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DAVOS SPECIAL

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013
Young entrepreneurs go forward in 'New Japan'; deregulation can aid economy
Tokyo is becoming an incubator of venture businesses as many young people — seeing the success of other entrepreneurs, who in turn have created a network of mentors and investors — are taking on the challenge of having their own business, aided by an improving economy buoyed by Prime Minister Shinzo...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013
Education helps bring the taste of sake to the world
(Publicity)
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Davos fosters the passion to overcome global challenges
Every year in late January, global leaders in business, politics, academia and other fields get together in Switzerland to discuss the various challenges faced by the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Managing the Japan-China Row
At a time when official Japan-China dialogue has come to a standstill over conflicting territorial claims, the Tokyo Foundation hosted an important Track 2 meeting of foreign policy experts from Japan, China, and the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Japan searches for growth areas to drive economy
While the media have highlighted Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's large-scale government spending on public works, and high expectations for his so-called Abenomics drove share prices up and weakened the yen, the important question is; what industries does Abe's administration want to promote as driving forces...
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Looking to bring Japan's tastes to new markets through sake
As people across the globe toasted the New Year this month, Japan's sake brewers had another reason to celebrate. The industry saw modest increases in sake sales, offering a glimmer of hope to producers who have watched consumption decline since the late 1970s. According to the Japanese Sake and Shochu...
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Lack of diversity hurts Japan: Saito
William H. Saito, who moved to Tokyo from California eight years ago, has had some splendid achievements in his 41 years of life so far.
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Aiming to take Japan's best onto the global stage
Japanese leaders in business, culture, politics and other fields should look abroad and take what Japan can do best to the world, said Yoshito Hori, president of Globis University and managing partner of Globis Capital Partners.
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
An outlook for optimism: a dose of much-needed medicine for world's ills
In geopolitics, the dynamic between traditional superpowers and emerging economies, while fascinating, is far from being fully understood. Even our virtual personas tread muddy waters, contending with ambiguities over digital rights and doubtful online security. And globalization — the very system...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / DAVOS SPECIAL 2013
Jan 23, 2013
Expert details Japan's 'seemingly' rightward shift
When the Liberal Democratic Party's Shinzo Abe became prime minister in December, some domestic and global media ran editorials labeling his appointment as the sign of Japan's swing to the right.
Ishiba delays meeting with Trump, citing legal restrictions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba waves upon arrival for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum, in Callao, Peru, on Friday.
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.
Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law
While financial misfortunes during the COVID-19 pandemic may have driven some women to work the streets, others simply want more money to spend — or want to pay off their debts — at host clubs.
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.

Podcast

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