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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 22, 2019
Abe likely to use upcoming big events to distract Japanese public from election routs, experts say
By Tomohiro Osaki
The Liberal Democratic Party's defeat in two by-elections on Sunday is likely to prompt the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to use upcoming diplomatic events to deflect domestic attention from recent political setbacks, as he looks ahead to a key Upper House election in the summer, experts...
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
Cosplaying eccentric Mac Akasaka of the Smile Party snags seat in Tokyo ward assembly
By Sakura Murakami
He clambers out from under the table, wearing a pink Hooter's tank top while sporting fluffy angel wings and a halo, before bowing deeply toward the camera and taking a seat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Apr 22, 2019
Hiroshima bone marrow donors dwindling with age amid lack of registration volunteers and education
Following renowned swimmer Rikako Ikee's announcement of her leukemia diagnosis, public interest in donating bone marrow has increased, especially in Hiroshima Prefecture, which has more than its fair share of patients as a result of the atomic bombing in 1945.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2019
One Japanese national killed, four others injured as Sri Lanka attacks rock expat community
By Reiji Yoshida
Sri Lanka seeks to restore stability following one of Asia's deadliest terrorist attacks in years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Apr 22, 2019
As Japan's banks snub personal stamps, hanko makers pin hopes on growing foreign population
With Japan's foreign population expected to grow in light of the new visa statuses introduced this month, makers of hanko (personal seals) see a new opportunity for business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
Reform promotion panel to propose expanded use of original surnames for nursery teachers and care workers
A government panel plans to include in a set of recommendations a proposal calling for nursery teachers and others to be allowed to continue using their original surnames at work after marriage.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
Apr 22, 2019
China defends detention of Muslims 'voluntarily' staying in Xinjiang re-education camps
By Peter Martin
At the Shu Le County Education Center, a sprawling three-story complex in China's far-west region of Xinjiang, the dormitories feature bars on windows and doors that only lock from the outside.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
Environment emerges as major issue for Australian voters ahead of May election
The environment has emerged as a major issue for Australian voters, a poll showed on Sunday, but health care and the cost of living are the top concerns ahead of next month's election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
South Korea to mark anniversary of Moon-Kim summit with event — but will the North show up?
By Jesse Johnson
South Korea will hold a ceremony later this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the historic first summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
EU urges new Ukraine leader to push reforms
The European Union delivered formal congratulations to Ukraine's novice president-elect Monday but made clear it expects TV comic Volodymyr Zelenskiy to pursue halting reforms, including fighting corruption.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2019
Landslide in rain-soaked southwestern Colombia kills at least 14
At least 14 people have been killed and five injured in a landslide in the southwestern Colombian province of Cauca, the country's disaster relief agency said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2019
FBI arrests leader of 'fascist militia' armed group stopping migrants in New Mexico
The FBI on Saturday said it had arrested Larry Hopkins, the leader of an armed group that is stopping undocumented migrants after they cross the U.S.-Mexico border into New Mexico.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 22, 2019
Khamenei appoints avowed Israel foe as new chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guard
Iran's top authority, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has replaced the head of the influential Revolutionary Guard, state TV reported on Sunday, days after the United States designated the elite group a foreign terrorist organization.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 22, 2019
Islamic State claims responsibility for Afghan ministry attack that killed seven
Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack at the communications ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed seven people, the militant group's Aamaq news agency said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 22, 2019
Top Democrats leave open option of impeaching Trump after Robert Mueller report
Top congressional Democrats left the door open on Sunday to pursue the impeachment of U.S. President Donald Trump, but said they would first need to complete their own investigations into whether he obstructed justice in special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 22, 2019
Japan and China sign agreement on exchange-traded funds cross-investment program
Japan and China have signed an agreement for a program that will make it easier for investors to buy exchange-traded funds listed in each other's markets.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2019
Tokyo prosecutors indict Carlos Ghosn on misappropriation charge in 'most serious allegation' yet
By Satoshi Sugiyama
The Tokyo District Public Prosecutor's Office on Monday indicted former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn for a fourth time, this charge for allegedly misappropriating the company's money for personal use — an accusation described by legal experts as the most serious brought against him so far....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2019
Tokyo Century to buy fifth of Yoma Strategic auto leasing unit as it looks to expand in Myanmar
Tokyo Century Corp. will buy a fifth of Yoma Strategic Holdings Ltd.'s vehicle leasing business in a bid to expand in Myanmar and explore further collaboration with the Southeast Asian conglomerate.
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2019
Half of economists now expect Bank of Japan's next move to be more easing
About half of economists now expect the Bank of Japan's next policy move to be monetary easing, including three who see it coming this week, according to a Bloomberg survey.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2019
Nomura Holdings CEO Koji Nagai vows to cut costs and keep struggling brokerage independent
By Takako Taniguchi and Takashi Nakamichi
Nomura Holdings Inc.'s chief executive vowed to keep Japan's biggest brokerage independent and quickly implement his latest turnaround plan as a slumping share price puts the question of a potential merger in focus.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Apr 22, 2019
Elon Musk takes on Panasonic in rare public tweet battle with key Japanese supplier
Elon Musk has engaged in Twitter spats with a long line of folks, from rival automakers to short-sellers and the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 22, 2019
U.S. to eliminate Iran oil waivers for countries including Japan after May 2 expiration
The Trump administration won't renew the waivers that let countries buy Iranian crude oil without facing U.S. sanctions, according to four people familiar with the matter, a move that could roil energy markets and risks upsetting major importers such as India and China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2019
Facebook signals softer stance on political ad rules for EU elections
Facebook Inc.'s head of global affairs said the social-media company is willing to explore ways to exempt some European parties and EU elections from its rules about online political advertising, the Financial Times reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2019
Gulf powers promise Sudan $3 billion in latest bailout for ally
Oil-rich Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have just written another check to bail out their latest troubled ally.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 22, 2019
Singapore talking with more electric car companies after Dyson, but Tesla apparently not among them
Following Dyson Ltd.'s plans late last year to manufacture its first electric car in Singapore, the city-state is now in talks with other makers of green vehicles to set up shop on the island.
BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2019
Police in Georgia clash with gorge-dwelling protesters hoping to block hydro plant
Georgian police used tear gas and rubber bullets on Sunday to break up a protest by residents of a mountainous region against the construction of a hydropower plant, the independent Rustavi-2 TV station reported.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Apr 22, 2019
LDP's by-election setbacks
The government and ruling coalition should take the LDP's losses in Sunday's by-elections seriously.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 22, 2019
Understanding Japan's southwest islands buildup
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
Japan is upgrading its military presence in the East China Sea in response to China's active challenging of Japanese sovereignty.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 22, 2019
'Hawkins of Arabia'
By Kuni Miyake
Tokyo should not spare its efforts to make its security partnership or alliance with Australia as substantially mutual as possible.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2019
Now China is joining the rush for Arctic riches
By James Stavridis
Why is a nation with no polar shoreline building nuclear icebreakers? Hydrocarbons and trade routes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2019
It's time for a green EU deal
By Michel Barnier
With the world facing increasingly serious environmental threats, European leaders should make a green Europe their number-one priority for the coming years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2019
We should let China spy on us
By David Fickling
States that have knowledge of rivals' motivations and capabilities are likely to be more circumspect about actions that can lead to war

