As the new administrative reform minister, Taro Kono declares war on fax machines
Kono said his ongoing crusade against hanko will go a long way toward phasing out the nation’s entrenched fixation on fax.
Many in Japan receiving coronavirus subsidies illegally
In some cases, people ineligible for the subsidies were invited through social media or word-of-mouth to submit applications for the aid using falsified documents.
Nissan eyes return to profit in 2021 on back of resurgence in China
The company, which in May reported its first fiscal year loss in a decade, is forecasting a strong recovery in the Chinese market by year-end.
Award-winning actress Yuko Takeuchi dies in apparent suicide
The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department has launched an investigation. No suicide note has been found.
A closer look at the LDP lawmakers who support Suga
Japan is paying firms to make things at home. But China’s pull is still strong.
Tiny airborne particles may pose a big coronavirus problem
Why local communities are important to the future of Japan's ailing tourism industry
Painting with an airbrush: Meet contemporary ukiyo-e artist Masumi Ishikawa
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LDP to call for economic security promotion law
Komeito OK's Natsuo Yamaguchi for seventh term as party leader
China's foreign minister may visit Japan as early as October
A closer look at the LDP lawmakers who support Suga
Tokyo reports 144 new coronavirus cases, nearly half of Saturday
Japan's coffers still hurting despite 2019 consumption tax hike
Former Toshiba chip unit Kioxia to postpone listing on Tokyo bourse
U.S. tightens exports to China's chipmaker SMIC, citing risk of military use
Scandal-hit Leopalace21 faces ¥10 billion in excess debt
Mitsubishi Motors eyes early retirement for up to 600 amid slump
Japan to subsidize push for teleworking from rural areas
Masayoshi Son cuts SoftBank shares pledged to lenders by $810 million
Palm oil labor abuses linked to world’s top brands and banks
Tiny airborne particles may pose a big coronavirus problem
Brushing off criticism, China’s Xi calls policies in Xinjiang ‘totally correct’
In Siberia forests, climate change stokes 'zombie fires'
As U.S. and China squabble at U.N., a plea — and warning — from Micronesia
Malaysia's embattled prime minister wins crucial state polls
Yu Darvish becomes first Japanese pitcher to lead NL in wins
Wallabies coach backs New Zealand call for early finish
Corey Perry, Joe Pavelski and Stars take Tampa to Game 6
LeBron James, Lakers beat Nuggets in Game 5 to reach NBA Finals
Manny Pacquiao and Conor McGregor to fight in 2021
Mets eliminated from playoffs, then swept by Nationals in DH
Masks, noisy TVs and the lessons my students have learned from Corona-san
A classy cat with a nose for food and fun
Gender equality in Japan gets a push from young activists
Naomi Osaka is the role model that Japan needs right now
Goro Koyama, PI: A private investigator who serves the international community
Top 5: The best bakeries in Tokyo
Japan’s chefs build on the growing market for sustainable seafood
A routine can benefit minds and bodies in a pandemic
Painting with an airbrush: Meet contemporary ukiyo-e artist Masumi Ishikawa
‘The Hole’: A fitting metaphor for a restrictive society
The subversive happiness of Tom of Finland’s men
Japanese POW art in Australasia analyzed for first time
U.N. fails to shine at its diamond jubilee
The world is facing a set of unprecedented crises and the world body is distracted by geopolitical rivalries and a growing tendency of governments to go it alone.
Formidable challenges ahead as Suga era begins
Suga’s career has been marked by hard work. He knows how to maneuver in a bureaucracy. But those efforts, until now, have been in the service of someone else’s agenda.
Selling advanced fighter jets to the UAE is all about Israel
The problem with providing the F-35 to Arab states is it might erode Israel’s QME, a U.S. assurance that it will not sell its most advanced arms to Israel’s opponents.
Modi bets the farm. It was about time.
Almost 9 out of 10 Indian farmers have less than five acres. A majority carry on reluctantly, barely able to scratch out a living.
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