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Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Dec 19, 2018
TV in 2018: Progressive voices and the enduring charm of ‘Terrace House’
In the English-speaking world, Japanese TV in 2018 was celebrated for how boring it could get. But it was anything but domestically, where viewers questioned norms and helped nudge forward programs with progressive politics.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2018
Democrats jockeying over coming probes into Trump's finances, Russia ties
With less than three weeks to go before they take control of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrats are jockeying to lead overlapping investigations into President Donald Trump in a scramble that could cause headaches for Nancy Pelosi, who is expected to be House speaker.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 9, 2018
Experts question whether Nick Ayers has gravitas to be President Donald Trump's next chief of staff
Nick Ayers, in talks with President Donald Trump to become his new White House chief of staff, is a 36-year-old political whiz-kid who could help with the looming re-election campaign, but critics question whether he has the grit needed to keep Trump and an often chaotic administration under control....
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 7, 2018
North Carolina Republicans open to new U.S. House seat vote if fraud is found
North Carolina Republican Party leaders said on Thursday they would be open to holding a new congressional election in a district roiled by fraud allegations if a state investigation finds enough evidence that the outcome of the race was affected.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 6, 2018
U.S. House Democrat seeks emergency hearing on alleged North Carolina election fraud
A Democratic U.S. congressman on Wednesday called for an emergency hearing into claims of fraud in a North Carolina election where the state is probing alleged improper handling of ballots by political operatives.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 5, 2018
Democrats preparing to probe Trump's FBI HQ plan: lawmaker
President Donald Trump's role in decisions about a new FBI headquarters will face intense scrutiny when Democrats take control of a key U.S. House of Representatives committee in January, one of the panel's leaders said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2018
U.S. senators ask White House to probe alleged ZTE effort in Venezuela to monitor citizens
Two U.S. senators on Wednesday will ask the Trump administration to investigate whether ZTE Corp., the Chinese telecommunications company, violated U.S. sanctions by helping Venezuela set up a database that monitors the behavior of its citizens.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2018
Austere Japan detention quarters contrast starkly with Carlos Ghosn's globe-trotting lifestyle
Prosecutors have confirmed that Nissan's arrested chairman, Carlos Ghosn, is being held in the spartan Tokyo Detention House in Katsushika Ward — its many rules and restrictions making for a stark contrast with his comfortable, globe-trotting lifestyle.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 16, 2018
James Turrell's 'House of Light': A modern art house in old snow country
Contemporary artist James Turrell is known for experiential artwork that manipulates his primary medium: light. For the 'House of Light' in the Niigata Prefecture town of Tokamachi, Turrell took his inspiration from Junichiro Tanizaki's book 'In Praise of Shadows.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2018
Former Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Hiroyuki Sonoda dies of pneumonia at 76
Hiroyuki Sonoda, a Lower House lawmaker who once served as deputy chief Cabinet secretary and acting policy chief of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, dies of pneumonia aged 76.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Oct 27, 2018
Patrick Wheare: From tabula rasa to building community
Architect and Shibaura House project manager Patrick Wheare on why he's a flamingo, Japanese architecture and the local Shibaura community.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 20, 2018
'Terrace House' opens its doors to LGBTQ members in Japan
Warning: The following may contain minor spoilers for "Terrace House: Opening New Doors."
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 15, 2018
Udon House brings the world to Sanuki udon
Part guesthouse and tour provider and part culture and cooking class, Udon House is a full-immersion experience where guests learn about the Sanuki region where udon noodles were born.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 29, 2018
White House probing Google after Trump accuses it of hiding 'fair media' coverage of him
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday Google's search engine was hiding "fair media" coverage of him and said he would address the situation, taking a swipe at the internet giant without providing evidence or giving details of action he might take.

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