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JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018
Abe announces typhoon-hit Kansai airport will reopen to some domestic flights Friday
By Eric Johnston
The airport remained closed Thursday after Typhoon Jebi caused flooding that damaged the main runway and tarmac, and drove a tanker into the bridge connecting the facility to the mainland.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018
LIVEBLOG: M6.7 earthquake in Hokkaido
Live updates from The Japan Times newsroom and social media about the strong earthquake that hit Hokkaido on Sept. 6.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018
Hokkaido quake spurs mass hotel booking cancellations, tourist spot closings
By Sarah Suk and Chisato Tanaka
Facilities in the prefecture — a popular tourist destination — advised travelers to cancel if they could, as water and power outages made normal operations impossible.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018
Hokkaido nuclear plant on backup power after quake, reviving memories of Fukushima disaster
A nuclear power station in Hokkaido is relying on emergency backup power after a powerful earthquake knocked out electricity on the northern island Thursday, offering a stark reminder of the 2011 Fukushima disaster.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018
Examining the potential economic impact of the quake in Japan's agricultural capital of Hokkaido
Hokkaido, which was struck by a strong earthquake overnight, is a famed area for agriculture and open spaces that accounts for about 3.5 percent of the nation's economy.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018
British warship sails near Beijing-claimed islets in South China Sea
A British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea as it headed toward Vietnam, asserting "freedom of navigation" rights and challenging Beijing's "excessive claims" in the region, two sources said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 6, 2018
Kim agrees to 'cooperate closely' with U.S. on denuclearizing, says 'stronger' measures possible
By Jesse Johnson
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has agreed to "cooperate closely" with the U.S. — even possibly accepting "stronger" denuclearization measures — a top South Korean official said Thursday, amid an apparent rift over progress in U.S.-North Korean nuclear talks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 6, 2018
China accuses Britain of 'provocation' after warship sails near South China Sea islands in freedom of navigation operation
China expressed anger on Thursday after a British Royal Navy warship sailed close to islands claimed by China in the South China Sea late last month, saying Britain was engaged in "provocation" and that it had lodged a strong complaint.

WORLD

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WORLD
Sep 6, 2018
Governments 'not ready' for December climate change summit, says Fiji PM Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama at Bangkok talks
By Patpicha Tanakasempipat and Amy Sawitta Lefevre
Governments are unprepared for a crucial climate change meeting in Poland later this year aimed at ensuring the full implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama said this week at climate talks in Bangkok.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Sep 6, 2018
Planes, trains and fake perfume: How Novichok arrived in Britain
By Kitty Donaldson
The sheer audacity of Russia's chemical-weapon attack on the U.K. can be traced through the journey of a small — and fake — Nina Ricci Premier Jour perfume bottle.
WORLD
Sep 6, 2018
Guinness World Records celebrates new achievements in latest edition, including those of 83-year-old Japanese DJ
An 83-year-old Japanese disc jockey, an elderly flying trapeze artist, the owner of the world's fastest jet-propelled go-kart and a dog named Feather with a flair for jumping are among the record-breaking stars to win a place in the latest edition of Guinness World Records.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 6, 2018
11 hospitalized with flu-like symptoms in New York following Emirates flight
Laboratory tests on respiratory samples from the patients have yet to confirm the illness, but their histories and symptoms — fever, cough and vomiting — indicate influenza, said Dr. Oxiris Barbot, New York City's acting health commissioner.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 6, 2018
Despite reform efforts, Native American females face high rates of crime, violence and disappearance
For generations, Native American women have been victimized at astonishing rates, with federal figures showing that more than half have encountered sexual and domestic violence at some point during their lives — even amid a wave of efforts aimed at reducing such crimes.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 6, 2018
Uber joins hands with Fuji Taxi, sealing first Japan deal under new, pro-regulator approach
The deal lets customers hail cabs using the ride-sharing firm's app in Nagoya, the nation's third-most populous city, strengthening its position in one of the world's largest taxi markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 6, 2018
Canon joins Sony and Nikon in battle for pro-grade mirrorless camera market
Canon Inc. is finally entering the full-frame mirrorless camera market, joining Sony Corp. and Nikon Corp. in a new battleground for professional-grade camera equipment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2018
Justice Department probes if social media are 'stifling' speech after Trump, GOP, conspiracy theorists gripe
The U.S. Department of Justice and state attorneys general will meet this month to discuss concerns that social media platforms are "intentionally stifling the free exchange of ideas," the department said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2018
Facebook, Twitter on defense in U.S. Congress over foreign bids to tilt polls, politics
Top executives from Facebook Inc. and Twitter Inc. defended their companies in the U.S. Congress on Wednesday over what lawmakers see as a failure to combat continuing foreign efforts to influence U.S. politics.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Sep 6, 2018
Substantial policy debate needed in LDP race
With so much at stake, the public deserves substantive discussions between the contestants.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2018
The rise of state capitalism 2.0
By Alissa Amico
The fall of the Berlin Wall almost 30 years ago represented a high-water mark in the retreat of the state from the global economy, signaling a defeat of socialist economics virtually worldwide. From dirigiste France to communist China, countries with widely divergent economic models began to adopt a...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2018
Economists gear up to challenge the monopolies
By Noah Smith
Excessive market concentration lets companies take a bigger slice of the pie at the expense of workers.

Sports

SOCCER
Sep 6, 2018
JFA to evaluate Japan-Chile match after Hokkaido earthquake
The Japan Football Association is evaluating whether or not Friday's international friendly between Japan and Chile will take place as planned.

LIFE

LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 6, 2018
An urban escape with a blend of tradition
Touring Tokyo is about to get a lot easier. On Dec. 14, floors 4-13 of Hulic Square Tokyo will collectively open as the new flagship location for Hulic's luxury hotel series.
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. 
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.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
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."
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.
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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