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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2023

Toyota taps Lexus chief as CEO, shifting Akio Toyoda to chairman role

Koji Sato will lead Toyota at a time when the twin forces of electrification and automation are sweeping through the global auto industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Jan 26, 2023

Church 'victim' defense to complicate Abe murder trial

Despite sympathy for the suspect, legal experts believe the court is unlikely to be lenient, noting a gun was fired at a public gathering, potentially endangering others.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023

COVID-19 shots should remain free to residents, health ministry experts say

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to announce the decision to downgrade the classification of COVID-19 on Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jan 26, 2023

Mirror and sword found in 4th-century tomb in Japan

The two items found at the Tomio Maruyama Tumulus last November can be classified as national treasures, experts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2023

Global 2023 economic view downgraded, contrasting with market optimism

Economists as a whole were much less upbeat, and their more dour mood flew in the face of some notable upgrades by banks in recent weeks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2023

How threatening are threats and what are they doing to our psychological well-being?

News, social media alerts and scares are lighting up not only our smartphones, but also our brains, prompting some to ask how all the “threat talk” might be affecting us psychologically.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2023

The world ignores Myanmar’s plight at its peril

Nearly two years on from a brutal military coup, the country has slid into civil war. A failed state in the heart of Asia benefits no one.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 26, 2023

Philippines-based 'Luffy' may be mastermind in spate of Japan robberies

The presumed mastermind allegedly recruited others via social media, investigative sources have said.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 26, 2023

Zelenskyy purges officials to keep Ukrainians and West onside

The abrupt exit of over a dozen officials in recent days followed a series of scandals, including one involving the Defense Ministry that had sparked a public outcry despite being denied.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jan 26, 2023

Another wave of food price hikes to hit Japan in February

The prices of more than 20,000 food products were raised in 2022, with the number of such items increasing sharply through the autumn.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Western tanks are coming to Ukraine, but will they be enough?

Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use the powerful Western war machines, and moving them into the conflict zone is far from an easy task.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 26, 2023

Japan's future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy

The gap between the defense capabilities of China and Japan is widening at a tremendous pace, giving Tokyo cause to think carefully.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 26, 2023

Barely still No. 1, McIlroy looks for the magic he conjured last year

The player is expected to play a competitive round for the first time in 2023 and give his sport a glimpse at whether he has the form seen last year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

U.S. to test nuclear-powered spacecraft by 2027

NASA officials view nuclear thermal propulsion as crucial for sending humans beyond the moon and deeper into space.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2023

BOJ policymakers divided on wage and inflation outlook, meeting summary shows

The divergence in views highlight the challenge policymakers face in determining whether the recent cost-driven rise in inflation will shift to one backed by robust demand and higher wages.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Trump reinstated to Facebook and Instagram after two-year ban

The company’s decision to withdraw the ban means Trump can soon reach tens of millions of followers across the two services as he makes another bid for the White House.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 26, 2023

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes ready for 'challenge' of Bengals

The Bengals have won their last three games against the Chiefs. Cincinnati limited Mahomes to 223 yards and one TD pass in their Dec. 4 meeting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2023

MUFG markets chief says BOJ may ditch ultraeasy policy by September

Such a move would depend on stable price increases and wage growth, as well as the health of the U.S. and European economies, Hiroyuki Seki said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Updated COVID-19 vaccines prevented illness from latest variants, CDC says

The analysis found that the updated vaccine helped prevent illness in people who had previously received two to four doses of the original COVID-19 vaccine.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023

Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban

With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 26, 2023

Exodus of wealthy Chinese accelerates with end of 'zero-COVID'

Many rich Chinese have begun traveling overseas to check out real estate or firm up plans to emigrate, threatening a brain drain in the world’s second-largest economy.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 26, 2023

Russian athletes could participate in Asian competitions, IOC indicates

The IOC said on Wednesday the Olympic Council of Asia had offered Russian and Belarusian athletes the chance to compete in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Germany and U.S. to send battle tanks to help Ukraine fight off Russia

Saying Ukraine now has a 'tank coalition,' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised the commitments and urged allies to provide large quantities of tanks quickly.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 26, 2023

England's Launchbury says more players could move to Japan

The 31-year-old lock left stricken English giants Wasps in November to sign a one-season deal with Toyota Verblitz.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 26, 2023

‘Bad City’: A V-Cinema hero comes out swinging

“Bad City” boasts some bone-crunching action, but seems more interested in proving the awesomeness of producer-star Hitoshi Ozawa.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 26, 2023

‘The Legend & Butterfly’: A political romance gets a fresh spin

Haruka Ayase dominates the screen as the wife of Oda Nobunaga in a heavily fictionalized telling of the couple's relationship amid the warlord's quest to unify Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jan 26, 2023

What does 2023 look like for J-pop?

As virtual YouTubers give music a go, Japanese artists will seek out fresh inspiration from burgeoning music scenes in Asia as well as popular beats from farther afield.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2023

Former PM Mori urges against excessive support for Ukraine

'It is unthinkable that Russia would lose the war,' the gaffe-prone politician said in a speech at a reception.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 25, 2023

Japan tries to fix a child custody system under fire from all sides

In Japan, child welfare in divorce often turns on single-parent custody, where one parent can be largely excluded from a child’s life.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jan 25, 2023

Japan on a plate: Our food critic reveals his favorite spots

Food writer Robbie Swinnerton has been covering Tokyo’s culinary scene for decades, so for this week’s episode we asked him to pick out a few standout meals from last year.
Tokuryū, a new crime menace in Japan, emerges from the shadows
The National Police Agency coined the term "tokuryū" to classify individuals involved in dark part time jobs and quasi-gangsters, using the words "tokumei" (anonymous) and "ryūdo" (fluid) to reflect their characteristics.
Two more arrested over brutal murder of couple in Tochigi
A vehicle carrying Seiha Sekine, the 32-year-old common-law husband of the deceased Tokyo couple's first daughter, leaves a police station in Tokyo's Shinagawa Ward on Tuesday.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Thanks, tourists. Views of Mount Fuji are now blocked.
Tourists pose in front of a convenience store with Mount Fuji on Friday in the town of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture. Local residents are upset over littering, overcrowding and the inconvenience caused by the visitors.
Nadal to make Rome return against qualifier
Rafael Nadal takes part in a training session on Monday before the start of the Italian Open at the Foro Italico in Rome.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
After blockbuster boxing victory, what next for ‘Monster’ Inoue?
Naoya Inoue celebrates his victory over Luis Nery in their IBF-WBA-WBC-WBO super bantamweight title boxing match at Tokyo Dome on Monday.
Xi bristles as Macron and von der Leyen urge China to do more on Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron, Chinese leader Xi Jinping and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen walk after their meeting in Paris on Monday.
How a Japanese scientist is turning the climate crisis into music
A screencap of a performance of Hiroto Nagai's “String Quartet No. 1 ‘Polar Energy Budget’” by the PRT Quartet
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Rows of irises resemble a rice field at the Peter Walker-designed Toyota Municipal Museum of Art.
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