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JAPAN

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JAPAN
Jul 25, 2018
Japan's indigenous Ainu sue to bring their ancestors' bones back home
By Kayoko Kimura
Activist group's hardball tactics expose rifts in the Ainu community over the fate of bones held at universities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2018
Traumatic memories and concerns for the future unnerve those displaced by Hiroshima rain disaster
By Magdalena Osumi
Shigenobu Ikeda, 74, dreams of returning to his home in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 25, 2018
As Japan endures record heat wave, large population of elderly at highest risk
By Maya Kaneko
When heat waves strike the nation, it is Japan's large population of elderly people who suffer the most — a situation that can only get worse as the society grays.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Seoul in talks with 'related countries' to formally declare end to Korean War: report
By Jesse Johnson
South Korea's foreign minister said Sunday that the nation is in talks with "related countries" to formally end the Korean War, local media said Wednesday, after an earlier report suggested Seoul was seeking to declare an end to the conflict in late August.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2018
At least 19 dead, more than 3,000 in need of rescue after Laos dam collapse: report
Nineteen people have been confirmed dead and more than 3,000 need to be rescued after a dam collapsed in a remote part of land-locked Laos, local media reported Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2018
Mike Pompeo says South Pacific nations would choose U.S. over China
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on Tuesday after meetings with his Australian counterpart that he was confident South Pacific nations would choose the United States as an ally over China, despite Beijing's growing clout in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Cambodia puts display of force ahead of election
Cambodia's armed forces put on a show of power on Wednesday, displaying riot gear and assault rifles at a sports stadium in the capital ahead of this weekend's general election, which some have criticized as a sham.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2018
Trump plays up North Korean reports of missile site dismantling
By Jesse Johnson
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday played up reports that North Korea has begun dismantling key parts of a missile test site, but the president's enthusiasm contrasted with remarks by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, who said the same day that verification and inspections would still be needed to...

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 25, 2018
Carbon emissions goals at risk as 'clunker' cars flood Africa and South Asia
African and South Asian nations could miss national targets to curb greenhouse gas emissions unless rich countries stop using them as dumping grounds for millions of polluting old cars, a study has warned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jul 25, 2018
U.S. urges judge to allow fast deportations of reunited migrant families in snub to ACLU
The U.S. government urged a federal judge on Tuesday to allow the quick deportation of immigrant parents once they are reunited with their children, rejecting a request by a civil rights group that said parents needed time to assess legal options.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Woman killed in hostage standoff at Los Angeles store was shot by police officer
A woman who died in a weekend hostage standoff at a Trader Joe's store in Los Angeles was killed by a bullet fired by a police officer, the city's police chief said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Offering no evidence, Trump says Russia this time will back Democrats in midterm election
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he believes Russia will work hard to sway November U.S. congressional elections toward Democrats and not his fellow Republicans, but provided no evidence to back up his assertion.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2018
Putin won't be invited to address U.S. Congress despite Trump invite: Paul Ryan
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to address the U.S. Congress if he accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to visit Washington, a senior Republican lawmaker said on Tuesday, calling that a privilege reserved for allies.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2018
Britain plans first foreign takeover rule-tightening in 20 years amid China worries
Britain is planning the biggest change to takeover rules in almost two decades, giving the government new powers to block deals in all sectors of the economy to prevent U.K. companies in sensitive industries from falling into foreign hands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2018
U.S. airlines to yield to Beijing's demands, will refer to 'China Taiwan'
U.S. airlines plan to comply with a Chinese government demand that they revise their website identifications of Taiwan to reflect China's claim on the island territory, said a person familiar with the discussions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2018
The stuff of dreams: U.S. Mega Millions lottery tops $500 million
The jackpot for Tuesday night's U.S. Mega Millions lottery has reached $522 million, the fifth-largest prize in the game's history, sparking a wave of social media daydreaming about what people do if they won.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jul 25, 2018
Protect the socially weak from heat waves
The nation must do more to protect its growing elderly population against the perils of extreme weather.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2018
Xi Jinping and curse of the strong leader
By Kerry Brown
China's president needs to get a grip on the trade war issue before it gets a grip on him.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2018
Protectionism proves that evidence is unpersuasive
By GEORGE F. WILL
Trying to produce prosperity with protectionism is as easy as extracting sunbeams from cucumbers.

Sports

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 25, 2018
Mitakeumi earns spoils of victory
By John Gunning
The Nagoya tournament ended with the Emperor's Cup being handed to arguably the most surprising top division champion in eight years.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 25, 2018
'Bleach': Easy entry into an action-packed manga world
By Mark Schilling
Marvel and DC may rule the North American multiplex, but that doesn't mean their fans have read the source comics. In Japan the opposite is true: The manga comes first and foremost in a media chain that eventually leads to anime, games and, at the end, live-action films.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 25, 2018
'Mirai': Mamoru Hosoda's latest anime is for the young at heart
By Matt Schley
Though anime director Mamoru Hosoda rarely diverges from his pet theme of family, the scale of his movies rises and falls like the tide. "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" (2006) was an intimate tale of high school life, "Summer Wars" (2009) dealt with the fate of the entire planet, "Wolf Children" (2012)...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 25, 2018
Fuji Rock sees a slow pivot to a more Japanese lineup
By James Hadfield
When Fuji Rock Festival started in late 1990s, the principal attractions were invariably imported. Although the event also featured plenty of Japanese bands, even in the early years, it was Westerners that exerted the biggest draw — from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters to Bjork, Aphex Twin and...
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
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. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
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."
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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