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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 21, 2019
Japan's treatment of freelancers comes under the microscope
By Philip Brasor
Veteran British filmmaker Ken Loach's latest work, "Sorry We Missed You," which opened in Japan recently, is about the gig economy, the new employment environment surrounding companies like the ride-sharing service Uber that don't so much hire people as give them access to users.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Dec 21, 2019
Japanese media pundits deliver their verdicts on 2019's hit products
By Mark Schreiber
While consumers may take ownership of certain products for granted, there's something reaffirming about acquiring a product that's been designated a hit, and my experiences over the years tell me Japanese aren't especially different from other nationalities in this regard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Dec 21, 2019
Cat cafe operators in Japan seek to end stigma with a fresh approach
By Kaori Shoji
Cat cafes have come under increased scrutiny in recent years, with animal rights groups criticizing some establishments for their allegedly shady practices and ethics. 

ASIA PACIFIC

ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 21, 2019
Hong Kong protesters face off with police in mall protests
Hong Kong riot police swept into several shopping malls on Saturday, chasing off and arresting some anti-government demonstrators who had gathered to press their demands in the peak shopping weekend before Christmas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 21, 2019
Hong Kong man who shot at police arrested
Hong Kong police arrested an 18-year-old man after he fired a single shot with a pistol at officers late on Friday evening, in an incident police said they suspected was linked to anti-government protests that have convulsed the city.

WORLD

WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 21, 2019
Boeing's Starliner astronaut capsule fails key test of reaching space station
Boeing Co.'s new astronaut capsule failed on Friday to climb high enough in orbit to reach the International Space Station, cutting short a critical unmanned test mission in the embattled aerospace giant's race to send humans to the outpost.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 21, 2019
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai awarded $242 million pay package
Sundar Pichai is getting a hefty pay raise.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Dec 21, 2019
Put children first in custody fights
Measures need to be taken to ensure the rights of children to maintain a relationship with both of their parents after divorce.

Sports

SOCCER
Dec 21, 2019
Vissel Kobe, Kashima Antlers advance to Emperor's Cup final
Andres Iniesta scored one goal and helped set up another as Vissel Kobe advanced to the Emperor's Cup final with a 3-1 win over Shimizu S-Pulse on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 21, 2019
Brex extend winning streak to 11 games
By Ed Odeven
The Utsunomiya Brex are firing on all cylinders in pursuit of the B. League title.

LIFE

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 21, 2019
Top 5: The best gluten-free restaurants in Tokyo
By Chiara Terzuolo
There are more gluten-free dining institutions in Tokyo than ever. Here's The Japan Times' pick of five of the best, spanning everything from sushi to pub classics and even fine dining.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Dec 21, 2019
Purifying decorations welcome the new year
The end of the year is a time for thorough cleaning to ready the home for the arrival of Toshigami-sama, the god of the new year. Modern lifestyles notwithstanding, the custom remains deeply ingrained in Japan. Two leading floral designers and an in-demand stylist have created chic new year decorations with a contemporary touch that harmonizes with households today
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Dec 21, 2019
Il Garage: Japanese ingredients get an Italian twist in Kyoto
By J.J. O'Donoghue
Masato and Midori Shirakawa honed their culinary skills in Italy. Now they're back in Kyoto running the cozy, innovative Il Garage.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Dec 21, 2019
Milksha: 'Fresh Milk' bubble tea gets some fresh new flavors
By Patrick St. Michel
There's a plethora of subpar bubble tea shops out there. Fortunately, Milksha is not one of them.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Dec 21, 2019
A weekend in Nagasaki: Diverse, vibrant and a haven for history buffs
By Jesse Chase-Lubitz
Nagasaki's long exposure to religion, architecture and cuisine from China and the West makes it veritable cultural melting pot that's well-worth a weekend excursion.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE
Dec 21, 2019
Jomon revival: Interest in Japan's indigenous hunter-gathers grows
By Alex K.T. Martin
From his hilltop studio in the suburbs of Tokyo, Taku Oshima is reviving an ancient form of body art tradition he believes was practiced by the indigenous hunter-gatherers that inhabited Japan thousands of years ago.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 21, 2019
'The Pine Islands': No ordinary death is enough for two misfit souls
By Stephen Mansfield
Marion Poschmann's 'The Pine Islands' follows two haunted travelers on their journey across Japan, guided by the poems of Matsuo Basho.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Dec 21, 2019
'Four Major Plays of Chikamatsu': Japan's Shakespeare sheds light on the common man
By Arthur O'keefe
Unrequited love, social obligation and human nature collide — with varying results — in 'The Four Major Plays of Chikamatsu.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Dec 21, 2019
'The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook': Everyday Japanese favorites for a rousing night in
By Claire Williamson
Though it's impossible to agree on what, exactly, an izakaya is, it's now possible to recreate all the classic dishes at home with Wataru Yokota's 'The Real Japanese Izakaya Cookbook.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Dec 21, 2019
Ep. 26 'Internationalization at Once'
By Tom Hanaway
It’s a small world after all. No stranger to keeping the mix of personalities and backgrounds interesting, “Terrace House” continues to invite people from around the world into its little televised bubble. Before we meet the fresh new faces replacing Haruka and Ruka, however, we have to say one...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Dec 21, 2019
Review: 'The Nutcracker and the Mouse King' at the New National Theatre, Tokyo
By Jesse Chase-Lubitz
A truly entertaining production of “The Nutcracker” should leave you questioning whether the performance was just a dream. “The Nutcracker and the Mouse King,” a take on the holiday classic staged by the New National Theatre, Tokyo, in the run-up to Christmas, is no exception. Performed for the...

COMMUNITY

Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Dec 21, 2019
Shihoko Ura: A chronicle of caring, teaching and food blogging
By J.J. O'Donoghue
A chance encounter with a schoolboy in Australia led a trained nurse to start teaching Japanese and then blog about Japanese food.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 21, 2019
Gregory Hilton: An artist inspired by the city
By Matt Kaufman
Osaka-based artist Gregory Hilton on the 1980s New York downtown art scene, how his recent gallery show art utilized Roombas and what he misses about his Texas hometown.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Dec 21, 2019
The curse of the end-of-year party
'I'm so tired.'
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.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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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