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JAPAN / Politics
Mar 2, 2015
On eve of domestic political confab, China says Japan is shirking war guilt
A spokesman for China's top political advisory body accused Japan on Monday of hiding its responsibility for World War II and urged the country's leaders to "express deep remorse" ahead of the 70th anniversary of the war's end.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 2, 2015
Abe urges Ukrainian foreign minister to enforce cease-fire
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe called Monday on Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin to implement the cease-fire between government forces and pro-Russian separatists in the eastern part of Ukraine, as fighting persists.
EDITORIALS
Mar 2, 2015
New phase of the Ebola battle
As the spread of Ebola slows, the Japan Social Development Fund, on the ground in Liberia, has announced the start of an effort to battle the psychological effects of the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 1, 2015
DPJ vows at convention to hold firm against Abe's security legislation
The Democratic Party of Japan pledged to stand firm against the government's security legislation in the Diet as it held its party convention in Tokyo on Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Mar 1, 2015
Arrest of Henoko protesters
The way in which two activists opposed to the construction of a replacement U.S. military facility on Okinawa were arrested last week raises suspicions that a crackdown against protesters in general is imminent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 1, 2015
Park urges Japan to resolve 'comfort women' issue while aging victims still alive
South Korean President Park Geun-hye again urges Japan to resolve the “comfort women” issue to “restore the honor of these old ladies” and “honestly admit the historical truth.”
Rugby
Feb 28, 2015
Yamaha captures All-Japan crown
Yamaha Jubilo won the All-Japan Championship on Saturday, defeating Suntory Sungoliath 15-3 in the final.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Feb 28, 2015
Komeito Popping
EDITORIALS
Feb 28, 2015
Teachers, pupils: no talking online
At least 11 prefectures and three cities have banned middle and high school teachers from all communication with students by email, messaging apps or phone after local boards of education found that 205 teachers instigated obscene acts with students in 2013.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 28, 2015
Top U.S. diplomat optimistic about East Asian trilateral summit
A top U.S. diplomat expressed hope Friday that an upcoming meeting of the foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China could lead to their first trilateral summit despite icy relations in the region.
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 28, 2015
U.S. business leader envisions TPP deal before June
A senior official of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said Friday she expects the 12 countries negotiating a Pacific free trade initiative to strike a deal "before June."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2015
Young elephants donated by Laos go on display in Kyoto
Four young elephants donated last year by Laos went on public display at Kyoto City zoo on Saturday ahead of Laotian Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong's visit to Japan from Wednesday.
BASKETBALL
Feb 27, 2015
Gunma completes sweep over lowly Saitama
Since an 0-9 start this season, the Gunma Crane Thunders have made a dramatic turnaround.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 27, 2015
Japan, Poland agree to bolster security, energy ties
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski agreed Friday to strengthen security ties by holding regular defense talks, Japanese officials said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 27, 2015
Ex-Algeria coach Halilhodzic to be offered Japan job: source
The Japan Football Association will make a formal offer to former Algeria coach Vahid Halilhodzic, a source confirmed on Friday.
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2015
Abduction probe impasse prompts sanction extension warning to North Korea
Japan has told North Korea it is considering extending unilateral sanctions against Pyongyang beyond April, sources said Thursday, a move apparently aimed at breaking an impasse over stalled talks on the abduction issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2015
Prince William lays flowers at Yokohama war cemetery
Britain's Prince William on Friday paid a visit to the Commonwealth War Cemetery in Yokohama and attended a luncheon hosted by Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during his first Japan visit that started the previous day.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 27, 2015
Abe aims to formally authorize SDF ship inspections beyond Japanese waters
The Abe administration proposed Friday expanding the geographic range of ship inspections that can be conducted by the Self-Defense Forces beyond Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2015
Young 3/11 survivors bound for U.N. disaster summit
As survivors of the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami cope with the loss of their families, homes and livelihoods, some of the younger generation are focusing their energies on helping people elsewhere in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Feb 27, 2015
Artist delivers heartfelt tribute to 3/11 cleanup workers
A couple from Nagoya have been posting daily pictures of heart-shaped images dedicated to those cleaning up the mess at the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant and other disaster-stricken parts of the Tohoku region.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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.

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