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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 5, 2019
Trade tensions denting growth both globally and for Japan in 2019, World Bank says
The World Bank on Tuesday revised growth forecasts downward for the world and Japan for this year as a tit-for-tat tariff war between the United States and China has led to slowing trade and investment.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jun 4, 2019
Ryuji Miyamoto: Looking back to go forward
'Invisible Land' at the TOP Museum doesn't showcase Ryuji Miyamoto's best-known works. Instead, it offers insight into the photographer's development of a style that led to international recognition.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 1, 2019
Cibi: A 'little' store bridging the Japan-Australia gap in a big way
From coffee and pastries to discerningly curated Japanese-designed products, Cibi bridges a gap between Australia and Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Jun 1, 2019
'Yokai Attack!' review: The Japanese creatures that go bump in the night
'Yokai Attack! The Japanese Monster Survival Guide' terrorizes with well-researched descriptions and powerful illustrations of Japanese yokai (supernatural monsters), but also provides helpful hints on how to evade them.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Jun 1, 2019
Japan Times 1919: Maniac believed eating brain would cure his madness
According to facts brought to light at a preliminary trial, Hori Tokuichi was first observed as possessing peculiar mental traits last October when he attempted to kill a small dog for the purpose of eating its brain in the belief that such was a certain specific for certain brain disorders he himself was suffering from.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2019
Philippine island preserves history of Japanese WWII soldier Hiroo Onoda, who hid in jungles for decades
The memories of Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda remain alive on the Philippine island of Lubang, southwest of Manila, 45 years after his surrender.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 28, 2019
Yu Araki: What you get is what you see
The minimalist elegance of Yu Araki's 'Le Souvenir Du Japon' at first seems to be an affirmation of civilization and the redemptive possibilities of beauty; however, within the gorgeous setup is a postcolonial ambivalence about the social and historical conditions of 'taste.'
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 26, 2019
Roger Barows wins Derby
The first Japanese Derby of the Reiwa Era turned out to be a surprising one, even for the winning jockey.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
May 26, 2019
Japan: Well-suited for bespoke menswear
'Is Japan the new international center for bespoke suits, shirts and shoes?' Find out what the industry panelists of a symposium in Tokyo have to say.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
May 26, 2019
New brands to delight design fans
From cat beds to toy DJ decks and sleek furniture, plenty of stylish goods are emerging from Japan's new brand lines.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 25, 2019
Abe's tax hike plan faces uncertainty as economy sputters, experts say
There is growing speculation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe could be forced to postpone the planned sales tax hike in October due to concern about the economy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Japanese Derby
May 24, 2019
Japanese Derby stands out as one of racing's big events
It's the 86th running of the Japanese Derby (or the Tokyo Yushun as it's known in Japan) this coming Sunday, and the race will be run at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, just a short distance away from the hustle and bustle of the city center, although that hustle and bustle will be shifting to Fuchu, and...
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Japanese Derby
May 24, 2019
Many ways to enjoy Derby Day
On a sunny afternoon last Sunday, more than 60,000 people witnessed Loves Only You, ridden by Mirco Demuro, win the Japanese Oaks at Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu. The race, 11th of the day's 12, was scheduled to start at 3:40 p.m, but fans filled most seats by noon.
EDITORIALS
May 21, 2019
What lies behind the GDP growth
It's time that more emphasis was placed on structural reforms and deregulation to explore fresh avenues of the economy's growth.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 21, 2019
Japan needs to prioritize a 'population health' approach
A new approach can help rein in graying Japan's soaring health care costs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 21, 2019
'Information or Inspiration?': The paths of perception
A review of 'Information or Inspiration?' at the Suntory Museum of Art almost needs a spoiler alert — it includes many surprises that make it more than a showcase of glassware, lacquerware, enamel, ceramic and calligraphy works: It's an immersive, thought-provoking experience.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 19, 2019
Top pick Loves Only You wins Japanese Oaks
No. 1 favorite Loves Only You picked up her maiden Grade 1 victory on Sunday, winning the Japanese Oaks by a neck.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
May 18, 2019
Shifting landscapes: The state of traditional Japanese gardens
My neighbor's garden is a wonder to behold. Where you might expect to find trim box hedges, bamboo fences, subtle rock arrangements, junipers, conifers and pine, there are garden gnomes, an ornamental concrete wheelbarrow, pots of begonia, hanging baskets of pansies and an iron rose trellis. At the end...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 18, 2019
'Cutting Back': The collected wisdom of an aesthetic pruner
Breezy, frequently humorous and self-scolding, Leslie Buck's 'Cutting Back: My Apprenticeship in the Gardens of Kyoto' is a poignant look at the storied Japanese world of professional gardening.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
May 18, 2019
'The Art of the Japanese Garden': Green-fingered insight into Japanese garden spaces
By delving into the history, development and intricate details of Japanese gardens, 'The Art of the Japanese Garden' brings new appreciation and awareness to the art form.
Trump says Taiwan should pay for defense, sending TSMC stock down
Shares in Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's largest contract chipmaker and a major Apple and Nvidia supplier, closed 2.4% lower on Wednesday.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
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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