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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 26, 2022
In signal to China, Japan and U.S. say Ukraine impact 'will not stop in Europe'
The top diplomats of Japan and the U.S. said the allies must bolster their deterrence and response capabilities while avoiding 'leaving behind mistaken lessons.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 26, 2022
U.S. puts banning Russia from SWIFT global system back in play
The Biden administration is seriously considering whether to seek Moscow's expulsion from the financial messaging system over the Ukraine invasion as allies in Europe warm to the idea.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 26, 2022
Putin's end-game? Split Ukraine and install 'tame' leadership.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine looks designed to take Kyiv and create a land corridor south to the Black Sea, splitting the country into two, military analysts and former officials said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 25, 2022
How war in Ukraine threatens the world’s economic recovery
The pandemic has left the global economy with two key points of vulnerability — high inflation and jittery financial markets. Aftershocks from the invasion could easily worsen both.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2022
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow
The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 21, 2022
Blitzkrieg or minor incursion? Putin’s choice could determine world reaction.
If he strikes to take the whole country in a single blow, it could provoke the largest, most violent battle for European territory since the Nazi surrender in 1945.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 18, 2022
Putin makes inroads in pressure campaign against West and Ukraine
For Putin, the procession of foreign dignitaries flying in for talks is already a win, pushing Moscow's security worries to the top of the world agenda.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 15, 2022
Denmark, overflowing with virus cases, embraces a ‘bring it on’ attitude
The government said this month it would no longer consider COVID-19 a 'socially critical disease” and dropped all restrictions, including a mask mandate in closed spaces.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 14, 2022
He knows Putin well. And he fears for Ukraine.
The Finnish president, Sauli Niinisto, has carved out a vital role as interpreter between East and West, and he is not optimistic about the prospects for peace.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 13, 2022
Biden-Putin call is inconclusive as Ukraine tensions soar
Biden warned Putin that Russia would face 'severe costs” if he invaded Ukraine. The Russian leader accused the U.S. of failing to provide him with security assurances he needs to back down.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 9, 2022
Europe calls for peace, but not at any price
More than a border dispute, the crisis poses the question of how European security will be assured for many years to come.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Feb 9, 2022
Putin is operating on his own timetable, and it may be a long one
The best-case scenario may be a long and dangerous diplomatic slog toward a difficult settlement — a process that could consume Western resources and attention for many months.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2022
Japan considers sending natural gas to Europe in contingency over Ukraine
Japan is likely to seek coordination with other nations in supporting Europe, which heavily relies on natural gas supplies from Russia through pipelines.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 3, 2022
A journey across Ukraine shows invasion would come at high price
The potentially ruinous cost of occupying a part of one of Europe's poorest countries explains why many Ukrainians believe Russia won't do it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 3, 2022
EU proposes rules to label some gas and nuclear investments as green
New nuclear plants must receive construction permits before 2045 to get a green investment label.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 3, 2022
Biden orders nearly 3,000 U.S. troops to Eastern Europe to counter Russia
Efforts to reach a diplomatic solution have faltered, with Western countries describing Russia's main demands as nonstarters and Moscow showing no sign of withdrawing them.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 1, 2022
For some of Ukraine’s neighbors, ‘Defend Europe’ has another meaning
For the populist leaders of Poland and Hungary, Russia's saber-rattling on the border with Ukraine takes a back seat to domestic politics and issues like immigration.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 28, 2022
Kremlin says Putin will take his time to study the U.S. and NATO responses
Putin is seeking to rewrite Europe's post-Cold War order to give Russia a sphere of influence in Eastern Europe — something he says is critical to Russia's long-term security.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jan 27, 2022
Germany’s Olaf Scholz is tested as West’s weak link in Ukraine crisis
While some are frustrated by Scholz's cautious rhetoric and body language regarding Ukraine, others believe that he is willing 'to go all in if necessary.”
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2022
U.S. responds to Russia security demands as Ukraine tensions mount
Washington's response came as Moscow held security talks with Western countries and intensified its military build-up near Ukraine with new drills.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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