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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2019
New Japan Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi holds firm that Seoul must end wartime labor row
By Reiji Yoshida
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Wednesday that Tokyo urgently demands Seoul eliminate “violations of international law” regarding wartime Korean labor issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2019
Friends in high places: Tokyo Skytree's window washers
By Andrew MCKIRDY
How would you like to spend an afternoon dangling 450 meters above the ground in a metal basket with room for only two people?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 18, 2019
Defense Minister Taro Kono says Japan not yet ready to point fingers over Saudi attack
By Sakura Murakami
New Defense Minister Taro Kono held back on Wednesday from saying that Iran was involved in last week's attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil plants, highlighting how Japan's position on rising tensions in the Middle East differs from that of the United States.
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2019
FactCheck Initiative Japan NPO uncovers dodgy claims from Abe and others ahead of July vote
By Eric Johnston
FactCheck Initiative Japan, a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that analyzes information provided by politicians, has found issues with a number of claims that were made in relation to the July 21 Upper House election.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 18, 2019
Abe used Cabinet reshuffle to renew focus on North Korea abductions, but resolution remains out of reach
In last week's Cabinet reshuffle, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe replaced some of the key personnel responsible for handling the issue of North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals — again demonstrating his determination to resolve the decadeslong problem.
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2019
U.S. eager to spur military tech as China innovates, but Japan industry in 'lukewarm environment'
The United States is eager to spur innovation in its defense industry at a time when China is investing in advanced technologies including fifth-generation, or 5G, high-speed communications equipment, artificial intelligence systems and hypersonic weapons.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2019
U.S. may call out China on rights at U.N. gathering of leaders
By Ben Blanchard and Michelle Nichols
The United States is considering how it will confront China during next week's gathering of world leaders at the United Nations over its detention of 1 million Muslims in a remote region, at a time when some diplomats warn that U.S. leadership in global institutions is waning and China's influence is...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 18, 2019
Pence cancels meeting with Solomons leader over switch of allegiance to Beijing
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence has canceled plans to meet with the leader of the Solomon Islands to discuss development partnerships after the Pacific nation cut ties with Taiwan in favor of China on Monday, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2019
Top Lam adviser says Hong Kong won't meet any more of protesters' demands
Hong Kong's government doesn't see any benefit in conceding to more demands from protesters, according to a top adviser to Chief Executive Carrie Lam, though the increasingly violent demonstrations are unlikely to stop anytime soon.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 18, 2019
Activists push U.S. Congress to pass Hong Kong bill to combat rights abuses
Hong Kong democracy activists urged members of the U.S. Congress on Tuesday to pass legislation to combat human rights abuses in the city, rejecting any suggestion that such a move would be inappropriate U.S. involvement in another country's affairs.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 18, 2019
Efforts against pandemics that could kill tens of millions 'grossly insufficient,' WHO and World Bank report says
The world faces a mounting threat of pandemics that could kill millions and wreak economic havoc, a international expert panel warns, saying governments should work to mitigate that risk.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 18, 2019
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg joins other teens on Capitol Hill to urge climate action
Swedish teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg joined other youth leaders to urge U.S. lawmakers to support "transformative climate action" during two days of meetings and speeches on Capitol Hill, starting on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Sep 18, 2019
Over 300 slain in Brazil's Amazon over land and resources in past decade, HRW report says
A Human Rights Watch report on Tuesday found that more than 300 people have been killed over the past decade in conflicts over the use of land and resources in the Amazon, many by organized criminal networks profiting from illegal deforestation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 18, 2019
Pentagon prepares show of evidence in Saudi oil attack, as CBS reports on launch sites in Iran
The Pentagon is preparing a report on who was responsible for the weekend attack on Saudi oil facilities and intends to make it public within 48 hours, a U.S. defense official said.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Markets / CURRENCY MARKET
Sep 18, 2019
Dollar solid around ¥108.20 in Tokyo ahead of BOJ and U.S. Fed policy decisions
The dollar moved firmly around ¥108.20 in Tokyo trading on Wednesday, as investors waited for monetary policy decisions by the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Bank of Japan.
BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2019
New communications minister Sanae Takaichi backs 5G networks for Japan's rural areas
Internal Affairs and Communications Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed her eagerness to promote active use of fifth-generation, or 5G, communications networks for rural areas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 18, 2019
Sony explains reasons for rejection of plan to spin off semiconductor business
Sony Corp. has clarified why it rejected a proposal by the U.S. hedge fund Third Point LLC that the electronics and entertainment giant spin off its semiconductor business.
BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2019
Keidanren urges caution on using workers' insurance funds to aid Japan's 'ice age generation'
The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, on Tuesday called on the government to cautiously study its idea of using reserve funds under the employment insurance system for the purpose of assisting people in the employment "ice age generation."
BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2019
U.S. may ease bottle rules for Japanese alcohol as part of trade negotiations
Tokyo and Washington are in the final stage of talks over an easing of the United States' regulations on bottles for alcoholic beverages imported from Japan, under an envisioned trade pact between the two countries, it was learned Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 18, 2019
Japan's exports fell for ninth straight month in August
Exports dropped for a ninth straight month in August as trade conflicts compound a global economic slowdown.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 18, 2019
Toyota and Aisin Seki invest $791 million in Texas as trade deal with U.S. nears
By David Westin
Toyota Motor Corp. and one of its top suppliers will invest a combined $791 million (¥85.59 billion) in Texas to build next-generation pickups as part of a drive to boost output in the U.S. and ease trade tensions with the Trump administration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2019
If tension persists, higher crude oil prices could hit Japanese consumers on everything from airplane tickets to electric bills
Attention is being paid to the course of crude oil prices following a surge stemming from Saturday's attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia, with higher prices, if prolonged, seen as likely to affect firms and households in Japan.
BUSINESS
Sep 18, 2019
Rice excluded from trade accord U.S. and Japan aim to ink soon
U.S. rice growers won't get increased sales under the current terms of a trade deal agreed by President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, people familiar with the accord said.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Sep 18, 2019
Isahaya Bay reclamation dispute continues
The government needs to maintain efforts to come to a settlement with the fishermen so that the bitter divisions in the regional community can heal.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2019
Putin's trolling of Trump isn't just about missiles
By Leonid Bershidsky
Russia's offer to sell air defense systems to Saudi Arabia is really a bid to replace the U.S. as the region's go-to problem solver.

