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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 22, 2019

The glitz and glamour of the Liechtensteins

For 'A Jewel Box from Europe: Treasures from the collections of the Prince of Liechtenstein,' Bunkamura, The Museum, has brought over 120 pieces from the collection for a rare visit to Japan — only once before have items from the collection come to these shores.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 22, 2019

'The Beauty Between: East Asian Arts in an Age of Transition, 16th-17th Centuries'

Oct. 26-Dec.8
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 22, 2019

'The Works of Architect Shizutaro Urabe'

Oct. 26-Dec. 22
EDITORIALS
Oct 22, 2019

IMF's troubling economic outlook

While their influence is limited, Japanese policymakers must do more to shape the global economic environment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 22, 2019

No excuse for inaction on pension reforms

Restoring the primary balance should not be used as an excuse to avoid enacting pension system reform.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

NATO can save the Kurds and make Turkey happy

Turkey is a member of NATO, so why not use the alliance to forge peace along its Syrian border?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

Is the rise of SUVs cooking the planet?

They're a huge contributor to the rise in CO2 emissions, but that's not the whole story.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

Where women see bias, men see a 'pipeline' problem

McKinsey's enormous new data set shows diverging opinions on what stalls young women's careers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

Jeff Bezos' Amazon needs a leash, not a breakup

The New Yorker and the Atlantic have never been known for their business coverage, so when both magazines published long articles about Amazon.com Inc. in their current issues it signaled that something is in the air. That something is antitrust.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

'Unbearable pain' cuts short Philippine leader's Japan trip

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was forced to cut short his attendance of the enthronement of Japan's emperor on Tuesday, due to what his office said was "unbearable pain" in his lower back after a motorcycle mishap last week.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 22, 2019

Lawrence Dallaglio says back row battle key in England-New Zealand semifinal

For a man who made his name winning many a bruising back row battle, it's no surprise that former England captain Lawrence Dallaglio thinks that's where Saturday's Rugby World Cup semifinal match against New Zealand could be decided.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Deeper than tradition: Japan's enthronement illustrates an evolving imperial house

Japan's enthronement combines legend and the spiritual with modernity, similar to coronations used by monarchies worldwide. These ceremonies tend to be described as "traditional" — but the term is overused and rarely properly defined in reference to Japan's enthronement, Sokui no Rei.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 22, 2019

California utility considers more blackouts to avoid igniting wildfires

With windy, dry weather in the forecast again, California's largest utility said Monday it's considering shutting off power this week to about a half million people to try and prevent wildfires ignited by electrical equipment.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Enthronement spectacle: Snow-capped Fuji and rainbow make surprise appearances

It's all about timing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 22, 2019

Companies slow to disclose financial costs of climate change, Moody's says

U.S. and European companies in polluting industries rarely disclose the financial risks they face related to climate change even though a global task force called on them to do so two years ago, according to Moody's Investors Service.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2019

Boeing may face billions more in losses as 737 Max crisis deepens, analysts say

Boeing Co. may have to book billions of dollars in additional charges related to its grounded 737 Max jets, brokerages said, following reports that call into question the timing of the aircraft's return to service.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Future of Japan's imperial dynasty rests on shoulders of 13-year-old Prince Hisahito

When Prince Hisahito, Japan's youngest prince, visited Bhutan in August on his first overseas trip, just months after his uncle, Emperor Naruhito, ascended to the throne, the visit was regarded as the debut of a future monarch on the world stage.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

As it happened: Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony

Livestream of the ceremony in which Emperor Naruhito will proclaim his enthronement before at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to attend Japan imperial ceremony, despite 70,000-strong petition

Japan has seen a number of relatively small demonstrations in support of Hong Kong protesters, made up mainly of Hong Kongers in their 20s and a speckling of Japanese.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2019

SoftBank seen seeking to take control of WeWork in bailout deal including $5 billion in debt financing

SoftBank Group Corp. is looking to take a controlling stake in WeWork, according to a person familiar with the matter. The deal is said to value the company at about $8 billion or less, said the person, who asked not to be identified discussing private deliberations.
JAPAN / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019

With Emperor Naruhito's enthronement, traditional styles adapt to changing times

Emperor Naruhito will formally declare his ascension as Japan's 126th monarch in front of about 2,000 leaders and representatives from over 170 countries and regions at the Imperial Palace on Tuesday.
JAPAN / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019

In pictures: Emperor Naruhito's journey to the chrysanthemum throne

Japan Times
JAPAN / Emperor's Enthronement
Oct 22, 2019

Old friend casts light on Emperor Naruhito as a young man

Meeting Emperor Naruhito in person is a limited opportunity for regular people, a majority of whom have only seen his solemn expression at ceremonies or gentle smile at receptions. However, Andrew B. Arkley, an old friend and schoolmate, has shed some light on the emperor's natural self to The Japan...

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