でしたが、台風19号の影響により延期開催となります。）...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Nov 25, 2019

Waves of change washed over the Seto Inland Sea during the 2010s

Attracting international tourists used to be the goal. Events and trends over the past decade, however, have caused a small island to rethink their tourism strategy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW
Nov 23, 2019

Let us put an end to Haruki Murakami's decade-long Nobel Prize pilgrimage

The 2010s have flown by and still there is no end in sight for Haruki Murakami's Nobel Prize drought. William Lang offers tips to end this sorry state of affairs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 20, 2019

Chile foresees 'difficult' wildfire season ahead, fears more arson

Chile faces a "very difficult" season of wildfires because of high temperatures, a persistent drought and an increase in arson, Agriculture Minister Antonio Walker said on Tuesday, adding to the woes of a country damaged by violent socioeconomic protests in the past month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 17, 2019

Nissan recalls nearly 400,000 vehicles over braking system defect

Nissan Motor Co. will recall a total of 394,025 cars in the United States after concerns that a brake fluid leak could potentially lead to a fire.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Nov 15, 2019

Five years after earning Super Global status, Hiroshima University eyes elusive top 100 ranking

As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the education ministry designating Hiroshima University as a "Type A Super Global University," the university has taken major steps to achieve globalization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 14, 2019

Motorola revives Razr as $1,500 foldable smartphone

Motorola is rebooting the iconic Razr flip phone as a 6.2-inch smartphone with a foldable display that gives the Lenovo-owned brand a unique selling point against Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co.'s finest.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 12, 2019

Athletes, politicians gather to showcase 2020 ambitions

Stars from international sports and politics gathered on Oct. 31 in Tokyo for the New Zealand Olympic Gala 2019 to showcase the country's ambitions for next year's 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
LIFE / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW,2010s: Decade in review
Nov 7, 2019

Mascots: The secret weapon in Japan's soft power arsenal

What makes a good mascot? It used to be that being cute was enough, but 'yuru-kyara' in the 2010s needed storylines and Instagram followings if they want to make a mark.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Peru report 2019
Nov 7, 2019

Inca Tops: Committed to sustainable fashion

Already renowned around the world for its rich tradition, Peru’s textile industry is experiencing a renaissance as a cultural icon and as a sustainable, fashionable material. Inca Tops, which has been in business for more than 50 years, is making a name around the world for its high quality industrial...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 6, 2019

'Scale Puzzle'

Nov. 7-Dec.1
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Nov 6, 2019

『英語でガイドする日本 海外ゲストが行きたい西日本の名所』

　株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版（本社：東京都千代田区、取締役社長：伊藤秀樹）は、『英語でガイドする日本 海外ゲストが行きたい西日本の名所』を出版しました。
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Nov 6, 2019

『英語でガイドする日本 海外ゲストが行きたい東日本の名所』

　株式会社ジャパンタイムズ出版（本社：東京都千代田区、取締役社長：伊藤秀樹）は、『英語でガイドする日本 海外ゲストが行きたい東日本の名所』を出版しました。
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 4, 2019

Media members hand Japan positive grades as RWC host

The 44th and final day of the 2019 Rugby World Cup ended with South Africa capturing the Webb Ellis Cup with a win over England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 4, 2019

An unexpected ally: Japan's EU partnership

The recent Japan-EU agreement cements an all-around partnership.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 3, 2019

What Trump's tough talk might hold for negotiations on U.S.-Japan cost-sharing deal

It's no secret that U.S. President Donald Trump views alliances with a skeptical eye. Trump, who fancies himself a dealmaker, has repeatedly called for allies around the world to shoulder more of the costs of their partnerships with the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 2, 2019

Abe eyes economic package to assist recovery from typhoons and offset tax hike

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is ready to instruct his staff to draw up a package of measures in response to a recent spate of massive natural disasters and to rev up the nation's economy following the recent consumption tax hike.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 28, 2019

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Democracy in the spotlight

Democracies must accept they are in a contest of political ideas, especially in Asia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 24, 2019

Can Japan revive its electronics industry glory?

The revival of CEATEC as an exhibition will serve as an important barometer for the resurgence of Japan's consumer electronics industry.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 23, 2019

Yoji Yamada and Tora-san: The resurrection of a Japanese film institution

The latest installment in Japan's long-running 'Tora-san' series opens the Tokyo International Film Festival as the series marks its 50th installment on its 50th anniversary
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Toyota to unveil ultra-compact BEV and latest Mirai hydrogen model

Toyota Motor Corp. will showcase its ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) and second-generation Mirai concept fuel cell electric car powered by hydrogen, among other creations, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, which runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Mitsubishi rolls out next-generation hybrid SUVs

This year at Tokyo Motor Show 2019, Mitsubishi Motors Corp. is rolling out its latest and greatest inventions — the MI-Tech Concept compact plug-in hybrid electric SUV and the Super Height K-Wagon Concept light motor vehicle.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Future Expo area a glimpse into tech of tomorrow

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show's Future Expo area will give visitors a sneak peek at vehicles and technology that may affect their lives in the coming years across a variety of areas. The sectors represented include travel, city life, sports, tourism and sustainable energy, among others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Honda's newest innovations

"The Power of Dreams" is turning visions into reality at Tokyo Motor Show 2019. Honda Motor Co.'s comprehensive lineup is an eclectic mix of innovative and historical that features motorcycles, automobiles, power products and energy-efficient concept models.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Suzuki offers excitement to families

Waku-waku — it's the Japanese word for "excited" or "thrilling," and it's precisely the kind of vibe Suzuki Motor Corp. is bringing to Tokyo Motor Show 2019.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

New looks and familiar faces from Nissan

Nissan Motor Corp. is making strides this year at Tokyo Motor Show 2019 with a whopping 14 models at the exhibit. Highlights include the world premiere of the Nissan IMk as well as unveilings of the new Nissan LEAF e+, Serena e-POWER and Skyline models.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 22, 2019

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard believes rookie Rui Hachimura built for NBA success

Pro sports executives often talk about strategies for success, offering their opinions on what it takes to build winning teams.
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
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
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.”

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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