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Takeshi Kawamura
For Takeshi Kawamura's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 4, 2018
Japan's goal-oriented college grad athletes stand out from the crowd when it comes to job hunting
As competition heats up for new university graduates vying for jobs this spring, student athletes are drawing the attention of companies for having goal-minded qualities that could potentially make them superior candidates.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 26, 2016
Food banks spring up in Japan to match food waste with nation's hidden poor
Food banks are springing up in Japan as people become aware of the disconnect between food waste and the needs of the nation's hidden poor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 31, 2013
Student internships becoming more oriented toward problem-solving
Gradual but steady changes are taking place in internships and on-the-job training programs offered by Japanese firms, with companies increasingly determined to recruit creatively minded young workers with problem-solving skills.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2013
More museums exhibit accessibility
In an effort to promote inclusivity and expose their collections to as wide an audience as possible, art museums are improving accessibility by offering special tours for disabled visitors and on-site baby-sitting services.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2013
Senior theater troupes increasing as baby boomers seek new roles
Japan is seeing an increasing number of theater companies made up of elderly actors as baby boomers and other seniors seek to tread the boards.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 18, 2013
Motivating workers to earn licenses reaps rewards
To survive the prolonged recession, a growing number of companies have adopted systems to encourage employees to attain professional or specialist qualifications, hoping the investment will motivate them and that the newfound expertise will help develop new products or business expansion.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2010
Solution to care-worker shortage elusive
In a room at the Bunkyo Ward office in Tokyo, five former care workers are undergoing a refresher course conducted by the Tokyo Welfare Manpower Center.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
U.S. deploys midrange missile system in Indo-Pacific for first time
A U.S. Army Mid-Range Capability (MRC) Launcher arrives as part of the capability’s first deployment into theater on Northern Luzon, Philippines, April 8.
Unpacking the chaotic by-election in a scandal-hit Tokyo district
People listen to a campaign speech in Tokyo's Koto Ward on Tuesday.

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