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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
Koike's camp clobbers Abe's LDP in historic Tokyo assembly election
By Tomohiro Osaki
Gov. Yuriko Koike's upstart Tomin First party scored a sweeping victory Sunday in the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election, dethroning the Liberal Democratic Party and damaging Shinzo Abe's prospects for winning another term as prime minister.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
Hyogo Gov. Toshizo Ido returned for fifth term as voters take experience over change
By Eric Johnston
While Tokyo voters took a new direction with Gov. Yuriko Koike's Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First) on Sunday, Hyogo voters opted for more of the same by giving 71-year-old Gov. Toshizo Ido a fifth term on his promises to deal with the prefecture's ailing finances and falling population.
Japan Times
JAPAN / HONG KONG SAR ANNIVERVERSARY
Jul 2, 2017
Premium business hub a springboard to major markets
By Shirley Yung
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR). Since 1997, the enduring success of the "one country, two systems" formula has been instrumental in cementing Hong Kong's position as the "super-connector"...
Japan Times
JAPAN / HONG KONG SAR ANNIVERVERSARY
Jul 2, 2017
Abundant flora and fauna await visitors
With the popular image of Hong Kong being one of a bustling metropolis forested with skyscrapers, visitors to the city would be pleasantly surprised to discover the green side of Hong Kong. About 40 percent of Hong Kong is designated as country parks and special areas, where people enjoy this lesser-known...
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2017
Record-setting winning streak of shogi prodigy Sota Fujii halted at 29 games
By Kakumi Kobayashi
A record-setting winning streak by 14-year-old shogi prodigy Sota Fujii ended Sunday with his defeat at the hands of Yuki Sasaki, 22, in a high-profile match of the traditional chess-like game.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jul 2, 2017
'No foreign tenants' — and not much you can do about it
By Magdalena Osumi
Landlords in Japan are within their rights to refuse to rent to foreign residents, but some services are stepping in to bridge the gap.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
Trump to speak with Abe and Xi as North Korea nuclear issue looms large
By Jesse Johnson
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to hold phone talks with his Japanese and Chinese peers in an effort to deal with provocative North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
Despite vague platform, Tomin First outshining status quo in Tokyo
By Mizuho Aoki, Daisuke Kikuchi and Kakumi Kobayashi
Many voters queried about the Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly election Sunday said they cast ballots for Tomin First no Kai (Tokyoites First), the upstart party led by Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike, because they did not want the scandal-plagued Liberal Democratic Party to take control of the legislature.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 2, 2017
Survey: What's been your experience of trying to rent an apartment in Japan?
We asked foreign residents to tell us about the hurdles they faced when trying to rent an apartment in Japan. The following is a selection of their responses.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 2, 2017
Taiwan scrambles jets as Chinese aircraft carrier passes through strait en route to Hong Kong
By Jesse Johnson
Taiwan scrambled military jets Sunday as China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, passed through the 180-km-wide strait separating the two rivals while en route to Hong Kong to mark the 20th anniversary of the former British colony's return to Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2017
North Korea uses 'lofting' technique to bring it ever closer to long-range missile goal
By James Pearson
In mid-May, a rocket launched by North Korea soared to an altitude five times higher than the International Space Station, and an analysis of publicly available data by Reuters shows how that may have brought leader Kim Jong Un closer to his goal of producing a missile capable of hitting the United States....
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 2, 2017
China dismissal of U.K. treaty on Hong Kong renews doubts about its word
By David Tweed and Ting Shi
China's dismissive critique of the U.K. treaty governing the return of Hong Kong raised new doubts about its commitment to the city's autonomy and other international agreements.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
May could walk out of Brexit talks over exit bill: report
British business leaders have been told to brace for the possibility that Prime Minister Theresa May's government may walk out of Brexit talks this year, according to the Sunday Telegraph.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 2, 2017
Canadians celebrate meaning of nation on rainy 150th birthday
Canada's long-anticipated 150th birthday celebrations Saturday were marked by heavy rain and some protests, though the downpour failed to dampen spirits of revelers who thronged in large numbers to enjoy musical performances and parades.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 2, 2017
Trump blasts states for refusing to hand over information on voters to commission
President Donald Trump on Saturday lashed out at the growing number of states refusing to give voters' names, addresses and sensitive personal information to a commission he created to investigate alleged voter fraud.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jul 2, 2017
Woman's retrial points anew to judicial problems
Once again a conviction comes into doubt because of a lack of hard evidence and questionable confessions and testimony.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2017
U.S. will pay for Trump's global unpopularity
By James Gibney
Being seen as unreliable and 'arrogant, intolerant and dangerous' by a majority of respondents from 37 countries around the world could have concrete policy consequences for U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 2, 2017
Incident in Germany raises issues over Thai king's security
By Pavin Chachavalpongpun
An air gun attack on King Vajiralongkorn in Germany last month raises questions about the adequacy of the security measures surrounding the Thai monarch.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jul 2, 2017
The sweet artworks of Tetsuya Nagata
By Yoko Haruhara
Osaka-born artist Tetsuya Nagata has found a unique way to breathe new life into two time-honored crafts of Japan — washi (Japanese paper) and wagashi (Japanese sweets).
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jul 2, 2017
'Most wanted' in Japanese design
By Mio Yamada
The Interior Lifestyle Tokyo trade fair, an annual event held in June at Tokyo Big Sight, always showcases an impressive number of Japanese participants. This year, On Design picks its favorites from the fair's 'Wanted' special exhibition of designers looking for collaborators or overseas distributors.

COMMUNITY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / HOME TRUTHS
Jul 2, 2017
New law to guarantee the guarantor pays
By Masako Tsubuku and Philip Brasor
Until the postwar growth period, the majority of Japanese rented rather than owned the places where they lived, but renters in Japan have never had much in the way of rights. Still, it is difficult to evict someone from a home they rent, even when they've been delinquent with payments. The Leased Land...
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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