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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 4, 2019

In bid to mend ties, China's top diplomat visits South Korea after four-year gap

The top diplomat in China's government arrived in Seoul on Wednesday, visiting South Korea for the first time in more than four years as the two countries seek to repair ties that soured over the deployment of U.S. anti-missile systems in South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2019

Diet passes bill giving teachers more holiday but longer work hours during busy periods

As part of work style reforms, the Diet enacted a bill Wednesday to introduce a new working-hour system that will enable public school teachers to take extended holidays.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2019

In international test, Japan sinks to lowest-ever rank for students' reading skills

In a triennial international survey on academic ability, Japanese students ranked at their lowest level ever for reading skills while remaining in the top band for science and mathematics, the OECD said Tuesday.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Dec 4, 2019

Tokyo's title ambitions all but extinguished

Despite leading the league for 20 straight rounds from Round 8 — and retaking the top spot for one more week after Round 31 — FC Tokyo is almost certain to settle for second place when the final whistle is blown on Saturday at Nissan Stadium.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 4, 2019

Amateur sumo lacks flair, but worthy of fans' attention

As detailed in last week's column, sumo fans are divided when it comes to the kind of English language coverage they want and expect.
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2019

JR East's new Takanawa Gateway Station to feature robot guide and unstaffed convenience store

East Japan Railway Co. said Tuesday a robotic guide utilizing artificial intelligence and an unstaffed convenience store will feature at a new station slated to open in Tokyo in April 2020.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 4, 2019

Carmakers shedding 80,000 jobs globally as electric era upends industry

It's turning out to be one of the worst years ever for auto workers across the globe amid shrinking demand and a tectonic shift in vehicle technology, with Daimler AG and Audi announcing almost 20,000 job cuts in just the past week.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 4, 2019

Trump says China trade deal may have to wait until after 2020 presidential election

U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday a trade deal with China might have to wait until after the U.S. presidential election in November 2020, denting hopes that the two largest economies would soon reach an initial deal to ease their damaging trade war.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 4, 2019

South Korean actor Cha In-ha found dead in latest K-pop tragedy

South Korean actor Cha In-ha was found dead in his home, police said Wednesday, the country's third young celebrity to die in the past two months amid growing debate about the intense social pressures artists face.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 4, 2019

Rising carbon emissions likely put global climate goal out of reach, report says

Although the growth of global carbon emissions is slowing, the persistent rise indicates governments — in particular, China and India — aren't doing enough to stave off the worst consequences of climate change, according to a new report.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 4, 2019

U.S. House report calls evidence of abuse by Trump 'overwhelming'

House Democrats have laid out their most comprehensive case yet for impeaching Donald Trump, declaring the president "a clear and present danger" over his rush to get foreign governments to investigate a political rival and making his intimidation of witnesses tantamount to a crime.
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2019

Transgender woman with 8-year-old daughter sues over right to change sex listed in Japan's family register

A 52-year-old in Hyogo Prefecture has filed a claim challenging the constitutionality of a law that blocks people with children who are minors from changing their sex in the official family registry system maintained by Japanese authorities.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 4, 2019

Typhoon Kammuri leaves at least 17 dead as it passes south of Manila

The death toll from Typhoon Kammuri rose to 17 after destroying houses and displacing hundreds of thousands on its path across the Philippines.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 4, 2019

'Missed his moment': Opposition corruption scandal undermines Venezuela's Juan Guaido

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido's faltering efforts to oust President Nicolas Maduro are facing a new challenge in the form of an influence-peddling scandal that has left disillusioned Venezuelans wondering if Guaido's moment has passed.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Dec 4, 2019

Bach to basics with father and son maestros

Masaaki Suzuki and his son Masato are decidating their time to promoting the music of Johann Sebastian Bach through Bach Collegium Japan
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 4, 2019

Nakamura Hochu: The Osakan Rinpa pioneer

The Rinpa school of painting's initial phase was formed by the superlative talents of Honami Koetsu (1558-1637) and Tawaraya Sotatsu (c. 1570-c. 1630) in late 16th-century Kyoto. The aesthetics resonated with the grand and powerful ornamental inclinations of the Momoyama Period (1573-1603) — gold leaf...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 4, 2019

'Hodaka Yoshida: Walls of Wonder'

Dec. 7-Feb. 16, 2020
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 4, 2019

'Sakata Kazuo: Recoup Lost Ground'

Dec. 7-Jan. 26, 2020
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Dec 4, 2019

'Five Rooms for Kyoto: 1972-2019'

Dec. 14-Feb. 2, 2020
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 4, 2019

U.S. House approves Uighur bill demanding sanctions on senior Chinese officials

The U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday overwhelmingly approved a bill that would require the Trump administration to toughen its response to China's crackdown on its Muslim minority, drawing swift condemnation from Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 4, 2019

'Indiana Jones' scientists collect seeds in wild for climate change fight

Braving perils from blood-sucking leeches to tigers and using transport as basic as elephants, scientists have journeyed like "Indiana Jones" to remote locations to collect wild cousins of crop seeds in a project to help tackle climate change.
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 4, 2019

[VIDEO] A tale of two Midtowns: 2019 illuminations

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