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JAPAN
Jul 4, 2015
Japan aquarium group to expel violators of drive-hunt dolphin ban
The Japanese aquarium association has announced that members can be expelled for acquiring dolphins caught in drive hunts.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Jul 4, 2015
Fairness prevails in Hiroshima saga
It's no surprise that the Hiroshima Lightning have endured a soap opera-like saga before even playing their first bj-league game.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jul 4, 2015
Hornets Nest
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 3, 2015
China criticizes Japan for ‘smearing’ land reclamation projects in draft defense paper
China on Friday said it was "dissatisfied and concerned" by Japanese criticisms of its land reclamation projects in the South China Sea as reported in the outline of a forthcoming defense report.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2015
From dog coats to toilet paper, Nadeshiko fever hits stores ahead of World Cup final
Firms are cashing in on the success of Japan's women's soccer team ahead of the World Cup final, offering everything from dolls dressed in Nadeshiko kit to uniforms for dogs.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 3, 2015
Senior envoy heads to Russia to discuss Putin, Kishida visits
The government has sent a senior diplomat to Russia to coordinate Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to Japan later this year, government sources said Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 3, 2015
North Korea appears to play for time on abductions probe
A year after opening a second probe into the issue, Pyongyang tells Tokyo it needs more time to find the rest of the Japanese it abducted decades ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2015
Parrot picks Japan to defeat U.S. in Women's World Cup final
The United States will be left as sick as a parrot Sunday after the Women's World Cup final against Japan, according to the latest soccer psychic from the animal kingdom.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 3, 2015
U.S. arms control official to visit Japan, China, South Korea, Vietnam to discuss space security
U.S. Assistant Secretary for Arms Control, Verification and Compliance Frank Rose will visit Japan, China, South Korea and Vietnam next week for meetings and events on space security, missile defense and other topics, the State Department announced Thursday.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 2, 2015
Hagino could miss worlds due to elbow injury
Kosuke Hagino will likely not compete in the upcoming 16th FINA World Championships after suffering an injury at the national team's training camp in France, the Japan Swimming Federation announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 2, 2015
Japan hoop adviser Dunn says Carmelo 'misunderstood'
Former New York Knicks assistant coach Jerry Dunn says that the team's star forward, Carmelo Anthony, is "very misunderstood" by the public.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2015
Ishin no To adopts counterproposal to security bills
The second largest opposition party has adopted counterproposals to the Abe administration's contentious security bills that include tougher conditions on Self-Defense Forces' operations.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Jul 2, 2015
Chongryon adrift at sea as succession battle looms
A succession fight is brewing in Chongyron, but however it turns out, the organization's influence in Pyongyang is disappering.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 2, 2015
Nadeshiko relieved after semifinal battle
Japan coach Norio Sasaki admitted the champions had not lived up to his expectations in Wednesday's 2-1 win over England, but said they still deserved to be in the Women's World Cup final for the second tournament in a row.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Japan Pulse
Jul 2, 2015
The new face of Japanese beauty products
A wise woman once said that beauty is pain, but that doesn’t mean that it has to be boring. With designer face masks, even the simple act of skin moisturizing can become fun.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jul 2, 2015
Japan reaches Women's World Cup final after late own goal sinks England
Japan snatches victory in the last seconds when England defender Laura Bassett turns into her own net in the second minute of second-half injury time. It was Nadeshiko's first win over England, having lost two and drawn two of their previous four meetings.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 1, 2015
Japan's U-22 team beats Costa Rica in friendly
Goals from Gakuto Notsuda and substitute Takeshi Kanamori gave Japan a boost toward next year's Under-23 Asian Championship as Makoto Teguramori's side defeated Costa Rica 2-0 in a friendly on Wednesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / SOCCER SCENE
Jul 1, 2015
Gritty Japan gathering steam ahead of semifinal against England
Japan is still waiting to ignite at the Women's World Cup, but the slow burn that has carried the team all the way to the semifinals may yet be enough to take it further.
JAPAN
Jul 1, 2015
Japan to bolster ship patrols near Senkakus
The central government announced plans Tuesday to strengthen patrols around the Senkakus Islands in the East China Sea by sending more large patrol ships, apparently to counter China's growing maritime assertiveness.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2015
Vote by U.S. Congress stokes hope for TPP progress in July
With the U.S. Congress formally granting President Barack Obama trade promotion authority, proponents of the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in Japan are hoping at least the broad outlines of a bilateral deal for agriculture and auto parts may be worked out when negotiations resume in July.
Triple whammy takes Japan bankruptcies to decade high
More Japanese firms have gone bankrupt in the first half of this year due to soaring costs, labor shortages and the end of pandemic-related support.
Yen rally shakes markets, sending dollar to weakest level since May
The yen rose to the ¥155 range against the dollar, the highest in almost two months, in Tokyo on Thursday.
With eye on China, Japan deepens ties with Pacific islands at Tokyo summit
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and the Cook Islands' Prime Minister Mark Brown shake hands during 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting on Thursday in Tokyo.
U.S. forces-linked sex crimes in Kanagawa went unreported to prefectural government
The police reported two sexual crime cases to the U.S. military, but the prefectural government was not aware of the incidents.
Say cheese: Japanese scientists make robot face 'smile' with living skin
A researcher at the University of Tokyo shows a face mold covered in human skin tissue at its lab.
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.

Podcast

You can often see generations of families enjoying performances together at Fuji Rock Festival.
Japan’s summer music festivals are feeling the heat in more ways than one

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
By Tomoko Otake

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