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Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 7, 2023
New warship to help Japan tackle manpower issues amid growing security threats
The MSDF launched a new frigate Tuesday that is not only cheaper to build than the larger, general-purpose destroyers, it can also be operated with half as many crew members.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 6, 2023
Osaka’s exclusion of Dentsu and Hakuhodo expected to impact 2025 Expo
The two companies have been excluded from the event following their indictment over Tokyo Games bid-rigging, but not many ad firms in Japan boast their level of experience.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 6, 2023
Firms facing greater ethical scrutiny, but what are the costs for lapses?
The range of ethical transgressions that businesses make are varied — as are the levels of scrutiny and resulting costs they experience.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023
London’s investment appeal is unraveling as Arm heads to the U.S.
The trend is ominous for flagging initial public offerings in the U.K. and also sets back efforts to transform what is widely perceived to be a dinosaur equity market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023
BOJ chief nominee sticking to familiar playbook — at least for now
Carefully worded statements on monetary policy suggest Kazuo Ueda will prioritize communication with financial markets and make his thinking behind policy decisions clear.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023
Trump’s legacy: Republicans torn by infighting and revolts as 2024 looms
As the 2024 presidential race kicks into gear, local Republican party organizations in many parts of the United States are consumed by rebellions and infighting.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023
As space junk threat grows, government and investors seek solutions
Thousands of commercial satellites are being launched into Earth's orbit at a record pace, driving up the risk of collisions that could spawn swarms of hazardous debris.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 2, 2023
After years of sluggish growth, are wage hikes finally gaining steam in Japan?
While bigger firms have been more inclined to raise pay amid high inflation and a labor shortage, whether or not this trend spreads to smaller companies is being closely watched.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 2, 2023
Redrawn electoral map raises concerns in Japan's rural areas
To rectify vote-value disparities, 10 seats will be transferred from the least populous rural areas to the most densely populated urban areas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 1, 2023
Rust belt province got old before it got rich, as much of China will
As China's 1.4 billion population declines and ages, in part because of a policy that limited couples to one child from 1980 to 2015, pressure on pension budgets is soaring.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 28, 2023
With child care policy still in the works, Kishida aims to change parenting perceptions
The government is focused on casting child-rearing in a more positive light amid the lingering perception that the barriers to having children are just too great.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 28, 2023
At the home of Zara, fast and slow fashion collide
Sustainability is a problem in fashion — the EU throws out around 5.8 million tons of textile products every year, equivalent to 11 kg (24 lb) per person.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 27, 2023
Japan needs more than just new visa options to attract highly skilled workers
Better wages, improved incentives and overhauled working styles are seen as bigger factors in drawing top foreign talent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 26, 2023
Calls grow for G7 chair Japan to focus on issues other than Ukraine
Tokyo faces growing expectations from other members and international organizations to increase focus on other global issues by leveraging its strengths in nonmilitary areas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
A year after war broke out, Ukrainian evacuees take life in Japan one step at a time
Forced to abandon careers, education plans and other opportunities at home, those who made the 8,000 kilometer journey to East Asia have had their lives put on hold.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
For tech giants, AI such as Bing and Bard poses billion-dollar search problem
Executives across the technology sector are talking about how to operate AI such as ChatGPT while accounting for the high expense.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
G7 chair Japan urged to lead global efforts to rebuild Ukraine
With Friday marking one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine began, calls have been mounting for Japan to take the lead in global support for Kyiv, including postwar reconstruction.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
Wetter storms and deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
Slash-and-burn farming, illegal logging, open-pit mining and development fueled by population growth have stripped the once-densely forested Philippines of much of its trees.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023
How will it end? No easy answers over Russia's war on Ukraine.
Analysts fear the conflict will not end anytime soon and that its intensity risks increasing in year two.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 22, 2023
Japan accepted over 2,300 Ukrainians last year. Is its refugee policy finally changing?
Many were surprised with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's decision to accept Ukrainians into the country given Tokyo has long held a strict definition of who is eligible for asylum.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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