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JAPAN

JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2019
LDP might delay talks on constitutional referendum bill to avoid Diet extension that could hurt Abe
The drive to change the process for revising the Constitution is being blunted by fears the opposition will get more time to dig up dirt on Abe's cherry blossom scandal.
JAPAN
Nov 15, 2019
Japanese organizers confident Odaiba's water will be safe for Olympians to swim in
By Ryusei Takahashi
The organizers of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics on Friday said they are confident next year's outdoor swimming races won't be canceled like the test run in August was, thanks to measures to keep E. coli bacteria at acceptable levels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Nov 15, 2019
German state leader to visit Fukushima to see recovery and renewable energy efforts
Minister President Armin Laschet of North Rhine-Westphalia, a state located in western Germany, is set to pay a visit to Fukushima Prefecture in January to evaluate the progress being made to implement renewable energy sources and the region's recovery following the Great East Japan Earthquake and subsequent...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Nov 15, 2019
Foreign students in Japan hold back on applying for newly created visas due to past illegal overwork
Many foreign students in Nagoya have recently been found to be reluctant to apply for newly created visas intended to bring more workers from abroad, fearing their applications might not be accepted because they have been working more part-time hours than permitted for those with student visas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Nov 15, 2019
Five years after earning Super Global status, Hiroshima University eyes elusive top 100 ranking
As this year marks the fifth anniversary of the education ministry designating Hiroshima University as a "Type A Super Global University," the university has taken major steps to achieve globalization.

ASIA PACIFIC

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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019
Big chunk of world's scallops dies in mysterious circumstances in China
A "scallopocalypse" is laying waste to the popular delicacy in the Yellow Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019
North Korea says U.S. is seeking December nuclear talks, warns of 'trick' to buy time
By Jesse Johnson
North Korea's top nuclear envoy said Thursday that the U.S. is seeking a return to denuclearization talks in December, but warned that he believed the move could be a "trick to earn time" ahead of a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for progress in the talks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019
Hong Kong condemns 'violent mob' attack on its justice secretary in London
The Hong Kong government condemned on Friday an attack by a "violent mob" on the city's justice secretary in London, the first direct altercation between demonstrators and a government minister during months of often violent protests.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 15, 2019
North Korea assembles large fleet of military aircraft at east coast airport
By Jesse Johnson
North Korea may be preparing for a massive show of force, according to an analysis Friday of new satellite imagery that shows dozens of military aircraft parked wingtip to wingtip at an airport on the country's east coast.

