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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 28, 2023

Critical systems at risk as hackers target protections seen as gold standard

Software designed to spot early signs of malicious activity, and block them before intruders can steal data or lock the machines, is now itself the target of attacks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 28, 2023

Russia digs in as Ukraine prepares to attack

A vast network of Russian fortifications sweeping down from western Russia through eastern Ukraine has been built in readiness for a major Ukrainian attack.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2023

China rebuilds Australia ties after failing to pressure economy

On the Australian side, the election of a center-left Labor government has seen a change in tone from the more confrontational approach taken by its predecessor.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 28, 2023

How floating farms are helping Bangladesh adapt to climate change

A traditional form of hydroponics that dates back at least 400 years, the gardens are being recognized as a climate-resilient, nature-based way to keep farmers afloat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 28, 2023

Nagoya's beloved 6-meter, 600-kilogram mannequin turns 50

First unveilied on April 28, 1973, the towering 'Nana-chan' will be celebrated with a day of performances and limited souvenirs.
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023

Three Japanese utilities report combined ¥134 billion loss on high fuel prices

Having nuclear power among its energy sources helped Kansai Electric Power to manage a net profit of ¥17.7 billion but it was still 79% lower than in the 2021 fiscal year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 27, 2023

ANA bounces back from COVID with first annual profit since 2020

Japan’s biggest airline also gave a better-than-expected forecast for the coming year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023

Japan to drop COVID border measures from Saturday

All incoming passengers are currently required to present proof of at least three COVID-19 vaccinations or have tested negative for the virus before departure.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2023

Manchester City cruises past Arsenal to seize control of race for Premier League crown

Arsenal still holds a two-point lead at the top of the table, but City has two games in hand.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Apr 27, 2023

Para-athlete in Paris urges city to improve transportation system before 2024 Games

On the platform of a train station in the Paris suburbs, 25-year-old para-athlete Manel Senni braced for another daily odyssey in her wheelchair to go to basketball practice.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2023

Evacuating citizens from war zones differs from country to country

Japan has very different ideas on how to evacuate its nationals from war zones compared to countries like the United States.
SOCCER
Apr 27, 2023

Urawa and Al Hilal ready to finally meet for Asian Champions League title

The winter World Cup in Qatar and travel complications caused by COVID-19 mean Asian soccer has yet to crown its 2022 champion more than a year after the competition began.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023

Hotel prices in Japan spike amid surge in demand

In the first quarter of 2023, hotel prices increased by around 15% compared with the pre-pandemic 2019 fiscal year, according to a survey.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo reports 1,663 new cases as uptrend continues

The seven-day average of newly recorded infections in the capital came to 1,420.6, compared to 1,205.1 a week earlier, with numbers also rising nationwide.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2023

How Russians fight back amid an unpopular war

Despite the full force of the security state breathing down the necks of ordinary Russians, covert resistance to the Kremlin's narrative about the war can be found everywhere.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 27, 2023

Scientists show how climate change affected East Africa’s drought

The deadly combination of high temperatures and low rainfall that affected millions in the Horn of Africa was made about 100 times more likely by climate change.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 27, 2023

U.S. pledges stronger nuclear deterrence, but is South Korea buying it?

Analysts question whether steps outlined Wednesday by U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol will be enough to reassure the South Korean public.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 27, 2023

U.S. House Republicans pass debt-ceiling hike, hoping to spur Biden to talks

The bill isn't expected to pass the Senate, but the mostly partisan 217-215 vote is a win for Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on an issue that rattled investors and markets.
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 27, 2023

Japan sets 30% target for female executives at big firms by 2030

Women represented only 11.4% of executives in major listed companies in Japan in 2022, according to a Cabinet Office survey, although the figure has been rising in recent years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 27, 2023

Jobless young Chinese seek solace in temples and tale of failed scholar

Despondent young worshippers crowd temples in China on weekends, as they pray to find jobs in an economy slowly clawing its way back from the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 27, 2023

Jimmy Butler helps Heat knock top-seeded Bucks out of playoffs

It is only the sixth time in NBA history that a No. 8 seed has eliminated the No.1 seeds from the playoffs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
Apr 27, 2023

It's time for the U.S. to rediscover its role in the G7

While President Joe Biden should be strengthening his country's relations with its allies and partners, he is instead struggling to balance foreign and domestic policy priorities.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 27, 2023

Why flying is so expensive and likely to remain that way

While airlines expect decent profits now that business and leisure travel has returned, there are myriad reasons why fares remain high.

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan