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JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2017
Education ministry panel approves private-sector English testing for university entrance
By Tomohiro Osaki
In a move sure to shake up the nation's English examination system for college enrollment, an education ministry panel has approved a plan featuring a complete shift to proficiency testing by private firms.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2017
U.S. Navy temporarily relieves commander of warship struck in Japanese waters
The U.S. Navy on Tuesday said it has temporarily relieved, for medical reasons, the commander of a warship involved in a crash with a container vessel in Japanese waters that killed seven American sailors.

ASIA PACIFIC

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 11, 2017
North Korean ICBM 'likely' to be able to strike San Diego within two years, analysis says
By Jesse Johnson
North Korea's new long-range ballistic missile will "likely" be able to strike targets on the U.S. West Coast — including San Diego — with a 500-kilogram nuclear warhead in the next one to two years, the U.S.-based monitoring group has said in an analysis.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jul 11, 2017
Moon's moral code leaves South Korean Cabinet bare as nominees are stalled
By Kanga Kong
In his campaign to become South Korea's president, Moon Jae-in touted his credentials as a human-rights lawyer and pledged to enforce a strict moral code in picking his top officials.

WORLD

Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2017
Trump defends Ivanka 'sitting in' at G-20, draws rebuke from Chelsea Clinton
U.S. President Donald Trump defended his daughter Ivanka Trump on Monday after she took his place at a meeting of G-20 world leaders, raising some eyebrows and drawing sharp rebuke from the daughter of a rival former presidential candidate who was drawn into the fray.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2017
Amnesty says Iraq and allies violated international law in Mosul battle
Amnesty International said on Tuesday it had identified a pattern of attacks by Iraqi forces and the U.S.-led military coalition backing them in the battle for Mosul that violated international humanitarian law and may amount to war crimes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2017
Trump Jr. hires lawyer specializing in criminal defense for Russia probes
Donald Trump Jr. has hired a lawyer to represent him in Russia-related investigations, his office and the lawyer said on Monday, as Republicans voiced concern about a meeting between the U.S. president's son and a Russian.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 11, 2017
Trump pushes Congress to pass health care overhaul amid impasse as millions more go uninsured
President Donald Trump on Monday prodded the Republican-led U.S. Congress to pass major health care legislation but huge obstacles remained, with a senior lawmaker saying the Senate was unlikely to take up the stalled bill until next week.
WORLD
Jul 11, 2017
U.S. deploys advanced long-range anti-aircraft missiles in Baltics for first time for drills
The United States deployed a battery of Patriot long-range anti-aircraft missiles in Lithuania to be used in NATO wargames from Tuesday — the first time the advanced defense system has been brought to the Baltics where Russia has air superiority.

BUSINESS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2017
Toshiba talking with Western Digital, Foxconn about chip unit sale, sources say
Toshiba Corp. told its creditor banks it is in talks with Western Digital Corp. and Taiwan's Foxconn over the $18 billion sale of its prized chip unit in addition to its preferred bidder, banking sources familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2017
WeWork reportedly to debut in Japan with 10 to 20 Tokyo workspaces
WeWork Cos, a co-working space startup backed by SoftBank Group Corp., is making its first foray into Japan with 10 to 20 locations in central Tokyo, a source said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 11, 2017
EU free trade deal likely to hurt Japan's dairy farmers, wineries
By Shusuke Murai
Hailed by government officials as sending a message to the world on free trade, domestic producers could see negative impact
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 11, 2017
Japanese companies find an island of calm in India's chaotic business terrain
By Iain Marlow
In the desert-like scrub land of Rajasthan, beside a barren stretch of highway, an unlikely oasis appears: an island of Japan Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2017
Bad news for Japan's retailers as Chinese tourists cut back on buying
They're still coming in droves — but no longer buying in spades.
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2017
Dutch prosecutors probe Jeep, Suzuki models for alleged emissions violations
Dutch prosecutors said on Monday they will investigate possible misuse of vehicle emissions software by Suzuki and Fiat Chrysler's Jeep.

