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U.S. economist Claudia Goldin is only the third woman to be awarded the Nobel economics prize.

WORLD

Oct 10, 2023

Gender gap economist Claudia Goldin wins Nobel prize

Exploring the origins of the gender gap in labor markets, Goldin is only the third woman to win the Nobel economics prize.

Japan Times

WORLD

Apr 4, 2022

Why Putin faces 'more NATO' in the Arctic after Ukraine invasion

As nonmembers, Finland and Sweden don't have the protection of NATO's guarantee that an attack on one ally is an attack on all, but moves to join the alliance are growing more likely.

COMMENTARY / World

May 17, 2016

Win or lose, Trump could cause a recession

America and the world will face an unprecedented economic disaster if Donald Trump is elected president and treats the federal government like one of his companies.

COMMENTARY / World

Oct 9, 2013

Tea party embraces a proven loser

Tea party-affiliated Republicans in the U.S. House are gearing up again, this time on a grander scale, to threaten action that will end up helping the other side.

COMMENTARY / World

Aug 31, 2013

Predicting growth from the path of a cricket ball

Inventing new things is hard. Figuring out how to manage their applications in a sensible manner is even harder.

COMMENTARY / World

Feb 24, 2010

The IMF to Greece's rescue?

WASHINGTON — Traditionally "you should go to the IMF" was not something you would say to friendly neighbors and close allies. Over the past few decades, the International Monetary Fund became associated with excessive fiscal austerity, extreme political insensitivity, and — since the Asian financial crisis of 1997-1998 — with an out-and-out stigma.

EDITORIALS

Oct 1, 2008

Mr. Aso throws down the gauntlet

Prime Minister Taro Aso's first policy speech to the Diet on Monday was unusual. Aiming to win in the next Lower House election, Mr. Aso turned a considerable part of his speech into a challenge to the Democratic Party of Japan, the No. 1 opposition party. Mr. Aso's target was DPJ leader Ichiro Ozawa. He posed several questions to the party and called for answers. But his confrontational speech may have given the impression that he failed to disclose his in-depth views on pressing issues the nation faces.

COMMENTARY / World

Feb 5, 2008

Dealing with the risks to global growth

WASHINGTON — Everyone wants economic stability, and many are reluctant to abandon today what gave them stability yesterday. But trying to obtain stability from rigidity is illusory. The stability of the international financial system today depends on the willingness of countries with rigid exchange rates to allow greater flexibility.

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.

[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Historically, kabuki was considered the entertainment of the merchant and peasant classes, a far cry from how it is regarded today.

For Japan's oldest kabuki theater, the show must go on

By Lance Henderstein

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A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

A young restaurant leads the way in Karuizawa

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