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In "Dragon Palace," Hiromi Kawakami's new collection of short stories, middle-aged and elderly characters inhabit a world in which sexuality and attractiveness are liberated.
CULTURE / Books
Sep 17, 2023
Hiromi Kawakami's 'Dragon Palace': Delightfully raunchy and funny
In her new collection of short stories, the author returns to a world of fluid transfiguration with dry matter-of-factness and knowing humor.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 1, 2022
New Monkey imprint broadens the reach of contemporary Japanese literature
Stone Bridge Press and Monkey magazine have joined forces to expand the literary landscape of Asian writings in translation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 16, 2022
Do you have what it takes to be a novelist? Let Haruki Murakami decide.
In “Novelist as a Vocation,” the prolific author paints himself as an everyman while giving frustratingly unclear advice on being a professional writer.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 9, 2021
Yankees great Derek Jeter closes book on playing career with induction into Hall of Fame
'This is as high as you can go in terms of your playing career,' Jeter said. 'There's no other awards or accolades you can receive.'
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Jul 5, 2021
TEDxWasedaU's ‘Eclipse’ anniversary event pushes past the darkness of the pandemic
The TEDxWasedaU 10th-anniversary event features talks on topics such as the pandemic, drag, the environment and more. All in all, there will be plenty of ideas worth spreading.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 3, 2021
Pence welcomes bid to overturn Biden’s election as Republican senators join
Neither Pence nor any of the senators has made a specific allegation of fraud, instead offering vague suggestions that some wrongdoing might have occurred.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 31, 2020
Literary magazine Monkey serves up a full meal of delights
Monkey's inaugural volume features a who's who of contemporary Japanese literature, with a food theme to tie the contributions together.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 26, 2020
‘Reconciliation’ is an exemplar of the introspective I-novel genre
Naoya Shiga's confessional, autobiographical novella stands the test of time with its themes of relationships, grief and aging.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 17, 2020
Netflix completes Hollywood transformation as Ted Sarandos becomes co-CEO
His ascension symbolizes the transformation of Netflix from a technology company into the world's most valuable movie and TV company.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jan 10, 2020
New milestone for Ted Barton with broadcasts from Russia
For the past several years, announcer Ted Barton's goal has been to help globalize figure skating by providing free video streams of the sport to skaters, fans and media.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 24, 2019
The Netflix decade: How one company changed the way we watch TV
In the not-so-distant past, TV viewers were forced to wait a week for the next installment of their favorite shows, parceled out by networks in half-hour or hour-long increments.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 17, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu's return, Daisuke Takahashi's farewell headline nationals
Yuzuru Hanyu returns to the Japan Championships this week for the first time in four years. After winning the title four straight times (2012-15), Hanyu has missed the last three installments due to illness and injury.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Dec 10, 2019
Yuzuru Hanyu must find formula to defeat ascending Nathan Chen
Yuzuru Hanyu incurred his largest defeat in more than 10 years at the Grand Prix Final on Saturday to American Nathan Chen.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 19, 2019
Masakazu Kagiyama helping his son pursue an Olympic dream
A new star was born on Sunday night and his name is Yuma Kagiyama.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 12, 2019
Satoko Miyahara still formidable, but can she win in future?
Satoko Miyahara earned the silver medal in her Grand Prix season debut at the Cup of China on Saturday, finishing behind Russian teen Anna Shcherbakova.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 29, 2019
With full power restored, Yuzuru Hanyu looks unbeatable
Two-time Olympic champion Yuzuru Hanyu opened his Grand Prix campaign in dominating fashion with a huge victory at Skate Canada on Saturday. More important than winning, however, was his return to what appears to be complete health.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 18, 2019
Wizards lock up All-Star Bradley Beal with $72 million extension
Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards, ending a months-long negotiation while keeping options to hit free agency in the near future on the table for the coveted All-Star guard.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 7, 2019
NBA boss Adam Silver addresses China tweet controversy in Tokyo
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Monday that his organization backs embattled Houston Rockets General Manager Daryl Morey's right to speak his mind on the Hong Kong protest issue, without endorsing what he said.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 1, 2019
Daisuke Takahashi a good fit for ice dance
Just 15 months after shocking the skating world with his return after a four-year retirement, Daisuke Takahashi has done it again.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Sep 24, 2019
Satoko Miyahara's move to Toronto the right decision at this stage of her career
Coming off a disappointing season, Satoko Miyahara is looking to get back on the right track.

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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