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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 17, 2019
Outrage over Aichi Triennale exhibition ignites debate over freedom of expression in art
By Philip Brasor
Three days after it opened on Aug. 1, a section of the Aichi Triennale 2019 arts festival, which is taking place in and around the city of Nagoya, was closed due to controversy over one of its exhibits and an anonymous threat.
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JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 17, 2019
Excessive homework may be exhausting students in Japan during their summer vacation
By Kaori Shoji
The school summer holidays are now in full swing but an increasing number of parents and their children are spending the break hunched over a desk with a stack of workbooks instead of enjoying ice cream in the park. 
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JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019
Dissecting the benefits of medical intervention in Japan
By Michael Hoffman
"Lies!" "Nonsense!"
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JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Aug 17, 2019
In the anarchy of Japan's industrial revolution
By Michael Hoffman
Japan's Meiji Era (1868-1921) industrial revolution set a scene of chaos for the nation's advocates of political and social change.
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019
Japanese 'Full Card' whisky collection draws nearly $1 million at auction in Hong Kong
A rare Japanese whisky collection has fetched 7,192,000 Hong Kong dollars ($917,000, ¥97.5 million) at an auction in Hong Kong, according to British auction house Bonhams.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 17, 2019
Police put road-rage suspect on wanted list
Ibaraki Prefectural Police put a 43-year-old man on a nationwide wanted list after he allegedly assaulted another driver in a high-profile case of road rage.
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019
Kitakyushu and Fukuoka to introduce accommodation tax from April
Kitakyushu officials agreed with the Fukuoka Prefectural Government on Friday to set its planned accommodation tax for people staying at hotels in the city at ¥200 per guest per night.
Japan Times
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Aug 17, 2019
For Kyoto, international meeting of museum directors and creators is an opportunity to learn
By Eric Johnston
From Sept. 1 to 7, Kyoto will host thousands of museum directors, curators and art historians from Japan and around the world for the general assembly meeting of the Paris-based International Council of Museums (ICOM).
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019
Japanese government to give budget priority to municipal anti-disaster projects
The government plans to introduce a system in fiscal 2020 to provide subsidies on a priority basis for projects included in municipal anti-disaster plans adopted under a basic law on developing resilient infrastructure, sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019
Japan formally announces decision to buy F-35B stealth fighter jets from U.S.
The Defense Ministry has formally announced the selection of the U.S.-made F-35B cutting-edge stealth fighter jet as part of its plan to acquire short take-off and vertical landing (STOVL) aircraft.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 17, 2019
North Korea's Kim praises new weapons tests and vows 'invincible military capabilities'
By Jesse Johnson
North Korea's test-firing of "projectiles" Friday morning was of a "new weapon," state-run media said Saturday, with leader Kim Jong Un urging his scientists to continue building weapons "to discourage any forces from daring to provoke us."
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 17, 2019
Hong Kong's 1960s chaos holds lessons for city's besieged leaders now
By Iain Marlow
It was a 5-cent fare hike for Hong Kong's iconic Star Ferry that set off the protests. Cars and buildings were set on fire. Riot police patrolled the streets. Tear gas was fired — and still the crowds kept coming.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 17, 2019
Hong Kong teachers open another weekend of protests for democracy and rights
Over a thousand Hong Kong school teachers braved thunderstorms on Saturday to start a weekend of anti-government demonstrations that some activists fear could see tougher police tactics on the city's streets. Following the escalation in violence during the past few days, the demonstrations this weekend...

WORLD

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WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2019
Sudanese opposition coalition, military representatives sign final power-sharing agreement
Sudan's main opposition coalition and the ruling military council on Saturday signed a final power-sharing agreement, paving the way for a transitional government following the overthrow of long-time President Omar al-Bashir.
WORLD
Aug 17, 2019
Yemeni Houthis claim drone attacks on Saudi oil facilities
Yemen's Houthi movement launched drone attacks on oil facilities in a remote area of Saudi Arabia, the group's Al Masirah TV said Saturday, but there was no immediate confirmation from Saudi authorities or state oil giant Aramco.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 17, 2019
Man insulted at rally by Trump because of weight says 'I love the guy'
U.S. President Donald Trump called a man overweight who he thought was a protester at his rally in New Hampshire, only to learn later he had ridiculed a supporter.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 17, 2019
British mall tested facial recognition of shoppers
A British mall that scanned shoppers using facial-recognition cameras said on Friday it is no longer using technology that advocacy groups called a threat to privacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 17, 2019
U.S. will let Huawei buy from American suppliers for another 90 days, sources say
The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from U.S. companies so that it can service existing customers, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 17, 2019
Imitation uni? Vegan 'sea urchin' from Japan may soon hit sushi counters
The meat-free movement is finding its way into strange and exotic dishes.
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BUSINESS
Aug 17, 2019
For $28 million, a onetime Japanese government plane could be yours
One of the two Japanese government planes that were decommissioned in March has been put up for sale on an online market for used aircraft at $28 million (¥2.98 billion).

