search

 
 
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2019

Bottled water sellers ponder aluminum cans over plastic

Global bottled water giants are ramping up trials of easily recyclable aluminum cans to replace plastic that pollutes the world's seas. Sound like a slam-dunk for the environment? Not entirely.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 18, 2019

Brave Blossoms coach Jamie Joseph says team is ready for physicality of Springboks

Japan head coach Jamie Joseph has warned his players to expect a brutal onslaught from South Africa's forwards when they go head to head in Sunday's Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 18, 2019

Wizards lock up All-Star Bradley Beal with $72 million extension

Bradley Beal committed to the Washington Wizards, ending a months-long negotiation while keeping options to hit free agency in the near future on the table for the coveted All-Star guard.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Weak trade delaying global recovery, says Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda

The timing of a global economic recovery is being delayed as weaker global trade weighs on manufacturing, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has said.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2019

'More like us': Japan's imperial couple put relaxed face on the monarchy

Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have brought a more relaxed touch to one of the world's oldest monarchies, chatting in English with foreign visitors, laughing with children and even playing with dogs.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 18, 2019

Pomp and splendor: What to expect from the ceremonies for Emperor Naruhito's enthronement

To the joy of some, and perhaps the surprise of others, next Tuesday is a one-off national holiday.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2019

South Korea PM may deliver letter from Moon to Abe on visit for Japan enthronement ceremony

In media interviews published Friday, South Korean Prime Minister Lee Nak-yon said he intends to deliver a personal letter from President Moon Jae-in to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week in Tokyo, hoping to improve a bilateral relationship strained by historical issues and trade disputes in recent...
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 18, 2019

Ireland hoping to advance to Rugby World Cup semifinals for first time

Ireland coach Joe Schmidt has been used to making history in his six years in charge and he could make a little bit more on Saturday in the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal against his native New Zealand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2019

Renault CEO Clotilde Delbos signals strategy reset to get carmaker back on track

Within a week of taking the helm, Renault SA interim Chief Executive Officer Clotilde Delbos called into question the strategic road map that had been meant to carry the French carmaker through 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Alitalia rescue hopes rise as Lufthansa looks set to step in

Alitalia received a boost to its hopes of rescue on Thursday with signs that Lufthansa could take a stake in the Italian carrier, while Rome agreed to a €350 million ($389 million) bridging loan to ease immediate cash worries.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 18, 2019

Japan to pardon 550,000 convicts on occasion of imperial enthronement ceremony

The government on Friday approved granting pardons to roughly 550,000 petty criminals in light of Emperor Naruhito's enthronement ceremony next Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2019

Indonesia urged to use new green fund to protect forests and create carbon trading program, not new infrastructure

A new green fund being set up by Indonesia should prioritize protecting its rainforests and creating a carbon trading program to help the country meet its goals to curb climate change, environmentalists and officials said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / ANALYSIS
Oct 18, 2019

Land-scarce Hong Kong sees solution in 'underground urbanism'

When authorities drew up a plan to make Hong Kong a hub for Asia's wine trade, they faced a big challenge: where to store the bottles in a city that was fast running out of space. So they went underground.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 18, 2019

U.K. heading for 'fairly hard' Brexit if Johnson deal passes

If Prime Minister Boris Johnson wins parliamentary backing for the Brexit deal he clinched with Brussels on Thursday, Britain will be on course for more distant economic ties with the European Union, making the country poorer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Oct 18, 2019

As rapes rise in Myanmar, augmented reality could help smash sex taboos

Technology could help Myanmar fight a rise in rape cases, says an award-winning entrepreneur who is using augmented reality to bring sex education to the socially conservative country.
Reader Mail
Oct 18, 2019

Latest Nobel a proud win for Japanese

When I heard the news that Akira Yoshino had won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for this year, I shed tears as if I was awarded the prize. He is five years younger than me and we were impressed with his smile and tender character.
Reader Mail
Oct 18, 2019

Why should Japan trust U.S. security?

The headline for Kuni Miyake's article in the Oct. 16 edition, "Trump's move in Syria should alarm U.S. allies," was much more forceful than the actual article. This is a shame because the obvious now needs to be said: The United States will not stand by its allies unless Trump stands to benefit personally....
Reader Mail
Oct 18, 2019

Rall off-base on impeachment

In "Trump impeachment is a deep Democratic coup against Warren" in the Oct. 12 edition, Ted Rall asks why the Democrats have started an impeachment inquiry against President Trump because of the "Ukraine/Biden affair," and not because of "the fact that he's nuts."
Reader Mail
Oct 18, 2019

No treaty basis for U.S. Marines in Okinawa

Article 6 of the Japan-U.S. Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security states: "For the purpose of contributing to the security of Japan and the maintenance of international peace and security in the Far East, the United States of America is granted the use by its land, air and naval forces of facilities...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Google snubs WeWork and signs Toronto lease with co-working rival IWG

Google has walked away from a potential Toronto lease with WeWork after months of negotiations, agreeing to take space from rival co-working firm IWG PLC instead, according to people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Juul halts U.S. sales of many flavored nicotine liquids

E-cigarette maker Juul Labs Inc. said Thursday it will completely halt U.S. sales of all flavors except tobacco, mint and menthol, as the company faces heightened scrutiny from regulators, lawmakers and state attorneys general over the appeal of its nicotine products to teenagers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Oct 18, 2019

Ep. 19 'The Stray Sheep'

After saying goodbye to one member and hello to another, this week's episode of "Terrace House" is all about trying out new pairings with the housemates — and things get a little messy.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2019

Japan Car Sharing Association seeks vehicles to lend to Typhoon Hagibis victims

A group in northeastern Japan is soliciting donations of cars to help people who lost their vehicles in disasters as it is preparing to provide support in areas hit by Typhoon Hagibis.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2019

U.S. Democrats Nancy Pelosi and Chuck Schumer call accord with Turkey to pause Syria assault a 'sham'

U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called an agreement between the United States and Turkey on a pause in Ankara's offensive in northeastern Syria a "sham."

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?