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JAPAN
Jun 8, 2016
Japan to boost cyberattack vigilance to cover space, nuclear, housing agencies
The Japanese government plans to expand the scope of its cyberattack monitoring from the fiscal year beginning next April to include roughly 35 key affiliated agencies, including the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency and the Japan Atomic Energy Agency, government sources said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 7, 2016
Duric propels Bosnia-Herzegovina past Japan in Kirin Cup final
Japan's 11-match unbeaten streak came to an end in its last warm-up for the final round of Asian qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup on Tuesday night, Vahid Halilhodzic's men going down 2-1 to Bosnia-Herzegovina in the four-nation Kirin Cup final.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 7, 2016
Women's empowerment: The time is now, Japan
While Japan's GDP growth is declining, the country is experiencing a rise in gross domestic power of the feminine persuasion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 7, 2016
Japan's trading houses trying to beat U.S. to Cuba
Japan's largest trading houses are positioning themselves in Cuba before any easing of U.S. sanctions, seeking opportunities in infrastructure, resources and automobiles as Havana emerges from near-isolation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 7, 2016
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani meets Suu Kyi in Myanmar, offers Japanese military capacity-building support
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani met Monday with Myanmar State Counselor Aung San Suu Kyi, the country's de facto leader, in Naypyitaw, expressing Japan's intention to offer support from the Self-Defense Forces toward capacity-building in Myanmar's military.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jun 6, 2016
Let's discuss Okinawan anger over U.S. military crimes
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BASKETBALL
Jun 6, 2016
Japan names final women's roster for Rio Olympic basketball tourney
WNBA forward Ramu Tokashiki and veteran point guard Asami Yoshida will lead the "Akatsuki Five" as the Japan Basketball Association announced the 12-player women's national team roster for the upcoming Rio de Janeiro Olympics on Monday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2016
Nadeshiko-U.S. game abandoned in storm
The second match of Japan's two-game friendly series away to the United States on Sunday was halted and ultimately abandoned with the Americans leading 2-0 in the second half because of a thunderstorm.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 5, 2016
Is China winning the contest for South China Sea control?
China views the U.S. as a declining power that would not be able to sustain a major war in Asia.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 4, 2016
Japan, S. Korea, U.S. agree to continue tough stance against North Korea
The defense ministers of Japan, South Korea and the United States agreed Saturday that they will continue to take a tough stance on North Korea in response to its leadership's declaration at last month's ruling party congress that the communist nation will continue to pursue nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jun 4, 2016
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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 4, 2016
Japan, India agree to boost three-way defense cooperation with U.S.
Amid China's increasing maritime assertiveness, the defense ministers of Japan and India agreed Friday to boost their trilateral security cooperation with the United States.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 3, 2016
Japan's Kagawa, Yoshida notch braces in rout of Bulgaria
Japan erupted for four first-half goals including a brace by Shinji Kagawa to slaughter Bulgaria 7-2 in the Kirin Cup on Friday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 3, 2016
The July Upper House election
Much will be at stake in the July 10 Upper House election. The nation's youngest voters should make their voices heard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 3, 2016
Following the 'Girls' to Japan
Feet-eating fish! Cat cafes! S&M bars! We map out the locales from Shoshanna's wild adventures in Japan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 3, 2016
Japan misses out on spot in Rio
Poland became the first team to secure one of the Rio 2016 men's volleyball places on offer at the Olympic qualification tournament in Tokyo on Thursday, while an Iran win and a Japan loss saw the home team wave goodbye to Brazil.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2016
After Tottenham's disappointing Premier League finish, Denmark's Eriksen shifts focus to Kirin Cup
Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen hopes to take his mind off what could have been for Tottenham Hotspur this past season with a positive performance at the Kirin Cup.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2016
Japan protests China's continued gas development in East China Sea
Japan has lodged a protest over China's gas field developments in the East China Sea after confirming the building of new structures at Chinese facilities in the waters despite Tokyo's repeated calls to refrain from such acts, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 2, 2016
Nadeshiko Japan makes new start under Takakura
All eyes will be on new Nadeshiko Japan manager Asako Takakura and her newly assembled charges when Japan faces world champion United States on Thursday in the first game of a two-match friendly tour.
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2016
Japan ranked most popular spot for international conferences in Asia for fourth consecutive year
But a tally of countries that hosted international meetings says that Japan ranked seventh globally in 2015.
Japanese gymnast Shoko Miyata leaves Olympic team over drinking and smoking
Shoko Miyata had been set to lead the Japanese women's gymnastics team at the Paris Games.
Japan mostly spared in global IT meltdown despite reports of some bugs
A screen displays an error message at a self-checkout terminal of a supermarket in Sydney on Friday.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.
Households struggle as Japan’s inflation rises near U.S. levels
The Nishiki market in Kyoto. June’s inflation report shows extraordinary jumps in the prices of some items favored by households, including cabbage (27.6%), potatoes (28.5%) and tomatoes (15.6%).
As risk of heatstroke rises in Japan, so does that of COVID-19
People hold umbrellas while watching baseball to deal with the heat in the city of Shizuoka on July 7.
German, French and Spanish fighter aircraft arrive in Japan for joint drills
Two Air Self-Defense Force F-15s (right) escort two German Air Force Eurofighter jets and an A330MRTT aerial tanker on their arrival in Japan Friday. The ASDF is conducting training exercises with the German, French and Spanish air forces this weekend.
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.

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