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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Jul 18, 2017
Renho discloses family registry as critics call move setback for minorities
By Tomohiro Osaki
Leader of largest opposition party takes unusual step in bid to prove she has resolved her dual nationality status
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2017
Family blames prolonged use of restraints at Kanagawa hospital for English teacher's death
By Tomoko Otake
JET instructor died after being restrained on his hospital bed for 10 days, his family says, highlighting a widespread practice at nation's psychiatric hospitals
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Jul 18, 2017
Nagoya assembly creates day care room for nursing mom among ranks
The Nagoya Municipal Assembly has created a private day care room for one of its members with a 1-year-old son, the first such facility among governments in the Tokai region and a rarity in other parts of Japan as well.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 18, 2017
Duterte asks Congress for martial law extension until end of year
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress to extend martial law in the southern island of Mindanao until the end of the year to crush rebels inspired by the Islamic State militant group, his spokesman said Tuesday.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 18, 2017
Spicer: Trump Jr. met Russian to discuss adoptions, not to get dirt on Clinton
White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer asserted that a meeting between President Donald Trump's eldest son and several Russians last year was about adoption policy for Russian children, despite emails Donald Trump Jr. released showing that he expected to obtain damaging information on Hillary Clinton...
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2017
Heat and drought feed over 1,000 wildfires across Italy, threatening beaches near Rome
Italian firefighters fought more than 1,000 wildfires on Monday amid high temperatures and drought, including three near Rome's beach neighborhood of Ostia, the fire brigade said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 18, 2017
Maduro's foes turn up heat, call for national strike Thursday across Venezuela
Venezuela's opposition called on Monday for a national strike against President Nicolas Maduro in an escalation of protests after a massive symbolic referendum at the weekend.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 18, 2017
U.S. specialist visits London hospital to examine ailing baby Charlie Gard
A U.S doctor offering experimental treatment to a critically ill British baby visited the London hospital where he is being treated on Monday as part of a last-ditch attempt to persuade a judge to keep the boy's life support switched on.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / TRAVEL INSIDER
Jul 18, 2017
Direct flights to Vienna; uplifting upgrades; free Internet access
Starting May 15, 2018, Austrian Airlines will offer up to five weekly nonstop flights from Narita International Airport to Vienna on a Boeing 777 aircraft. The summer flight schedule will be available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 18, 2017
Trump takes aim at trade imbalances with Mexico, Canada, readies NAFTA renegotiations
President Donald Trump said the U.S. wants to reduce trade imbalances with Mexico and Canada and boost exports of everything from farm goods to financial services as it prepares to kick off talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jul 18, 2017
Tireless advocate for human rights in China dies
It is remarkable and revealing that China, a country that threatens to upend the balance of power in Asia, was so frightened by one man.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
Time for constructive engagement with Kim
By Hitoki Den
Pyongyang's successful test of an ICBM could be a game changer for U.S. President Donald Trump in dealing with North Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
U.S. once again learns that intervention isn't cost-free
By Doug Bandow
It's time for Washington to turn defense responsibilities over to Seoul and withdraw its troops from the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
Trust is falling in Western democratic institutions
By Ramesh Thakur
One clue to understanding the loss of trust in the professional integrity of the Western media is their unrelenting efforts to demonize Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
Did dissident Liu Xiaobo die for nothing?
By Minxin Pei
Far from a sign of strength, the Chinese regime's mistreatment of Liu Xiaobo amounted to an indication of its weakness, insecurity and fear.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 18, 2017
Why robots won't steal all our jobs
By Robert Samuelson
New technologies inspire new jobs, a study concludes.

Sports

Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 18, 2017
Spanish soccer chief, son arrested during anti-corruption raids
Police arrested the head of Spain's soccer federation, throwing the leadership of the sport in the World Cup-winning nation into disarray a year before the next round of the elite championship takes place in Russia.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 18, 2017
Matsuyama paired with Koepka, Fleetwood for first half of British Open
Hideki Matsuyama has been grouped with U.S. Open champion Brooks Koepka of the United States and England's Tommy Fleetwood for the first two rounds of the British Open, which starts on Thursday.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 18, 2017
UFC plots growing presence in Asia, beyond
By Kaz Nagatsuka
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is returning to Japan after a two-year absence on Sept. 23, when it will host UFC Fight Night Japan at Saitama Super Arena.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 18, 2017
Keiji Haino at 65: 'I want to be a bad boy, right until the end'
By James Hadfield
"I don't want people to treat me like a god," says Keiji Haino, chuckling. "I want to be a bad boy, right until the end."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 18, 2017
A bite of the virtual reality sandwich
By John L. Tran
What happens when you take the Nazi zombies, coin collecting, cuddly creatures, xenomorphs, etc., out of video games and you just wander around virtual reality?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 18, 2017
'Great Collectors: Masterpieces from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 20-Oct. 9
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 18, 2017
'Utamaro's Masterpieces Reunited: Fukagawa in the Snow and Cherry Blossoms at Yoshiwara — Together After 138 Years'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 28-Oct. 29
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 18, 2017
'Theo Jansen'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 15-Sept. 18
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
Japanese scientists discover clue to why women burn more fat than men
Scientists say a recently-published study could help explain why women are typically less prone to weight-related conditions and may lead to new therapies that target calorie-burning mechanisms.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Podcast

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

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
By Megha Wadhwa

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