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JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
Japan's UNESCO sites struggle to cultivate cultural cachet while keeping urban bustle at bay
By Eric Johnston
An observation deck on the 21st floor of Osaka's Sakai City Hall provides visitors with a bird's-eye view of the surrounding area. In the midst of the urban jungle a few kilometers away, a large patch of greenery in the distance looks out of place amid the sea of modern buildings, like a public park...
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 23, 2019
Seoul and trilateral alliance with Japan and U.S. will suffer most with GSOMIA pullout, Tokyo defense insiders say
By Reiji Yoshida and Jesse Johnson
The intelligence-sharing pact benefitted the South Korean military much more than it did Tokyo and Washington, experts say.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
Las Vegas Sands to focus on Tokyo-Yokohama area for casino, abandoning support for Osaka
As Japan moves forward with plans to open facilities that allow gambling, Las Vegas Sands Corp. says it is now focusing on the Tokyo and Yokohama areas to find potential locations for a casino resort.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Aug 23, 2019
Chinese became largest foreign community in Okinawa in 2018, excluding U.S. military personnel
Chinese people became the largest group of foreign nationals living in Okinawa Prefecture in 2018, surpassing American residents — excluding personnel on U.S. military bases and their dependents — for the first time since a new calculation method was employed in 2012.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 23, 2019
Abe tied as longest-serving postwar Japanese leader with great-uncle Sato at 2,798 days
By Sakura Murakami
Saturday will be Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's 2,799th day in office.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
Japan's baby food market growing steadily despite low birthrate
Japan' baby food market is on a steady expansion track despite a falling number of children thanks to growing demand from working parents seeking convenient, precooked baby food.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
Tokyo temple mixes Buddhism with beatboxing to attract younger, more diverse crowd
By Ryusei Takahashi
Buddhism meets beatboxing, hip-hop dancing and laser light shows at a temple in Tokyo, where efforts to get youth and foreign nationals interested in the centuries-old religion have taken on a modern twist.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2019
U.S. F-35Bs may conduct takeoff and landing drills on Japan's renovated Izumo carriers
The U.S. military's F-35B fighter jets could use Izumo-class ships for training exercises after the Japanese vessels are renovated to be able to host such aircraft, Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Thursday.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 23, 2019
In one-man race, Macao to elect Beijing-backed former legislator Ho Iat Seng as chief executive
By Farah Master
The Chinese territory of Macao is set to elect as leader the only candidate for which it is allowed to vote: a Beijing-backed former legislator who is expected to cement China's control over the special administrative region and distance it from escalating protests in neighboring Hong Kong.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2019
New South Wales to end Chinese-funded Confucius Institute education program
Australia's most populous state will ax a Chinese-funded education program that teaches Mandarin in schools amid fears over potential foreign influence.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 23, 2019
Malaysia makes record bust of ketamine and cocaine worth $161 million
Malaysian authorities on Friday said they had seized nearly 3.7 tons of ketamine and cocaine worth about $161 million in the country's biggest drugs haul to date.