WORLD

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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 15, 2019
Student guns down two, wounds three at California high school before shooting himself
A Southern California high school student killed two classmates and wounded three on Thursday, pulling a .45 caliber semiautomatic handgun from his backpack and emptying it in a matter of seconds as the school day began.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 15, 2019
Bolivian parties strike deal to end political chaos
Bolivia's interim government and lawmakers from the party of unseated leader Evo Morales struck a deal late on Thursday to pursue new elections, potentially helping resolve the South American country's political crisis.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 15, 2019
Russia sets up chopper base in northern Syria after U.S. exit
Russia has set up a helicopter base at an airport in the north-eastern Syrian city of Qamishli, the Russian Defense Ministry's Zvezda TV channel said on Thursday, a move designed to increase Moscow's control over events on the ground there.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
U.S.-China trade tensions could last 20 years, says Alibaba's Jack Ma
Jack Ma, the co-founder and former chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., has warned that the U.S.-China relationship could face 20 years of "turbulence" if the two superpowers aren't careful in how they handle trade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
Problems at WeWork may lead to a drop in co-working space leases, says high-profile New York developer Scott Rechler
The surge in co-working leases that accompanied the rise of WeWork will take a pause in the aftermath of the startup's abandoned IPO, a prominent New York developer said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2019
Japanese banks face headwinds even with current profit goals in sight
Even as the nation's biggest banks remain on course to achieve their full-year earnings goals, they are losing profit drivers.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
Major Japan firms to pay record winter bonuses for second year
Major companies in Japan are set to pay record-high winter bonuses for the second straight year, the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 15, 2019
Japan Post Holdings' sales dropped 4.8% for April-September amid insurance scandal
Japan Post Holdings Co. said Thursday its group revenue in the April-September half dropped 4.8 percent from a year earlier to ¥5.96 trillion.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
South African Airways cancels flights as union ranks ready strike over wages and job cuts
South African Airways (SAA) has canceled flights scheduled for Friday and Saturday because of a pending strike by a majority of employees over a wage dispute and the state-run carrier's plans to cut jobs.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
U.S. should suspend Hong Kong's special economic status if China army quells protests, panel says
The U.S. Congress should enact legislation that would suspend the special economic status Hong Kong enjoys under U.S. law should China deploy forces to crush protests in the territory, a congressional advisory body said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 15, 2019
Google restricts data-sharing for ads under EU privacy pressure
Google said it would make changes to its advertising technology to better protect people's privacy following scrutiny by European Union watchdogs.
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
Venezuela said secretly exporting millions of barrels of oil as tankers turn off transponders
The Dragon, a massive oil tanker flying the Liberian flag, is supposed to be floating somewhere off the coast of France, according to its last GPS signal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 15, 2019
Boeing may be rushing 737 Max's return to service, Southwest pilot union says
Southwest Airlines Co.'s pilots union stepped up its criticism of Boeing Co., saying the plane-maker may be trying to rush the return to service of its grounded 737 Max.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Nov 15, 2019
Canceling PM's cherry blossom gala event
Canceling the event does not answer any of the questions raised over the way it has been organized.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2019
Green markets for equitable growth
By Peter Bal and Graciela Chichilnisky
Any realistic solution to the climate crisis must keep the engines of economic growth running. A global carbon market would do just that.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 15, 2019
Why South Korea is wrong about Fukushima tritium
By Tomio Kawata
An effort to tarnish Japan's image in the lead-up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics is one thing, but misleading the public with unfounded claims that disregard science is quite another.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 15, 2019
Undermining activist investors will hurt Japanese companies
By Nisha Gopalan
The government should be wary of alienating an ally that has aided its campaign to improve shareholder returns.

Sports

Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 15, 2019
Veteran Masutoo still seeking promotion to top division
By John Gunning
A photo taken of the winner's podium at the 2004 Junior Sumo World Championships has received a lot of attention over the past couple of years.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2019
Buffaloes mainstay Brandon Dickson playing pivotal role for U.S. bullpen at Premier12
By Jason Coskrey
Playing in Japan is probably a unique experience for many of the players on the U.S. team at the Premier12.
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2019
Brent Rooker's two-run blast in seventh propels U.S. to victory over Taiwan
By Jason Coskrey
All Brent Rooker knew was that it wasn't going to be another slider. He'd already been beaten with that pitch during two at-bats and his mind was made up.

CULTURE

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CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Nov 15, 2019
Ep. 22 'Tip Off'
By Tom Hanaway
Last week's episode of "Terrace House" made it look like the housemates were on the verge of pairing off into couples: Emika and Ruka; Haruka and Peppe; and Hana and Ryo. The commentators love how harmonious and lovey-dovey the house has become (with the positive mood making their own lives feel stress...
CULTURE / Music
Nov 15, 2019
Da Pump, Arashi, Twice among lineup for 70th 'Kohaku Uta Gassen' music show
By Kalynn Erickson
Alongside perennials will be acts making their first appearances on the music battle show, such as Foorin, King Gnu and Kis-My-Ft2
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW
Nov 15, 2019
Through scandal and stellar sales, AKB48 dominated the past decade in Japan
By Patrick St. Michel
Do you know the songs? 'Heavy Rotation,' 'Gingham Check,' 'Ponytail to Shushu' .... Even if you don't, you're likely aware of the sales model that AKB48 has exported to the rest of the world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / Wide Angle
Nov 15, 2019
'Queer Eye' takes a peek at Japan
By Alyssa I. Smith
Netflix's new series of 'Queer Eye' sees the Fab Five hit the streets of Tokyo, where they come face to face with the restrictions of Japanese social norms
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 15, 2019
Robert De Niro to get lifetime achievement award from actor union
Robert De Niro, a two-time Oscar winner and considered one of the finest actors of his generation, is to get the annual Screen Actors Guild (SAG) lifetime achievement award.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
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.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
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.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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.
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