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JAPAN

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JAPAN / Politics
Oct 16, 2018
Japan must look beyond U.S. for stable economic and military future, says risk analyst Ian Bremmer
By Cory Baird
As the United States’ commitment to global leadership and principles grows ever more uncertain under President Donald Trump, Japan finds itself with little choice but to look beyond its closest ally to ensure economic and military security, according to analyst Ian Bremmer, the head of political risk...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2018
Diplomat spouse's top shot captures Japan in full bloom
By Aika Sato
An extreme close-up shot capturing a delicate sakura cherry blossom clothed in white floating on a tranquil surface of water won the Prince Takamado Memorial Prize in this year's version of the Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes annual photo competition.
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2018
Surveillance cameras removed from shower area at Ibaraki immigration center
By Sarah Suk
Support groups for detainees had complained that the cameras, set up after cases of vandalism, violated the privacy of those held there.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2018
Japan to survey gaming disorder as WHO considers recognizing the condition
The health ministry plans to conduct a fact-finding survey of gaming disorder as soon as the current fiscal year, ahead of the World Health Organization's possible addition of the behavior pattern to the International Classification of Diseases, sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Oct 16, 2018
Hopes high that Pope Francis will send message from A-bombed cities to support nuclear weapons ban treaty
By Kyosuke Mizukawa
With Pope Francis expressing his intention to visit Japan next year, hopes are high among Hiroshima and Nagasaki residents and A-bomb survivors' groups that he may come to their cities.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 16, 2018
Trump's China battles give Taiwan supporters renewed influence
Escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over trade, the South China Sea and recent arms sales are pushing Taiwan back into the American foreign policy spotlight, attracting Beijing's ire.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 16, 2018
U.S. judge dismisses Stormy Daniels defamation suit against Trump, orders her to pay his legal fees
A U.S. judge on Monday dismissed adult film actress Stormy Daniels's defamation lawsuit against President Donald Trump and ordered her to pay his attorney's fees, saying a tweet the president had written referring to her was protected by free-speech laws.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 16, 2018
Trump tours Florida hurricane destruction, says situation in town 'very tough'
U.S. President Donald Trump surveyed the damage from Hurricane Michael and met with survivors on Monday, saying food and housing were the top priorities for those hit in Florida's storm-ravaged Panhandle.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 16, 2018
Trump says 'rogue killers' may be behind Jamal Khashoggi disappearance from Saudi consulate
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday "rogue killers" may have been behind the disappearance of prominent Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi and dispatched Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to meet King Salman over the case.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 16, 2018
Islamic State executes aid worker after deadline expires: Nigeria
Islamists in Nigeria have killed an aid worker who was being held hostage after a deadline imposed by the militants expired, the Nigerian government said on Monday.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Oct 16, 2018
Reflecting the nation's history, 'sōgō shōsha' are unique to Japan
By Patrick Ryan
The sōgō shōsha's organization and business model is unique to Japan. This is, for the most part, because they are a reflection of Japan's own unique economic development, first during the Meiji Restoration's period of rapid industrialization and commercialization aimed at building a strong military...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 16, 2018
Amid Japan's changing work-style landscape, office space provider WeWork grows at a dizzying pace
By Hiroko Nakata
The seven-story tower with a glass exterior near Tokyo's trendy Omotesando district serves not just as a co-working space with computers and free Wi-Fi. There is also a pantry, a bar counter and a spacious lounge where you can drink freshly roasted coffee and beer on tap free of charge. There is even...
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 16, 2018
Firms offer a glimpse of future business models at CEATEC, Japan's biggest electronics trade show
By Kazuaki Nagata
Japan's biggest electronics trade show kicked off Tuesday, offering a future peek at how the latest technologies can be integrated into everyday living.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2018
Alberta expects 80 to 100 cannabis stores licensed in a month
Alberta expects to have 80 to 100 cannabis retail stores licensed over the next month, with 17 locations ready for the first day of legal sales on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2018
Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen dies of cancer at 65: family
Microsoft Corp. co-founder Paul Allen, the man who persuaded school-friend Bill Gates to drop out of Harvard to start what became the world's biggest software company, died on Monday at the age of 65, his family said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2018
Many U.S. mall owners say good riddance to Sears now that it's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The real estate investment trusts that own the malls and shopping centers where many Sears stores are anchor tenants have waited years for the retailer's demise to renovate the sites and boost rent, although redevelopment costs may strain some plans.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Oct 16, 2018
Provide relief for asbestos-linked health damage
The government needs to realize that time is running short for victims of asbestos-related diseases and explore ways for settling their cases out of court.
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2018
Is pensioner populism here to stay?
By Edoardo Campanella
Western democracies are feeling the political consequences of population aging.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2018
An AI wake-up call from ancient Greece
By Adrienne Mayor
Those warning about artificial intelligence's dangers are right to invoke Pandora and her jar of miseries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2018
Dying of loneliness, despite all our social media 'friends'
By GEORGE F. WILL
How can America fix its epidemic of loneliness?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 16, 2018
U.S. needs a new way to deal with dictators
By Hal Brands
Alliances with nations that quash democracy and human rights are proving costly.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 16, 2018
Shrinking hasn't stopped Japan from growing
By Daniel Moss
More immigration allows much-needed growth in the workforce and a higher consumption tax shores up government finances.

Sports

Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 16, 2018
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy opposes Wembley sale to Shahid Khan
The chairman of Tottenham opposes the Premier League club's temporary home of Wembley Stadium being sold to a rival for both soccer and NFL.
SOCCER
Oct 16, 2018
LIVEBLOG: Japan vs Uruguay
Follow our live coverage as the Samurai Blue take on Uruguay in the toughest test yet for new manager Hajime Moriyasu.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 16, 2018
Decorated minimumweight Katsunari Takayama granted amateur boxing license
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Former professional four-organization minimumweight champion Katsunari Takayama will be granted his wish to receive an amateur license from the Japan Amateur Boxing Federation, it was announced at a news conference on Tuesday.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 16, 2018
Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez joins One Championship
Former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez has signed with One Championship, the growing Asia-based mixed martial arts promotion.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2018
The cutting edge of Kyoto swordmaking
By Matthew Larking
Showcasing 170 blades, 19 of which are National Treasures and 61 are Important Cultural Properties, 'Swords of Kyoto: Master Craftsmanship from an Elegant Culture' is the largest sword exhibition in the Kyoto National Museum's 120-year history.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2018
'Astronomy and Printing: In Search of New World Vision'
By Yukari Tanaka
Oct. 20-Jan. 20
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2018
'Aesthetics of Shinzo Fukuhara: Assemble, The Eugene Studio'
By Yukari Tanaka
Oct. 19-March 17
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2018
'Local Prospects 4: Distances'
By Yukari Tanaka
Oct. 27-Nov. 18
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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