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Aug 17, 2019
Real cost of scrapping reactors
Tepco's recent decision to decommission its Fukushima No. 2 nuclear power plant highlights one of the big challenges for both the power industry and the government — which has pushed for nuclear power as a matter of state policy — in the wake of the 2011 Fukushima nuclear disaster. Combined with...
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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 17, 2019
You're better at choosing a pet than a spouse
By Faye Flam
Don't overthink it.

Sports

SOCCER / J. League
Aug 17, 2019
FC Tokyo falls to Sanfrecce in last home match before long stretch of away fixtures
By Dan Orlowitz
The homestand is over.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 17, 2019
Giants' Hayato Sakamoto sets personal record with 32nd homer in triumph over Tigers
By Jason Coskrey
Just like the weather outside of the relatively comfortable and cool confines of Tokyo Dome, the Yomiuri Giants are starting to heat up again.

LIFE

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LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 17, 2019
Toripota Ramen Thank: Noodles to be grateful for
By Robbie Swinnerton
In a city the size of Tokyo, in a country that takes its noodles so extremely seriously, what does a ramen counter need to do to stand out and stay the course? Having a memorable name helps, but the real reason behind the enduring popularity of Toripota Ramen Thank is that it boasts a great recipe for...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Aug 17, 2019
Crafts that connect food and the table: Glassware glinting with light
Glassmaker Kiyoharu Matsuda is renowned for his high technical standards and the timeless design of his products.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Aug 17, 2019
Food to combat summer fatigue: Ginger pork with veggie pickles
By Makiko Itoh
Natsubate, the fatigue and lethargy you feel during the summer months, can seriously affect your energy levels. But eating the right food, such as this easy-to-make ginger pork, can help keep you feeling energized.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 17, 2019
Sushi Shin by Miyakawa: High-end sushi at altitude
By Robbie Swinnerton
When it comes to sushi, Tokyo is spoiled for choice. Whether traditional or contemporary, high-end, local or no-frills market counter, few enjoy a more rarefied setting or more envious vista than Sushi Shin by Miyakawa, up on the 38th floor of the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 17, 2019
Rhythm and Kushikatsu Agatta!: Osakan soul food gets a funky remix
By Matt Kaufman
Rock stars Haruko Sakuragawa and Yasuhiro Ando serve up innovative kushikatsu skewers — Osakan soul food — in a blues-themed environment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Aug 17, 2019
Cantaloupe frappes and chocolate parfaits to cool the summer
By Patrick St. Michel
Chocolate and fruit-flavored desserts dominate convenience store shelves, at this time of year, so Konbini Watch has collected highlights from both sides for those waffling between flavors.

CULTURE

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CULTURE
Aug 17, 2019
Game not over: Japan's amusement arcades tap community spirit to stay relevant
By Andrew MCKIRDY
"Kana," to call him by the nom de guerre he uses when he is competing in arcade game tournaments, is so good at The King of Fighters '97 that he can beat most other players one-handed.
CULTURE / Books
Aug 17, 2019
Understanding the challenging world of the literary translator
By Louise George Kittaka
English translations of Japanese books have found an enthusiastic audience around the world, and while the author is undoubtedly the star of the show, the translator's role should not be underestimated.
CULTURE / Books / Children's Literature in Japan
Aug 17, 2019
The lifelong rebellion of children's author Eiko Kadono
By Kris Kosaka
Author of the beloved 'Kiki's Delivery Service' series about a young witch in training, Eiko Kadono continues to bring magic to the world of Japanese children's literature.

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Aug 17, 2019
Shiori Aiba: Getting the right paperwork
By John L. Tran
Life in Berlin inspires textile designer Aiba to branch out into jewelry.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Aug 17, 2019
Lofty life goals
'I had a dream last night that I had the keys to all the cans.'
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.

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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