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JAPAN

JAPAN
Dec 25, 2019
City in Chiba Prefecture approves provisional Osprey deployment
Kisarazu Mayor Yoshikuni Watanabe voiced approval Wednesday for the proposed provisional deployment of the Ground Self-Defense Force's Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft to the Chiba Prefecture city.
JAPAN
Dec 25, 2019
Record 282 teachers in Japan punished for sexual offenses in 2018 school year
A record 282 teachers at public schools in Japan were punished for sexual offenses during the school year beginning in 2018, up 72 from the previous year, an education ministry survey showed Tuesday.

ASIA PACIFIC

ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 25, 2019
Taiwan president urges more talks on contested China 'infiltration' bill
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen urged parliament on Wednesday to have more discussion on a proposed anti-infiltration bill that the government says is needed to combat Chinese influence and has been condemned by the main opposition and Beijing.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 25, 2019
100,000 who fled Sri Lankan war can't get Indian citizenship under new law
Nearly 100,000 Sri Lankan refugees who are living in India are not eligible for citizenship under a new law, sparking concerns that they may be forced to return to the island nation they fled during a decadeslong civil war, many with no homes to return to.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 25, 2019
China calls on U.S. to take immediate action on North Korea accords
China urged the United States on Tuesday to take immediate action to implement agreements reached with North Korea during last year's summit in Singapore.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 25, 2019
'Santa' robs Colorado bank, throws money to passersby
A man with a white beard was being held on $10,000 bond for allegedly robbing a Colorado bank and throwing the stolen cash into the air while shouting, "Merry Christmas!" to passersby, police and local media reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 25, 2019
Two strong quakes shake central Colombia; no damage reported
Two strong earthquakes, of magnitude 6.2 and magnitude 5.7, struck central Colombia on Tuesday, the Colombian Geological Service said, but there were no immediate reports of any injuries or major damage.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 25, 2019
Trump calls troops ahead of Christmas holiday, plugs economy, is reminded to get Melania a gift
President Donald Trump called members of all five branches of the military stationed across the world to share greetings ahead of the Christmas holiday.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2019
Japan big firms pay record winter bonuses for second straight year
The average winter bonus for workers at major Japanese businesses rose 1.77 percent from a year earlier to a record ¥951,411 this year, a survey showed Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2019
Three Japan Post Group leaders expected to resign over insurance sales scandal
Japan Post Holdings is expected to convene a meeting to discuss the resignations and successor candidates Friday. Former internal affairs minister Hiroya Masuda may replace Masatsugu Nagato as president.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2019
ANA pilot flies without carrying license as required, results in cancellation and delay
An All Nippon Airways pilot flew a plane Tuesday without carrying his license as required, the airline said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 25, 2019
Survey reveals worry over Japan's tougher rules on foreign investment
A private survey has found that nearly 90 percent of institutional investors are worried about the possible negative effects of a law revision that tightens restrictions on foreign investment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 25, 2019
New Boeing CEO David Calhoun is hardened corporate crisis manager
Beleaguered Boeing Co. is putting its future in the hands of a turnaround veteran who has led several companies in crisis, cut his teeth at engine maker General Electric Co. and has spent a decade on the board of the world's largest plane-maker.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 25, 2019
New Boeing 737 Max documents show 'very disturbing' employee concerns: U.S. House aide
Boeing Co. documents now under review by a U.S. government committee appear to point to a "very disturbing" picture of commentary from the plane-maker's employees over the grounded 737 Max aircraft, a House of Representatives transportation infrastructure committee aide said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 25, 2019
Trump says he and Xi will sign China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he and Chinese President Xi Jinping will have a signing ceremony to sign the first phase of the U.S.-China trade deal agreed to this month.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 25, 2019
Brash Uber co-founder Travis Kalanick leaves board to focus on industrial 'ghost kitchens'
Travis Kalanick, the pugnacious co-founder of Uber, has severed his last ties with the ride-services company, resigning from the board and selling all his shares as he turns his focus to a new venture creating "ghost kitchens" for food delivery services.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Dec 25, 2019
Take steps to ensure payment of child support
Japan is woefully lacking of a system that ensures divorced parents pay their court-designated child support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 25, 2019
Big history helps understand today's issues
By Haruaki Deguchi
A sweeping study of historical data yields fascinating revelations about the past, present and future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 25, 2019
Masayoshi Son: Tech visionary or robber baron?
By Shuli Ren
We're coming to realize that the SoftBank founder is less a business guru than a 19th-century capitalist.

Sports

SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 25, 2019
JSA needs to look outward for good of sumo
By John Gunning
Whatever hopes fans had for a peaceful end to the year were dashed when Japan Sumo Association officials instructed Takagenji to take part in his regularly scheduled bout on Dec. 11 despite the wrestler being diagnosed with influenza earlier in the day.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / 2019 in Review
Dec 25, 2019
2019 brought both tragedy and triumph to Japan's anime industry
By Matt Schley
While the anime world was rocked by a fatal arson attack at the studios of Kyoto Animation, a diverse range of new films and series gave the year a creative boost.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 2019 in Review
Dec 25, 2019
Netflix led the streaming race with original Japanese content in 2019
By Alyssa I. Smith
The battle of the streaming giants saw some first class productions on offer in 2019, from original anime series, Japanese exclusives and fresh takes on established franchises.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 25, 2019
Director urges Bollywood stars to break silence over citizenship law and violence
One of Bollywood's leading directors called on three superstar actors to break their silence about a new citizenship law that has triggered riots in India, saying they could influence millions of fans.
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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