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Mark Thompson is the managing editor of The Japan Times, where he has worked since the birth of HTML. Once upon a time, he was on the features desk and wrote regularly about culture and technology. He can be found on way too many social platforms, including Mastodon, Post.news, Bluesky and Threads.
Oct 13, 2013
I subscribe to the print newspaper. Do I get free access to The Japan Times website and nytimes.com?
Yes, a print subscription to The Japan Times entitles you to full access to The Japan Times website, as well as NYT.com and the content on New York Times’ apps. This is free of charge to print subscribers. However, to enjoy these benefits, you will need to register for a free online membership. Here's...
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Sep 9, 2013
The first time Tokyo was tapped as a Olympic Games host
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Aug 26, 2013
Harajuku Omotesando Genki Matsuri — Super Yosakoi 2013
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Aug 12, 2013
Fireworks over Miyajima
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Aug 7, 2013
New pricing plans for The Japan Times / International New York Times; details of renewed product lineup
In March this year, The Japan Times announced a publishing agreement with the New York Times Company that will see its daily newspaper, "The Japan Times" packaged with the "International New York Times" in the Japan market commencing with the Oct. 16 issue. The new combined newspaper will be called "The...
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Aug 7, 2013
新紙面 「The Japan Times / International New York Times」の価格設定と その他商品ラインアップについてのお知らせ
株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都港区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴、以下ジャパンタイムズ)は本年3月、New York Times Companyと日本国内での新聞発行に関する業務提携を発表いたしました。
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Aug 4, 2013
Edogawa-ku Fireworks 2013
Over 14,000 fireworks were set off Aug. 3 near Ichikawa Station, Chiba, for the annual Edogawa-ku Fireworks. Here are but a few of the "fire blossoms" that had the crowd oohing and aahing.
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Jul 12, 2013
[SLIDESHOW] Eco Edo Nihonbashi 2013
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Jun 21, 2013
[VIDEO] Nuclear Regulation Authority: Emergency Response Center
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Jun 15, 2013
[Video] International Tokyo Toy Show 2013
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Jun 11, 2013
[VIDEO] Japan's Nigerians see symbol of change in masquerade
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Jun 10, 2013
Yosakoi Soran 2013 in Sapporo
SOCCER / World cup
Jun 5, 2013
Japan vs. Australia ... storified in social media
In a penalty kick second, Samurai Blue became the first team to qualify for next year's World Cup. Here's a collection of fans' reactions on social media, curated by Mai Hasabe, Eric Ruble and co.
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May 29, 2013
[VIDEO] Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. 25th Anniversary Open House
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May 24, 2013
An imaginary hell
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May 24, 2013
[VIDEO] A visit to DOCOMO R&D Center
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May 24, 2013
[VIDEO] SoftBank/DoCoMo/au 2013 summer lineups
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May 24, 2013
[PHOTO GALLERY] Kan Yasuda
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May 9, 2013
[VIDEO] High-tech hangers offer shopping tips
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Apr 27, 2013
[VIDEO] Nico Nico becomes reality for two days
 

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