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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 22, 2021

Fire and ice aggravate chip supply headache for car industry

A fire at a semiconductor factory in Japan, cold weather in North America and ongoing competition for chips are all hitting the global auto industry at the same time.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Mar 22, 2021

Martin Holman: A pioneer in Japan's puppet theater tradition

Martin Holman knew early on that he had a passion for puppets. What he didn't know, however, is just how far that passion would take him.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2021

China’s regulatory war on Ant Group

Once the powerful central bank publicly turned against Ant, bureaucrats who had endorsed the group fell silent and other departments began to jump on the bandwagon.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 22, 2021

Secret India-Pakistan peace roadmap brokered by top UAE royals

About 24 hours after military chiefs from India and Pakistan surprised the world last month with a rare joint commitment to respect a 2003 ceasefire agreement, the top diplomat of the United Arab Emirates popped over to New Delhi for a quick one-day visit.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 22, 2021

Hornets rookie LaMelo Ball has broken wrist

Standout rookie guard LaMelo Ball has a broken right wrist and will be sidelined indefinitely, the Charlotte Hornets said Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 22, 2021

Tokio Marine faces larger-than-expected Greensill exposure

The insurance company has found that reinsurance contracts intended to limit losses didn't cover its unit that did the most business with Greensill.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Japan in Action
Mar 22, 2021

Japan’s GIGA School Program equips students for digital society

This is the third article in a Japan in Action series, showcasing key policies of the Suga administration.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 22, 2021

Taiwan premier gets AstraZeneca shot as island starts vaccine campaign

Taiwan Premier Su Tseng-chang received the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shot on Monday, having volunteered to be first in line to underscore government confidence in the vaccine's safety as the island began its inoculation campaign.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 22, 2021

Myanmar activists plan new protests after weekend bloodshed

At least 250 people have now been killed since the coup, according to figures from the Assistance Association for Political Prisoners activist group.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 22, 2021

Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea

The Philippines coast guard reported that about 220 vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, were seen moored at the Whitsun Reef.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Mar 22, 2021

Yokan the cat gets a happy ending thanks to a proud 'pet parent'

Yokan was first featured in the Adopt Me! section in November.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Mar 22, 2021

Archetypes of the 'modern girl' from Japan's 'jazz age'

People thronged European-style cafes and breathed new air with new lungs. At the center of it all were the 'mobo' and 'moga': modern boys and girls, respectively.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2021

South Korea hints it may strengthen military ties with Japan

The South Korean defense minister's comments come after a visit by top Biden officials and as the two U.S. allies work to boost regional security against threats such as North Korea.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Kenyan President William Ruto attend a welcome ceremony at The Great Hall of The People on April 24 in Beijing.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 30, 2025

Xi is trying to turn world against U.S. as Trump cuts deals

Chinese officials are racing to turn foreign governments against the U.S.
A USB-type charging connector of a laptop was burned during charging due to foreign objects also being in the charging port.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2025

Technology institute warns of digital device accidents amid a series of fires

The warning comes as some students interact with electronic devices for the first time under the "giga school" initiative of distributing information devices to every student.
U.S. President Donald Trump at his 100th day rally in Michigan on Tuesday
WORLD / Politics
Apr 30, 2025

Trump bashes Powell and touts tariffs at rally marking 100 days

The president’s denunciation came even though earlier this month he said he did not plan to fire the central bank chief.
The Framework for Artificial Intelligence Diffusion was issued by the U.S. Department of Commerce a week before the end of the Biden administration. The Trump administration is now trying to alter it.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 30, 2025

Trump officials eye changes to Biden's AI chip export rule

Removing the tier system could open the door to using U.S. chips as an even more powerful negotiating tool in trade talks.
Police officers cordon off the scene after several people were killed in a shooting at Vaksala Square in central Uppsala, Sweden on Tuesday.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Apr 30, 2025

Sweden stunned by new deadly gun attack

A shootout at a Swedish hair salon left at least three people dead, police and media said.
Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, according to the industry ministry.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 30, 2025

Japan's factory output falls in sign of frailty before tariffs

Industrial production dropped 1.1% in March compared with the previous month, the industry ministry reported Wednesday. Economists had forecast a 0.4% drop.
A trader kicks a picture of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest in Karachi on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2025

