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JAPAN
Jan 10, 2020
Foreign visitors to Japan set record in 2019, but South Korea tensions put 40 million goal in doubt
The boycott, spawned by Japan's decision last year to tighten curbs on strategic exports to the South, is resulting in fewer visitors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2020
Japan-China political document to be unveiled during Xi's state visit
Japan and China have decided to craft a major political document that will lay the foundation for the two countries' future relations and are likely to unveil it when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Japan as a state guest in the spring, sources close to the matter said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 10, 2020
Japanese delegation of 1,000 to visit South Korea
Japan will send a delegation of about 1,000 people to South Korea later this year, Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 9, 2020
Brave Thunders edge Alvark in Emperor's Cup quarterfinals
The Kawasaki Brave Thunders bounced back from early scoring struggles and edged the Alvark Tokyo 69-66 on Thursday to advance to the All-Japan Basketball Championship semifinals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2020
Japan backs restrained U.S. response to Iranian missile strikes, Abe says
Defense Minister Taro Kono spoke by phone with his Iranian counterpart Amir Hatami to explain Tokyo's plan to dispatch a destroyer and two patrol airplanes to the Middle East, the Japanese Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 9, 2020
Sumo practice blowups nothing new in sport ruled by traditions
The problem of violence reared its ugly head in sumo again recently, but this time it came with a twist.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jan 9, 2020
Long friendship comes full circle with Welsh gift of ginkgo trees to Japan
Over a dozen ginkgo tree saplings have been sent to Japan from Pembrokeshire, a location noted for its remarkable history in Wales' long-standing ties with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2020
South Korea court rejects wartime labor claims against Mitsubishi Heavy from 54 plaintiffs
A lawyer said those whose claims were rejected were not able to gather relevant evidence or did not have enough recollection to prove their case.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 9, 2020
Japan Display ends bailout talks with Chinese-Taiwanese consortium
Japan Display Inc. said Wednesday it had formally ended talks with a Chinese-Taiwanese consortium on a bailout plan that has effectively been stalled since September.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2020
'Strongly concerned' Japan urges Iran to abide by nuclear deal
Japan urged Iran on Tuesday to stick to a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, expressing its strong concern over Tehran's recent decision not to adhere to its limits.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2020
The real China challenge
Japan has long struggled to find balance in its relations with Beijing; that effort continues.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 7, 2020
Ghosn attacks the very system that crowned him
The former Nissan CEO was Japan Inc.'s favorite rebel before it turned on him. What does he have left to say?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2020
Japan and Vietnam vow to uphold rule of law in South China Sea as top diplomats meet
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh, on Monday underscored the importance of maintaining freedom of navigation and the rule of law in the South China Sea, taking aim at China's militarization of outposts in disputed areas of the sea.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 6, 2020
Tomokazu Harimoto, Mima Ito headline Japan's 2020 table tennis squad
The Japan Table Tennis Association announced Monday the six players who will represent the Olympic host nation at the 2020 Tokyo Games.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 6, 2020
Identifying Trump's weak points
The U.S. president's flaws can be exploited in future negotiations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 6, 2020
New Japan Post chief vows to regain trust as ex-bureaucrats take reins after scandal
New Japan Post Holdings Co. President Hiroya Masuda pledged Monday to regain the public's trust in the former state-owned postal group now being rocked by scandal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jan 5, 2020
Heli-skiing in Japan: The joys of big-mountain powder
From December to March, Hokkaido Backcountry Club runs heli-skiing tours to Mount Shiribetsu near the Niseko and Rusutsu ski resorts. Clip in for the ride.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 4, 2020
The rapidly maturing market for Japan's artisanal cheeses
Few people associate Japan with artisanal cheese. But since the Japan-EU Economic Partnership Agreement came into effect last year, Japanese cheese is gaining a global reputation for quality and innovative use of terroir.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jan 4, 2020
Predicting Japan's digital trends of the next decade
Last year was all about looking back. Between the end of the Heisei Era (1989-2019) and the decade coming to a close, people appeared to go to extra lengths to reflect on the recent and not-so-recent past (this column included). Now that we’ve entered 2020, though, it’s time to leave the highlights...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 4, 2020
Aussie leader Scott Morrison postpones trips to Japan and India over bush fire crisis
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday he has postponed official trips to Japan and India later this month to focus on an escalating national bush fire crisis.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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.
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.
Many summer fireworks festivals in Japan canceled due to complaints
Fireworks during Irumagawa Tanabata Festival in Sayama, Saitama Prefecture in July 2023
Japan bakes as temperatures across the country rise above 35 C
A pedestrian walks past air conditioning units in Tokyo on Saturday.
60% of Japanese moms enjoy supporting their favorites through 'oshikatsu'
Covers for paper fans used for oshikatsu activities are sold at a Sanrio shop in Nagoya.
As climate extremes intensify, Japan embraces ancient weather rituals
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.
Biden drops out of presidential race, endorsing Kamala Harris
U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House in Washington on July 4.
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.
How to prevent and respond to heatstroke in Japan this summer
A passerby holding a parasol wipes her face as she walks on the street amid a heatstroke alert in Tokyo and other prefectures, in Tokyo on July 9.

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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
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