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Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 5, 2023
'The First Slam Dunk' becomes most-watched Japanese movie in South Korea
The animated film 'The First Slam Dunk,' a huge hit in Japan, became the most-watched Japanese movie ever in South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 5, 2023
Japan and South Korea eye package to resolve wartime labor row and other issues
The package aimed at mending bilateral ties could be announced as early as Monday according to a South Korean daily.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023
Pyongyang says U.N. should demand end to South Korea-U.S. military drills
The United States and South Korea will conduct more than 10 days of large-scale military exercises in March, including amphibious landings, officials from the two countries have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 4, 2023
High-level defection: Why a North Korean diplomatic family chose freedom
Born into an elite North Korean family with ties to the ruling dynasty, Oh Hye Son grew up believing she was 'special' — but then she tasted freedom overseas and decided to defect.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 4, 2023
Former PM Suga to head cross-party group promoting Japan-South Korea ties
The appointment of a former prime minister is aimed at facilitating lawmaker-level exchanges at a time when Tokyo and Seoul are stepping up efforts to resolve long-festering disputes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 3, 2023
'Wholesome' South Korean reality TV proves a hit worldwide
South Korean reality shows such as 'Physical: 100' and 'Singles Inferno' are shaping up to be the next big thing to woo audiences overseas.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 3, 2023
South Korean film 'Hommage' looks to lost names and memories
In her latest movie, director Shin Su-won illuminates the struggles women behind the camera have faced in her country's film industry.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2023
Kim says North Korea must meet grain production goals 'without fail'
The latest report comes after Kim on Monday called for a 'fundamental transformation' in the country's agricultural production.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2023
Kishida vows to take every step to resolve North Korea abduction issue
The prime minister's remarks came during a meeting at his office with family members of the Japanese abductees.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2023
In push to mend ties, South Korea’s Yoon says Japan has gone from 'aggressor to partner’
The South Korean leader’s drive to improve relations with Japan faces a momentous challenge, as ties between the two neighbors remain chilly over historical issues such as wartime labor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2023
Japan won't rule out sending aid to North Korea in return for abductees
A group representing the abductees' families has said that they would not oppose giving humanitarian aid to Pyongyang if it would lead to the victims' return.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 27, 2023
North Korea's Kim opens key meeting on agriculture
South Korea's unification ministry says there have been reports of starvation deaths in North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 26, 2023
North Korea's Kim mobilizes young laborers in new housing plan
The plan begins despite a deepening food crisis in North Korea amid sanctions over its weapons programs and the fallout from COVID-19 lockdowns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2023
Boat service linking South Korea's Busan and Japan's Tsushima resumes
The restart of the route between Busan and Hitakatsu port in Tsushima, Nagasaki Prefecture, comes amid growing hopes in both countries for increased travel to Japan's 'border island.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 24, 2023
North Korea fires strategic cruise missiles as U.S. and South Korea hold nuclear attack drill
Experts said the weapons, which Pyongyang said flew for roughly 2,000 kilometers, would put all of Japan and South Korea within striking distance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Feb 24, 2023
South Korea inches toward same-sex equality, but broader bill is stalled
As long as the conservative People Power Party — and opposition from the country's Christian population —remains strong, the bill is unlikely to reach a vote.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 23, 2023
'Slam Dunk' anime makes a successful leap onto South Korean big screens
Latest theatrical hit shows how Japan can to some degree overcome wartime grievances with manga, anime and other forms of soft power.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 23, 2023
K-Pop battle shines spotlight on new wave of shareholder activism in South Korea
The new protagonists of shareholder activism in Asia are millennials steeped in the local culture who are using that knowledge to take on the old guard.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 22, 2023
Japan, South Korea and U.S. stage rare joint naval drill after North Korean launches
Wednesday’s joint exercises, which focused on ballistic missile information-sharing, were seen as highlighting unity among the three countries — despite Tokyo’s frosty ties with Seoul.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 21, 2023
U.N. Security Council 'silence' on North Korean missiles is dangerous, U.S. says
North Korea test-fired dozens of missiles in 2022, setting security postures in East Asia on edge, and fired two ballistic missiles on Monday, two days after test-launching an ICBM.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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