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Indian migrant women in Tokyo often face stifling social expectations. In contrast, they may feel empowered in more egalitarian societies like Berlin.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 3, 2024
How patriarchy perpetuates among Tokyo’s Indian migrants
Indian migrant women in Tokyo struggle to break free from the patriarchal structures they experienced back home. But in Berlin, a different picture emerges.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 16, 2022
Two people hurt, hundreds of fish dead, as huge Berlin aquarium bursts
Berlin police said on Twitter that the incident had caused 'incredible maritime damage' with the death of the fish.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 26, 2022
Eliud Kipchoge coy about future plans after smashing marathon world record
Kipchoge said he was the 'happiest man' when he crossed the finish line and had 'no regrets' about coming so close to the two-hour mark.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 25, 2022
Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge shatters marathon world record in Berlin
The 37-year-old fell short of his world mark by just over a minute in March's Tokyo Marathon, but he was not to be denied in the German capital where he set the previous record in 2019.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2022
Eliud Kipchoge sees 'good race' but not sub-two hours in Berlin
The famously fast Berlin course has sparked speculation that the 37-year-old Kenyan will attempt to dip under the two-hour barrier in a 'normal' race.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2022
Ukraine war pushes Germans to change. They are wavering.
Few in Germany believed Putin would invade a sovereign European country, but the war has set off a cycle of soul-searching — and re-evaluating ties to Russia.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 22, 2022
Shorter Berlin International Film Festival to go ahead with masks, COVID testing
The Berlin Film Festival will go ahead in person next month but will use only half the available seating capacity and require attendees to adhere to strict COVID-19 protocols, organizers said on Jan. 12.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021
Tycoon behind a crisis-era property crash now sits on a $9 billion debt mountain
Germany's Adler Group owes its creditors more than u20ac8 billion ($9.3 billion) and bears warn it might be more leveraged than it appears.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Nov 8, 2020
Keita Endo scores in Bundesliga debut before leaving with injury
Midfielder Keita Endo scored in his Bundesliga debut with Union Berlin on Saturday before coming off the pitch with an injury in the first half of a 5-0 blowout of Arminia Bielefeld.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2020
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2020
Berlin district rescinds approval for 'comfort women' statue
Local authorities said the district should remain neutral on matters between Japan and South Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 2, 2020
Germany at 30 mature for its age
Saturday marks the 30th anniversary of the unification of Germany. Compared to what happened after the first time it was unified, it has all worked out rather well.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 26, 2020
Daichi Kamada sets up 2 goals as Frankfurt earns first win of season
Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada set up two goals as Eintracht Frankfurt won 3-1 away against Hertha Berlin on Friday to claim their first victory after two games of the new Bundesliga season.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 19, 2020
Endo aims to help Union Berlin continue ascent
As he prepares to kick off the Bundesliga season, Japanese winger Keita Endo hopes to write a feel-good story to match that of his new club.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League
Jul 26, 2020
Marinos midfielder Keita Endo loaned out to Union Berlin
Yokohama F. Marinos will loan out Japan midfielder Keita Endo to the Bundesliga's Union Berlin until the end of next June, the J. League first-division club said Saturday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2020
Union Berlin plans virus tests to bring fans back to stadium
German top-flight soccer club Union Berlin is so keen to see its stadium filled with fans once again that it is prepared to pay for coronavirus tests for all staff and 22,012 season ticket holders so that they can safely pack the stands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 17, 2020
German court delays Tesla Berlin factory preparation amid environmental challenge
Elon Musk's plan to build an electric car plant in Germany has run into legal trouble after a court said clearing a forest near Berlin for a new Tesla Inc. factory must stop immediately while it considers a challenge by environmentalists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 29, 2020
Hostel at North Korea's Berlin embassy must close over breach of cash transfer sanctions, court rules
A German court ruled on Tuesday that a hostel situated on the grounds of the North Korean Embassy in Berlin must close as its operation breaches sanctions aimed at stopping the flow of hard currency to Pyongyang.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jan 25, 2020
Hiroko Tanahashi: A journey from film studies to multimedia art
Inspired by manga featuring New York, Francis Ford Coppola's 'The Godfather' and the diversity of Western cities, Hiroko Tanahashi moved to the U.S. and Germany to pursue multimedia arts.
EDITORIALS
Nov 11, 2019
Remember the Berlin Wall
Japan needs to do what it can to stop walls from being erected once again to divide the world.

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