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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Apr 2, 2019
What's in a name? Reiwa reflects today's politics, Japan's cultural history and a social philosophy
Media hype over Reiwa, the newly announced name for the upcoming era, continued unabated Tuesday. At the same time, a majority of people appeared to happily welcome the name, which means "auspicious" (rei) and "peace" or "harmony" (wa).
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2019
Foreign Ministry may go Gregorian, dropping use of Japan era names in documents when it can
With the upcoming Imperial era name change, the Foreign Ministry is considering scrapping the use of the era name for calendar years in some of its official documents and switching to the Gregorian calendar, according to informed sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2019
Japan won't grant new residency status to Iranians as Tehran won't take back deportees
The Justice Ministry has decided not to grant a new type of residency status for foreign workers to people holding Iranian citizenship.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 2, 2019
Facebook and rights groups hit out at Singapore's planned fake news bill
Singapore submitted wide-ranging fake news legislation in Parliament on Monday, stoking fears from internet firms and human rights groups that it may give the government too much power and hinder freedom of speech.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 2, 2019
Taking a closer look at the frenetic pace of U.S. Democratic candidates' campaign events
How many ways can you measure the first quarter of the year? For American Democratic presidential candidates, it's 300-plus events, 24 states and hundreds of voter questions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2019
In war-weary Afghanistan, fighters swap Kalashnikovs for cricket bats and pads
During a lull in Afghanistan's never-ending war, before the fighting season resumes once again in the spring, Taliban fighters recall laying down their Kalashnikovs and, for a brief moment, enjoying a game of cricket.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. halts delivery of F-35 equipment to Turkey over its plans to buy missile defense system from Russia
The United States has halted delivery of equipment related to the stealthy F-35 fighter aircraft to Turkey, marking the first concrete U.S. step to block delivery of the jet to the NATO ally in light of Ankara's planned purchase of a Russian missile defense system.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. intel veterans helped UAE spy on Al Jazeera boss and BBC host during row with Qatar, says report
A group of American hackers who once worked for U.S. intelligence agencies helped the United Arab Emirates spy on a BBC host, the chairman of Al Jazeera and other prominent Arab media figures during a tense 2017 confrontation pitting the UAE and its allies against the Gulf state of Qatar.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 2, 2019
Trump declares U.S. census 'meaningless' without citizenship question
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday injected himself into one of the most consequential cases of the current Supreme Court term, saying the nation's 2020 census would be "meaningless" without adding a citizenship question to the questionnaire.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 2, 2019
Trump team heightens effort to return asylum seekers to Mexico
The Trump administration is intensifying measures to curb the flow of Central American asylum seekers crossing into the United States from Mexico, officials said on Monday, including sending more people back to Mexico to wait for their asylum claims to be heard by U.S. courts.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 2, 2019
Congo Ebola outbreak spreading faster than ever and most deaths occurred outside treatment centers: WHO
Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading at its fastest rate yet, eight months after it was first detected, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's lawyer asks for trial separate from Nissan's and Kelly's to ensure fair hearing
Though the automaker has also been indicted, lawyer Junichiro Hironaka said Nissan has been cozying up to prosecutors, jeopardizing his client's right to “a fair trial.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2019
Made-in-China reactor gains favor at home as U.S. nuclear technology falters
China's homegrown nuclear technology is gaining ground in the battle for that nation's next generation of reactors, according to a state-owned developer, as it seeks to move on after delays and cost blowouts from imported designs.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 2, 2019
Bitcoin's sudden, puzzling surge propels it above $5,000, as other cryptocurrencies rally
Bitcoin climbed suddenly Tuesday to the highest level since November, leading a surge in virtual currencies and ending three months of calm in the $160 billion market.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 2, 2019
Renault alerts prosecutors over suspicious Oman dealer payments under Carlos Ghosn
Renault SA has alerted French prosecutors to payments made to a Renault-Nissan business partner in Oman under former Chief Executive Carlos Ghosn, according to three sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 2, 2019
Japan government bonds have a cute sales mascot, but there's only one buyer that matters
In the land that gave us Hello Kitty, it's no surprise the government employs an endearing mascot to sell its bonds. His name is Kokusai-sensei. A pint-size rendition of him welcomes visitors to the investor relations office at the Finance Ministry. Pudgy and professorial, he's got his own Twitter account...
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 2, 2019
Google's new external AI ethics council apparently already falling apart
Google recently appointed an external ethics council to deal with tricky issues in artificial intelligence. The group is meant to help the company appease critics while still pursuing lucrative cloud computing deals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 2, 2019
FAA says it expects to receive Boeing 737 Max software fix over 'coming weeks'
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said on Monday it expects to receive Boeing Co's proposed software enhancement package for the grounded 737 Max "over the coming weeks" after the company had previously said it planned to submit the fix for government approval by last week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 2, 2019
BMW and Peugeot go ahead with temporary U.K. plant shutdowns despite Brexit delay
BMW's Mini plant in Britain closes for four weeks from Monday and Peugeot's Vauxhall car factory shuts for two weeks in moves planned months ago to help the firms deal with any disruption resulting from Brexit, which has since been delayed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. airlines back up after second system glitch in a week
Major U.S. airlines were back up and running on Monday after a system-wide outage delayed hundreds of flights and fired-up customer complaints on social media, the second such disruption in a week.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Apr 2, 2019
European Union confronts the China challenge
As Europe contemplates a harder line against China, Japan's reinvigorated relationship with the EU assumes greater significance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
The next clash between India and Pakistan
The question is when, not if.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
Google needs a lesson in patriotism
Firm shuns business with the Pentagon but is helping China develop AI capabilities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
What has Rammstein revealed about Germany's soul?
The hard-rock group's controversial new song explores national identity by confronting painful history.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
U.S. military drills not enough to counter Russia and China
The loss of the U.S.'s long-running military technical edge is clearly a major concern within the Pentagon.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 2, 2019
Divining North Korea's U.S. policy
After his disappointing summit with Trump in Hanoi, what directio will Kim take?

Sports

Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 2, 2019
Performance staff plays big role for Japan hoopsters
Right after the final buzzer, the TV camera momentarily caught head coach Julio Lamas giving a strong hug to athletic trainer Takeo Ichiyanagi after they helped accomplish a big feat in the Middle East in late February.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 2, 2019
Emamouse: Unmasking an experimental cult favorite
It's surprising to see emamouse without their signature mask. The Tokyo artist never plays live or appears in photos on Twitter without the handmade felt headwear, which features green hair with a single blue fish. Yet here it is, in emamouse's hands inside a Shinjuku Showa Era cafe.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 2, 2019
Katsumi Asaba is having a good laugh
One of Japan's top art directors brings together the mischievous, the comical and the jokers for an exhibition to prove 'Humor is the heart of communication.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 2, 2019
'Moomin the Art and the Story'
April 9-June 16
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 2, 2019
'Kiyoharu Art Colony Guesthouse "Washin": Hiroshi Sugimoto'
April 6-June 30
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 2, 2019
'Road to Shijo School: Focus on Go Shun and Related Painters'
April 6-May 12
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Apr 2, 2019
Mick Jagger to undergo NY heart surgery, get stent: Drudge Report
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger will undergo heart surgery this week following the postponement of the band's North American tour for medical reasons, according to a published report.

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan