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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Apr 18, 2019
Japan's nōkanshi traditional morticians give dearly departed a final farewell
Yuko Nakajima says her job isn't as pretty as portrayed in "Departures," director Yojiro Takita's Oscar-winning 2008 film about Japanese ritual morticians.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 18, 2019
North Korea tests new weapon with 'powerful warhead' and demands Pompeo's removal from nuke talks
North Korea has demanded that U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo be removed as Washington's top negotiator with Pyongyang, just hours after announcing the test-firing of a "new-type tactical guided weapon," the country's state-run media said Thursday.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 18, 2019
Notre Dame to get temporary wooden cathedral during rebuilding
Catholic worshippers feeling orphaned by the fire that ravaged part of Notre Dame will be welcomed in an "ephemeral cathedral" of wood in front of the Paris monument until it reopens, Notre Dame's chief priest said Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2019
Life of Alan Garcia, former Peru president once touted as the country's JFK, cut short by his own gun
Alan Garcia was the charismatic chameleon of Peruvian politics, once popular enough to be elected president twice. But his terms were filled with ups and downs and he eventually became caught up in the Odebrecht bribery scandal that rocked Latin America.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 18, 2019
White House and Justice officials discussed Robert Mueller report, say media
U.S. Justice Department officials had numerous conversations in recent days with White House lawyers about the conclusions of special counsel Robert Mueller's report on his investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election, the New York Times and ABC News reported on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 18, 2019
Trump security adviser unveils new U.S. sanctions to pressure Cuba, Maduro regime, targeting remittances
U.S. national security adviser John Bolton announced a series of new sanctions against Cuba and Venezuela on Wednesday as the Trump administration sought to boost pressure on Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and the countries that support him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Apr 18, 2019
Camps overflow as Mexico cracks down to curb U.S.-bound migrants after Trump threats
Amid pressure from Washington, Mexico is backpedaling on promises of better treatment for Central American migrants, leaving hundreds stranded in unsanitary camps near its southern border amid allegations of irregular detentions.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 18, 2019
Amazon to close domestic marketplace business in China, say sources
Amazon.com Inc. plans to close its domestic marketplace in China by mid-July, people familiar with the matter said, focusing efforts on more lucrative businesses selling overseas goods and cloud services in the world's most populous nation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 18, 2019
Philip Morris says it doesn't want you to buy its cigarettes, but will IQOS help it survive?
How can a company that tells people explicitly not to buy its products survive? That's a question for Philip Morris International Inc., which recently unveiled a campaign to "unsmoke" the world.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 18, 2019
'Shooting for big game': Softbank's push for transport dominance
SoftBank Group Corp. leader Masayoshi Son has much bigger ambitions for transportation than simply seeing his investment in Uber Technologies Inc. turn into more than $13 billion when the company goes public next month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 18, 2019
U.S. planes, tractors and food on EU tariff list over Boeing-Airbus subsidy spat
Planes, tractors, food and handbags featured on a list of U.S. imports worth $20 billion that the European Union said on Wednesday it could hit with tariffs in a transatlantic aircraft subsidy dispute.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Apr 18, 2019
Notre Dame still a monument to the human spirit
Even in a damaged state, Notre Dame cathedral will remain a monument to the human spirit, a source of inspiration, hope and beauty to the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 18, 2019
Innovation needs to be a Reiwa goal
To move past the Heisei Era's economic malaise, Japan must invest in an education system that fosters people who can breed new ideas and launch new industries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 18, 2019
Ode to our lady of Europe
The effort should not only be to rebuild the cathedral, but also to protect and defend Europe's cultural and political legacy.

Sports

Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2019
FC Barcelona to meet Chelsea, Vissel Kobe in summer friendlies in Japan
FC Barcelona will face English Premier League veteran Chelsea and the J. League's Vissel Kobe this July, adding to the list of star-studded club friendlies set to take place in Japan this summer.
SOCCER
Apr 18, 2019
Nadeshiko's Saki Kumagai a finalist for BBC honor
With over 100 international caps and six seasons of service for women's soccer titan Olympique Lyonnais, defender Saki Kumagai is already recognized by those in the know as one of the sport's top players.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Apr 18, 2019
Yuta Watanabe makes positive impact as a rookie
Yuta Watanabe's blue-collar work ethic and perpetual desire to improve were defining characteristics of his rookie season.
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2019
Startup Alliance of American Football files for bankruptcy
The Alliance of American Football, the upstart league that abruptly folded midway through its first season, filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure a partnership with the NFL.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2019
Mikko Rantanen nets OT winner as Avalanche take 3-1 series lead against Flames
Mikko Rantanen's second goal of the game was the overtime winner as the Colorado Avalanche erased a two-goal deficit and beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 Wednesday night.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 18, 2019
Florida prosecutors say they'll release alleged Robert Kraft-related sex videos
Florida prosecutors on Wednesday said they intend to release videos that allegedly show New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and other men engaged in sexual acts at a massage parlor because they are required to by state law.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Apr 18, 2019
Japan residents can register for Tokyo 2020 Olympics ticket lottery from May 9
Registration for the lottery will be possible from May 9 via the ticket sales website, where users can choose which Olympic events they wish to attend.

LIFE

LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Apr 18, 2019
Innovative dishes put matcha in new light
Green tea stands out as a champion of Japanese brews — none more so than the Kyoto strain uji-cha. Celebrating that splendor, Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo has teamed up with Kyoto's historic Tsuji Rihei Honten tea shop to host its Premium Uji-cha Afternoon Tea.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Apr 18, 2019
World celebrates birth of Buddha together
Tens of thousands of people, including various dignitaries from Africa, celebrated the birth of Buddha on April 8 at Sampozan Muryojuji Temple, the head temple of the Nenbutsushu Buddhist Sect of Japan, in Kato, Hyogo Prefecture.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 18, 2019
Kyotographie 2019: It's in the space
The banner image for "Vibe," the seventh edition of the Kyotographie International Photography Festival, is Scotsman Albert Watson's sepia-tinted portrait of Ryuichi Sakamoto, which was used for the musician's 1989 album "Beauty." It's an outrageously self-indulgent image, but so gorgeous, and the album...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Apr 18, 2019
Japan to be given a lesson in idol pop with 'Produce 101 Japan'
Last week, Japanese talent agency Yoshimoto Kogyo and South Korea's CJ E&M announced a new talent competition TV show for Japan, set to debut later this year. And it's not just another program to fill up the back end of 2019, but will be a test case to see if the traditional power structures of male...

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