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Yukiko Ohmura
For Yukiko Ohmura's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2015
FBI's attack on encryption
When the FBI tries to sabotage the efforts of consumers and businesses to secure their data through encryption, the agency is essentially attacking the security foundations of the online world created over the past 20 years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 22, 2015
A fast-track to future losses
By calling on Congress to grant him fast-track trade authority for the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement, President Barack Obama appears to want to expand on a flawed trade model and extend it to other countries.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 23, 2015
There's an etiquette to dealing with bouts of flu
If you think that etiquette is limited to which fork to use, think again. Etiquette is simply kindness with a heavy helping of common sense. That's why etiquette helps get things done, and it responds to what's going on in the world at any given time.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2015
This round of low-cost oil differs from before
The world is experiencing much more than a temporary dip in oil prices. A change in the supply model marks a fundamental shift that will likely have long-lasting effects.
COMMENTARY
Dec 26, 2014
What the revised jump in U.S. growth means
The strength of the U.S. economy stands in stark contrast to what is happening in the eurozone and Japan, and the resulting divergence will be accompanied by opposing monetary-policy responses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / DECISION 2014
Dec 15, 2014
Roster of winners in the single-seat constituencies
(L) Liberal Democratic Party; (K) Komeito; (D) Democratic Party of Japan; (IS) Ishin no To; (JI) Jisedai no To; (JC) Japanese Communist Party; (SE) Seikatsu no To; (SD) Social Democratic Party; ( I ) Independent
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Nov 21, 2014
Custom consoles and controllers, plus new versions of classics
PlayStation 4 gets covered in slime
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 21, 2014
EU must pay heed to Japan's slide
If Western nations don't do a better job of internalizing the lessons of Japan, some of them might find themselves in even deeper trouble.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 12, 2014
Abbas will fail at U.N. without Hamas' backing
How Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas reconciles three critical but faltering relationships — with Hamas, the U.S. and Israel — will determine whether Israelis and Palestinians resume talking or fighting in the months ahead.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 22, 2014
Tanaka to throw batting practice
Right-hander Masahiro Tanaka is slated to throw batting practice for the first time since injuring his elbow in July, Yankees manager Joe Girardi revealed on Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jul 27, 2014
Osaka bets big on TOEFL to boost English levels
The Osaka Prefecture Board of Education is pushing through a raft of initiatives to shake up English-language education, chief among them the introduction of TOEFL at top-performing high schools, which will be taught by an elite group of teachers earning approximately ¥8 million a year.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jul 25, 2014
New games to keep you occupied in the summer
These warriors rule
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 17, 2014
2014 World Cup fans
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 13, 2014
2014 World Cup opening ceremony
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 29, 2014
Athenian graffiti
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Mar 15, 2014
Romanian rarities
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 24, 2014
Japanese medalists from the 2014 Winter Olympics
February 21
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 21, 2014
Ukraine
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 19, 2014
2014 Sochi Olympics men’s curling team norway
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 19, 2014
2014 Sochi Olympics men's biathlon 15-km mass start
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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