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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 20, 2023

‘J005311’: Silent collisions spark human truths

The production for director Hiroki Kono’s drama may be barebones, but its enigmatic and suspenseful storytelling keeps the audience engaged until the end.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2023

Japan Rail Pass: A steep fare hike worth the extra mile?

JR announced on April 14 that it intends to raise the cost of its Japan Rail Pass this October.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / CULTURE SMASH
Apr 20, 2023

New Niigata film festival brings out the big names in anime

Mamoru Oshii, Katsuhiro Otomo and Shinichiro Watanabe all attended last month’s Niigata International Animation Film Festival, which showcased 50 films from 16 countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 19, 2023

India's population to surpass China's by end of June, U.N. predicts

China has generally been regarded as the world's most populous country since the fall of the Roman Empire but last year its population shrank for the first time since 1960.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Apr 19, 2023

When it comes to sumo in popular media, style reigns over substance

Despite its rich pageantry and 2,000-year history, the sport is still waiting for an authentic Hollywood portrayal that can catch on with the general public.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023

Attack against Kishida prompts debate over election campaign events

Still, top LDP lawmakers have reiterated the importance of outdoor campaigning even for big-name politicians, expressing their hesitation to move such speeches indoors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023

With eye on growth and sustainability targets, Uniqlo rethinks retail spaces

Uniqlo plans on cutting 90% of greenhouse gas emissions from its stores and offices by 2030 compared to 2019 levels.
JAPAN / Society
Apr 19, 2023

Japan panel to discuss joint child custody system

Some panel members remain wary of joint custody, citing concerns that it could lead to continued domestic violence after divorce.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023

COVID tracker: Tokyo confirms 1,514 new cases amid rising trend

The most recent data for new cases nationwide, from a day earlier, showed the number of infections grew about 1,700 from a week before to 11,901.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

Abortion pill rulings to impact pharmaceutical innovation

Bringing new drugs to market is already expensive and time-consuming. Undercutting the FDA will only make it harder.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

We’ve all been way too accepting of inflation

It’s time customers push back against price increases. Corporate profits shouldn’t grow at the expense of the economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

Climate must drive change at development banks

If multilateral development banks undertake a shift in mindset, they can do much more to combat global warming, and faster, with the substantial resources that they manage.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Apr 19, 2023

Japan grants refugee status to woman from Uganda fearing LGBTQ persecution

The woman came to Japan in 2020 after claiming she was beaten by police in Uganda for being a lesbian.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 19, 2023

In India, poor-quality degrees create an unemployable generation

Thousands of small private colleges don’t have regular classes, employ teachers with little training, use outdated curriculums and offer no practical experience or job placements.
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023

SDF to evacuate Japanese citizens from Sudan as conflict rages

The government will send Self-Defense Forces personnel to evacuate Japanese citizens from the African nation, the top government spokesman said in an unscheduled news conference.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 19, 2023

For Japan's aging soccer players, 80 is the new 50

After the Tokyo Senior Football Association launched an O-75 division in 2017, an O-80 competition was only a matter of time.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 19, 2023

Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s idea of a new world order

To present a compelling alternative to China's vision of world order, the West should stop asking others to defend the existing one and start recruiting partners to build on a new vision.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2023

Superbugs pose 'huge challenge' in treating Ukraine war wounds

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is spurred by the massive use of antibiotics in humans and animals, has been dubbed 'the silent pandemic.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 19, 2023

China bolsters military recruitment in bid to be ready for any future conflicts

In an effort to maximize its manpower, Beijing will prioritize veterans and aim to attract high-quality new recruits
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2023

'City in ruins': Ukrainian troops recount bitter Bakhmut fight

Their testimony offers a look inside the longest and bloodiest stand off of Russia's invasion, with access otherwise limited by heavy shelling and close street battles.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023

Yoshinoya may tap retirees as drivers when overtime cap hits transport industry

The plan comes amid the Japanese logistics industry's so-called 2024 problem, an expected truck driver shortage due to revised overtime rules.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2023

Russian memo said war leaves Moscow too reliant on Chinese tech

A previously unreported assessment suggests that some senior officials are worried that Chinese companies may pose a risk to the country’s information security and networks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023

Demand rising amid AI frenzy, says chip-testing maker Advantest

A global race to develop powerful computing clusters and next-generation AI-training systems is spurring chipmakers to buy many more of the Tokyo-based company’s testing tools.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2023

Japanese banks face ‘gender washing’ spotlight on its managers

The issue has broader implications for other industries in Japan, which has long lagged behind global counterparts for workplace diversity.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 19, 2023

Formula One stewards dismiss Ferrari's penalty petition

Carlos Sainz was deemed 'wholly to blame' for the first-corner collision with Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso, who ended up third in a race that featured three red flags.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Apr 19, 2023

Russia's men's basketball team banned from Olympic pre-qualification

Russia, which was 12th at the previous FIBA Men's World Cup in 2019, last qualified for the Olympics in 2012.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 19, 2023

Bills safety Damar Hamlin back on field, 'leading with heart'

The 25-year-old said his most recent medical appointment was last week and ended with his physician pushing him to play again for mental health reasons.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
Japanese scientists discover clue to why women burn more fat than men
Scientists say a recently-published study could help explain why women are typically less prone to weight-related conditions and may lead to new therapies that target calorie-burning mechanisms.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Podcast

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

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
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