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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Oct 7, 2018
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo meets North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives in Seoul after “a good trip to Pyongyang to meet with Chairman Kim” (Jong Un).
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Oct 7, 2018
Beware of the ¥10 million business card
By Jake Adelstein
Business cards carry a lot of weight in Japan, so much so that they can be used to devastating effect if someone decides to deploy them for criminal purposes.
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2018
Suga seeks concrete North Korean steps for denuclearization
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga urged North Korea on Sunday to take concrete steps for achieving denuclearization.
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2018
SDF member taking part in joint drill with U.S., Philippine troops dies after crash
The Ground Self-Defense Force said one of its members succumbed to his injuries and died early Sunday morning as a result of an automobile accident that occurred last week while he was participating in a joint exercise with U.S. and Filipino soldiers in the Philippines.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 7, 2018
Brazilians begin voting in tense presidential race led by right-winger Jair Bolsonaro
Brazilians began voting Sunday in a polarized presidential race that could result in the election of a far-right former army captain, whose praise of past dictatorships enrages critics but whose promise of a brutal crackdown on crime and corruption has electrified his supporters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 7, 2018
At least 11 people killed after powerful earthquake rocks northern Haiti
An earthquake hit northern Haiti late Saturday, killing at least 11 people and sparking an overnight scramble to help towns in the impoverished Caribbean country battered by the shockwave.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 7, 2018
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was killed in consulate in Istanbul, Turkish officials say
Turkish authorities believe that prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who disappeared four days ago after entering Saudi Arabia's consulate in Istanbul, was killed inside the consulate, two Turkish sources said on Saturday.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS
Oct 7, 2018
China crack down on luxury goods at customs alarms investors, makers of high-end goods
Social media reports that China is cracking down on travelers returning home with suitcases full of luxury goods have alarmed investors in companies ranging from Shiseido Co. to France's LVMH and Kering SA.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Oct 7, 2018
Action needed to combat hunger
The number of people suffering from hunger is rising, in large part because of conflict and climate change.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 7, 2018
Toward a Pax Sinae-Nipponica era
By Jesper Koll
For many reasons, Pax Nipponica or Pax Sinae cannot work. But Pax Sinea-Nipponica would almost certainly be very welcomed by the Asia Pacific region.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 7, 2018
Fugitive from the thought police
By Gene Weingarten
There is no such thing as a thought crime — or is there?

Sports

Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 7, 2018
Grouses fly high as B. League's opening round concludes
By Ed Odeven
In a 40-minute game, topping the century mark in points often requires a team to be in sync on offense.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 7, 2018
Kei Nishikori outclassed by Daniil Medvedev in Rakuten Japan Open final
By Joel Tansey
Kei Nishikori’s title drought continues.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Oct 7, 2018
LIVEBLOG: Kei Nishikori vs Daniil Medvedev at Rakuten Japan Open
Live commentary on the Rakuten Japan Open final, in which Kei Nishikori is playing Daniil Medvedev for the trophy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 7, 2018
Naoya Inoue wins effortlessly with first-round knockout against Juan Carlos Payano
By Kaz Nagatsuka
This time, he needed just a few punches to end the night.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Oct 7, 2018
Teikyo University seeks to take development of athletes to next level
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Over the last two decades, the Japanese sports world has taken significant steps forward in aspects of athlete development such as nutrition, sports medicine and improved training methods.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 7, 2018
The artisans helping preserve the luster of Kishu lacquerware
By Lance Henderstein
The future of Kishu lacquerware will depend on young artisans finding the balance between tradition and modernization. But the value of the art lies not only in its beauty, but in the sacrifice and commitment of the artisans who dedicate their lives to carrying on a tradition.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Oct 7, 2018
Art classes can help boost your kids' creativity
By Danielle Demetriou
Take your kids to an art class and let their imaginations run wild.

COMMUNITY

COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 7, 2018
Gaijin Day: How an event in Hamamatsu about unity proved to be divisive
By Farrah Hasnain
Referring to Nikkei Brazilians and Peruvians as 'gaijin' was at the very least inaccurate and, at most, deeply offensive.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Oct 7, 2018
Views from Hamamatsu: How do you feel about Gaijin Day and the G-word?
By Farrah Hasnain
Residents of Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture, the city that hosted Gaijin Day on Sept. 1, were asked what they thought of the name of the event.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 7, 2018
Golden years: a cat of a certain age named Micchan
Micchan is 15 years old and has been at ARK for 14 of those. It's not much of a life, but if someone doesn't take her home soon, that will be hers.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Oct 7, 2018
Global adventure spans over 20 years and counting
By Mick Corliss
In the H&M Showroom perched above the streets of Tokyo's bustling Shibuya district, the calm demeanor of Lucas Seifert stands in stark contrast to the boisterous outside.
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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