Sports

SUMO
Sep 18, 2019
Sumo 101: 'Dragons'
By John Gunning
There are many ways of classifying rikishi and discussing those groups' various merits.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 18, 2019
Thai star drives J. League's popularity abroad
By Dan Orlowitz
After seven years of hard work, the J. League's vaunted "Asian Strategy" has resulted in some significant successes.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2019
Scoring a try against gender barriers
By Kaori Shoji
In the late 1980s, a group of Japanese women came together to form the country's first female rugby club, efforts that have been immortalized in a short film by Mackenzie Sheppard
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2019
'Liberty Fields': Short on duration but lacking nothing in emotion
By Kaori Shoji
Mackenzie Sheppard's short take on the birth of women's rugby in Japan is a lesson in inspiration, emotion and breaking down barriers
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2019
'No Longer Human': A biopic with no decent biography
By Mark Schilling
Mika Ninagawa's 'No Longer Human' tells the story of celebrated Japanese author Osamu Dazai, with a particular focus on his turbulent love life
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 18, 2019
'Hello World': Kyoto as you've never seen it before
By Matt Schley
Tomohiko Ito's anime feature 'Hello World' sees the breaking down of the borders between present and future, and the perils and pitfalls of comupter-generated worlds

COMMUNITY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 18, 2019
My first 'Hitler moment'
By Andreas Neuenkirchen
I'm fine with playing the German to humor my Japanese acquaintances — just not one German in particular.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 18, 2019
Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern
By Camryn Privette
An internship at a Japanese office can teach you a lot about the country's business culture.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 18, 2019
It's a film, it's an island ... no, it's a lovable canine!
Does the name "Stromboli" elicit images of the volcanic island off the coast of Italy for you? How about the 1950 film starring Ingrid Bergman, or the delicious turnover?
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
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. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
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."
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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