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Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 29, 2019

When Japanese goes to the dogs ... and the cats

If you want to pet a stranger's dog, it's better to know how to ask permission first.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 29, 2019

Joining Japanese sentences is easy if you learn the difference between 'sore de' and 'soko de'

The terms 'sore de' and 'soko de' translate as 'and so' or 'therefore,' but there's a slight difference between their nuances.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2019

China backs Lam and says Hong Kong unrest 'beyond scope' of peaceful protest

China said violent protests in Hong Kong wouldn't be tolerated, in the Beijing government's most high-profile response to unrest rocking the Asian financial hub.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2019

China announces military exercises in areas near Taiwan in South and East China seas

China has announced large-scale military exercises in broad swaths of the waters and airspace in both the South and East China seas near Taiwan, days after Beijing said in a defense white paper that it will not renounce the use of force in efforts to reunify Taipei with the mainland.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jul 29, 2019

Despite winning more seats in Upper House vote, Komeito officials worry about losing support

Komeito boosted its presence in the House of Councilors in the latest election, but a sense of crisis among party officials has deepened as the number of votes it acquired under the proportional representation system fell by more than 1 million compared to the previous election.
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2019

Arson-struck Kyoto Animation offered wide range of assistance

The Kyoto Animation Co. No. 1 studio, hit by an arson attack that killed 35 people, has been receiving support in a diverse range of forms, including nonmonetary aid.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Jul 29, 2019

The future of Japan's energy and environmental policies

This is the fifth and final article in a series of reports about Japan's energy policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2019

Renault's troubled ties to Nissan are hurting the bottom line

For months, Renault SA's partnership with Nissan Motor Co. has been a strain on management and a public relations nightmare. Now the Japanese carmaker's woes are hitting where it really hurts: the bottom line.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 29, 2019

Cambodia says it will increase arms purchases from China

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen said on Monday that an additional $40 million would be spent on weapons from China to modernize the Southeast Asian country's military.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2019

Johnson forms war Cabinet to force through Brexit by Oct. 31 as no-deal prospect rises, Times reports

U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson formed a war Cabinet of six senior ministers to plan for exiting the European Union by Oct. 31, as a key adviser said leaving without a deal had become a very real prospect, the Sunday Times reported.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 29, 2019

World-class white wines in the shadow of Mount Fuji

Inside a 19th century silk merchant's house in Katsunuma, Yamanashi Prefecture, the three Aruga brothers are pouring several white wines in their timbered tasting room. All are made at their Katsunuma Jyozo Winery Co. under the Aruga Branca label from Japan's unique grape variety, Koshu, and all are...
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2019

Facial recognition push at India airports raises privacy concerns

The launch of facial recognition technology at two Indian airports and plans to place it in police stations have stoked fears over privacy and increased surveillance among human rights groups in the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2019

Like France's enduring Yellow Vest movement, Hong Kong protests unlikely to end anytime soon

Billy has been the butt of criticism from friends for taking part in Hong Kong's protests. Undeterred, he sees his marching days as just beginning.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 29, 2019

Incursion by Russian plane seen as test of Japan's collaboration with U.S. and South Korea

A Russian military plane's incursion into Japanese airspace last week seems to be viewed by many Japanese government officials as an attempt, assisted by China, to throw off balance the three-way collaboration among Japan, the United States and South Korea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2019

Think the European heatwave was bad? Climate already hitting key tipping points

"Shall we all just kill ourselves?"
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 29, 2019

Brother of Singapore's prime minister backs opposition party in election twist

The Singapore prime minister's estranged brother has thrown his support behind a newly formed opposition party in an intriguing twist ahead of elections expected to be held as soon as this year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 29, 2019

Hong Kong police struggle to contain unpredictable protesters

From an airport sit-in to violent clashes in a suburban area to aimless marches through busy shopping districts, Hong Kong's weekend of unrest illustrated the challenge of quelling a protest movement that's leaderless, unpredictable and widespread.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2019

U.S. teen wins $3 million at Fortnite World Cup esports tournament

American teenager Kyle Giersdorf won $3 million on Sunday after taking the top prize in an esports tournament in New York for the popular online video game Fortnite.
Japan Times
Company / Others
Jul 29, 2019

George Miller

Date of publication: Jul 29, 2019George MillerAssociate Dean for Academic AffairsTemple Universityhttps://www.tuj.ac.jp
Japan Times
Company / Others
Jul 29, 2019

Shai Greenberg

Date of publication: Jul 29, 2019Shai GreenbergSenior Vice PresidentGenkai Capital Management Co.http://www.genkaicapital.com
Japan Times
Company / Others
Jul 29, 2019

Julio Cesar Lamas

Date of publication: Jul 29, 2019Julio Cesar LamasJapan Men’s National Basketball coachJapan Basketball Associationwww.japanbasketball.jp
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 29, 2019

Eneco Holdings reveals new hydrogen gas technology

In current times where issues concerning climate change and global warming persist and a further reduction in carbon emissions is needed to ensure the survival of future generations, Eneco Hybrid HHO Gas developed by Eneco Holdings Inc. may be the key to realizing a zero carbon emission society.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2019

In escalating clash, independent directors at Askul slam shareholder Yahoo Japan over vote

Independent directors of Askul Corp. criticized the company's biggest shareholder, Yahoo Japan Corp., for voting against their reappointment, escalating the public dispute before key meetings this week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 29, 2019

U.K.'s Johnson heads to Scotland as Edinburgh leader attacks no-deal Brexit

Britain's Boris Johnson will make his first visit to Scotland as prime minister on Monday, his office said, as his Conservative Party's leader there said she would refuse to support a no-deal Brexit.

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