Opinion

EDITORIALS
Jul 11, 2017
Japan-EU agreement on a free trade pact
Japan's pending free trade deal with the EU should be considered as yet another opportunity for affected sectors to beef up their productivity and competitiveness with public support.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2017
Why Donald Trump's supporters admire Japan
By Sakari Mesimaki
U.S. supporters of Donald Trump find much to admire in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 11, 2017
Are the state planners back again?
By David Howell
Demands for new types of leadership and a return to strong government intervention and protection can be heard all round.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2017
Hosting the Olympics won't raise Japan's economic game
By William Pesek
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's team details plans to revive growth and increase competitiveness, four numbers keep coming up: 2020.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2017
Anti-conspiracy legislation fights terrorism and organized crime
By Makoto Ida
The scope of Japan's anti-conspiracy law is much more restricted than similar legal steps taken in other countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 11, 2017
China's anti-addiction drive may ruin video games
By Adam Minter
Will Beijing's crackdown help half a billion Chinese gamers kick the habit?

Sports

BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 11, 2017
Giants' Sugano picks up CL-leading ninth victory
By Jason Coskrey
A lot of NPB players might be looking forward to the upcoming All-Star break, but you might not find too many Yomiuri Giants on that list.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jul 11, 2017
Nash reflects on memorable time as Toyama coach
By Ed Odeven
Bob Nash's passion for basketball is as visible as a Hawaiian rainbow on a clear day.

CULTURE

Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 11, 2017
Rock act Boris marks 25 years with an album inspired by fans
By Ryotaro Aoki
Halfway through my conversation with Atsuo, drummer and spokesman for drone metal trio Boris, I bring out an original CD copy of the group's 1996 release, "Absolutego."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 11, 2017
Painting between the lines
By Matthew Larking
The pairing of Hideki Kimura's prints with the seemingly sculptural assemblages of Sadaharu Horio is perhaps unexpected. What draws them together, however, are conceptions of their practices as painting. Both veterans of Japan's contemporary art scene, they pursue painting by other means, working within...
CULTURE / Art
Jul 11, 2017
'Special Exhibition: Wonderland of Buddhist Hell Scenes'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 15-Sept. 3
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jul 11, 2017
'Special Exhibition: Sumo and Japanese Swords'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 8-Aug. 28
CULTURE / Art
Jul 11, 2017
'Yoshitomo Nara: For Better or Worse'
By Yukari Tanaka
July 15-Sept. 24
As the Osaka Expo comes to a close, what will its legacy be?
After a run-up marked by apathy, organizers soon found they had the opposite problem as crowd control became a concern.
Hypothermia in the land of the rising Sanae
Amid the election of Sanae Takaichi as Liberal Democratic Party president, and possibly the next prime minister, Japan's economy shows signs of recovery, but weak wages, a conservative corporate culture and currency issues raise doubts about a true economic thaw.
Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
Ghost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020's smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, is a violent, vengeful and engaging romp through 17th-century Hokkaido that fails to stick the landing on its most sensitive cultural material.
After ruling bloc collapses, LDP and opposition scramble to find needed votes for PM
Komeito leader Tetsuo Saito speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Friday after leaving the ruling coalition earlier in the day.
What if everything we think about obesity is wrong?
Recent research shows obesity may be driven by ultraprocessed and hyperpalatable foods that disrupt fullness signals and lead to overeating.
A frenetic diplomatic schedule looms for Japan’s next leader — whomever that may be
As horse-trading and speculation surge over who will be elected the next prime minister in parliament — the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Sanae Takaichi or a possible candidate put forward by a unified opposition — Japan’s next leader will be confronted with a quick succession of key diplomatic events.
Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
Ghost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020's smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, is a violent, vengeful and engaging romp through 17th-century Hokkaido that fails to stick the landing on its most sensitive cultural material.
At Osaka Expo, gas giants promote a greener future. But is it a lot of hot air?
The Gas Pavilion had welcomed around 500,000 visitors by the end of August, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the Osaka Expo.
‘Takaichi trade’ starts unwinding as political calculus upended by Komeito exit
Less than a week ago, Sanae Takaichi seemed set to become Japan's first female prime minister.
‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
Visitors lounge on the grassy hill on the top of the Grand Ring during the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka in May.

Podcast

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

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building
By Patrick St. Michel

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