WORLD

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WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2019
U.S. billionaire industrialist and conservative donor David Koch dies at 79
By Will Dunham
Billionaire industrialist David Koch, a driving force behind conglomerate Koch Industries who as one of the world's richest people became a major financier of conservative causes and political candidates, has died at age 79, his brother said on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 23, 2019
Phone firms to strike back against robocallers in deal with all 50 U.S. states
By Susan Decker and Jon Reid
AT&T Inc., Verizon Communications Inc. and 10 other large phone companies have struck an agreement with 51 attorneys general to enact technology to block robocalls before they reach consumers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 23, 2019
In breakthrough that could aid depleted reefs, Florida scientists induce spawning of Atlantic coral in lab
Scientists in Florida have artificially induced reproductive spawning of an endangered Atlantic coral species for the first time in an aquarium setting, a breakthrough they say holds great promise in efforts to restore depleted reefs in the wild.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 23, 2019
International giraffe trade to be regulated for the first time
Countries voted overwhelmingly on Thursday to regulate international trade in giraffes, an endangered species, and in their skins and other parts, overcoming objections by southern African states and drawing praise from conservationists.
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WORLD
Aug 23, 2019
Netanyahu hints at Israeli involvement in Iraq blasts targeting pro-Iran forces
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hinted on Thursday of possible Israeli involvement in attacks against Iranian-linked targets in Iraq.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 23, 2019
Ocean Viking rescue ship with 356 migrants aboard awaits port access in latest standoff
Two charities running rescue missions in the Mediterranean Sea have said Italy has ignored requests to allow their ship to bring 356 migrants ashore, exposing Europe's latest failure to deal with African migration.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2019
Trump's message to G7 leaders this weekend: Be more like U.S.
President Donald Trump will highlight U.S. economic policies under his stewardship at meetings with other G7 leaders this weekend in France and encourage allies to follow the American model to stave off problems with the global economy, officials said.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 23, 2019
Tokyo-Seoul row hits economies
By Kana Nishizawa and Heejin Kim
The escalating feud between South Korea and Japan is heightening concerns about the fallout for global supply chains, financial markets and economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
China hits U.S. back with tariffs on soybeans and cars and oil
China announced plans to impose additional tariffs on $75 billion of American goods including soybeans, automobiles and oil, with the retaliation for President Donald Trump's latest planned levies on Chinese imports sending U.S. stock futures tumbling.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
Toyota has plenty for robots to do during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
When athletes and organizers descend on Tokyo for the 2020 Olympic Games they'll be ferried around in autonomous cars, while torch relay runners will be accompanied by vehicles equipped with artificial intelligence. Robots will ferry javelins and hammers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional voices: Chubu
Aug 23, 2019
Toyota group firms test out labor-saving prototype products at Gifu shopping mall
Major component-makers of the Toyota group have launched an experiment of letting consumers and shop staff try their products under development at a shopping mall in the city of Gifu.
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
South Korean passengers to Narita down more than a third this summer amid Tokyo-Seoul tensions
The number of South Koreans who entered Japan via Narita Airport for short stays during the summer holiday period from Aug. 9 to 18 totaled 12,260, down 34.7 percent from the same period a year earlier, a government bureau announced Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Aug 23, 2019
Agency prices Japan bond with negative yield for first time as rates plunge
An agency priced a Japanese bond with a negative yield for the first time, in a sign that such debt sales may increase in the nation amid a global tumble in interest rates.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
With technology and machinery, Brazil and Vietnam tighten their grip on coffee trade
By Julia Symmes Cobb, Phuong Nguyen and Marcelo Teixeira
A towering machine rumbles through the fields of Julio Rinco's farm in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo, engulfing whole coffee trees and shaking free beans that are collected by conveyor belts in its depths.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 23, 2019
Toyota and Hyundai latest to halt output and shed workers in India as car sales slump worsens
With India's auto sales declining for the ninth straight month in July, more automotive manufacturers are laying off workers and temporarily halting production to keep costs in check, according to sources and documents seen by Reuters.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 23, 2019
Nissan shows off self-driving tech with golf putts that never miss the cup
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it has developed a system in which any golf putt will lead the ball into the cup, by capitalizing on its self-driving technologies.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
After Twitter and Facebook, YouTube uncovers influence campaign against Hong Kong protests
Alphabet Inc.'s Google announced on Thursday that its YouTube streaming video service disabled 210 channels appearing to engage in a coordinated influence operation around the Hong Kong protests, days after Twitter and Facebook said they dismantled a similar campaign originating in mainland China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 23, 2019
U.S. factories show signs of trouble but labor market still firm
Activity is contracting in the U.S. manufacturing sector but the number of Americans filing applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, signs that factories are suffering from a global slowdown even as the broader labor market remains healthy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2019
Grappling with uneven 737 supply chain, Boeing targets producing 52 planes a month from February
Boeing Co has told suppliers it will resume production of its best-selling 737 jets at a rate of 52 aircraft per month in February 2020, then stepping up to a record 57 jets monthly in June, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 23, 2019
Overstock shares surge 15% as CEO quits after revealing role in FBI probe of Russia and Clinton
Overstock.com's stock surged 15 percent on Thursday after Chief Executive Officer Patrick Byrne resigned following his claim of being involved in a Federal Bureau of Investigation probe into Russia and former U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Aug 23, 2019
Rethink defense intelligence pact termination
A termination of the defense intelligence pact threatens to escalate the fraying of Japan-South Korea relations. We urge the Moon administration to think twice about its decision.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2019
China holds the key to 5G technology's growth
By Waichi Sekiguchi
To build the 5G network infrastructure in the U.S. smoothly and at a low cost, the U.S. and China should discuss their high-tech frictions and explore a solution.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 23, 2019
How can we trust the state when its enemies keep dying before trial?
By TED RALL
Jeffrey Epstein died because the U.S. government let him.

LIFE

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LIFE / Travel
Aug 23, 2019
Enjoy Ishigaki's island life without sea, sun or sand
By Mio Yamada
The Okinawan island of Ishigaki is a haven for beach lovers, but there's plenty to experience for those with no love for the ocean, including fresh fruit, star gazing and limestone caves.
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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