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JAPAN

JAPAN
Dec 16, 2018
Japan mulls visa test exemptions based on education level
Japan plans to grant exemptions from technical tests required for a new category of visa if applicants have attained a certain degree of professional education in their home countries, informed sources say.
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JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Dec 16, 2018
Fukushima launches multilingual emergency call service as number of foreign residents rebounds
The prefectural police and fire departments in Fukushima have started multilingual services aimed at non-Japanese speakers making emergency calls amid a rising number of foreign visitors in the run-up to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics.

WORLD

WORLD / Politics
Dec 16, 2018
British minister says any decision on Brexit deal will happen in New Year
British Trade Minister Liam Fox said Sunday talks with the European Union to secure "assurances" for Parliament on Prime Minister Theresa May's Brexit deal will take time, with a decision expected in the New Year.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2018
Air hockey-playing robot shows how Huawei haunts T-Mobile's Sprint deal
By Todd Shields and David McLaughlin
Huawei Technologies Co. and wireless carrier SoftBank Group Corp.' close business dealings could be an issue in T-Mobile U.S. Inc.'s proposed purchase of SoftBank's Sprint Corp.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 16, 2018
Fate of $1 trillion in risky U.S. loans may be in Japan's hands
By Tracy Alloway and Cecile Gutscher
Japanese banks might have snapped up a third of the loans made to highly indebted U.S. companies, propelling the size of the market past $1 trillion.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Dec 16, 2018
Questions over Daijosai rite arise again
It's vital that detailed public discussions be held on the constitutionality of using government money to hold religious rites.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 16, 2018
Drastic employment changes are coming
By Takamitsu Sawa
The crucial question is whether technological renovation can create enough new employment opportunities to make up for jobs lost to technology.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 16, 2018
The lethal consequences of misclassifying dolphins
By Peter Singer
Japan's animal welfare regulations could halt the Taiji slaughter if Japanese law categorized dolphins as mammals instead of fish.

Sports

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BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 16, 2018
Sunrockers improve to .500 with win over NeoPhoenix
By Ed Odeven
Fueled by a potent inside attack and a well-orchestrated passing performance, the Sunrockers Shibuya etched an 80-57 victory over the San-en NeoPhoenix on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Dec 16, 2018
FIBA task force positive on Tokyo 2020 berth for Japan
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Japan's men's basketball team is on the right track to earn a spot at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, FIBA task force co-chairman Ingo Weiss told a news conference on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS
Dec 16, 2018
Kosei Okuno leads Kwansei to Koshien Bowl title
By Hiroshi Ikezawa
Kosei Okuno, the victim in the illegal tackle scandal which rocked Japan in May, made history for himself on Sunday.

LIFE

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LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Dec 16, 2018
Programming: A code for fun and games
By Danielle Demetriou
The world of programming not only has countless educational benefits for kids, but it can also be an impressive creative outlet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Dec 16, 2018
Tech keeps it smart for 2019
By Chiho Komoriya
A lot of new gadgets aren't essential to life, but they can help make daily living a little more fun, easier and convenient.

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Dec 16, 2018
Emphasis on adaptability for successful global career
By Rob Gilhooly
The Japanese markets have closed and the trading floor at Societe Generale's Tokyo branch is noticeably less frenetic, even though traders remain glued to their computer screens, keeping an eye on movements in other markets around the globe.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Dec 16, 2018
Cultural differences can present a challenge when giving or receiving care
By Louise George Kittaka
Coping with a sudden illness or unexpected injury is difficult enough in your own country, but it can be even harder when you're unfamiliar with the customs or language of the country you live in.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Dec 16, 2018
Game on!: A tomcat named Risa
This guy's energy is contagious. Word is he's an 'all-round terrific cat' and should have been scooped up long ago.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
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. 
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.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha 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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