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JAPAN

JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Nov 30, 2019
Taro Yamamoto blurs the popular line on climate change
By Philip Brasor
Climate change is not much of a social issue in Japan. Even in the wake of three recent weather-related disasters, there has been little discussion across the political spectrum that climate change contributed to them. In Europe and the United States, left-leaning groups demand action to mitigate the...
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Nov 30, 2019
A world in disarray but Japan appears to sidestep turmoil
By Michael Hoffman
The world is furious.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 30, 2019
Japan's love of ramen tempered by mortality warning
By Kaori Shoji
Slurping down a steaming hot bowl of ramen is a great way to warm the soul on a cold winter’s day but overindulging in the dish could prove deadly, a British medical paper has warned.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Nov 30, 2019
Japan Times 1969: Supreme Court rules that people have right to refuse being photographed
The Supreme Court ruling came in a case involving a student who injured a policeman who photographed him without his consent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Nov 30, 2019
Telephone manufacturers unveil the perfect Christmas gift to combat bank transfer scams
By Jake Adelstein
Furikome sagi (bank transfer scams) have become such an entrenched part of life in Japan that you can't even make a bank transfer via an ATM these days without first acknowledging a notice reminding you to refrain from sending money to people you don't know.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2019
Japan skirts question about possibility of SDF dispatch to Russian-held islands off Hokkaido
The government has skirted a question about the possibility of sending Self-Defense Forces troops to four Russian-held isles off Hokkaido that are at the center of the two countries' territorial dispute.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 30, 2019
Former senior member of Zaitokukai fined ¥500,000, but escapes prison term over anti-Korean hate speech
The Kyoto District Court fines a former senior member of the anti-Korean group Zaitokukai u00a5500,000 for using hate speech in the city to defame an operator of schools for Korean children.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2019
North Korea warns Japan it could see missile overflying country 'in the not distant future'
By Jesse Johnson
North Korea warns that Japan could again see missiles overflying the country again after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe calls Pyongyang's latest test a “ballistic missile” launch.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2019
Abe dinner with Komeito leader stokes speculation about snap election
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner Komeito, had a dinner meeting Thursday, stoking speculation that they may have discussed the possibility of a snap election for the House of Representatives.

ASIA PACIFIC

ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2019
China mixing military and science in Arctic push, Denmark warns
China's military is increasingly using scientific research in the Arctic as a way into the region, a Danish intelligence service said on Friday, warning of an intensifying geopolitical rivalry in the north.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 30, 2019
Remains of all Vietnamese found in British truck are returned
The remains of 39 Vietnamese people found dead in a truck near London in October have been brought to Vietnam, bringing to a close a tragic saga that has devastated rural communities in the Southeast Asian country.

WORLD

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WORLD / Politics
Nov 30, 2019
Suriname leader Desi Bouterse convicted of murder
A court in Suriname on Friday convicted President Desi Bouterse of murder for the execution of 15 opponents in 1982 following a coup to seize power, sentencing the man who has dominated the former Dutch colony's recent history to 20 years in prison.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Russia tests hypersonic Kinjal missile in Arctic: sources
Russia's MiG-31K interceptor jet carried out a test of the Kinjal (Dagger) hypersonic missile in Russia's part of Arctic earlier this month, Tass news agency reported Saturday, citing two military sources.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Asbestos, Quebec, is seeking suggestions for a new town name
The town of Asbestos is moving on from its moniker with a deadly reputation.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Guatemala indicts fourth former top military official for Maya genocide
Guatemala's human rights prosecutor on Friday indicted another former top military official for genocide and crimes against humanity committed during the bloodiest phase of the Central American country's 36-year civil war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 30, 2019
Are you 'brain-dead?' Turkey's Erdogan rips into France's Macron before NATO summit
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that Emmanuel Macron's warning that NATO was dying reflects a "sick and shallow" understanding, telling the French president "you should check whether you are brain dead."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 30, 2019
Peru opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walks free from jail
Peruvian opposition leader Keiko Fujimori walked free from prison Friday night after being jailed for more than a year pending a trial over allegations she accepted illegal campaign contributions from Brazilian construction firm Odebrecht.

BUSINESS

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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 30, 2019
U.S. weighs regulations to further restrict Huawei suppliers abroad: sources
The U.S. government may expand its power to stop foreign shipments of products containing U.S. technology to China's Huawei amid frustration that the blacklisting of the company has failed to cut off supplies to the world's largest telecommunications equipment-maker, two sources said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2019
Popularity of wooden housing drops to record low of 73.6% in Japan
Interest in wooden housing among Japanese has hit the lowest level since 1989, apparently reflecting high maintenance costs and vulnerability to fires, a Cabinet Office survey has shown.
BUSINESS
Nov 30, 2019
Japanese panel wants to establish team to fight fake news, with help from U.S. tech giants
A government panel has drafted a proposal to create a public-private team to fight fake online news that U.S. tech giants would be asked to join.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Nov 30, 2019
Banning (some) free plastic bags
Japan's effort to reduce plastic waste by forcing retailers to charge for shopping bags has too many exemptions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 30, 2019
Why dogs and people rule the world
By Cass R. Sunstein
Evolution has favored the friendliest canine and human species over more aggressive competition.

