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Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021

Roger Dahl on opposition alliances ahead on the Lower House election

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Oct 23, 2021

Why the land-and-sea mindset is so important for Japanese meals

Chefs have consciously included ingredients from both land and sea in the same washoku meal for centuries. What makes the practice so enduring, and how can you use it in your own kitchen?
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021

‘Two-sword’ baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani shines as Japan’s newest icon. But is he underpaid?

Shohei Ohtani's performance this year has baseball fans excited and the tabloids brimming with new angles on the reasons for his success.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 23, 2021

Behind the scenes, younger bureaucrats are fed up with overtime

Many young bureaucrats are working late to make leading party lawmakers look good, and it's taking a toll.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / ZERO GRAVITY
Oct 23, 2021

Roger Dahl on washing machine earthquakes

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Oct 23, 2021

Recipe: Mushroom and salmon takikomi gohan (mixed rice)

This classic autumn dish combines the best of land and sea into one bowl. Use any combination of umami-rich mushrooms you like to complement the briny salmon and garnish with fresh herbs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 23, 2021

It's past time we flush the 'weird Japan' narrative

As The Tokyo Toilet project continues, so does the problematic way we frame stories about Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 23, 2021

Top 5: Where to find the best dim sum in Tokyo

Dim sum can be found in every echelon of Tokyo dining, from high-end buffets to quick street-stall snacks. Here's five of the best, chosen for their cost-effectiveness and authenticity.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 22, 2021

TIFF ambassador Ai Hashimoto wants a cinema comeback

The in-demand veteran actress will serve as ambassador at Tokyo International Film Festival's 34th iteration.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2021

Tesla looks to pave the way for Chinese battery makers to come to U.S.

The two biggest economies have many disputes to resolve, and China's regulatory crackdowns in tech could pose another hurdle.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 22, 2021

Moon's push for South Korean military independence may echo far beyond his presidency

South Korea's defense budget is at new highs, with less restrictions on its missile program and plans for the nation's first aircraft carrier, among other advanced weapons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 22, 2021

A winter crisis raises prospect of energy blockades in Europe

EU power reserves are around 77% full — far lower what's normal for this time of year. If this winter is severe, it could leave some countries vulnerable.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 22, 2021

Matsuyama defies Chiba rain to lead Zozo Championship

Masters champion Hideki Matsuyama takes a one-stroke lead into the weekend after shooting a two-under-par 68 in the second round on Friday.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Oct 22, 2021

Sky not falling as J. League adjusts hometown rules

For a few hours on Sunday, it appeared as though the J. League was preparing to abolish its long-cherished hometown regulations.
Fukushiro Nukaga of the Liberal Democratic Party is reappointed as speaker of the House of Representatives on Friday, following an agreement between the ruling and opposition parties.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 8, 2024

LDP's Nukaga to be reappointed Japan Lower House speaker

The parties also agreed to name Koichiro Genba of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP) as vice speaker.
Japan coach Eddie Jones kicks a ball during a training session before a match against England on June 21.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Nov 8, 2024

Head coach Eddie Jones makes six changes before Brave Blossoms face France

After facing France, Japan plays Uruguay on Nov. 16 and England eight days later.
Tomoki Arai, head of markets at Bank of Yokohama
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 8, 2024

Bank of Yokohama weighs Japan bond comeback with more rate hikes to come

More financial institutions are weighing a return to local debt after years of investing abroad.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was fined for swearing during a news conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Nov 8, 2024

Formula One drivers fire back at FIA president over punishments for swearing

Red Bull's three-time world champion Max Verstappen was punished for his language in a news conference at the Singapore Grand Prix in September.
Italian Jannik Sinner is the favorite to win his first ATP Finals title on home soil this year.
TENNIS
Nov 8, 2024

Jannik Sinner favored to capture ATP Finals after year of wins and controversy

The 23-year-old has come a long way since losing last year's final to Novak Djokovic.
The headquarters of Bungeishunju, Shukan Bunshun's publisher, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Nov 8, 2024

Comedian Hitoshi Matsumoto to withdraw Bungeishunju defamation suit

The lawsuit was filed over a Shukan Bunshun article that detailed sexual assault allegations made by two women.
The Australian team has connected with the residents of Fuchu during their time in the city.
BASEBALL
Nov 8, 2024

Fuchu becomes home away from home for Australia before Premier12

The Australians have been coming to the Western Tokyo city since 2018.
Onosato (left) and his stablemaster Nishonoseki celebrate after his victory at the Autumn Grand Sumo Tournament in September.
SUMO
Nov 8, 2024

New ozeki Onosato tops list of contenders aiming for glory in Kyushu

Onosato could become the first wrestler since Hakuho in 2006 to win a championship in his debut at sumo’s second-highest rank.
Outgoing Komeito leader Keiichi Ishii speaks at the party's executive meeting in Tokyo on Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 8, 2024

Komeito pins hopes on new leader after dismal electoral performance

Transport minister Tetsuo Saito, 72, is set to formally succeed party leader Keiichi Ishii.
Liberal Democratic Party policy chief Itsunori Onodera (right) and his Democratic Party for the People counterpart, Makoto Hamaguchi, meet in Tokyo on Friday to discuss policies their parties could potentially agree on.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 8, 2024

LDP between a rock and a hard place in struggle to get DPP support

The opposition party wants to raise the threshold for tax exemptions from the current ¥1.03 million ($6,740), a move that would cost the government tax revenues.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has aligned with Russia to bolster his nuclear weapons capabilities and gain military support, including sending troops to aid Russia. That partnership could provide Pyongyang with valuable combat experience while modernizing its military assets.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 8, 2024

Trump will walk into a new North Korean headache

Traditional methods of containment have not worked effectively and Trump’s past efforts to engage with Kim have failed to curb his nuclear ambitions.
It is difficult to know what Donald Trump will do in a second presidency. His campaign was filled with bold promises, but so too was his first.
EDITORIALS
Nov 8, 2024

Prepare for a bumpy ride in a second Trump term

It is difficult to know what Donald Trump will do in a second presidency. His campaign was filled with bold promises, but so too was his first.
Outgoing German Finance Minister Christian Lindner receives his dismissal certificate after being sacked by Chancellor Olaf Scholz, following a coalition crisis in the government, in Berlin on Thursday.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 8, 2024

Germany’s government puts itself out of its misery

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz sacked his Finance Minister Christian Lindner over deep rifts within the government on how to revive Germany’s ailing economy.
People demonstrate in Sydney in March 2021 in response to the treatment of women in politics as part of the Women's March 4 Justice, a series of protest events.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 8, 2024

Entrenched sexism is very Australian. Let’s uproot it

Australia, despite its progressive history on women’s rights and high levels of female education, is slipping in global gender gap rankings.
The China-funded Sinamale bridge being built in Male, Maldives, in 2018. China's Belt and Road initiative has been critical in drawing small Indo-Pacific island states closer to Beijing.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 8, 2024

Small island states are turning to China — and then back again

To stop small island states in the Indo-Pacific from being wooed by Chinese promises of economic largesse, Japan, Australia and India must harmonize their policies.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Aging Japan’s centenarian population nears 100,000
Shigeko Kagawa, Japan's oldest person at 114, in Yamatokoriyama, Nara Prefecture, on July 30
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

Podcast

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

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
By Mai Yoshikawa

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