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Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Going forward, experts say, this will make the Chinese side confident that they have leverage over the U.S. in any negotiations.

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Trump’s diplomatic frenzy spins big gambles as signs of success
Japan’s sputtering economy likely stalled before Trump’s tariffs
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
JAPAN
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
Experts say the real test will come in August when higher turnout is expected.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu enter the White House in Washington on April 7.
WORLD / Politics
Trump casts Netanyahu adrift with shifts on Iran, Houthis and Gaza
By Ethan Bronner
The freeing of the last living U.S. citizen held captive by Hamas in the Gaza Strip is another sign the U.S. president is starting to make unilateral decisions.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba at the White House earlier this year. Ishiba said Monday that farmers won't be sacrificed for automakers in Japan's tariff negotiations with the U.S.
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Japan might be playing long game in U.S. tariff talks
By Francis Tang
Tokyo is resisting making any major concessions, possibly in the hope that mounting domestic pressure will force U.S. President Donald Trump to give it a better deal.
Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Longform
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake
The number of Japanese centenarians is on the rise, providing new models for how to live in a super-aging society.
Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.

JAPAN

Since the LDP resumed discussions on the issue in February, members against introducing a selective dual surname system have been gaining momentum, calling for expanding the use of maiden names.
LDP to forgo compiling bill on dual surname system
The LDP concluded that it would be unwise to create divisions within the party ahead of this summer's election for the House of Councilors.
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
By Gabriel Dominguez
A top Philippine general has said he expects the Self-Defense Forces’ involvement in both bilateral and multilateral activities to grow substantially.
Nakai's lawyer refutes third-party report finding 'sexual violence'
Princess Aiko to visit the earthquake-hit Noto Peninsula from Sunday
Japan unveils new deep-sea probe for 8,000-meter dives
Shiga chef turns stinky sushi into cheesecake

BUSINESS

U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs on cars and car parts imported to the U.S. have been painful to most global brands, but crippling in Nissan’s case.
Nissan shares surge as carmaker set to cut 20,000 jobs in huge overhaul
The heavily indebted company, one of the top 10 automakers by unit sales, is expected to log a record annual loss of around $5 billion later in the day.
The number of business failures due to labor shortages grew to 36 from 25 a year before, while the number of bankruptcies because of inflation remained high, at 56, against 60.
Japan business failures hit 11-year high for April
More failures were seen mainly among smaller companies with weak business bases as their revenue was squeezed by rising prices and higher labor costs.
BOJ still intends to raise rates while monitoring tariffs, summary shows
By Toru Fujioka
China's AI-powered humanoid robots aim to transform manufacturing
By Brenda Goh, Eduardo Baptista and Qiaoyi Li
Marubeni aligned with Berkshire Hathaway on long-term value, says top exec
By Stephen Stapczynski
Akio Toyoda’s buyout plan called ‘gutsy’ by Dalton Investments
By Min Jeong Lee

WORLD

Daily newspapers with images of Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump in Moscow on Feb. 13
Trump offers to join potential Russia-Ukraine talks in Turkey
By Tom Balmforth, Yuliia Dysa and Steve Holland
The U.S. president's current schedule has him visiting Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar this week.
Damascus seen from Mount Qasioun on Jan. 7
Syria makes bid to meet Trump, hoping for sanctions relief and reset with Israel
By Timour Azhari and Humeyra Pamuk
Syria has struggled to implement conditions set out by Washington for relief from U.S. sanctions, while Israel has escalated air strikes and occupied Syrian territory.
Modi calls India's reaction ‘new normal’ in Pakistan relations
By Anup Roy
Taiwan conducts first live-fire HIMARS test in signal to China
Dutertes outperform in Philippine midterms in blow for Marcos
By Cliff Venzon and Andreo Calonzo
Kurdish PKK disbands and ends 40-year Turkey insurgency

