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JAPAN

JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 9, 2016
Former Osaka nightclub owner cleared over 'no dancing' violation
By Daisuke Kikuchi
The adult entertainment business law bans men and women from dancing in pairs and in physical contact after midnight.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2016
First Chinese warship to skirt Senkakus triggers protest from Tokyo
By Ayako Mie
Tokyo denounced Beijing on Thursday after a Chinese frigate entered a contiguous zone just outside Japanese territorial waters in the East China Sea.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 9, 2016
'Nihonium' name chosen to thank Japanese public for support
By Shusuke Murai
The new atomic element came to fruition thanks to a long-term project funded by taxpayers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2016
Japan hotels group calls for more restrictions on Airbnb-style operations
By Daisuke Kikuchi
The industry group representing ryokan inns and hotels nationwide says short-stay accommodation is gaining popularity.

ASIA PACIFIC

ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2016
India plans expanded missile exports to support Asian nations against China
India has stepped up efforts to sell an advanced cruise missile system to Vietnam and has at least 15 more markets in its sights, a push that experts say reflects concerns in New Delhi about China's growing military assertiveness.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 9, 2016
China uses SWAT teams, prison terms to crack down on entrance exam cheats
From sending SWAT teams into exam centers to arresting rule-breakers, China's public security authorities have been cracking down hard on college entrance examination cheaters who could face jail if caught.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 9, 2016
Pyongyang plans late-June legislative assembly
North Korea said on Thursday that it will convene a session of its parliamentary in late June, following a rare congress of the country's ruling Workers' Party in May that cemented young leader Kim Jong Un's control of the isolated state.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2016
Sanders returns to Washington, meets with Obama on next steps
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders returned to Washington for meetings on Thursday with President Barack Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid as Democrats pressured him to end his presidential campaign and support Hillary Clinton after a hard-fought primary race.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jun 9, 2016
Irish woman unfairly forced to seek abortion abroad: U.N. panel
An Irish woman forced to choose between carrying her baby with a fatal congenital defect to term and going abroad for an abortion had her rights violated and deserves compensation, a United Nations panel said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2016
Sen. Kaine top online bet to be Clinton running mate; Sessions to be Trump's but Donald not tipping hand
U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia has emerged as the online betting favorite to be presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton's running mate, while Bernie Sanders' chances have slipped, online predictions market PredictIt said.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2016
Technology is the name of the game at International Tokyo Toy Show
By Kazuaki Nagata
As technology creeps into every aspect of life, the toy industry is putting up no defense. The invasion was on full display as the International Tokyo Toy Show kicked off Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2016
Japanese banks enter ranks of world's biggest energy lenders
By Gareth Allan and Asjylyn Loder
Japanese banks, known for the risk-aversion that spared them the worst of the credit crisis, have quietly grown into some of the world's largest energy lenders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2016
Japan's solar splurge may result in cooler power costs this summer
By Weixin Zha, Stephen Stapczynski and Dan Murtaugh
Japan's conundrum of peak power prices may begin to ease as the country's solar-power expansion taps scorching summers to displace fossil fuels.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 9, 2016
Made-in-Siberia: Russia boasts 'cool' new midrange jetliner to vie with Boeing, Airbus
Russia on Wednesday presented a new medium-range passenger plane that state media said was superior to its Western-made counterparts in many respects and would be snapped up by both Russian and foreign carriers.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jun 9, 2016
Masuzoe's misuse of political funds
The Tokyo governor's dubious use of political funds has shed light on a gaping hole in the regulations, one that should be closed as soon as possible.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2016
A contrarian chess player's message lives on
By Leonid Bershidsky
To those who distrusted the Soviet system but lacked the courage or the wherewithal to leave or fight, Viktor Korchnoi was a symbol of freedom.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2016
Just say no to leaving the EU
By Hugh Cortazzi
The Brexit campaign bases its appeal on emotion rather than reason.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2016
Are EU benefits worth the high price Britain pays?
By Doug Bandow
The U.K. will thrive in or out of the EU. The British people must decide just how much they are prepared to pay to preserve a unified Europe.

Sports

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 9, 2016
Rising star Watanabe seeks opportunity to shine in Olympic qualifying tournament
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Having played in the United States for three years, Yuta Watanabe has shown steady development as a basketball player every year.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / BJ-LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 9, 2016
Fukushima brings in Moriyama as new coach
By Ed Odeven
It didn't take long for the Fukushima Firebonds to fill their coaching vacancy.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 9, 2016
NHL sues union to restore Wideman ban
The NHL on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against its players union, seeking to restore a 20-game suspension against Calgary Flames defenseman Dennis Wideman that a "neutral" arbitrator later cut in half.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jun 9, 2016
New small-breed dog run in Hakone; summer treats to beat the heat; sipping drinks under cool night skies
New small-breed dog run in Hakone

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jun 9, 2016
Can Netflix's 'Hibana' spark a revolution in Japanese TV?
By Mark Jarnes
With the recent announcements made by both Netflix Japan and Amazon Japan that they will be putting out original locally made content, the country seems to be moving further into the age of internet-based TV. And it appears that the team at Netflix could be one step ahead with the recent release of its...
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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