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Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Aug 8, 2019

Leading watch brand opens specialized store

A new specialized boutique for the Seiko Prospex brand, the first of its kind in the world, opened in Tokyo on Aug.2.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Aug 8, 2019

Marking 30 years since Takeshi Kitano's debut feature, 'Violent Cop'

On Aug. 12, 1989, "Beat" Takeshi Kitano's debut as a director, "Violent Cop," was released in Japan. Kitano was already famous here as a TV comic and emcee, and was known abroad for his role as a brutal POW camp guard in Nagisa Oshima's 1983 World War II drama "Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence."
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 8, 2019

Shoji Kawamori: 40 years spent designing an anime future

If you've watched any robot anime in the past 40 years, there's a decent chance Shoji Kawamori had a hand in it.
Japan Times
Aug 8, 2019

Yamaha Motor Reveals Rise in Consolidated Sales

— Strong growth in marine and financial services segments —
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2019

Globe-trotting Japanese cyclist dies in road accident in Peru

A Japanese man traveling around the world by bicycle died of a head injury after being hit by a truck Sunday in northwestern Peru, according to local news reports.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 8, 2019

Japanese companies hiking pay and holding classes in race to get tooled up on AI

There's a sense of panic within Japan Inc. and the government — the world's No. 3 economy, doesn't have enough experts in artificial intelligence, and it's time to do something about it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 8, 2019

'Flight shame' website spells out emissions toll on global climate

Getting ready to cruise in first class from New York to Narita? That will be 12.3 sq. meters of Arctic ice down the drain, thank you. Enjoy your flight.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2019

Neighbors frown at 'bullying' emoji on California house

Emoji have emotions running high in one Southern California seaside enclave.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2019

U.S. and Australia boost travel warning to Hong Kong amid ongoing street protests

The United States has raised its travel warning for Hong Kong, urging travelers to exercise increased caution in the Chinese territory due to what it termed civil unrest after months of sometimes violent street protests.
Places
Aug 8, 2019

Places to watch Rugby World Cup live in Japan

Looking for a place to view the Rugby World Cup games live surrounded by a crowd of ardent fans? Here’s a list of 18 public viewing spaces where fans can catch all the action as it happens.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2019

NATO should address China's rise, alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg says

NATO needs to understand the implications of China's rise as Beijing expands its power around the world, including areas that may challenge members of the North Atlantic security body, Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 8, 2019

Japan's National Cancer Center releases survival rates for group of less common cancers

The center calculated the survival rates based on information gathered in 2012 from some 550,000 people who were diagnosed with cancer at 349 core hospitals.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 8, 2019

Chinese survey ship leaves Vietnam's EEZ after standoff in South China Sea

A Chinese survey ship that has been embroiled in a tense standoff with Vietnamese vessels has headed away from Vietnam's exclusive economic zone, a Washington-based think tank said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2019

Brother of candidate Julian Castro reveal's Trump's top donors in San Antonio after Texas shootings

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro of Texas, brother of Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro, has defended his decision to tweet a list of people in his hometown of San Antonio who gave the maximum donation to President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
PRESS / Services
Aug 8, 2019

ジャパンタイムズ、通訳・翻訳業界総合ガイド
「通訳・翻訳キャリアガイド2020」を公開

株式会社ジャパンタイムズ(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:堤丈晴)は通訳・翻訳業界の総合ガイドであるWebサイト「通訳・翻訳キャリアガイド2020」を公開しました。
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 8, 2019

With eye on Russia and China, U.S. defense chief visits strategic Mongolia

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper is set to meet senior Mongolian leaders on Thursday in a rare visit to the strategically important nation to deepen ties, as the Pentagon seeks to implement its strategy of focusing on countering China and Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 8, 2019

Syrian Kurdish official warns of 'big war' and Islamic State resurgence if U.S. talks fail to block Turkish onslaught

A Turkish attack on Kurdish-led forces in northeast Syria would spark a "big war" if U.S. efforts fail to block Ankara's plans, a top Kurdish official told Reuters on Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2019

Novartis says it knew of Zolgensma data problems before U.S. approval

Swiss Drugmaker Novartis AG on Wednesday said it knew about discrepancies in data it submitted to regulators as it sought approval of its more than $2 million gene therapy Zolgensma, but delayed notifying authorities until it completed an internal investigation.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 8, 2019

British Airways resuming services after latest IT meltdown

British Airways said its flights were returning to normal after passengers had to endure cancellations, delays and long lines at London airports as the airline suffered its third major computer failure in a little more than two years.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 8, 2019

[VIDEO] Walumination 2019: A light show featuring Japanese umbrellas

Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 8, 2019

[VIDEO] Japanese ‘flying car’ prototype by NEC

ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2019

China rare earths group supports counter-measures against U.S. 'bullying'

China's rare earths association said it would support Chinese counter-measures in the escalating trade row with the United States, which it accused on Wednesday of "bullying."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2019

47.7% of South Koreans favor scrapping intelligence pact with Japan, poll shows

Some 47.7 percent of respondents in a South Korean survey said Seoul should cease a defense information-sharing agreement with Japan, more than the 39.3 percent who opposed such a move, a poll by Real Meter showed Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 7, 2019

Trump says talks with South Korea under way aimed at getting it to pay more defense costs

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday discussions have begun with South Korea, aimed at getting the country to pay more for the cost of maintaining U.S. troops in the region to guard against any threat from North Korea.

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