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JAPAN
Jan 20, 2020

Japan mulling legislation to ban smuggling of wagyu genetic materials

The agriculture ministry will propose a new law aimed at preventing the smuggling to other countries of genetic materials, such as fertilized eggs and semen, related to wagyu cattle.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2020

Hong Kong leaders rebuff protest demand as violence persists

Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam's government again pushed back on a key demand of protesters as a downtown rally turned violent, showing the unrest that began last June still has no end in sight.
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BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2020

China unveils plan to reduce single-use plastic by 2025

China's top economic planner said it would cut the production and use of plastic over the next five years, helping reduce one of the world's biggest sources of plastic pollution.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2020

Australia boosts emergency funding for bush fire-affected businesses

Australia on Monday boosted emergency grants and loans for small businesses hit by bush fires that have ravaged the country during the peak tourist season, as firefighters used cooler weather to prepare for a return of hazardous fire conditions.
BASKETBALL
Jan 20, 2020

Yudai Baba shines for Legends in rout

Yudai Baba had his best all-around game in the NBA G League on Saturday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 20, 2020

Pele is one pup you'll want on your team

Regular readers of The Japan Times may remember Pele. This handsome dog was featured here more than three years ago when he was just a pup at 1 year old. Sadly, he's still sitting in the shelter waiting for the right person to come along and give him a real home.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Jan 20, 2020

Remain calm when stopped by the police in Japan

Non-Japanese residents face a pretty high chance of being randomly stopped by the police. Make sure you know your rights ahead of time.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jan 20, 2020

Once upon a time ... in Azabu Juban

Police harassment is a fact of life for some people in Japan, which makes the occasional flash of progress all the more rewarding.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 20, 2020

Chocolate is getting weirder by the day

Infusing chocolate with unusual ingredients keeps the old-school confection on the rise while others are dying out.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Jan 20, 2020

Handmade in Japan with love

From horizontal vases to panty-clad glasses, Japan's handmade market can offer some extraordinary gift ideas for Valentine's Day.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 20, 2020

'Sad' Prince Harry says no other option but to end royal role

BBritain’s Prince Harry spoke on Sunday of his sadness at being forced to give up his royal duties in a deal with Queen Elizabeth II and senior Windsors that will see him and his wife, Meghan, exit official roles to seek an independent future.
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MULTIMEDIA
Jan 20, 2020

January 20, 2020

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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020
Jan 20, 2020

WEF gathering in Davos strives for solutions amid global instability

In 1971, the inaugural European Management Symposium was held in Davos, a ski resort in the Swiss Alps, the event a precursor to what would later become the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos.
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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Creativity and perseverance for a sustainable future

The pollution caused by marine plastic litter has generated global attention in recent years. At the G20 Osaka Summit in June, countries agreed to take strong action to prevent and significantly reduce discharges of plastic litter and microplastics to the oceans, having adopted the "Osaka Blue Ocean...
BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Islands of abundant nature spoiled by ocean waste

Situated in the Sea of Japan and wedged between the Kyushu region of southwestern Japan and the Korean Peninsula, Tsushima is a group of islands with a resident population of 30,000 people. The blue, clear ocean waters encircling Tsushima are a popular spot for fishing and marine sports, while on the...
BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Local initiatives keeping the 'Singing Sands' alive

A beach of pure white sand extending for as far as the eye can see... Such a landscape is one fine example of particularly Japanese natural scenery. Kotohiki Beach, which has long been known as a place of picturesque scenery seems like something out of a painting. Many visitors reach the beach in Kyotango, part of Kyoto Prefecture, facing the Sea of Japan.
BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020,Tackling Marine Plastic Waste
Jan 20, 2020

Wood and paper surpass plastic

Japanese companies are addressing the global issue of plastic waste with traditional techniques, novel ideas and a strong desire to help bring about a sustainable, recycling-oriented society.
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BUSINESS / Davos Special 2020
Jan 20, 2020

How Japan can leverage its long history of stakeholder capitalism

The concept of stakeholder capitalism has long been familiar in Japan. Businesses have been aware of the importance of engaging multiple stakeholders and acting for the good of society since the Edo Period (1603 to 1868) and the Meiji Era (1868 to 1912).
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2020

Candidates Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders try to move past feud as early voters sound alarm

U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders attempted over the weekend to tamp down a weeklong disagreement over whether Sanders told Warren in a 2018 private meeting that a woman could not beat Republican President Donald Trump in 2020.
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WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2020

Democrat candidate Michael Bloomberg vows to narrow wealth gap for black Americans

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Sunday pledged to narrow the wealth gap between black and white Americans by boosting black ownership of homes and businesses and investing in poor neighborhoods.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2020

Search for four South Korean trekkers and guide trio missing in Nepal avalanche could take weeks

A search and rescue operation for the four South Korean trekkers and three Nepali guides missing after being struck by an avalanche in northwest Nepal could take weeks due to bad weather, rescuers said on Sunday.
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BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2020

Climate activists dressed as koalas set off on mountain hike to Davos

Climate activists set off on a three-day hike from Landquart in eastern Switzerland to the ski resort of Davos on Sunday to draw attention to global warming at the World Economic Forum this week.
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BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2020

Tesla moves step closer to opening first European factory with German property deal

U.S. electric car pioneer Tesla has agreed to buy a property on the outskirts of Berlin, bringing it a step closer to opening its first European factory, local authorities said on Sunday.
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Jan 19, 2020

Kokkai helped European rikishi arrive in sumo world

The first rikishi whose place of origin was listed as somewhere outside Japan was Hiraga, who joined professional sumo in 1934.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 19, 2020

Investment will overshadow trade in Japan-U.S. talks

Expect investment to lead the policy discussion and coordination for U.S. and Japanese officials though the end of the year.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jan 19, 2020

New opportunities sown from the need to evolve

Having lived in Japan since 2002, Nicolas Floquet feels integrated and comfortable in this country he considers home.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 19, 2020

Putin's new plan to hold power forever

The Russian leader has come up with a constitutional reform that gives him three paths to indefinite rule.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
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