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JAPAN
May 1, 2019
From Meiji to Taisho, Showa and Heisei, how The Japan Times covered previous era changes
By Ryusei Takahashi
"Joyfully and with a mingled sense of awe and reverence did the whole Japanese nation observe the great event of the Ceremony of the Imperial Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor," Japan Times and Mail President Yonejiro Ito wrote in a special edition book published in December 1928 to commemorate...
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
In first speech, Japan's new emperor vows to emulate father and fulfill duties as 'symbol of the state'
By Sakura Murakami and Tomohiro Osaki
Delivering his first speech since ascending to the Chrysanthemum Throne, Japan's new emperor vowed to “act according to the Constitution” and fulfill his role as the symbol of the state.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Public hope for more of the same from their new emperor and continuing peace for Japan in Reiwa
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Masumi Koizumi
As Emperor Naruhito assumed his new role Wednesday, people on the streets of Japan expressed hope that he will continue the legacy of peace shaped by his father.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Tokyo welcomes Japan's new Reiwa Era in festive mood with countdowns and marriages
By Kazuaki Nagata
Midnight countdowns, marriage registrations and celebratory events: People welcomed the dawning of the new imperial era, Reiwa, at various locations in Tokyo with a festive mood.
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Disco's not dead: Japan grooves to bubble beat for Heisei Era sayonara
By Chris Gallagher
Disco fans hit the dance floor and partied like it was 1989, reliving the glitz of the "bubble economy" heyday that defined the early years of the outgoing Heisei Era.
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
In pictures: Japan's new emperor
Emperor Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum Throne on Wednesday, as the new imperial era — known as Reiwa — began following his father's abdication the previous day after three decades as emperor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Veteran journalist Kenji Goto looks back — and forward — on Heisei and Reiwa eras
By Ryusei Takahashi
With the ascension of Emperor Naruhito to the Chrysanthemum Throne and the beginning of the Reiwa Era on Wednesday, Japan concluded the 30-year Heisei Era.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 1, 2019
Among Asian countries, Japan is least satisfied with its democracy, survey finds
By Jesse Johnson
More people across the globe are unhappy with the state of democracy in their countries than are content, according to a new poll that showed 56 percent of people in Japan voicing dissatisfaction.
JAPAN
May 1, 2019
Emperor Akihito abdicates with prayer for peace as Heisei Era ends
By Tomohiro Osaki
The abdication by a living Japanese monarch was the first since 1817.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 1, 2019
China's vast fleet seen tipping the balance of power in the Pacific
By Benjamin Kang Lim and david lague
A generation ago, from mid-1995 into early 1996, China lobbed missiles in the waters around Taiwan as the self-governing island prepared to hold its first fully democratic presidential election. Washington forcefully intervened to support its ally, sending two aircraft carrier battle groups to patrol...

WORLD

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WORLD
May 1, 2019
Venezuela's Juan Guaido calls for uprising but military loyal to Maduro for now
By Angus Berwick and Vivian Sequera
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido on Tuesday made his strongest call yet to the military to help him oust President Nicolas Maduro but there were no concrete signs of defection from the armed forces leadership.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2019
U.S. senators blast 'insane' Trump plan for 23% foreign aid cut and seek Venezuela plan
Republican and Democratic U.S. senators blasted President Donald Trump's proposal for a 23 percent cut in the U.S. budget for foreign aid and diplomacy as "insane" and "short-sighted" on Tuesday, and said it would not pass.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 1, 2019
Brazil's Bolsonaro backs Venezuela uprising, saying country is 'enslaved by dictator'
Brazil's right-wing government threw its support behind Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's push to oust the "Maduro dictatorship" with street demonstrations on Tuesday, and called on other nations to do the same.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2019
Nancy Pelosi guides House Democrats down careful 'Medicare for all' path
Speaker Nancy Pelosi is guiding House Democrats along a narrow path as she seeks to convince party progressives that the idea of providing Medicare for everyone in the U.S. is being taken seriously, while assuring moderates that the House won't move too far, too fast.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
May 1, 2019
The relationship between Asian and U.S. stocks is falling apart
By Divya Balji
Something strange is happening in the world of global stocks. After years of trading in line with American stocks, Asian equities are no longer moving in tandem.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 1, 2019
In escalating fight, Trump camp sues Deutsche Bank and Capital One over House subpoenas
President Donald Trump, his three oldest children and the Trump Organization have sued Deutsche Bank AG and Capital One Financial Corp to try to block them from responding to U.S. congressional subpoenas issued by Democrats seeking financial records.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 1, 2019
Vodafone found security flaws in Huawei equipment in 2011 and 2012
Telecoms group Vodafone found security flaws in equipment supplied by China's Huawei to its Italian business in 2011 and 2012, the two companies said on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
May 1, 2019
Sibanye says 1,800 workers are trapped underground in South Africa platinum mine
About 1,800 workers are trapped underground at a Sibanye Gold Ltd. platinum operation in South Africa after an incident in the shaft used to transport workers, the company said.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
May 1, 2019
China reassesses its 'Belt and Road'
Japan should work with China to fill the yawning regional infrastructure gap, encouraging truly sustainable development that meets local needs.
COMMENTARY / World
May 1, 2019
Getting U.S.-North Korean talks back on track
By Michael MacArthur Bosack
An inability on the part of the U.S. to adapt its negotiation strategy with North Korea will lead to a repeat of what we saw in Hanoi.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 1, 2019
Eiichi Shibusawa was a man of his time and ours
By Ken Shibusawa
Eiichi Shibusawa's message from over 100 years ago is sustainability — indeed, a very important message for the new Reiwa Era.

Sports

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 1, 2019
Pint-size Enho could shake up banzuke in Reiwa Era
By John Gunning
The first banzuke (ranking) of the Reiwa Era was released on Tuesday with newly minted ozeki Takakeisho the standout promotion.
SOCCER / From the Spot
May 1, 2019
Woeful Tosu facing turmoil on and off pitch
By Dan Orlowitz
Once protest banners emerge behind the goal and applause turns to jeering following loss after loss, J. League clubs tend to draw from a limited arsenal in order to placate fans and turn things around.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Music
May 1, 2019
The Outcasts: Forty years after their debut, Japan finally beckons
By J.J. O'Donoghue
For a small country, Northern Ireland has produced a lot of punk.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 1, 2019
'Jeux de plage': A romantic roundelay by the beach
By Mark Schilling
Japanese film companies mostly make local films for the local market. Often the films may as well have "not for export" written in the credits.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
May 1, 2019
'Pacific Breeze' collates the slick sound of Japanese city pop
By James Hadfield
Long overlooked by international labels, Japan's rich musical history has been undergoing thorough excavation over the past few years. Some of the most satisfying archival releases to date have come from Light in the Attic, the U.S. label behind last year's Haruomi Hosono reissues and the recent "Kankyo...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 1, 2019
Oprah Winfrey 'quietly figuring out' how to wield her political clout in 2020
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, whose opinions can get millions of fans to try a new diet or turn a book into an international best-seller, is figuring out which Democratic candidate she will endorse in the crowded 2020 U.S. presidential race.

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / How-tos / Age Wise
May 1, 2019
Stressing over finances? The community at RetireJapan is here to help
By Louise George Kittaka
Ben Tanaka wanted to take more control over his finances and launched RetireJapan.com to share what he has learned.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 1, 2019
Views from Tokyo: Japan has a new emperor, but what would you do if you could be emperor for a day?
By Megha Wadhwa
Emperor Naruhito ascended to the throne on May 1, 2019, ushering in the Reiwa Era. We asked people in Tokyo what they would do if they were emperor for a day.
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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