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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 27, 2018

It's snow big deal: Tokyoites share wintry fun

The Meteorological Agency issued its first heavy snow advisory in four years for all 23 wards of Tokyo on Jan. 22, sending social media sites into overdrive.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 27, 2018

Trump said to seek $716 billion for defense in 2019 budget

U.S. President Donald Trump will propose increasing total defense spending to $716 billion in fiscal 2019 in his budget request expected to be released in February, a U.S. official said, backing the Pentagon's push for a major buildup.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 23, 2018

Japan, China and the western Balkans

The western Balkans are another front in Japan and China's global soft power competition.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2018
Jan 23, 2018

Innovative maps show relationships among key issues

In 2016, World Economic Forum (WEF) founder and Executive Chairman Klaus Schwab proclaimed the fourth industrial revolution as a distinct evolution from its predecessor because of the rapid onset of ubiquitous change.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2018
Jan 23, 2018

Showcasing fine cuisine and culture

Offering a welcome respite from the four-day 2018 World Economic Forum meeting, the annual Japan Night reception presents participants with the finest in Japanese cuisine and traditional artistic performances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / DAVOS SPECIAL 2018
Jan 23, 2018

Wagashi confections enjoy increased global popularity

Back in the 1990s to early 2000s, my sister worked as a chef in the kitchen of the Toraya Cafe in New York City, the sole North American branch of a famous wagashi (traditional Japanese confections) maker that has been in business since the late 16th century. Her job was to create savory lunch items...
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 22, 2018

Hawks explore every avenue to improve club

It's often said in professional sports that teams with bigger payrolls have a better chance to win games and championships.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 22, 2018

A year ago, Davos thought Trump would be a normal president

If there was one message that echoed through the mountains ringing Davos a year ago, it was that the business world could ignore tweets from U.S. leader Donald Trump.
Japan Times
PRESS / Publications
Jan 22, 2018

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Jan 18, 2018

Ribenji Garu / Aeon Cinema Kyoto Katsuragawa / 2018-01-20 to 2018-01-26

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PRESS / Events
Jan 12, 2018

キックオフフォーラム(参加無料)を2月13日(火)に開催

 Japan Times Satoyama推進コンソーシアム(代表:末松(神原)弥奈子、株式会社ジャパンタイムズ・代表取締役会長)は、2018年2月13日(火)にキックオフフォーラムを開催します。
Jan 11, 2018

Garo: Kami no Kiba / Cine Citta / 2018-01-13 to 2018-01-19

Jan. 13 14:25, 21:25, 23:40 / Jan. 14 14:25, 21:25 / Jan. 15 to Jan. 18 14:50, 21:45 / Jan. 19 19:30, 21:40
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2018

TPP sows fear in Japan's agriculture industry

As the resurrected TPP moves forward, consumer groups and farmers fear the effects.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Jan 6, 2018

Fairycake Fair's Mocha-chan and Milky-chan: Dog-shaped cupcakes worth picking up while you can

Meet coffee-and-hazelnut-flavored Mocha-chan and white-chocolate-heavy Milky-chan.
Jan 5, 2018

Kung Fu Yoga / Os Cinemas M-Int Kobe / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

until Jan. 7 14:00, 21:20 / Jan. 8 12:50, 21:20 / Jan. 9 to Jan. 11 18:50
Jan 5, 2018

Sono Machi no Kodomo: Gekijoban / Theater Seven / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

15:40
Jan 5, 2018

Kingsman: The Golden Circle / Toho Cinemas Namba Honkan / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

until Jan. 11 11:45, 14:40, 20:45
Jan 5, 2018

Kung Fu Yoga (dubbed) / Osaka Station City Cinema / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

until Jan. 7 16:30 / from Jan. 8 9:10
Jan 5, 2018

Kingsman: The Golden Circle (dubbed) / T-Joy Kyoto / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

until Jan. 11 14:00, 18:30
Jan 5, 2018

Little Women / Cinema Novecento / 2018-01-06 to 2018-01-12

Jan. 6 no screenings / Jan. 7 12:45
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 4, 2018

Prince Harry's wedding to Meghan Markle to be 'massive boost' to U.K. economy

Prince Harry's wedding to American actress Meghan Markle could provide a £500 million boost to Britain's economy as tourists flock to the country and Britons celebrate, according to an estimate.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / HIT AND RUN
Dec 31, 2017

Infielder Murata still searching for new home

One of the curious things about the current Hot Stove season in Japan has been Shuichi Murata's inability to find a job for 2018.
EDITORIALS
Dec 30, 2017

Revising medical fees

Medical cost structures have to be adjusted to ensure that people will continue to have adequate care.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Dec 28, 2017

Limited burger offers New Year's flavor

To kick off the New Year, a unique burger dubbed the mochi (rice cake) cheeseburger will be offered at Grand Hyatt Tokyo's The Oak Door steakhouse on the sixth floor from Jan. 1 to 7.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
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