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JAPAN
Jan 30, 2016
Sanctions resolution on North Korea should be top priority, Yoshikawa tells UNSC
Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Motohide Yoshikawa on Friday urged the U.N. Security Council to speed up efforts to adopt a new resolution to sanction North Korea for advancing its nuclear development program and said it should be the body's top priority.
SUMO
Jan 29, 2016
Hakkaku, Takanohana keep seats on JSA board
Japan Sumo Association chairman Hakkaku and former yokozuna Takanohana retained their posts as JSA directors on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 29, 2016
In shocking move, Japan adopts negative interest rate as deflation fight falters
Taking a page from Europe's playbook, the Bank of Japan surprises markets by introducing a negative interest rate to sustain its attack on deflation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 29, 2016
Filipino 'comfort women' call for Emperor's help in seeking redress
Eight Filipino “comfort women” hold a rally at the Japanese Embassy in Manila seeking Emperor Akihito's help in obtaining redress for their sexual enslavement during the war.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 29, 2016
Rules fixed for new voters deprived of chance to cast ballot due to changes of address
A law addressing a flaw in Japan's voting rules was enacted in the Diet Thursday ahead of the lowering of the voting age to 18 from 20, ensuring new voters will not miss the chance to cast ballots just because they have changed their addresses before an election.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 28, 2016
Japan, Brunei agree on need to peacefully resolve disputes in South China Sea
Japan and Brunei agreed Thursday on the need to peacefully resolve disputes in the South China Sea, where the Southeast Asian country, China and others have conflicting territorial claims, according to the Foreign Ministry.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 28, 2016
Government approaches Hon Hai about Sharp tie-up, not outright rescue
The government and a state-backed fund have approached Taiwan's Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. proposing a tie-up with Sharp Corp., sources said Wednesday.
SUMO
Jan 28, 2016
Eleven stable masters declare candidacies for JSA board
Eleven stable masters filed their candidacies on Thursday for the Japan Sumo Association's board member election as they vie for 10 seats available at Friday's vote.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2016
BOJ's big problem? Abenomics
History's most aggressive monetary policy experiment has backfired by dulling Japan Inc's animal spirits.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 28, 2016
Lackluster polls, maneuvering by LDP may give DPJ a drubbing in July election
The Democratic Party of Japan is in the throes of an identity crisis, a fact not lost on delegates meeting for the party's annual convention Saturday in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2016
In Philippines visit, Emperor asks youth to keep memories of World War II alive
Emperor Akihito on Wednesday urged younger generations to "keep alive the memories of the Second World War" and the hardship that followed, as a way of avoiding conflict amid growing maritime tension in the East and South China seas.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 28, 2016
Pyongyang preparing to launch long-range missile, Kyodo reports
North Korea may be preparing to launch a long-range missile as soon as in a week, Kyodo reported early on Thursday, citing an unnamed Japanese government official.
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2016
Japan state fund approaches Hon Hai about tie-up with revived Sharp
The government and a state-backed fund have made a proposal to
SOCCER
Jan 27, 2016
Sasaki wants Nadeshiko Japan to follow men into Olympics
Nadeshiko Japan coach Norio Sasaki is hoping his team can take inspiration from the under-23 men's squad and qualify for this summer's Rio de Janeiro Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 27, 2016
Filipina 'comfort women' lead rally as Emperor Akihito meets Aquino
Six Filipino women forced to work in Japanese military brothels during World War II mounted a protest Wednesday near the venue where Philippine President Benigno Aquino welcomed Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko at the start of a state visit.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 26, 2016
Hiwatashi continues to build on outstanding record
One of those who may be competing with Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu when he goes for his second consecutive gold medal at the 2018 Pyeongchang Games in South Korea is American junior champion Tomoki Hiwatashi.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 26, 2016
Pyongyang's nuclear test leads Moscow to pivot east
Russia's break from North Korea in the wake of its latest nuclear test should be viewed as a tactical, short-term decision aimed at improving relations with Japan and bolstering its international reputation as a diplomatic arbiter.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 26, 2016
Hideo Hosono of Tokyo Institute of Technology, Steven Tanksley of Cornell win 2016 Japan Prize
Hideo Hosono, a professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, and Steven Tanksley, a professor emeritus at Cornell University, are the winners of the 2016 Japan Prize for their respective research in materials science and crop genetics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2016
Russia invites Japan to help develop fishing around disputed islands
Russia is inviting foreign partners to help it develop fisheries around the disputed islands off Hokkaido and says it will give Tokyo priority, but if it doesn't jump at the chance, other investors will.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 26, 2016
Abe administration mulling crackdown on secondhand smoke ahead of Tokyo Olympics
The Abe administration is considering a new law to punish restaurants and other public facilities if they fail to protect people from secondhand smoke.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
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.
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 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.
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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