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Japan Times
WORLD
May 30, 2021

Putin is betting coal still has a future

Russia believes that coal consumption will continue to rise in big Asian markets like China even as it dries up elsewhere.
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 30, 2021

Ryan Rossiter-led Brex smash Jets to set up climactic Game 3

The Eastern Conference champions recovered from Saturday's lackluster performance to even the series at Yokohama Arena.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2021

Belarus' Lukashenko: Hijacking Western complacency

To the European Union, Lukashenko has issued a direct challenge: “We can make fools of you whenever it suits us, and you will not hurt us, because you are weak.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 30, 2021

What is really behind the calls to cancel the Olympics?

If the Asahi genuinely believes that the Olympic Games should be canceled, why does the paper not withdraw its sponsorship from the games?
JAPAN
May 30, 2021

Flexible approach: Japan municipalities get OK to vaccinate more than just older people

Although older residents will still be prioritized for now, municipalities have the freedom to decide how to set aside shots for other demographics and professions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2021

For some of Japan's lonely workers, COVID-19 brings a homecoming

Workers assigned to far-flung locations are seeing their employers bringing them back to their homes and families.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 30, 2021

Having a 'side hustle' can transform your career

Creating a product or service based around a personal experience makes it a lot easier to tell a compelling brand story and connect with prospective customers and clients.
SOCCER / J. League
May 30, 2021

Reported Celtic target Ange Postecoglou says he's focused on Marinos

The Australian, beloved by fans after winning the 2019 J. League with his aggressive attacking style, has emerged as the favorite to take over at Celtic Park.
BUSINESS
May 30, 2021

Can a four-day workweek solve Japan’s labor market issues?

Polling shows a majority of workers have positive opinions on shorter workweeks, yet many have concerns over pay cuts.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson catches the ball during his club's first-leg win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League in Paris on Wednesday.
SOCCER
Mar 6, 2025

Liverpool stuns Paris St. Germain late in first leg of Champions League clash

Goalkeeper Alisson, who was named man of the match, said it was the performance of his life.
Ryota Ishibashi, president of a subsidiary of Trial (far left), in a joint news conference with Seiyu
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 6, 2025

Discount store operator Trial to acquire Seiyu

Trial currently plans to retain Seiyu's company name and staff.
High school student Mayu Kobayashi (right) speaks as she and other "student peace ambassadors" call for the abolition of nuclear weapons in front of the United Nations headquarters in New York on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Society
Mar 6, 2025

Japanese high school students call for nuke abolition in New York

They stress that peace must be continuously protected and is not something to be taken for granted.
Akwasi Frimpong competes during a skeleton heat at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea, on Feb. 15, 2018.
OLYMPICS / Skeleton
Mar 6, 2025

Skeleton racer Akwasi Frimpong wants to open doors for more African athletes

The 39-year-old broke barriers in 2018 when he and Nigerian Simidele Adeagbo became the first African skeleton racers to compete at an Olympics.
Japan Times
PRESS
Mar 7, 2025

4月20日開催 The Japan Times Boarding & International School Day 2025 開催

株式会社ジャパンタイムズは第2回目となるBoarding & International School Day 2025を2025年4月20日(日)に開催します。
Maki Kanazawa (left) and Misaki Soejima repair a net in Owase, Mie Prefecture, on Jan. 27.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2025

Fisherwomen shining in male-dominant industry in Japan

In Owase, women had been banned from boarding fishing boats because a deity of ships was believed to be a jealous goddess.
After the ruling in the lawsuit seeking an injunction against the operation of the No. 3 reactor at Shikoku Electric Power's Ikata nuclear plant, the representatives of the legal team led by attorney Kan Ebisuda (center) hold a news conference on Wednesday in Naka Ward, Hiroshima City.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 6, 2025

Hiroshima court rejects request for Ikata reactor injunction

Presiding judge Kazumi Ohama said "It cannot be said that there is a specific danger that violates the lives of the plaintiffs."
Sony Group President Hiroki Totoki told a news conference last month that the Playstation maker had been preparing for tariffs by building up inventory from its gaming and electronics divisions in the United States.
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Mar 6, 2025

Sony and Suntory build U.S. stockpiles as Japan faces Trump tariff threat

In his latest trade salvo this week, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted that he might target Tokyo next, after imposing tariffs on Mexico and China.
An explosion at a factory in Toyota, Aichi Prefecture, left one person killed on Thursday.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2025

Explosion at Aichi auto parts factory kills one and injures two

A dust collector inside Chuo Spring's Fujioka plant, which produces springs for automobiles, exploded shortly after 8 a.m.
Japan Times
PRESS
Mar 7, 2025

The Japan Times Boarding & International School Day 2025

The Japan Times is excited to announce the second Boarding & International School Day, on Sunday, April 20, 2025. Boarding and international schools in Japan have been carving out new educational paths for students in recent years. They can provide an internationally enriched environment from an early...
Seth Fischer, chief investment officer of Oasis Management, speaks during an interview in Tokyo on Tuesday.
BUSINESS
Mar 6, 2025

Oasis says investors back its proposed board changes at Kao

Oasis, which holds a 5.2% stake in Kao, has presented five candidates to become outside directors of the company.
Kaoru Hasuike, who was abducted by North Korea before returning to Japan, speaks on Wednesday in Shimada, Shizuoka Prefecture.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2025

Former abductee urges Japan to work with U.S. to press North Korea

Kaoru Hasuike said that the abduction issue "has not been resolved."
A dry rice field in Subang, West Java, Indonesia, on July 29, 2023
ENVIRONMENT / Climate change
Mar 6, 2025

Europe’s defense budget rips through its climate-crisis buffer

Spending cuts here and now mean future climate costs may rise, said the head of a climate nonprofit.
Kesa Hatamoto, a 102-year-old Japanese woman who is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest pharmacist, speaks during an interview on Jan. 28 in Tokyo's Meguro Ward.
JAPAN
Mar 6, 2025

At 102, world's oldest pharmacist celebrates her calling

"There's nothing happier than having a job for a lifetime. I want to continue my career forever," says Kesa Hatamoto.
French President Emmanuel Macron addresses the nation in Paris on Wednesday, in this screen grab taken from a video.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 6, 2025

France to open talks to extend nuclear shield for Europe, Macron says

The French president’s remarks come as the EU rushes to counter the threat of Russian aggression after the withdrawal of the U.S.’ commitment to European security.

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