Sports

SOCCER / J. League
Nov 30, 2019
Marinos move closer to title
By Dan Orlowitz
One way or another, the trophy presented annually to the winner of the J. League's first division was bound for Nissan Stadium after Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Nov 30, 2019
Ranger College freshman sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga commits to Nebraska
By Ed Odeven
Sharpshooter Keisei Tominaga, who is having a stellar freshman season for Ranger (Texas) College, has verbally committed to transfer to the University of Nebraska to play for former NBA head coach Fred Hoiberg in 2021, according to ESPN.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 30, 2019
Fujitsu Frontiers running back Samajie Grant thrives on versatility
By Kaz Nagatsuka
Seeking a fourth straight X League championship, the Fujitsu Frontiers acquired an exceptional weapon in young American Samajie Grant this year.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 30, 2019
Frontiers rout Finies, advance to Japan X Bowl for seventh consecutive season
By Hiroshi Ikezawa
Backup quarterback Tsubasa Takagi threw four touchdown passes and running back Samajie Grant rushed for 171 yards on nine carries to lead the defending X League champion Fujitsu Frontiers to a 31-13 victory over the Elecom Kobe Finies on Saturday in the X League playoff semifinals at Fujitsu Stadium...

LIFE

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LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 30, 2019
Step up to the plate: Breaking world records in Japan
By Andrew MCKIRDY
Have you ever wondered what it must feel like to be the best in the world at something?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 30, 2019
Gelinaz! Shuffle 2019: Creativity thrives when chefs stay at home
By Melinda Joe
The Grand Gelinaz! Shuffle 2019: Stay In Tour critiques the relentless travel chefs have come to view as necessary, while still maximizing global culinary exchange and creativity.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 30, 2019
The gold standard: Ginza Tanaka is the pinnacle of Japanese metalwork
Ginza Tanaka is determined to carry on the techniques developed by earlier artisans and pass the skills to future generations, offering flawless works made of the highest-quality metals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Nov 30, 2019
Esterre: Terroir, pedigree and the backing of a French superchef
By Robbie Swinnerton
Location is everything. But that's only one reason why Esterre, the beautiful new French restaurant unveiled last month in the ultraluxury Palace Hotel Tokyo, has so much going for it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Nov 30, 2019
Katsuo Shokudo: A new, permanent location for the katsuobushi specialist
By Robbie Swinnerton
Mai Nagamatsu is more than just a fan of katsuo (skipjack tuna). She's an avowed, unapologetic evangelist for those streamlined, silvery pelagic fish that play such an important role in Japanese cuisine. So much so that she set up her own small specialist breakfast counter to help spread the word.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Nov 30, 2019
Isoism: Making Japanese tsukemono sexy again
By J.J. O'Donoghue
With innovative presentation and casual-chic flair, Kyoto's Isoism is bringing tsukemono (Japanese pickle) techniques into the 21st century.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KONBINI WATCH
Nov 30, 2019
Lawson's bread buns are going to the dogs
By Patrick St. Michel
Lawson has tapped into its creative side for recent animal-shaped bread offerings both sweet and savory.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 30, 2019
More zany than Zen: Kyoto hotels paving the way to 2020
By Jessica Kozuka
Tired of always staying at the same minimalist hotel? Inject some levity into your Kyoto trip by booking a room at one of these avant-garde boutique hotels instead.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 30, 2019
Cold, crowd-free, breathtaking: Mount Yari out of season
By Oscar Boyd
Why do hikers leave the warmth of the city for Kamikochi during off-season?

CULTURE

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CULTURE / Books
Nov 30, 2019
'Travels with a Writing Brush': 1,000 years of travel writing, united by a poetic thread
By Kris Kosaka
From 'The Tale of Genji' to Matsuo Basho, Meredith McKinney travels across Japan through 1,000 years of Japanese poetry.
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Nov 30, 2019
'My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life': Well-intentioned diversity misses the mark
By Claire Williamson
Props to Rachel Cohn for attempting to add some much-needed diversity into Japanese literature with 'My Almost Flawless Tokyo Dream Life.' Unfortunately, it falls flat.
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Nov 30, 2019
'Kojiki: The Birth of Japan': Picture this, a nation's creation myth
By Iain Maloney
Artist Kazumi Wilds retells Japan's creation myth, the 'Kojiki,' through vivid and accessible illustrations.

COMMUNITY

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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Nov 30, 2019
Sachiko Hara: Acting on a dream to perform
By Mika Eglinton
Using acting techniques inspired by Japanese angura (underground) theater, Sachiko Hara impressed European directors and won her way into German theater.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 30, 2019
Sink or swim
'Those recreational backstrokers really need to lift their hips.'
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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