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Russian activist Natalia Arno in Paris on Sept. 29
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2023
'Organs failing': A Russian activist details her poisoning
Five months after being poisoned, Natalia Arno still goes numb across much of her body when she stands up for any length of time.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2023
Kremlin critic jailed for 25 years for treason
Vladimir Kara-Murza spoke out against President Vladimir Putin for years and successfully lobbied Western governments to impose sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Mar 20, 2021
Fried chicken face off: What’s the difference between kara-age and zangi?
Crispy, juicy and the ideal complement to beer, there's almost nothing better than a plate of Japanese fried chicken.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 8, 2019
Anti-NHK party leader plans to step down from Upper House to run in Saitama by-election
Political rebel and leader of the controversial NHK Kara Kokumin o Mamoru To (Party to Protect the People from NHK) Takashi Tachibana announced Tuesday that he plans to step down as an Upper House lawmaker — for now.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 1, 2019
Scandal-hit Japanese lawmaker says 'war the only way' to take back Takeshima
A lawmaker who drew fire earlier this year for remarks suggesting the need for Japan to wage war with Russia to retake islands held by Moscow has made a similar claim that nothing short of conflict would allow for Japan to retake the disputed Takeshima islets in the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Apr 13, 2019
Lawson's corn pottage Kara-age Kun chicken is a cup of deep-fried nostalgia
To herald the end of the Heisei Era (1989-2019), Lawson is bringing back some retro flavors of its signature Kara-age Kun fried chicken, like corn pottage, and seaweed and salt.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Apr 21, 2018
Ian Buruma's 'A Tokyo Romance' captures the beating heart of avant-garde Japan
Landing in the Japanese capital in 1975 was a bit of a shock. 'The crowds, the noise, the visual excess' — everything seemed over-the-top.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 15, 2017
Pursuing peculiar passions: the wacky world of Japan's offbeat groups
Play it safe. Follow the rules. Respect authority. And, above all, don't stick out like that silly proverbial nail.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Feb 22, 2017
Asian Film Festival unspools in Osaka
Why go to Osaka to see films? I may sound like an insufferable Tokyo snob asking this, but given all the hundreds of movies on offer in the nation's capital, it's worth answering to justify the shinkansen ticket.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jan 18, 2016
K-pop girl group Kara to disband as contracts with three members end
South Korean girl group Kara is set to disband as its agency DSP Media said Friday that its exclusive contracts with three members of the quartet ended the same day.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 19, 2015
Crystal Kay returns with a confident ballad to soundtrack 'Wild Heroes'
Shortly after Ariana Miyamoto was crowned Miss Universe Japan, the country's first ever mixed-race beauty queen, Crystal Kay took to social media to voice her approval: "You go girl, I'm proud of Japan."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 19, 2015
K-pop idol's new role as a teacher of assassination
Jiyoung, a former member of Korean girl group Kara, will make her movie debut in Eiichiro Hasumi's "Ansatsu Kyoshitsu" ("Assassination Classroom"), which opens in local theaters March 21.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Dec 23, 2011
2011 trends: Korean boom spreads to a new generation
The love of all things Korean continued to grow in 2011, and along with it, a bit of a backlash.
CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Oct 8, 2010
Leggy K-pop girls stand tall on J-pop scene
Following in the footsteps of their male counterparts, female K-pop units are set to give J-popsters a run for their money.
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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