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CHRISTMAS

Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 23, 2016
After passing written exam, health check, Santa gets pilot's license renewed in the nick of time
Santa Claus has successfully renewed his commercial pilot's license, passing a written exam as well as a health check — despite high sugar levels — and is good to fly for Christmas, Canada's transportation department said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 21, 2016
Yule be all aglow at traditional Notting Hill pub
A traditional English pub has been cloaked in more than 80 bright green Christmas trees while nearly 22,000 dazzling lights attract tourists and locals alike to the festive display in London.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 19, 2016
Christmas in America means the usual lawsuits
'Tis the season of bitter division over words and symbols.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 17, 2016
Professional Santa Jeremy Rigby: 'Think about what makes a gift special'
Visiting Saint Nick on working off Christmas snacks and washing his beard with toothpaste.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 4, 2016
St. Nicholas, still accompanied by controversial Black Pete, makes annual arrival in Brussels
Children gathered with parents in Brussels's medieval main square on Saturday to await the arrival of St. Nicholas, a pre-Christmas tradition in Belgium, the Netherlands and other parts of Northern Europe held in honor of the legendary gift-giver.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 27, 2016
Haute cuisine? Santa serves up sleigh-borne dinner in the sky
Not waiting at home for Santa Claus, gourmets in Brussels are flying off aboard his sleigh to dine with him above the city's rooftops and twinkling Christmas lights.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 9, 2016
Nagisa Oshima: 'You have to tell the truth about your country, whatever it is'
Jan. 15 marks the third anniversary of the renowned film director's death. Roger Pulvers, who knew him for more than 30 years and was his assistant on “Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence,” discusses the man and his work
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Dec 24, 2015
Black Lives Matter stages Minnesota, California 'Black Xmas' protests in bid to disrupt key shopping day
Black Lives Matter held demonstrations in Minnesota and California on Wednesday to protest police killings of unarmed blacks, dubbing the day "Black Xmas" to show it could affect the economy on one of the busiest shopping days of the year.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 12, 2015
Santa Paradise Yamamoto: 'Pursue what you love ... be a Santa if you want'
Japan's authorized Santa Claus on gyoza dumplings, mambonsai and mysterious footprints in the snow
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Dec 10, 2015
Ditch the KFC and spend Christmas with JC
While a KFC bucket of wings and some strawberry cake may be a Japanese way to spend Christmas, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy a more spiritual experience.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 21, 2015
There's no time like the Christmas present
It may not be a traditional custom in Japan, but Christmas gift-giving is always played up by shopping malls here. If you're finding it all a bit overwhelming but still looking for something special, our writers are here to help with a few ideas that they think will make perfect gifts for your friends,...
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 10, 2015
U.N. rights review faults Australian asylum policies and discrimination
Australia was criticized on Monday at the United Nations for its offshore processing of asylum claims, detention of child migrants and reports it had sent back legitimate refugees.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Sep 28, 2015
Santa Claus is spared bankruptcy
Finland's Santa Claus Office avoided bankruptcy thanks to the help of a new owner.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jan 3, 2015
Santa's little secret
I can't make it on Wednesday (Christmas Eve) as I have to prepare the cheese sandwiches and whisky for Santa and carrots for Rudolph.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 26, 2014
'So many tears this Christmas,' says Pope Francis
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Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 25, 2014
Christmas in Japan 2014
At first glance, the Christmas trees and illuminations might look familiar, but a few holiday traditions are undoubtably unique to Japan. Here are a few examples from social media.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Dec 22, 2014
Tokyo: What's your worst Christmas memory?
An unscientific selection of views from around the capital suggests that Americans have more fun than Japanese at Christmas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 20, 2014
Christmas in Japan is not for faint of heart
"Santa's not coming! You liar!!"
Two of America’s biggest debt holders are dumping Treasurys
The U.S. Treasury building in Washington. Investors in Japan and China sold a pile of U.S. debt in the last quarter, just before the U.S. presidential election.
Ishiba aggravates his own political failures with diplomatic faux pas
Prime Minster Shigeru Ishiba is greeted at the APEC summit in Lima by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday. The Japanese leader was criticized for remaining seated while meeting several world leaders at the event.
Japan's 3.31 million visitors in October set monthly record
Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto in December 2023. Famous autumn leaf colors contributed to increased tourism demand last month from many markets across Asia, Europe and North America, the Japan National Tourism Organization has said.
Japan ranks last in romance satisfaction for second straight year
In a survey of 31 countries, Japan ranked last in terms of those who felt loved, with just 51% of respondents saying so.
Ruling coalition and DPP strike last-minute deal over economic policy
DPP policy chief Makoto Mahaguchi speaks at the party's policy gathering in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan, U.K. and Italy discuss inviting more countries to joint fighter project
A new concept model of a next-generation fighter jet to be jointly developed by Japan, Britain and Italy is on display in Farnborough, Hampshire, in July.
Haruki Murakami's 'The City and Its Uncertain Walls' gives deep deja vu
For “The City and Its Uncertain Walls,” translated into English by Philip Gabriel, Haruki Murakami confronts the ghosts who won't leave him alone.
Japanese expats in Asia find community through rugby
The Taiwan Fivewoods celebrate their victory at the 2023 Asian Japanese Rugby Cup in December of last year.
In Fukushima, a weekend of prose, poetry and translation
Aomori-based writer JJ Carter presented on tabletop gaming as creative inspiration for building characters and narratives.
For Dr. Nakamats, aging is just experience in action
Though he didn't win the recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo, the 96-year-old Dr. Nakamats' run was seen as inspirational in Japan's aging society.

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