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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2019

Wife of former South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk arrested in corruption scandal

South Korean authorities arrested the wife of a former justice minister on Thursday who was at the center of a graft scandal and was a close political confidant of President Moon Jae-in after a court upheld prosecutors' request for a warrant.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2019

Japan's MSDF and Chinese Navy hold first joint military drills in eight years

The Maritime Self-Defense Force has conducted "goodwill exercises" with the Chinese Navy for the first time in eight years, the MSDF has said in a statement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 24, 2019

China's targets for reducing winter smog are not enough, data shows

A new winter plan to curb emissions in northern China will not be enough to reverse last year's sharp increase, official data shows, raising concerns that a weakening economy is eroding Beijing's resolve to tackle pollution.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 24, 2019

Beijing says U.S. failed to grant visas to Chinese space officials for international event

The United States is "weaponizing" visas, having failed to grant them in time or at all for Chinese space officials for an international event in Washington, China's Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday, in the latest escalation of tensions between the two countries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 24, 2019

Reducing herds of wild horses and burros likely to cost U.S. $5 billion over 15 years

Reducing the tens of thousands of wild horses and burros on public lands to a level that is better for both the animals and their habitat will cost U.S. taxpayers $5 billion and take 15 years, a Trump administration official said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019

Diaper rush: Conquering a $9 billion incontinence market no one wants to talk about

The time may not be far off when more adults need diapers than babies as the population grows older, potentially a huge opportunity for manufacturers of incontinence products — if they can lift the stigma that has long constrained sales.
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Charter remains a 'shared moral anchor'

United Nations Day highlights the enduring ideals of the Charter, which entered into force on this date 74 years ago.
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Climate woes require urgent action

U.N. Day (Oct. 24) is a time to reflect on how the United Nations benefits us all by addressing vital issues that are the common concern of all humankind.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Hello world: Sanrio teams up with UN on SDGs

Since her creation in 1974, Hello Kitty has become an international icon. However, she is now more than just a popular character on commercial products. In a bid to reach a wider audience, Hello Kitty has joined the ranks of advocates for the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Japan Times
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Oct 24, 2019

The Japan Times Satoyama Photo Contest Selected by Readers 2019

Tokyo, Oct.24, 2019 — The Japan Times Satoyama Consortium (Representative: Minako Suematsu, chairperson of The Japan Times Co., Ltd.) announced the winners of the “Satoyama Photo Contest 2019.”
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Oct 24, 2019

The Japan Times 読者が選ぶ「Satoyama フォトコンテスト2019」

Japan Times Satoyama 推進コンソーシアム(代表:末松弥奈子、株式会社ジャパンタイムズ代表取締役会長)は、「Japan Times Satoyama フォトコンテスト2019」の受賞作品を発表しました。
Oct 24, 2019

The Japan Times Satoyama Photo Contest Selected by Readers 2019

Tokyo, Oct.24, 2019 — The Japan Times Satoyama Consortium (Representative: Minako Suematsu, chairperson of The Japan Times Co., Ltd.) announced the winners of the “Satoyama Photo Contest 2019.”
Oct 24, 2019

Now with NFC!
Announcing Release of Kotozna Translation Card
Multi-lingual translation just by tapping card with your smartphone

Tokyo, Japan – Kotozna, Inc. released Kotozna Translation Card, an NFC enabled revolutionary card that allows translation of up to 104 languages for texts and speech with just a tap of the card with a smartphone. Sales start October 24th, and the card is JPY1,500 (excluding tax).
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2019

Kim Jong Un and Trump have 'special' relationship, says KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump continue to have close relations and trust, with Kim calling the relationship "special," North Korea's state news agency KCNA said on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 24, 2019

U.S. senators want quick visa for Kurdish general amid Syria crisis so he can give situation report

Republican and Democratic U.S. senators asked the State Department on Wednesday to quickly provide a visa so that the commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces could visit the United states to discuss the situation in the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 24, 2019

'A better life somewhere else': Europe-bound African migrants wait in Rwanda after being evacuated from Libya

At the United Nations emergency transit center next to a serene lake south of Rwanda's capital on Wednesday, the quiet mood was broken by the sobs of a group of female migrants from Ethiopia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019

Young entrepreneurs with a mission bank on 'Greta' effect

As the brains behind a hydroponics farming system in rural Kenya, 17-year-old Jefferson Kang'acha struggled to get noticed but he now expects the youth climate movement led by Greta Thunberg to bolster other young people on a mission.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 24, 2019

U.S. official confirms evidence of war crimes by Turks in Syria and says 100 Islamic State prisoners fled

President Donald Trump's special envoy for Syria said on Wednesday that U.S. forces had seen evidence of war crimes by Turkish forces in Syria, during their recent offensive against Kurds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019

Russia lands nuclear bombers in Africa as Putin hosts continent's leaders in quest to up Moscow's influence

Russia landed two nuclear-capable bombers in South Africa on a training mission on Wednesday, a flight apparently timed to coincide with President Vladimir Putin's opening of a flagship Russia-Africa summit designed to increase Russian influence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2019

Philippine vice president says time for Duterte to halt drug war

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte should allow the United Nations to investigate his war on drugs, and abandon a deadly campaign that has been failure and a dent on the country's international image, its vice president said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 23, 2019

Hong Kong extradition bill officially killed, but more unrest likely

Hong Kong's legislature on Wednesday formally withdrew planned legislation that would have allowed extraditions to mainland China, but the move was unlikely to end months of unrest as it met just one of five demands of pro-democracy demonstrators.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 23, 2019

Hawks sweep Giants to win third straight Japan Series

The end of the NPB season in 2019 looks a lot like it did last year... and in 2017, 2015 and 2014 too.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 23, 2019

Tokyo Motor Show gets kid-friendly, future-oriented reboot in bid to reverse flagging attendance

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show slated to kick off Thursday will not just focus on futuristic, cutting-edge vehicles, such as self-driving cars, it will also shine a light on unconventional mobility devices and exhibitions for children aimed at reversing flagging attendance.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 23, 2019

England squad unfazed by All Blacks' 'invincible' reputation

England is tapping into the experience of the many members of its squad who were on the drawn British and Irish Lions tour of New Zealand in 2017 to help formulate a plan to beat the All Blacks in Saturday's World Cup semifinal.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 23, 2019

Episode 27: The enthronement of Emperor Naruhito — pomp, splendor and a ¥16 billion bill

Emperor Naruhito became Japan's 126th emperor at an enthronement ceremony on Oct. 22, 2019. Japan Times politics reporter Sakura Murakami joins Oscar Boyd to discuss.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 23, 2019

Quest to capture 10 titles a tough challenge for current crop of star wrestlers

It's been over 15 years since Andre 3000 of seminal Atlanta rap group OutKast once asked — and answered — a pressing question: "What's cooler than being cool? Ice cold!"

Longform

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