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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 12, 2019
Maezawa's offer of prize money for retweets sets Twitter abuzz
Yusaku Maezawa has accomplished an awful lot in his life. He has founded a number of successful companies, including online fashion retailer Zozotown. He’s worth billions of dollars. He’s secured a trip to space to address one of humanity’s biggest problems — a lack of art inspired by being...
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BASKETBALL
Jan 12, 2019
Jets cap comeback against Alvark in final second, book spot in Emperor's Cup final
The Chiba Jets Funabashi are returning to the Emperor's Cup final.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jan 12, 2019
Pig Lipstick
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 12, 2019
Japan and France agree to hold new maritime dialogue by year-end
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France affirmed on Friday the launch of a new bilateral framework to discuss maritime security and environmental issues amid China's growing assertiveness, with the first meeting likely to be held by the end of the year.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 12, 2019
Russia urges Japan to recognize results of World War II ahead of talks on disputed islands
Russia has urged Japan anew to recognize the results of World War II, including Moscow's sovereignty over three islands and a group of islets claimed by Tokyo, ahead of a closely watched meeting between the two countries' foreign ministers.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 12, 2019
Okinawa governor says prefecture still intends to go ahead with Futenma referendum
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki clarifies his intention to hold a referendum over the relocation of a key U.S. military base within the prefecture on in late February as planned.
EDITORIALS
Jan 11, 2019
Stop the escalating crisis in Japan-South Korea ties
While maintaining its position over the wartime labor issue, Tokyo should explore a political solution to what could otherwise take a lasting toll on bilateral relations.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 10, 2019
Jets, Hannaryz, Brex, Alvark reach Emperor's Cup semifinals
Four B. League teams advanced to the Emperor's Cup semifinals after posting victories on Thursday at Saitama Super Arena.
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BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2019
Federation of Japan auto labor unions won't seek unified base pay hike
A group of Japanese automobile workers' unions decided Thursday that each union should set a specific monthly payment target for the annual labor-management wage talks this spring, instead of seeking a unified base pay rise as it has done in recent years.
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SOCCER
Jan 10, 2019
New Suzuka Unlimited manager Milagros Martinez Dominguez becomes first female boss in Japan men's soccer
Mie Prefecture-based Suzuka Unlimited unveiled Milagros Martinez Dominguez as the club's new manager on Wednesday, becoming the first men's team in a Japanese national league to hire a woman for the position.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2019
South Korean President Moon Jae-in accuses Japan of politicizing wartime labor issue
Moon also told reporters in Seoul that the South Korean government must respect judicial decisions as a matter of the separation of powers.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2019
Russia protests remarks by Japan about disputed islands, saying they 'distort' deals struck between Abe and Putin
Russia on Wednesday lodged a protest with Japan over recent remarks by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and other senior Japanese officials about disputed islands off Hokkaido, saying they are "distorting" agreements by the two countries' leaders.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2019
Japan seeks talks with South Korea on asset seizure after forced labor ruling
The Foreign Ministry summons South Korea's ambassador after a South Korean court approved the seizure of Nippon Steel assets for failing to comply with a court order on wartime forced labor.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2019
Abe aide Katsuyuki Kawai seeks U.S. support for Japan's peace talks with Russia
An aide to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday sought U.S. support for Japan concluding a postwar peace treaty with Russia, saying closer Tokyo-Moscow ties will help counter a threat posed by China.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 9, 2019
For Japan, the fear is real that May's Brexit deal will get shot down
Prime Minister Abe will tell Theresa May that Japan has a lot riding on Brexit when he meets with her mere days before Parliament votes on her EU divorce plan.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 9, 2019
French author Yann Moix sparks outrage for saying women over 50 are 'too old' to love, says he prefers young Asians
A popular French author and presenter has sparked widespread criticism around the world for saying that women over 50 are "too old" to love and "invisible" to him.
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JAPAN
Jan 8, 2019
Suga warns that ties with South Korea are in 'severe state' after forced labor rulings
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga's recent comment that ties with South Korea are in a "severe state" signals that simmering tensions between the neighbors and U.S. security allies could worsen.
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JAPAN
Jan 8, 2019
'Cat lord' of castle in western Japan boosts tourism after rain disaster
An adorable feline has been installed as the "lord" of an ancient castle in western Japan, drawing tourists and helping the area's recovery from a deadly rain disaster last year.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2019
The toxic influence of Japan's rural political interest groups
It's time to reduce the political power of Japan's dwindling rural, primary-sector interests.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 8, 2019
What the world can learn from Japan
Islandology is spreading globally as other nations recognize the world is a single closed ecosystem.

Longform

Traditional folk rituals like Mizudome-no-mai (dance to stop the rain) provide a sense of agency to a population that feels largely powerless in the face of the climate crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals