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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 13, 2015
Retailers warn of dismal spending; sales tax hike seen stifling demand
Do not believe in official statistics, Japanese retailers seem to be saying, as they cut earnings forecasts and warn of lackluster consumer spending, a key growth engine for Japan at a time when exports and factory output are stalling.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 12, 2015
Jones urges Japan rugby chiefs to build on World Cup success
Outgoing coach Eddie Jones said Monday he hoped the Japan Rugby Football Union would not rest on its laurels following the Brave Blossoms' extraordinary Rugby World Cup campaign.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 12, 2015
Yang Jiechi, China's top diplomat, to meet Abe, Yachi during visit this week
Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi will meet with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during his two-day visit to Japan starting Tuesday, both governments said separately Monday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 11, 2015
Wawrinka claims Japan Open title after clinical win over Paire
Top-seeded Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland won his fourth ATP Tour title of the season on Sunday, defeating France's Benoit Paire 6-2, 6-4 in the final of the Japan Open.
Rugby
Oct 10, 2015
Fiji coach McKee has communicated with JRFU official about national team coaching vacancy
Japan Rugby Football Union general secretary Noriyuki Sakamoto has admitted he has been in contact with Fiji coach John McKee over the national team coach's job being vacated by Eddie Jones after the World Cup in England.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 10, 2015
Saitama's 'Little Edo' is big on Japan's colorful history
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Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 10, 2015
Paire ousts Nishikori in semis
Defending champion Kei Nishikori crashed out of the Japan Open after a 1-6, 6-4, 6-2 semifinal defeat to his U.S. Open conqueror Benoit Paire on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 10, 2015
New JICA head envisages 'effective approach' for ODA
Shinichi Kitaoka, the newly appointed president of Japan International Cooperation Agency, said he wants to carefully study the needs of recipients and work to provide development aid effectively given the country's limited financial resources.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Oct 10, 2015
Leaky My Number
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Oct 9, 2015
Kokubo revals Japan's 28-man squad for Premier 12 tournament
Samurai Japan skipper Hiroki Kokubo announced his 28-man final squad for next month's WSBC Premier 12 on Friday.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 9, 2015
Nishikori battles past Cilic
Defending champion Kei Nishikori fought back from a set down to reach the Japan Open semifinals after a 3-6, 7-5, 6-3 win over Croatia's Marin Cilic on Friday.
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2015
International flights up 60% over five years at regional airports
Scheduled international flights to and from regional airports in Japan increased 60 percent over the past five years, according to data compiled by the transport ministry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 9, 2015
Abe reassures Erdogan of continued support for Turkey over Syrian refugee crisis
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday reassured Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan that Japan will continue to support Turkey in the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, saying the solution lies in the peace and stability of Syria.
EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2015
TPP deal needs a sober assessment
A sober assessment is needed of what Japan stands to gain and lose from the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade pact.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 8, 2015
Abe to battle for broader foreign support for SDF changes
Fresh from winning support from a handful of foreign countries for Japan's new security laws, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is now pursuing broader international backing for the changes. He has meetings planned with a range of foreign leaders in coming weeks.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 7, 2015
Fiji coach McKee denies Japan rumors
Fiji coach John McKee refuted rumors Tuesday that he was heading to Japan after the Rugby World Cup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 6, 2015
Abe pledges ¥45 billion to Sri Lanka for airport development
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday pledged ¥45 billion in loans to expand Sri Lanka's sole international airport.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 6, 2015
Wawrinka puts away Stepanek in opener
At age 30, Stan Wawrinka feels he is still improving. And Tuesday's first-round victory turned out to be more proof of that.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 6, 2015
TPP cements U.S.-Japan ties; Congress could undo pact
The conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement offers a major boost to the United States-Japan bilateral relationship and the promise of closer economic integration. It was agreed Monday after a marathon negotiating session in Atlanta.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2015
Abe, French prime minister establish bilateral 'year of innovation'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting French Prime Minister Manuel Valls agreed Monday to further boost cooperation and exchanges in research and development areas, and designated a "year of innovation" between the two countries that will start 12 months from now.
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.
Yen rally shakes markets, sending dollar to weakest level since May
The yen rose to the ¥155 range against the dollar, the highest in almost two months, in Tokyo on Thursday.
With eye on China, Japan deepens ties with Pacific islands at Tokyo summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown shake hands during 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on Thursday in Tokyo.
U.S. forces-linked sex crimes in Kanagawa went unreported to prefectural government
The police reported two sexual crime cases to the U.S. military, but the prefectural government was not aware of the incidents.
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
A researcher at the University of Tokyo shows a face mold covered in human skin tissue at its lab.
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.
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.

Podcast

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