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JAPAN
Jun 3, 2019
Woman of unknown nationality rescued from sailboat drifting in sea off Hokkaido
A woman has been rescued from a drifting sailboat in waters off Hokkaido, but the local coast guard said Monday it has not been possible to clearly understand her situation due to communication difficulties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2019
Japan, U.S. and South Korean defense chiefs pledge to work toward North Korean denuclearization
Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya and his counterparts from the U.S. and South Korea pledge to work together to realize the denuclearization of North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2019
Shinzo Abe expected to meet with Iranian supreme leader on June 12-14 trip, report says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to meet with Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in his visit to the country this month, in what would be the first meeting between the two, the Mainichi daily reported, citing an unnamed government source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 1, 2019
Lawmaker Hodaka Maruyama's 'war' gaffe puts spotlight on disputed isles
Diet lawmaker Hodaka Maruyama was kicked out of opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai last month over remarks he made during an exchange excursion to one of the Russian-controlled islands off the coast of Hokkaido that Japan claims as its own. Other opposition parties have demanded he resign and the ruling...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 1, 2019
Launch of novelty stationery product sparks debate on tipping in Japan
A handful of topics are always guaranteed to spark fierce debate, whether discussed face-to-face or remotely online. They include politics, religion and, er, tipping.
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2019
2020 Tokyo Olympics torch relay to pass through disaster-hit areas, World Heritage sites
The organizing committee of the 2020 Games said Saturday the Tokyo Olympics torch relay will pass through major Japanese landmarks, including World Heritage sites and areas devastated by recent natural disasters.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jun 1, 2019
Tax Crash Dummies
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 1, 2019
Japan and Philippines agree to work toward free and open Indo-Pacific
Japan and the Philippines have agreed to work toward achieving a free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific region by strengthening security cooperation.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 31, 2019
Abe's charm failed to sway Trump on North Korea
By creating so much daylight between himself and America's strongest ally in Asia, Trump weakens U.S. credibility and geopolitical strength in the region.
Japan Times
Rugby
May 31, 2019
Veteran coaches worry about future of Japanese rugby
Two leading coaches believe the Japan Rugby Football Union does not understand just how much of an impact this year's Rugby World Cup will have and say the policies currently in place will see rugby here suffer greatly following the tournament.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 31, 2019
Japan and Malaysia eye close ties based on Mahathir's 'Look East' policy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Malaysian counterpart, Mahathir Mohamad, agreed Friday to deepen bilateral relations through Kuala Lumpur's "Look East" economic development policy, which is heavily modeled after Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 31, 2019
Russian and Japanese foreign ministers fail to make breakthrough on island issue in Tokyo talks
Progress in the long-standing territorial dispute over Russian-held islands off Hokkaido remained elusive during a meeting between Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 31, 2019
Japan Display hopes to secure financial aid from China-Taiwan group in June
Japan Display Inc. said Thursday it will secure a capital injection from a Chinese-Taiwanese consortium next month.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2019
Japan Times Bee winner fails to reach final round of U.S. Scripps National Spelling Bee
Wednesday marked the end of the road for Ariya Narayanasamy, winner of this year's Japan Times Bee, as he failed to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee Finals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2019
Japan to extend ¥132.7 billion in loans to Bangladesh for construction of commercial port and high-speed railway
The government said Wednesday it will extend ¥132.7 billion (about $1.2 billion) in loans to Bangladesh to help the South Asian nation improve its infrastructure.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 29, 2019
Japan to propose Abe-Kim summit to North Korean officials next week
The Japanese government plans to reach out to North Korean officials next week in Mongolia to propose a summit between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the North's leader Kim Jong Un, government sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 29, 2019
Liverpool, Tottenham boast loyal Japanese support
When Liverpool and Tottenham enter the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium pitch on Saturday night for the UEFA Champions League final, the 67,000 fans in Madrid won't be the only ones rapt with anticipation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 29, 2019
Winner of spelling bee in Japan moves to next round of U.S. contest
Less than three months after winning the 2019 Japan Times Bee, Ariya Narayanasamy spelled himself into the next round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 28, 2019
What it takes to foster innovation in Japan
The key concepts behind innovation are diversity and excellent higher education.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 28, 2019
In symbolic first, Abe and Trump jointly address military personnel aboard Japan's Kaga carrier
Peppered with pomp and decorum, Trump's four-day visit to Japan ended with a gesture highlighting the long-standing military ties between the two countries.
Many summer fireworks festivals in Japan canceled due to complaints
Fireworks during Irumagawa Tanabata Festival in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture in July 2023
Continuity in Asia: Harris' policies likely to assuage concerns in Japan
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks aboard the USS Howard destroyer at the Yokosuka Naval Base, in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, in September 2022.
Accident halts Tokaido Shinkansen services between Hamamatsu and Nagoya
Workers engage in restoration work on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line in Gamagori, Aichi Prefecture, where two maintenance trains had derailed on Monday.
Tokyo announces death of Japanese man in Russian military
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi says a Japanese man in his 20s died last month fighting for Russia against Ukraine.
Tokaido Shinkansen train line resumes full services
Passengers go through ticket gates at Tokyo Station Tuesday morning as all Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services resumed following a partial halt the previous day.
Japanese startups advised to internationalize to get some global mojo
Entrepreneurs who participated in the Beyond Japan Zero to X program last year share their experiences in the United States during a meeting in May in Tokyo.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.
Why Japanese researchers are looking to submarine cables for faster tsunami warnings
Lamposts and other signs throughout Hirogawa, Wakayama Prefecture, display warnings, evacuation routes and measurements of height above sea level. The town has been hit by eight tsunami in its recorded history.
Akatsuki Japan believes it can 'surprise the world' in Paris
Mai Yamamoto drives to the basket during an Olympic tune-up game against New Zealand in Tokyo on July 4.

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