Sports

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal takes a shot during his team's match against Real Madrid in Barcelona, Spain, on Sunday.
Barcelona stages thrilling rally to top Real Madrid and move to brink of title
Barcelona battled back to claim a fourth "clasico" victory from four meetings this season, showing its dominance over Carlo Ancelotti's side.
Dodgers return home to face road-strong Athletics
Wilder backs Blades to end playoff curse
WNBA roars into new season marked by growth and star power
Osaka knocked out of Italian Open

Opinion

Sinovac, a Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, is administered in Bangkok in 2021. The recent U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization has further opened the field for Beijing to assert its role in global health, including through vaccine diplomacy.
If China triumphs, America has itself to blame
Thomas O. Falk
While Trump's policies bite at home, Beijing is stepping in to fill the void left by the U.S. retreat from global leadership in areas ranging from trade and investment to health.
To save Catholicism, let’s talk nuns, not popes
By Frank Barry
Sorry, America. Canada’s just not that into you.
By Nia-Malika Henderson
Europe after the end of the liberal international order
By Mark Leonard
Beijing talks peace in Ukraine while aiding Putin’s war
By Thomas Graham and Zongyuan Zoe Liu

ENVIRONMENT

The consumption and investing habits of the world's richest 10% consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heat waves and drought around the world, according to new research.
World's richest 10% caused two-thirds of global warming, study finds
By Marlowe Hood
How the rich consume and invest has substantially increased the risk of deadly heat waves and drought.
Climate change takes spice from Indonesia clove farms
By Jack Moore
U.S. solar tariffs could drive Asia transition boom
By Sara Hussein
'Not sustainable': Europe's firefighters want more funds and staff
By Beatrice Tridimas
South Korea's deadly fires made twice as likely by climate change, researchers say
By David Stanway

CULTURE

Kotoba Slam Japan runs regional competitions to select a representative for the annual World Poetry Slam Championship, which will take place in Mexico at the end of the month.
Japan’s slam poetry scene is all about raw vulnerability
By Eric Margolis
Slam poetry is a rarity in Japan, but the scene is full of energy and potential that the poets have been bringing to the world slam poetry stage for 10 years now.
‘My Edison’: Family-made sci-fi comedy is a real charmer
By James Hadfield
‘Wash Away’ brightens dementia drama with sudsy spin
By Mark Schilling
'Jumbo': the animated Indonesian film smashing records
By Baptiste Anse
J-pop group Arashi to disband after going on tour next spring
By Yukana Inoue

LIFE

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake
The number of Japanese centenarians is on the rise, providing new models for how to live in a super-aging society.
The world’s biggest natural wine festival returns to Tokyo
By Weiwen Lin
Trump once called it his favorite word. Now, the Japanese version is all over the news.
By Yuko Tamura
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
By Danielle Demetriou
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ship Festival
By Todd Fong

COMMUNITY

Ayano Kikuchi began practicing yoga in 2014 to alleviate her chronic back pain, and now shares her knowledge with the Karuizawa community as the manager of W Tree House.
Ayano Kikuchi: ‘People need to take care of themselves holistically’
By Olivia Boissel
How a corporate office worker in Tokyo became a yoga studio manager in Karuizawa
Kotomi Li: 'I refuse to choose death'
By Kat Joplin
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
By Kim Kahan
Arunima Mazumdar: ‘Japanese literature has a niche but deeply engaged readership in India’
By Megha Wadhwa
How to spend the perfect day in Hiroo, Tokyo’s expat enclave
By Eric Margolis

Editors' Picks

LIFE
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
By Carol R.H. Malasig
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
JAPAN
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
By Gabriel Dominguez
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.
LIFE
In China’s ‘Michelin Guide,’ Tokyo leads overseas listings with 30 entries
By Tan Pin Yen
China's Black Pearl Restaurant Guide held its award ceremony overseas for the first time, picking the dining capital of Singapore to promote its brand to an international audience.
JAPAN
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
By Eric Johnston
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
CULTURE
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
By Patrick St. Michel
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.

Podcast

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

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake

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