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Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 23, 2021

By catching bats, these 'virus hunters' hope to stop the next pandemic

The researchers are tasked with catching thousands of bats to develop a simulation model they hope will help the world avoid a pandemic similar to COVID-19
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 23, 2021

Morgan Stanley doubles down in Japan to back MUFG’s wealth push

The New York-based lender has dispatched Darren Spencer, former chief operating officer of Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management, to Tokyo to train staff.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2021

Shibutani siblings say Atlanta shooting has increased awareness of attacks on Asian Americans

The Pyeongchang 2018 medalists called for more support of marginalized communities following a recent rise in violent incidents.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 23, 2021

China aims to boost ties with North Korea and Russia in wake of U.S. talks

China is looking to boost ties with North Korea and Russia following a contentious meeting with U.S. officials in Alaska last week.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 23, 2021

Reality tempers Europe’s Indo-Pacific ambitions

National governments and the European Union itself have recognized the need for more systematic and strategic engagement with Indo-Pacific partners.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 23, 2021

Tight end Rob Gronkowski re-signs with Buccaneers

Tight end Rob Gronkowski is ready to run it back with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2021

Hong Kong vaccine rollout hampered by reliance on Chinese shots

Confidence in both the Sinovac shot and the government's vaccine drive has plummeted.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2021

Myanmar activists hold candle-lit protests as EU and U.S. try to pressure junta

The European Union imposed on Monday sanctions against individuals involved in the coup and the repression of the demonstrators.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 23, 2021

Sickening images shock Australian Parliament in latest hit to prime minister

Allegations have been aired claiming that a group of male government staffers had shared images and videos of lewd acts over two years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 23, 2021

Teatime set offers delicious treats to celebrate spring

Spring in Japan is not complete without a dash of sakura (cherry blossoms), and Andaz Tokyo Toranomon Hills is offering a host of delectable offerings infused with the seasonal flavor to enjoy in a variety of settings. The annual Sakura Garden Sakura Afternoon Tea (¥6,000), featuring an array of savory...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 23, 2021

Nintendo teams up with Pokemon Go studio Niantic on AR apps

They will start by releasing a Pikmin app in 2021, based on the puzzle-solving series created by Nintendo's creative fellow Shigeru Miyamoto in 2001.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 23, 2021

AstraZeneca's U.S. trial data a confidence booster for COVID-19 shot

The data paves the way for potential emergency authorization in the United States and boosts confidence in the shot after setbacks in Europe.
Sony is considering spinning off its semiconductor unit, sources say.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 29, 2025

Sony weighs chip spinoff that Dan Loeb called for years ago

The chip business makes industry-leading image sensors that go into cameras inside Apple and Xiaomi phones.
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan is among a list of 3,990 individuals recognized by the government in this year's spring honors.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2025

Japan's spring honors to celebrate contributions of 3,990 people

Award ceremonies for grand cordons and orders with gold and silver stars will be held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on May 9.
A trader works on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Monday.
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 29, 2025

After 100 days under Trump, investors reassess the allure of 'brand USA'

The market has seen significant rallies fueled in part by trade negotiation optimism, but investors remain concerned about the longevity and strength of any bounce-back.
Microsoft signage in New York on Oct. 25, 2024. Microsoft’s sudden decision to pause work on some data centers suggests cloud computing providers may be reevaluating expenditures.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 29, 2025

Big Tech’s earnings problem is estimates may be way too high

There’s little expectation executives will be able to give estimates with any degree of confidence, given the high level of macroeconomic uncertainty.
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk looks on ahead of the inauguration ceremony where Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. President in Washington on Jan. 20.
WORLD / Politics
Apr 29, 2025

Musk lays groundwork for midterms donor role as time with DOGE ends

Musk views his money and his social media platform X as potentially more powerful political tools than his time inside the government.
A system failure at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation has made automated teller machines at some branches in the Kansai western Japan region unavailable. The cause of the failure is under investigation, and there is no prospect of when the system will be restored, the Japanese bank said.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2025

System failure hits Sumitomo Mitsui ATMs

The cause of the failure is under investigation, and there is no timeline yet for restoring the system, the Japanese bank said.
EV adoption is cruising along in the U.S., despite a backlash against the industry’s largest players.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 29, 2025

As Tesla falters, these new EVs are picking up the pace

Sales of electric vehicles climbed to 294,000 in the first quarter of the year, a 10.6% increase compared with the year-earlier period.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds as he leads a training session in Colney, England, on Monday.
SOCCER
Apr 29, 2025

Arsenal ambitions go beyond semifinals, says Arteta

The team is facing its third Champions League semifinal appearance and its first since it faced Manchester United in 2009.
Farmer Moises Schmidt shows a cocoa bean at the Schmidt Agricola plantation in Riachao das Neves, Bahia state, Brazil, on Nov. 19, 2024.
BUSINESS
Apr 29, 2025

Brazil's would-be cocoa king aims to revolutionize industry with giant farm

The farmer's $300 million plan is the largest and the most innovative in the Brazilian state of Bahia, but not the only one.
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
MORE SPORTS / Horse Racing
Apr 29, 2025

Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?

Japan has made great strides in thoroughbred racing, and many feel it is no longer a question of "if" a Japanese horse will win the event but "when."
A member of Indian security forces stands guard on a street following an attack on tourists near Pahalgam in Srinagar in the disputed Kashmir region.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2025

India shuts over half of Kashmir tourist spots after deadly attack

Last week assailants segregated men, asked their names and targeted Hindus before shooting them at close range, killing 26 people, officials and survivors said.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping attend the Group of 20 leaders summit in Buenos Aires in December 2018. Instead of appeasing dictators and shredding alliances, the U.S. should beef up its network of partners. Alone, it won’t emerge victorious from the rivalry with Beijing.  
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2025

How to make America truly 'great again'

Instead of trying to go it alone, Washington should fix its internal problems and build up its external alliances if it wants to come out on top of the competition with China.
Sunset at Dudley Page Reserve, in Dover Heights, Sydney, on April 21
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 29, 2025

Australia’s economic ‘miracle’ is ending no matter who wins vote

Polls suggest the May 3 election will be tight, with many pundits predicting the winner will lead a minority government.
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres reaffirm the need for reforming the U.N. Security Council at the U.N. headquarters in New York on Monday.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2025

Iwaya and Guterres reaffirm need for U.N. Security Council reform

Japan is promoting diplomacy through dialogue and harmony and shares the same orientation as the U.N. chief, Iwaya said.
Palestinian girls look at the rubble after Israeli strikes in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip on Monday.
WORLD
Apr 29, 2025

Amnesty accuses Israel of 'live-streamed genocide' in Gaza

In its annual report, Amnesty charged that Israel had acted with "specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thus committing genocide."
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.
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.
Boom in business class travel from Japan fuels airlines profits
A business class suite of an Airbus SE A350-1000 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines is seen during a media preview at the company's hangar at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in January last year.
40 years after Plaza Accord, Japan still at mercy of forex swings
The Plaza Hotel in New York, where finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of Five countries met and struck the Plaza Accord on Sept. 22, 1985.
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.
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.
YouTuber Gigguk shifts from talking anime to making anime
The process of making “Baan” was personal and enlightening for Maneetapho, who spent years talking about anime on his YouTube channel and podcast before making the jump to becoming an anime creator himself.
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.

Podcast

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

Longform

"Shake hands with Lima-chan," a statue that shares the name of the Peruvian capital looks in the direction of Peru, where a sister statue, "Sakura-chan," is located. Erected in Yokohama's Rinko Park in 1999, it commemorates Peruvian-Japanese friendship.
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan
By Christoph Sponsel

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