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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 21, 2016
Beijing's South China Sea militarization becoming fait accompli: defense paper
Japan will express its wariness over China's muscle-flexing in the South China Sea in this year's defense white paper, warning Beijing's militarization of the disputed waters is making its territorial claims a fait accompli, Kyodo News has learned.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 21, 2016
Japan plans ¥20 trillion stimulus package to shore up economy, brace for Brexit
The Japanese government is arranging to compile a stimulus package of at least ¥20 trillion ($188 billion) to help the domestic economy emerge from deflation and fend off the possible adverse effects of Brexit, sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2016
In the summer heat, these clothing gadgets can help you stay cool
Feeling the heat? An exhibition in Tokyo is showcasing clothes, tools and technologies that can bring a cool breeze to the hottest day.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2016
Turkish ambassador urges Japan to crack down on businesses backing Gulen
The Turkish Ambassador calls for Japan to crack down on Turkish businesses thought to be raising funds for U.S.-based fugitive cleric and alleged coup mastermind Fethullah Gulen.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2016
Japan Post plans premium Ichiro stamp set after 3,000th MLB hit
Japan Post Co. said Tuesday it will release a commemorative set of postage stamps if baseball star Ichiro Suzuki collects his 3,000th MLB hit.
TENNIS
Jul 19, 2016
Japan to face visiting Ukraine in Davis Cup World Group Playoff
Japan drew Ukraine as its September opponent on Tuesday, when the Davis Cup World Group Playoff draw was held in London.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 19, 2016
BOJ's perpetual QE quandary
It may be time for BOJ Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda to read from a 1930s playbook if deflation is here to stay.
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2016
Ex-Nadeshiko star Sawa pregnant
Former FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Homare Sawa said Tuesday she is expecting her first child in January.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2016
Japan lodges protest with North Korea following latest launch of ballistic missiles
The government said Tuesday it has lodged a protest with North Korea over the reclusive state's launch of ballistic missiles into the sea off its east coast earlier in the day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 19, 2016
Japan confident of China, South Korea summit despite tensions
Japan remains eager to host Chinese Premier Li Keqiang before the year is out, even as territorial tensions flare in the East China Sea with a pick up in military ships and planes traversing the area.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jul 18, 2016
Researchers in reed canoes fall short in bid to replicate Stone Age voyage
A team of researchers who set off in reed canoes in a bid to replicate the journey Stone Age travelers may have taken to reach the Japanese archipelago needed help to finish the voyage after encountering rough seas.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2016
Emperor, Empress meet with Palau president at Imperial Palace
Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Monday held informal talks over lunch with visiting Palau President Tommy Remengesau at the Imperial Palace, the Imperial Household Agency said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 18, 2016
Taiwan nabs three of 16 foreigners sought in $2.5 million ATM cyberheist
Police in Taiwan said on Sunday they had arrested three out of 16 foreign suspects they believe hacked into the cash machines of a major local bank, withdrawing more than $2 million.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 17, 2016
Samurai Japan to face Mexico, Netherlands in November
Samurai Japan will play games against Mexico and the Netherlands in November, with an eye on next year's World Baseball Classic, Nippon Professional Baseball announced Sunday.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 17, 2016
Abe, Li try to move on despite choppy seas
Despite vociferous rhetoric and confrontations over the South China Sea at the Asia-Europe Meeting, Japan's prime minister and China's premier took care to ensure their meeting could be viewed as a small step forward in bilateral relations.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 16, 2016
NPB to proceed with revisions to home plate collision rules after explanation to players
Nippon Professional Baseball confirmed Saturday it will go ahead with revisions to its home plate collision guidelines but only after explaining the changes to the players.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 16, 2016
Asia-Europe summit fails to mention South China Sea in statement
Leaders at the Asia-Europe Meeting summit pledge to resolve maritime disputes in line with international law but fail to mention South China Sea tensions in their final statement.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jul 16, 2016
Opposition Jesters
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Jul 16, 2016
Hitting the mark at the Miraikan's ninja exhibition
The Miraikan's exhibition tests wannabe ninja by having them sneak, throw and jump their way through the museum.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jul 15, 2016
Samurai Japan collegiate squad falls to U.S.
Kohei Miyadai has helped pull off some improbable wins for the University of Tokyo on the mound at Jingu Stadium this year. He traded in his Todai colors for the Hinomaru on Friday, but fell just short of being part of another magic moment.

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