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Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 31, 2020

The background behind Suga’s rejection of top science panel nominees

Council members fail to oppose prime minister's move collectively, casting doubt on how they view their role
LIFE / Digital / CYBERIA
Nov 8, 2000

Nihongo dekiru?

Nihongo dekiru? Since Amazon.com opened for business, its biggest foreign market has been Japan. The company has about 193,000 customers here and they ring up about $34 million worth of sales. Mind you, the domestic Japanese market for online book sales is only $46 million. (In the name of full disclosure,...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 18, 2020

Health ministry struggles to provide COVID-19 updates in foreign languages

The health ministry is struggling to keep non-Japanese updated on the rapidly escalating situation in a timely manner, hampered by a dearth of staff proficient in foreign languages.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 9, 2014

China's hottest app inspired by devotion to Japanese manga

Erick Guo left Asia's largest Internet company last year to build a team of artists and engineers who could create smartphone applications inspired by Japanese manga.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 30, 2017

Toyota ushers in new Century, Japan's challenge to Rolls-Royce as collectors covet older models

Toyota has just introduced a new Century. This is a big deal. The Toyota Century is the most exclusive car in Japan. Introduced in 1967 and named for the 100th birthday of company founder Sakichi Toyoda, the Century defines top-tier Japanese luxury, the kind reserved for heads of state, chief executive...
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / STYLE WISE
Jun 14, 2011

A season for accolades, milestones and new frontiers

Florence and Kyoto unite to celebrate Gucci's 90 years Revered luxury brand Gucci is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year with a special traveling exhibition in Japan that highlights its prowess in craftsmanship. Starting at the famed Kinkaku-ji Golden Temple in Kyoto, "Gucci: 90 years" showcases...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 6, 2021

Youngest Nikkei 225 CEO seeks to ‘simplify hiring’ in COVID-19 era

Hisayuki Idekoba says Recruit's 'ground-up type of culture,' where employees are judged on their ability to deliver results rather than time spent in the office, has been an asset.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Mar 20, 2007

Where can I get an original Japan gift?

Another creperie In reply to Sophie's recent plea for an authentic creperie in Tokyo, Yolande writes: "I am French and always enjoy the exquisite and authentic crepes served with delicious Brittany beer at 'Le Bretagne' in Kagurazaka. They also have a restaurant in Omotesando."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 4, 2023

Both hurt and saved by regulations, what is next for crypto in Japan?

Strong regulations may have helped Japan avoid some of the FTX fallout, but some LDP lawmakers are pushing for a loosening of rules to embrace virtual assets.

Longform

The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Tokyo is a popular place to foster curiosity in the natural sciences.
Can Japan's scientific community rebound from a Nobel nosedive?