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JAPAN U 23

COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 22, 2014
How WWII could have ended
A Soviet attack on Japan proper leading to the destruction of the Emperor system and the establishment of a communist government frightened Japan's militarists even more than the atomic bombings at the end of World War II.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 22, 2014
Put Japan's casinos where they're most needed
Japan would do better to steer gargantuan casino projects to regions that really need them — like economically depressed Okinawa or Tohoku, the northeast region that still hasn't recovered from the March 2011 earthquake.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2014
Chongryon leader plans to visit North Korea from early September
Ho Jong Man, the chairman of the pro-Pyongyang General Association of Korean Residents in Japan, known as Chongyron, plans to visit North Korea for several weeks from early September to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, sources close to bilateral relations said Thursday.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2014
Japan, India eye launch of security dialogue involving foreign, defense chiefs
Japan and India are in the final stages of negotiations to establish a consultative framework involving their foreign and defense ministers with the aim of reaching a formal agreement at upcoming summit talks on Sept. 1, a Japanese government source said Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Aug 21, 2014
The fair cost of recycling
Japan's environment ministry is reviewing whether appliance recycling fees — set by manufacturers and paid by consumers since 2001 — are too high.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2014
Seoul's new envoy upbeat on patching up ties with Japan
South Korea's new ambassador to Japan, Yoo Heung-soo, is optimistic about improving diplomatic relations with Japan and said he was looking forward to using his contacts to patch up ties when he takes his post over the weekend.
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2014
McDonald's admits to sale item overcharge, will offer refunds
McDonald's Co. (Japan) said Wednesday it overcharged customers on over 100,000 purchases of two of its menu items that went on sale Monday at discount prices.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Aug 20, 2014
Taxzilla
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 20, 2014
Skepticism over Abe's inflation goal grows as price gauge retreats
Traders are growing more skeptical Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will achieve his 2 percent inflation target after a sales tax increase derailed growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 19, 2014
Softbank unveils new smartphone developed with Sprint
SoftBank Corp. unveiled on Monday a new smartphone developed with U.S. subsidiary Sprint Corp. to cut procurement costs and strengthen its product lineup.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2014
Pair missing after fishing boat catches fire
A fire broke out Monday night on a fishing boat about 20 km off the coast of Otsuchi Bay, Iwate Prefecture, and two members of the crew are missing. One of the other 14 rescued members was injured.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 18, 2014
Lawmakers, China's vice president agree to improve bilateral ties
A group of Japanese lawmakers agreed Monday with Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao that both countries need to make efforts to mend bilateral relations.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 18, 2014
A rational conversation on whaling
On both sides of the Japanese whaling debate, there is a pressing need for critical reflection on the logic used and the realities presumed.
EDITORIALS
Aug 18, 2014
The high cost of cheap labor
The recent revelation that excessively long hours were imposed on workers at Sukiya should not be dismissed as an isolated case limited to the popular beef-bowl chain.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 18, 2014
Building economic society driven by human values
The world is groping for a new growth structure to replace the economic society led by financial activities. A new model should be driven by the pursuit of human values.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 18, 2014
TPP meeting scheduled in Hanoi next month
The 12 nations involved in the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade initiative will hold a working-level meeting in Hanoi next month, Japanese government officials said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 18, 2014
Mt. Gox insider's Kraken exchange to open in Japan next month
Jesse Powell knew Mt. Gox was not long for this world more than two years before the once-dominant bitcoin exchange went bankrupt in February.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 18, 2014
Japanese researchers compile guidelines for uterus transplants
A research group involving Keio and Kyoto university members on Sunday released guidelines to realize uterus transplants in Japan for women who do not have the organ due to a congenital disease or cancer operation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ASHIDA'S WAR DIARY
Aug 17, 2014
The realist behind the idealist Constitution
A mystery surrounding late Prime Minister Hitoshi Ashida was his postwar call for Japan to re-militarize despite constitutional limits imposed by war-renouncing Article 9.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Aug 16, 2014
DPJ fly Ball
Cutting ties with JCP not easy for CDP despite Renho's defeat
When Renho (center) announced her candidacy for the Tokyo gubernatorial election on May 27, the head of the Japanese Communist Party's secretariat, Akira Koike (far left), was also in attendance.
Japan soccer player Sano arrested for alleged sexual assault
Professional soccer player Kaishu Sano has been arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting a woman in her 30s at a Tokyo hotel.
Taro Kono says central bank needs to raise rates to lift yen
Taro Kono, Japan's digital transformation minister, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
After Tokyo Olympic disappointment, Nadeshiko Japan look for redemption
Japan's Hikaru Kitagawa dribbles past a defender during an Olympic qualifying match against North Korea at National Stadium in Tokyo in February.
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.

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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.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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