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JAPAN
Nov 28, 2013
Kishida to make Japan's case on air defense dispute in Germany
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida plans to visit Germany to speak at a security conference in Munich from late January, government sources said Wednesday, a move aimed at airing Japan's concern over China's establishment of an air defense zone over parts of the East China Sea that covers the disputed Senkaku...
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Nov 28, 2013
Inose Raking
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2013
Amazon begins online video distribution
Major online shopping site operator Amazon Japan K.K. has started an online video distribution service, enabling customers to purchase or rent Japanese and foreign films and TV shows from a selection of more than 26,000 titles.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Japan Pulse
Nov 27, 2013
Tokyo Eggs Benedict Bingo
Eggs Benedict with awesome bacon, with a near lack of eggs, with raw tuna! Wait, raw tuna?! We sample a handful of Tokyo's Hollandaise sauces.
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2013
2020 Olympic stadium may be downsized 25% amid criticism
Tokyo's new National Stadium for the 2020 Olympics could be scaled down by 70,000-sq. meters, or approximately 25 percent, the facility's operators said Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2013
FTA talks with Seoul, Beijing start
Japan, China and South Korea began their third round of free trade talks in Tokyo on Tuesday, with a wide range of areas such as intellectual property and goods and services on the agenda.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2013
Cool Japan Fund launches to help spread products overseas
Aiming to enhance the strength of Japan's brand overseas, Cool Japan Fund, an entity run by the government and the private sector to promote Japanese culture, products and services, launched operations Monday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 25, 2013
The Emperor's new goal
The Imperial couple's weeklong visit is likely to mark a defining moment in Indo-Japanese relations, fostering closer economic and security ties between Asia's two leading democracies as they seek a pluralistic, stable Asian order.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 24, 2013
The immigration question
Despite Japan's low birthrate and rapidly graying population, only one in seven Japanese support the idea of increased immigration.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Nov 24, 2013
Abe Hot Air
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Nov 23, 2013
Rookie trio make for a leadership deficit in East Asia
With three new leaders taking power over the past year — in Tokyo, Seoul and Beijing (and a fourth in Pyongyang two years ago) — 2013 was never likely to be a banner year for regional diplomacy. But I didn't expect it to get quite this bad.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 23, 2013
Italy volleyball team puts on clinic against Japan
Italy downed Japan in straight sets (25-16, 25-21, 25-21) at the FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup on Saturday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 22, 2013
Brazil spikers deliver strong performance in three-set triumph over Japan
Brazil overpowered Japan in straight sets (25-17, 25-23, 25-18) in their round-robin volleyball match at the FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 21, 2013
New JCCI chair seeks to learn why 'Abenomics' not helping small firms
The nation's smaller businesses have yet to see a positive return from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's deflation-busting economic plan, the new head of the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry said Thursday.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2013
Obama's official visit to Japan eyed in April
The Japanese and U.S. governments are set to arrange an official trip by U.S. President Barack Obama to Japan in April, people familiar with bilateral relations said Wednesday.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Nov 21, 2013
Janitor Deliberations
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 20, 2013
Russia spikers dominate Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
Coming off a disappointing loss against the Italians on the opening day of the 2013 FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup, Russia looked for a better effort against host Japan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 19, 2013
U.S. prevails over Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
A strong U.S. men's volleyball squad squad ran into a speed bump in the third set, but managed to defeat Japan, winning 3-1 (25-17, 25-17, 21-25, 25-20) in the teams' FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup opener on Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Nov 19, 2013
Welcoming Ambassador Kennedy
We hope that Ambassador Caroline Kennedy serves as a firm bridge between Japan and the United States and helps to strengthen mutual understanding.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2013
OECD expects sales tax hikes to hurt economy
The economy will stall for the next few years against the backdrop of the planned two-stage sales tax hike, the OECD projects in a biannual report.
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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