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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 18, 2019

Long-form journalism is the future of print

'Creative destruction' will erase the dinosaurs and in their place will arise a new generation of print outlets dedicated to long-form analysis and commentary.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Feb 2, 2023

Long COVID’s psychological toll in focus as Japan's deadliest virus outbreak ebbs

While there are still many unknowns about the disease and how its persistent form should be treated, recent Japan-based research has highlighted its effects on mental health.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 27, 2022

How long should it take to grieve? Psychiatry has come up with an answer.

Will categorizing prolonged grief as a mental disorder help people in need get access to crucial treatment or hurt those who simply take longer to overcome loss?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 26, 2022

India’s long infatuation with Russia must end

In the face of growing Chinese belligerence, closer Beijing-Moscow ties augur ill for India, which should reconsider its long-standing strategic dependence on a weakening Russia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / NATURAL SELECTIONS
Jul 21, 2017

Did DNA influence Japan's collectivist society?

If you've spent any time in Japan you will have heard the expression, "Deru kugi wa utareru" ("The nail that sticks out gets hammered down"). The phrase is used to explain how Japanese society traditionally prefers conformity and social harmony to independence and individual expression. There is a similar...
ENVIRONMENT / WILD WATCH
Dec 1, 1999

Built to last long winters of discontent

One of the most fascinating crossroads on earth lies to the northeast of Japan. The ancient Bering land bridge used to span the current Bering Straits, connecting the land masses of Siberia and Alaska into one vast continent and enabling a traffic of plants, animals and even people to exchange across...
CULTURE / Music
Apr 22, 2001

Killing the Buddha -- form vs. content in hogaku

Nagauta shamisen players and singers line up in perfect rows across the kabuki stage, facing the audience while singing deeply expressive music with deadpan faces.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Feb 11, 2020

As long as you learn 'sae ... areba,' communication in Japanese will get easier

The 'sae ... areba' pattern is used to express ideas like 'if only' and can be used in several simple situations as well as more complex ones.
Japan Times
LIFE
Apr 15, 2019

Defining the Heisei Era

Over the past year, as we counted down to the end of the Heisei Era, The Japan Times presented a monthly 12-part series that looked back at the leading issues of the past three decades
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 14, 2023

Long story short, cont’d: Brevity rules in Japanese grammar

The Japanese don't just abbreviate their vocabulary, when you're short on time even grammatical structures can get the chop.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 15, 2023

Streaming changed TV. Is TV changing streaming back?

A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation's limits.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 18, 2021

Israel Galvan renews the passion of a long love affair

Flamenco — the exuberant dance form originating from Andalusia in southern Spain — has long thrived in Japan, with many of the greats traveling here to perform. There is even a popular claim that Japan has more flamenco academies than Spain.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Oct 12, 2016

For Godiva boss, outcome follows form, in business as in archery

In his book titled 'Target,' Jerome Chouchan shares how the philosophy of Japanese archery increased company performance and made business more enjoyable.
Japan Times
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Mar 28, 2014

Kakuryu secures promotion to yokozuna, but will he now revert to form?

In the days since he defeated fellow ozeki Kotoshogiku to win his first makunouchi championship at the Haru Basho in Osaka on Sunday March 23, new Mongolian yokozuna Kakuryu has been getting used to the helter-skelter off the dohyo lifestyle he will have for the rest of his sumo career.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art / CERAMIC SCENE
Apr 10, 2002

Remaking form, recapturing spirit

Hand grenades, gas burners and patio furniture are not items usually associated with ancient potting centers, yet in Shigaraki, southern Shiga Prefecture, even these odd items have been fired.
CULTURE / Art / CERAMIC SCENE
May 9, 2001

The evolution of ceramic form

The creative journey for many an artist begins with an inner dialogue, a conflict, questioning. A voice in the inquisitive mind doubts existing rules and boundaries while challenging the artist to redefine and broaden them.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jan 18, 2016

Loving you for a long time with 'zutto'

Introducing various meanings and ways of using the adverb u305au3063u3068, which expresses greatness.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2022

Can Japan become a multicultural country?

The demographic evolution of big-scale labor immigration that many Western countries went through after World War II, pivoting to multiculturalism, is now taking place in Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 9, 2019

Would you mind filling out this form in Japanese?

Filling in forms in Japan can be a minefield, a task sent to test your fluency and patience. Knowing what to expect at your local clinic, bank and post office can prove the difference between confusion and comprehension.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 15, 2018

Three dancers seek to redefine the contemporary form of their art in 'Dan-su Series 3'

Contemporary dance seemed to enter the wider arts consciousness in Japan around the turn of the century, when there was a pronounced upsurge in the number of performances, festivals and competitions.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Oct 11, 2013

A really long name — as long as the Mississippi

Small islands in the Seto Inland Sea such as mine are visited periodically by health care boats with doctors, nurses and medical equipment on board to offer health exams for islanders. The boat makes the rounds of all the small islands that belong to Okayama Prefecture, making it possible for even the...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 31, 2022

Yamathoners once again take to the streets of Tokyo for charity

The annual Tokyo Yamathon event draws 1,155 participants and raises more than u00a54.5 million for charity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 9, 2022

Good U.S.-China strategic competition

The world needs a benign form of strategic competition more than ever, where countries strive to reach the forefront of innovation without trying to prevent others from challenging them.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 13, 2020

Robot analysts outwit humans on investment picks over long run, study shows

They beat us at chess and trivia, supplant jobs by the thousands, and are about to be let loose on highways and roads as chauffeurs and couriers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 26, 2019

Denmark becomes third Nordic country to form leftist government this year

Denmark on Wednesday became the third Nordic country this year to form a leftist government after Social Democratic leader Mette Frederiksen finalized terms for a one-party minority government, making her the country's youngest-ever prime minister.
An installation view of "Ruth Asawa Through Line" at the Whitney Museum in New York shows one of her signature suspended sculptures, a study in form, air and shadow.
CULTURE
Sep 21, 2023

Ruth Asawa: Solid form meets thin air

The Japanese American sculptor helped erase boundaries between art, craft and the decorative arts. A New York show explores her luminous connections.
The "style architect" for Jay-Z since 1994, June Ambrose sees influences of her work across the Japanese fashion landscape.
LIFE / Style & Design
May 1, 2024

June Ambrose: ‘Cultural appropriation is the best form of flattery’

Ambrose has been Jay-Z’s designated “style architect” since the billionaire started Roc-A-Fella Records back in 1994.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Nankai Trough earthquake could kill 298,000 people, government says
Residents participate in an evacuation drill held with West Japan Railway in Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, in January 2024 to prepare for a Nankai Trough earthquake and a possible tsunami following the quake.
Osaka Expo's Japan Pavilion completed
A ceremony is held to mark the completion of the Japan Pavilion at the World Expo in Osaka on Saturday.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.
Who among the opposition would join the ruling coalition?
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Friday.

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