Pakistan says India planning strike as tensions rise after Kashmir attack

On April 22, 26 men were killed in the tourist hub of Pahalgam in Indian-administered Kashmir, in the deadliest attack on civilians in the contested region in years.
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki (center) takes part in a joint patrol involving the U.S. military and the Okinawa Prefectural Police in the city of Okinawa on April 18.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2025

U.S. forces and Okinawa officials to meet in May to address local concerns

The forum is designed to address a range of issues and improve community relations.
Al-Ahli's Edouard Mendy (left) and Abdullah Abdo celebrate after defeating Al-Hilal in the semifinals of the Asian Champions League on Tuesday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
SOCCER
Apr 30, 2025

Al-Ahli's Ibanez heaps praise on coach Jaissle after reaching Asian final

The 37-year-old was believed to be on his way out of the club in January after a string of disappointing results in the Saudi Pro League.
Japan’s carmakers are being pushed to combine their resources in an environment roiled by tariffs, as well as to counter Chinese auto firms’ rapid expansion.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 30, 2025

Japan's carmakers face consolidation amid tariffs and China's rise, says hedge fund

Man Group’s Stephen Harget thinks the phenomenon could be Japan-specific as automakers in other regions have already been through such a cycle.
Japanese junior high school students attending a traditional calligraphy class
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2025

Foreign tourists get taught the Japanese high school experience

Amid a tourism boom fuelled by an extremely weak yen, repeat visitors to Japan are looking for more immersive activities.
Germany's Alexander Zverev hits a return to Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo during their fourth round match at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Apr 30, 2025

Zverev crashes as Swiatek scrapes into Madrid Open quarterfinals

Argentina's Francisco Cerundolo, ranked 21st, beat the German — a two-time former winner in Madrid — to repeat his feat from last year.
Chinese H-6 bombers fly at the eastern edge of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on March 24.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2025

Chinese navy patrols South China Sea, saying Philippines creating 'disturbances'

China, which claims almost the entirety of the South China Sea, has been involved in an increasingly tense stand-off with the Philippines.
Kabuki actor Onoe Kikunosuke V, now Onoe Kikugoro VIII (front center), gives a greeting during the classical hand-clapping ceremony called "koshiki kaoyose teuchishiki" in Tokyo's Chuo Ward on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 30, 2025

Kabuki actor Kikunosuke assumes the name Onoe Kikugoro VIII

Onoe Kikugoro is a prestigious stage name in the world of the traditional Japanese performing art.
Amazon packages at a distribution center in Washington
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 30, 2025

Amazon denies tariff label pivot after Trump called to complain

The administration’s broadsides against Amazon on Tuesday highlighted the potential political risk for companies if they decide to break out the cost of tariffs for customers.
Bank of Japan to start unloading ETFs in surprise move that rattles market
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said it would take a century for the bank to sell all its ETFs at the pace proposed.
Nippon Ishin urges cap on foreign residents in Japan
While not specifying what percentage of foreign residents should make up the total population, “we conveyed the message that the ratio should be kept as low as possible and that the current rapid pace of increase must be properly curbed,” said Nippon Ishin no Kai co-leader Fumitake Fujita.
Anime’s ‘Demon Slayer’ hit is a watershed for Japan
Channing Tatum, one of the English-language voice actors, and others attend the premiere of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” at the TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 9. Japanese anime has surged from niche fandom to global box-office powerhouse with the latest “Demon Slayer” installment.
Japan may see its first female PM despite limited progress on gender gap
Hard-line conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi has consistently been a public favorite in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election scheduled for Oct. 4.
Osaka Expo visitors top 20 million as crowds surge
Visitors at the Osaka Expo on Thursday.
Behold the glory of Japan’s fruit boxes
Otherwise common sights in Japan's supermarkets, the country's fruit and veggie boxes can hide surprising symbols of local pride.
How Yuki Joseph Nakajima turned failures into breakout success at Tokyo worlds
Yuki Joseph Nakajima after finishing sixth in the men's 400-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
Robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
Tours are being offered in Tokyo using a shoulder-mounted robot equipped with a camera, speaker and microphone. The robot twitches its wing-like arms, which it can fold together as if in prayer when visiting a temple.
World Athletics stars relish Tokyo atmosphere after COVID-hit Olympics
Organizers of the World Athletics Championships said over 500,000 tickets had been sold and that they are expecting to end the event in front of large crowds this weekend.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.

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