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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2016
What are the chances of a mass shooting in Japan?
By Reiji Yoshida
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga has vowed to tighten security to protect Japanese citizens both at home and abroad after a gunman killed scores at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. But exactly how at risk of a mass shooting is Japan?
JAPAN / Politics / Q&A
Jun 13, 2016
Masuzoe clings to office as pressure mounts over funds scandal
By Magdalena Osumi
Japanese Communist Party representatives in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly announced Monday the party's decision to submit a no-confidence motion against Tokyo Gov. Yoichi Masuzoe, which could force the embattled governor from office.
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2016
Travelers to U.S. urged to be vigilant after mass shooting
By Ayako Mie and Mizuho Aoki
The Foreign Ministry has urged travelers to exercise caution when visiting parts of the U.S. that could be targets for terrorism, following Sunday's mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
JAPAN / Society
Jun 13, 2016
Urawa Reds back in spotlight after racist tweet targets Caio
By Daisuke Kikuchi
A racist tweet posted by someone who appears to be a supporter of the Urawa Reds created a stir over the weekend, prompting the J. League soccer team to issue an apology.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jun 13, 2016
Aichi students take cruise ship crews on quick Nagoya tours
University students from Aichi Prefecture are volunteering to show crew members of luxury cruise ships around Nagoya when the vessels visit the port.

ASIA PACIFIC

ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2016
China condemns protection of corrupt officials in name of human rights
The top anti-graft body in China, which is pushing for the extradition of corruption suspects who have fled abroad, condemned "some people" who protect corrupt officials in the name of human rights but did not name the targets of its ire.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2016
Cloistered nun gets PhD in rocket engines
A nun in India has received a PhD for her study of scramjet engines, devices that can be used in space craft, news reports said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 13, 2016
Merkel pushes rule of law, NGO access in China
German Chancellor Angela Merkel stressed the role of an independent judiciary and the need for a level playing field for foreign firms as she begun her ninth trip to China since taking office.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 13, 2016
U.S. probing whether anyone helped gunman in Orlando rampage
U.S. law enforcement officials investigated on Monday whether anyone helped the gunman who massacred 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, but said they did not believe anyone connected to the shooting posed a current danger to the public.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 13, 2016
Orlando massacre renews call by some in Congress for gun controls
The deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history prompted calls on Sunday by some members of Congress for legislation to tighten control of weapons sales, although there are slim hopes for much change after 50 people were killed at a Florida nightclub.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 13, 2016
Trump tells Ryan Muslim ban, mass deportations 'not part of our agenda'
Some of the campaign promises made by Donald Trump, including a vow to deport millions of undocumented immigrants if elected president, may not see the light of day, U.S. House Speaker Paul Ryan said Sunday.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2016
Mitsubishi Motors acknowledges Outlander can be hacked, but plays down concerns
By Kazuaki Nagata
The auto manufacturer said its Outlander PHEV model has a security loophole that allows hackers to remotely control some of the vehicle's functions via smartphones.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2016
'Pink-slip party' organizer prepares for firm's IPO
By Takahiko Hyuga
Seven years after making a name for itself by hosting a "pink-slip party" for finance professionals left jobless during the global financial crisis, Japanese online recruiter BizReach Inc. is about to start putting some bankers to work.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2016
Bridgestone CEO sees father of bride role for top team in deals
By Yuki Hagiwara and Ma Jie
Late last year, Bridgestone Corp. CEO Masaaki Tsuya did something rare in Japanese business circles. He put corporate pride aside, and walked away from an escalating bidding war with Carl Icahn for the U.S. auto parts chain Pep Boys.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 13, 2016
Economists expect Bank of Japan to expand stimulus, whether in June or July
Most economists think that the Bank of Japan is getting close to expanding its record monetary stimulus program. What they can't agree on is whether Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will lead his policy board to take action at a meeting this week, or when they gather again next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / ADVANCES IN PROGRESS
Jun 13, 2016
RoBoHoN: Part phone, part robot, and Sharp's bet for the next big thing
By Kazuaki Nagata
Since making its first public appearance last October, Sharp Corp.'s humanoid robot smartphone, RoBoHoN, has created a lot of buzz.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jun 13, 2016
A challenge to economic orthodoxy
Economists at the International Monetary Fund question are finding that neoliberalism isn't all it's cracked up to be.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2016
In Britain, anti-Semitic sentiment endures
By George Will
Anti-Semitism is staining Britain's Labour Party.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2016
Fiery Duterte mistakes media for the enemy
By William Pesek
Asia's iron-fisted leaders see media as a threat to nationalism rather than a tool to drive economic reforms.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2016
Aim for growth and fairness
By Ramesh Thakur
Like all countries, Australia needs both economic growth overall and the benefits of that to be shared equitably by all.

Sports

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 13, 2016
Nash agrees to return as Toyama bench boss for 2016-17 season
By Ed Odeven
Veteran coach Bob Nash will remain at the helm as the Toyama Grouses enter a new era.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 13, 2016
Setoguchi's life, game back on track after Swiss stint
By Ed Odeven
Devin Setoguchi resurrected his professional hockey career this past season in, of all places, Switzerland.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 13, 2016
For 'overtime refugees,' home is where the heart isn't
By Kaori Shoji
At night in Japan's big cities, overtime refugees roam the streets in search of alcohol, solace or a quiet place to sit with their laptops.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jun 13, 2016
Just say 'no' to top off informal questions, answers and requests in Japanese
By Hitomi Tashiro and Akemi Tanahashi
Introduce some proper uses of the sentence-ending particle u306e, which is used in informal conversation.
LIFE / Language / COMMUNICATION CUES
Jun 13, 2016
Healthy aging has little to do with age
When it comes to maintaining health in your older years, age means little and obesity may not be so bad after all.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Jun 13, 2016
Let's discuss the 'Hokkaido boy' and his parents
Japan let out a sigh of relief after a 7-year-old Hokkaido boy was found alive following an intensive six-day search.
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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