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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 14, 2019
Osaka welcomes UNESCO support for burial mounds as World Heritage Site
Osakans on Tuesday welcomed a UNESCO advisory panel's recommendation to add two clusters of ancient burial mounds in the prefecture to the World Cultural Heritage List.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 14, 2019
Xi visit to Japan as state guest to be put off until next year: sources
Japan and China are making arrangements for President Xi Jinping to visit Tokyo as a state guest next year, rather than this year as initially planned, due to a tight schedule, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2019
White House adviser says Trump and Xi likely to hold talks at Osaka G20 meeting in June
President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, are likely to meet during a Group of 20 summit in Osaka at the end of June and discuss trade, White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 11, 2019
Osaka's mayor intends to call referendum on metropolis plan in fall of 2020
Osaka Mayor Ichiro Matsui said Saturday he wants to hold a referendum around the fall of 2020 on whether to restructure the city into a metropolis like Tokyo in a bid to cut governance costs.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
May 11, 2019
Struggling Sagan Tosu gives fans something to cheer for in win over Gamba Osaka
Spanish midfielder Isaac Cuenca gave a man-of-the-match performance as last-place Sagan Tosu secured just their second win of the season by beating fellow strugglers Gamba Osaka 3-1 in the J. League first-division on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 7, 2019
Naomi Osaka's Mastercard deal underscores Japanese star's magnetic brand appeal
Naomi Osaka has added Mastercard Inc. to her endorsement contracts, as the No. 1 ranked tennis player continues to attract sponsors following her wins at the U.S. Open and Australian Open.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Celebrations across Japan mark start of Reiwa Era under new emperor
Many Japanese celebrated the start of the Reiwa Era on Wednesday with their family, friends and loved ones — some with newborn babies — as Shinto shrines and popular spots across the country were crowded with visitors keen to take in the festive atmosphere.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2019
Thai students learn art of wooden architecture in Japanese village
A community in Nara Prefecture has taken five Thai college students under its wing, training them in wooden architecture as the Southeast Asian country hopes to put such structures back on the map.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 29, 2019
Naomi Osaka among Time's 100 most influential people
Naomi Osaka was named by Time magazine as one of the world's most influential people. Learn how that news came across in Japanese.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 29, 2019
Imperial swindle: Scammers reportedly handing out Japanese flags and then asking for money
Reports of con artists across Japan taking advantage of the celebratory mood ahead of this week's Imperial succession have caused a stir on social media.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 29, 2019
Abe and Canada's Justin Trudeau look to rule of law in resolving dispute over Huawei
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe agrees with his Canadian counterpart to seek the rule of law in resolving international issues, including China's arrest of two Canadian citizens.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2019
With China in mind, Japan eyes new infrastructure investment rules for G20
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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Apr 27, 2019
Aozora Blue: Hand-made udon with a soba inflection
At Aozora Blue, chef Hirofumi Matsui draws on his soba-making experiences to offer an exquisite, handmade udon noodle in an elevated setting.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Apr 27, 2019
Oita Trinita move back into top three after scoreless draw with Cerezo Osaka
Oita Trinita moved back into the top three following a scoreless draw away to struggling Cerezo Osaka on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Beyond Tokyo
Apr 26, 2019
MICE work if you can get it: Kansai cities vie for a bigger slice of Japan's 'meetings industry' pie
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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2019
Chinese President Xi vows to visit Japan in June to attend G20 summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday told the secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party that he will visit Japan in June to attend this year's summit of the Group of 20 major economies in Osaka.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 22, 2019
Abe likely to use upcoming big events to distract Japanese public from election routs, experts say
The Liberal Democratic Party's defeat in two by-elections on Sunday is likely to prompt the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to use upcoming diplomatic events to deflect domestic attention from recent political setbacks, as he looks ahead to a key Upper House election in the summer, experts...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 21, 2019
Japan's ruling LDP loses two out of two Lower House by-elections in possible harbinger for July polls
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party was dealt a crushing blow when it lost the Lower House by-elections in both Okinawa and Osaka.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 20, 2019
At Daimon Okonomiyaki, 450 dishes and counting
With a seemingly endless menu of hearty and tasty options, Daimon Okonomiyaki Dojo has made a name for itself as a must-visit okonomiyaki restaurant.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 17, 2019
Expensive daily products at Osaka Prison prompt human rights concern from lawyers
Tissue paper and other daily products sold at Osaka Prison are so expensive that inmates mostly cannot purchase them, a situation amounting to a human rights violation, according to local lawyers.

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