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JAPAN / Politics
Jun 14, 2017
Ministry official says leakers in Kake Gakuen scandal could face punishment
By Reiji Yoshida
A senior education ministry official has indicated that whistleblowers involved in the Kake Gakuen scandal could be punished for leaking internal information in violation of the National Public Service Law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2017
Tokyo's Filipino housekeepers arrive as part of program to bolster sagging labor numbers
By Kazuaki Nagata
Housekeeping operators are looking to increase more foreign maids in Tokyo, taking advantage of a special deregulation-zone system, as the need for such services is expected to grow.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
Jun 14, 2017
Transplants using iPS cells put Riken specialist at forefront of regenerative medicine research
By Tomoko Otake
When she entered medicine in the mid-1980s, Masayo Takahashi chose ophthalmology as her specialty, she said, because she wanted to have a family and thought the discipline would spare her from sudden work calls in the middle of the night, helping her best balance work and life.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2017
North Korean detainee Otto Warmbier, in coma for over a year, is evacuated to U.S.
By Jesse Johnson
An American college student who fell into a coma more than a year ago while detained by North Korea was returned to the U.S. Tuesday in a stunning display of diplomatic dexterity by the White House.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2017
Philippines says U.S. Special Forces on ground near besieged Marawi, but not fighting
Armed U.S. troops are on the ground near the city of Marawi in the southern Philippines, but are not involved in fighting Islamist militants who have held parts of the city for more than three weeks, a Philippines military spokesman said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2017
U.S. looks to block Chinese stakes in artificial intelligence, technology with military uses
The United States appears poised to heighten scrutiny of Chinese investment in Silicon Valley to better shield sensitive technologies seen as vital to U.S. national security, current and former U.S. officials have told Reuters.

WORLD

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WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Jun 14, 2017
Radiation, risk and robots: Ripping out a reactor's heart
As head of the Muelheim-Kaerlich nuclear reactor, Thomas Volmar spends his days plotting how to tear down his workplace. The best way to do that, he says, is to cut out humans.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2017
Russian breach of 39 states threatens future U.S. elections
By Jordan Robertson and Michael Riley
Russia's cyberattack on the U.S. electoral system before Donald Trump's election was far more widespread than has been publicly revealed, including incursions into voter databases and software systems in almost twice as many states as previously reported.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 14, 2017
Study on frequent Aspirin use flags heightened risk of serious, fatal bleeding for over-75s
People aged 75 or older who take aspirin daily to ward off heart attacks face a significantly elevated risk of serious or even fatal bleeding, and should be given heartburn drugs to minimize the danger, a 10-year study has found.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2017
U.S. lawmakers sue Trump over foreign state payments to businesses
More than 190 Democratic lawmakers sued U.S. President Donald Trump in federal court on Wednesday, saying he had accepted funds from foreign governments through his businesses without congressional consent in violation of the U.S. Constitution.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2017
Trump authorizes Mattis to set troop levels in Afghanistan: U.S. official
U.S. President Donald Trump has given Defense Secretary Jim Mattis the authority to set troop levels in Afghanistan, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, opening the door for future troop increases requested by the U.S. commander.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2017
Friend says he's turning over Comey's Trump memos to FBI: MSNBC
A friend of former FBI Director James Comey said on Tuesday he is turning over to the FBI any memos he has of Comey's conversations with President Donald Trump, MSNBC reported.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Jun 14, 2017
Uber leadership team at crossroads as director steps down for sexist comment
Uber Technologies Inc. director David Bonderman said on Tuesday that he has resigned from the company's board following a remark he made during a staff meeting that was widely seen as offensive to women.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 14, 2017
Kawasaki hamstrung by government stance on military exports
By Isabel Reynolds
An executive at one of the country's biggest defense companies has bemoaned government barriers to exporting military equipment, as changes to the law have failed to bring the bonus some expected for the domestic industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 14, 2017
Nintendo unleashes a flurry of new games to fuel Switch momentum
Nintendo Co. has announced a slate of new titles for its new hybrid console Switch, moving to capitalize on early excitement for its newest game system.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 14, 2017
North Korea waging damaging cyberattacks since 2009 and more coming: U.S.
The U.S. government on Tuesday issued a rare alert squarely blaming the North Korean government for a raft of cyberattacks stretching back to 2009 and warning that more were likely.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jun 14, 2017
Qatar, cut off
The rift between Saudi Arabia and Qatar reflects a struggle for power and influence in the Persian Gulf region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2017
Nuclear-free New Zealand turns 30
By Ramesh Thakur
The 1987 nuclear-free act was a milestone in New Zealand's development as a nation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 14, 2017
Time for a Japanese rethink on North Korea?
By Atsuhito Isozaki
If and when the U.S. does begin to join South Korea in holding a dialogue with North Korea, Japan will have to quickly ask itself whether limiting its approach to pressure is a good idea

Sports

Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 14, 2017
BigBlue, Seagulls set to square off in Pearl Bowl
By Hiroshi Ikezawa
James Brooks wears an affable smile and never loses his polite attitude off the field.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 14, 2017
Sato revels in glow of historic Indy 500 triumph
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Takuma Sato joked that he has had a little too much milk since the great feat he accomplished on May 28 — when he became the first Japanese and Asian driver to win the prestigious Indianapolis 500.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jun 14, 2017
Sion Sono serves up some blood-sucking fun in 'Tokyo Vampire Hotel'
By Mark Schilling
Vampires have been a staple of Western pop culture since Bram Stoker published his best-selling novel "Dracula" in 1897. The hit "Twilight" series of films (2008-12) made the monsters hot again as millions of teens swooned to the romance of Bella (Kristen Stewart) and ageless vampire Edward (Robert Pattinson)....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 14, 2017
Kendo drama 'Mukoku' takes a stab at Showa Era sports spirit
By Mark Schilling
One of the attractions of Asian martial arts for many Westerners (including this one) is the promise of self-improvement that goes beyond better street fighting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 14, 2017
Discovering the 'it girl' of turn-of-the-century Paris in 'The Dancer'
By Kaori Shoji
Loie Fuller was the ultimate "it girl." A little-known dancer from Illinois, she wound up in turn-of-the-century Paris, smack-dab in the middle of La Belle Epoque. Her friends? They were artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec and filmmakers the Lumiere Brothers, and her protegee was acclaimed dancer Isadora...

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Jun 14, 2017
Conspiracy theory becomes frightening reality for Japan
By Colin P.A. Jones
So-called conspiracy legislation massively expands the state's coercive powers, with few checks in place to prevent abuse.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jun 14, 2017
Dividing assets: a thorny issue in divorce cases, whether international or domestic
By Norimasa Tabata
A reader wrote to Lifelines recently about the subject of dividing property upon divorce.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 14, 2017
Hero at heart: a dog named Rikinosuke
Some ARK staff have called this 10-year-old mix of Norwegian elkhound and Australian cattle dog 'the Chris Hemsworth of dogs,' in reference to the actor's portrayal of Thor.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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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