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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 14, 2016
Japan hoping to pressure U.S. to follow its lead on TPP
Undeterred by vigorous opposition in the U.S. to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, the Abe administration expressed determination Friday to swiftly ratify the free trade agreement and pressure Washington to follow in its footsteps.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 11, 2016
Diet approves economic stimulus budget
The Diet has approved a ¥4.11 trillion supplementary budget to stimulate an economy dampened by sluggish growth amid weak consumer demand and business investment.
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2016
Cabinet approves sending Paris climate accord for Diet ratification
The Cabinet on Tuesday approved submitting the Paris Agreement on climate change to the Diet for ratification. The pact aims to curb climate change beyond 2020, but Japan has lagged behind other major emitters in pushing for legislative approval.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Oct 9, 2016
9/11: the day Japan's Supreme Court went (slightly) postal
How the Supreme Court dealt with its mail problem says much about the way the law works in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2016
Abe sidesteps opposition grilling on LDP's draft constitution
Abe refuses to respond to criticism of the LDP's 2012 draft constitution in a move DP leader Renho calls “dumbfounding.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2016
Defense chief Tomomi Inada hit with tough Diet grilling as DP resorts to old blame-game tactics
Opposition lawmakers are bombarding rookie Defense Minister Tomomi Inada with a barrage of questions, attempting to trip her up, cast doubt on her abilities and even reduce her to tears.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2016
Abe camp to seek lawmaker-initiated legislation to pave way for Emperor's abdication
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration may use bipartisan bills to enable 82-year-old Emperor Akihito to retire, rather than legislation sponsored by the government, lawmakers in the administration said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
Renho launches fiery critique of Abenomics in first Diet debate as DP leader
In her first parliamentary face-off with the prime minister, Renho unleashes a broadside against Abe's eponymous program.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2016
Abe's initiation of Diet ovation for SDF criticized
Standing ovations during speeches are standard in many Western parliaments. But controversy has erupted after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, delivering a key policy speech Tuesday, set off an ovation for the police and the Self-Defense Forces.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2016
Abe goes toe-to-toe over TPP as Diet debate heats up
Brushing off recalcitrant opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reiterates his determination to swiftly ratify the multinational trade pact.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 26, 2016
Abe opens extra Diet session, urging action on Constitution and TPP
Abe gets a 66-day extraordinary Diet session underway with a speech vowing additional fiscal measures for the economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 25, 2016
As Diet opens, emboldened Abe sets sights on constitutional revision
After Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's victory in July's election, all eyes are now on just how serious he is about pursuing his goal of amending the pacifist Constitution.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 15, 2016
Renho elected leader of main opposition Democratic Party
The Democratic Party made history Thursday, electing Renho as the first female leader of the main opposition force.
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2016
Age of adulthood targeted for revision next year
The government is considering revising the Civil Code to lower the age of majority from 20 to 18, government sources said Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2016
Extra Diet session set to open on Sept. 26, after DP elects new leader
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have agreed to convene an extraordinary Diet session on Sept. 26, a top LDP official says.
JAPAN
Aug 31, 2016
Japan's sales tax distribution to be revised to help rectify regional income disparities
The government plans to revise its basis for distribution of local consumption tax revenues that is currently concentrated in urban areas, to ease disparity and enable regional governments to increase tax income, government sources said.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 26, 2016
Controversial conspiracy bill that critics say could be used to stifle dissent to go before Diet next month
A government-backed bill is slated to go before the Diet in September, potentially revising the definition of who can be arrested for conspiring to commit acts of terrorism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2016
Japanese troops to train for new overseas tasks under revised security laws
The Self-Defense Forces will begin training as soon as Thursday for new missions abroad under the revised security laws that took effect this spring, a government source said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 7, 2016
Salt intake still high despite years of reduction initiatives
Research shows that despite years of public health campaigns, salt consumption among Japanese has not decreased as expected, and experts are reviewing the situation.
EDITORIALS
Aug 5, 2016
Abe's unrivaled position of power
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's political power is unrivaled — does he have the wherewithal to make the most of it?
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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