National Jan 3, 2014
Domestic violence law bolstered; dates exempt
A revision to the domestic violence law takes effect, providing a little more protection by including victims of violence involving couples who live together.
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25 articles published
National Jan 3, 2014
Japan eyes increasing foreign construction workers ahead of Olympics
Japan may let more foreign workers from Asia work at construction sites under an on-the-job training system ahead of the construction boom in the run-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
National | GETTING SERIOUS ABOUT ENGLISH Jan 3, 2014
Immersion tactics come with risks and benefits
by Mami Maruko and Magdalena Osumi
Some parents opt to immerse their children at a young age in a multilingual environment, hoping they will become not only bilingual but also have new avenues of opportunity open up.
Business / Economy | ANALYSIS Jan 3, 2014
Economy faces headwinds in 2014
by Atsushi Kodera
The first stage of the sales tax hike next April will likely put a major drag on growth this year, although the nation will avert an outright recession, economists say.
National Jan 3, 2014
Kyoto has recipe for promoting food
by Mie Sakamoto
Now that traditional Japanese cuisine has been added to UNESCO's Intangible Heritage list, Japan is looking to train foreign chefs in the ways of "washoku" to promote proper worldwide appreciation of the culinary heritage. At the forefront is the cultural capital of Kyoto. Since November, ...
National | GERMAN JOURNALIST SYMPOSIUM Jan 3, 2014
Germany's role in EU divides bloc
by Minoru Matsutani
Does Germany hurt or help Europe? Germany receives praise and condemnation for being the only winner in Europe. Regardless, Germany will have to play a leading role in Europe, three German journalists said at a symposium in Tokyo. One of the three argued German strength comes ...
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Let's score leaders by deeds
by Kevin Rafferty
2013 has too many anti-heroes. We need to have leading newspapers, universities or think tanks judge world leaders' performances as if they were in a league.
Editorials Jan 3, 2014
Dubious cure for doctor shortage
The education ministry's recent decision to approve creation of a new medical school at an existing university in Tohoku marks a new development in the government's oscillating policy on the education of doctors.
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Business tie-ups that help the Himalayan poor
by Curtis S. Chin
The private sector can be a powerful partner in any endeavor just as it is with commercial satellite launches. This must include the fight against poverty in Hindu Kush-Himalayas.
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Century engine starts now
by David Brin
The last two centuries (and possibly more) didn't "start" with the turning of the calendar from 00 to 01. Each century began bending the arc of history, in essence, in its 14th year.
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Has the world hit the end of the end of history?
by Pankaj Mishra
Almost 25 years after the intellectual and political collapse of communism, another — and by far grander — narrative of promised progress is unraveling: that of liberal capitalism.
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Cross-generational relations add to HIV cases
by Cesar Chelala
Studies show that the greater the age difference between sexual partners, the more frequent is the practice of unsafe sexual behavior that can lead to HIV infection.
Commentary / World Jan 3, 2014
Lebanon signals a sordid new turn as it struggles to be heard politically
by Fouad Ajami
The assassination Dec. 27 of a technocrat and former finance minister by a car bomb in a swanky part of the city called into question the rules of the sordid political game that has come to dominate Lebanon's life.
Our Lives | TELLING LIVES Jan 3, 2014
Drawing out the demons and dreams of Fukushima
by Kris Kosaka
Artist Geoff Read is currently focused on helping Fukushima's children articulate their hopes and fears. As he explains, "In my Strong Children Japan Project, the most important thing the pictures can do is to help these children have a safer childhood."
Our Lives | WHEN EAST MARRIES WEST Jan 3, 2014
It's the Year of the Horse, so bring on the feedbag
by Thomas Dillon
2014 is — according to the Chinese zodiac — the Year of the Horse. Born in a distant year of another cordial horse, we thus celebrate the spin of the 12-year cycle. This year is our year!
More Sports / Track & Field Jan 3, 2014
Toyo University captures Tokyo-Hakone collegiate ekiden title
Toyo University held on to its overnight lead to win the Tokyo-Hakone men's collegiate ekiden road relay for the first time in two years on Friday. Starting with a 59-second lead over Komzawa University after the first leg on Thursday, Toyo completed the 217.9-km round ...
More Sports / Football Jan 3, 2014
Obic routs Kwansei Gakuin for fourth straight Rice Bowl triumph
by Hiroshi Ikezawa
The Obic Seagulls rewrote the history book of American football in Japan again as they clinched their unprecedented fourth consecutive Rice Bowl title by defeating the college champion Kwansei Gakuin University Fighters 34-16 on Friday at Tokyo Dome. The old record for ...
Figure Skating | ICE TIME Jan 3, 2014
Suzuki, Murakami exemplify power, passion that make skating magnetic
by Jack Gallagher
It has been almost two weeks now, but the emotions aroused by the recent Japan national championships in Saitama remain vivid. Ice Time is usually out of the country on vacation at this time, but covered the event in this Olympic season to decide which ...
Soccer | PREMIER REPORT Jan 3, 2014
Hard to figure out what Anelka was thinking with gesture
by Christopher Davies
Let us assume, for a moment, Nicolas Anelka was telling the truth. That comedian Dieudonne M'bala M'bala is just a friend and Anelka dedicated a goal to his fellow countryman. Forget that Dieudonne has been convicted eight times for offenses linked to anti-Semitism, he is ...