Sports

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Apr 22, 2019
Playing in Japan means sacrificing family time for many NPB players
By Jason Coskrey
David Huff, a left-handed reliever for the Tokyo Yakult Swallows, is the pro athlete in the Huff household.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 22, 2019
B. League entering playoffs riding wave of popularity
By Kaz Nagatsuka
With the popularity of Japanese basketball continuing to grow, it's expected that arenas will be filled to capacity during the upcoming B. League Championship playoffs.

LIFE

LIFE / Language
Apr 22, 2019
Kōshitsu yōgo: Terminology that's fit for an Emperor
By Haruka Murayama
With the Emperor's abdication approaching you may be hearing some interesting Japanese vocabulary that is used only on royal occasions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Apr 22, 2019
Wondering aloud in Japanese about our Heisei Era memories
By Hitomi Tashiro and Akemi Tanahashi
The words 'deshu014d' and 'daru014d' can help us put a little conjecture into the way we speak, but that's not the only thing they're used for.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Apr 22, 2019
Train etiquette posters prove to be a hit overseas
By Madoka Utsunomiya
Use a Japanese news article on some fancy posters on Seibu trains to expand your artistic vocabulary.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Apr 22, 2019
Let's discuss diversity in Japan
Get into the vocabulary of diversity and mixed-race Japanese by taking a look at a new book on the topic.
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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