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WORLD
Jul 5, 2019

Tehran fumes after Britain seizes Syria-bound Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar

British Royal Marines seized a giant Iranian oil tanker in Gibraltar on Thursday for trying to take oil to Syria in violation of EU sanctions, a dramatic step that drew Tehran's fury and could escalate its confrontation with the West.
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jul 5, 2019

The Japan Times On Sunday announces plans to collaborate with Kateigaho International Japan Edition

'The Japan Times x KateigahoInternational Japan Edition' (July 7 issue)
PRESS / Corporate Trends
Jul 5, 2019

The Japan Times On Sunday、家庭画報国際版との提携コンテンツを掲載開始

 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、毎週日曜に発行するThe Japan Times On Sundayの7月7日紙面から、株式会社世界文化社(本社:東京都千代田区、代表取締役社長:鈴木美奈子氏)が発行する英字ビジュアル誌『家庭画報国際版』(Kateigaho...
Jul 5, 2019

The Japan Times On Sunday announces plans to collaborate with Kateigaho International Japan Edition

Tokyo, July 5, 2019 — The Japan Times On Sunday, a compact weekend newspaper published by The Japan Times, Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo. Represent-ative: Takeharu Tsutsumi), will collaborate with Kateigaho International Japan Edition, which is published by Sekai Bunka Publishing Inc. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo,...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 5, 2019

Dozens of countries call on U.N. to probe thousands of Philippine drug war slayings

More than two dozen countries formally called on Thursday for a United Nations investigation into thousands of killings in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, activists said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2019

Ethiopian crash kin criticize Boeing donation plan, say they were kept in dark

The families of victims of an Ethiopian air disaster on Thursday criticized Boeing's plan to donate $100 million to unspecified charities and communities affected by two crashes, saying it was too vague and that families should have been consulted first.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 5, 2019

ICC prosecutor calls for investigation into atrocities committed against Rohingya

A prosecutor for the International Criminal Court on Thursday formally requested judges to authorize an investigation into alleged crimes against humanity and "other inhumane acts" carried out against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 5, 2019

Pot giant Canopy ex-CEO already working his magic at tiny Martello

Shareholders of a tiny Canadian tech firm are cheering the departure of Bruce Linton from pot giant Canopy Growth Corp.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 4, 2019

Giants grab early lead against Dragons, extend winning streak to five

All it took was one ball, right were Hayato Sakamoto likes it, for the suddenly surging Yomiuri Giants to get off and running toward another victory.
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2019

Consortium to enter talks with Japan land ministry on privately operating seven Hokkaido airports

A consortium of companies is to enter exclusive talks with the land ministry over operating New Chitose and six other airports in Hokkaido, the ministry said Wednesday.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Jul 4, 2019

July 5, 2019

SUMO
Jul 4, 2019

Title appears up for grabs at upcoming Nagoya Basho

Commentators often divide sumo into eras, each defined by its outstanding rivalry.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 4, 2019

Nagoya Basho historically significant for foreign wrestlers and sumo fans

When you think of the Nagoya tournament what first comes to mind?
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 4, 2019

Campaign kicks off for Japan Upper House poll, a litmus test for constitutional reform and tax hike

The focus will be on whether the LDP and other forces in favor of constitutional amendment will be able to retain their current two-thirds supermajority.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2019

South Korean minister warns of possible countermeasures to Japan's export curbs

South Korea's economic policy chief said Thursday he would not rule out direct countermeasures against Japan if Tokyo maintains restrictions on exports of high-tech materials to South Korean companies for an extended period.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 4, 2019

Japan's systemic barriers to gender equality

The recent scandal involving medical universities rigging the exam results of female applicants are a reminder of the persistent gender discrimination and inequality in action within Japanese society.
EDITORIALS
Jul 4, 2019

Yet another test of Abe's policies

This month's Upper House election will give voters another opportunity to cast judgment on the 7-year-old Abe administration.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 4, 2019

Time to end BOJ's grand experiment?

Central banks are back on the center stage of the global economic policy debate. The U.S. Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank now appear ready to ease monetary policy — in a turnaround from just some months ago when people were looking for "exit" and additional rate hikes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2019

Frustrated with South Korea, Japan greenlights curbs on smartphone and semiconductor supplies

South Korea's economic policy chief said he would not rule out countermeasures against Japan if Tokyo maintains restrictions on the exports for an extended period.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 4, 2019

Amid trade war detente, China considers buying some U.S. farm products as show of goodwill

China is considering buying some U.S. agricultural products as a gesture of goodwill amid the resumption of trade talks between Beijing and Washington, though the volume is likely to be smaller than before, according to people familiar with the situation.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jul 4, 2019

Brave Blossoms unveil new uniforms

The Japan Rugby Football Union revealed the new jersey for its national team, which could help the Brave Blossoms achieve a feat at the upcoming Rugby World Cup on home soil, on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 4, 2019

Hokkaido adds Markeith Cummings in bid to right ship

After winning just 10 of 60 games this past season, the Levanga Hokkaido are aiming to flip the script.
SOCCER
Jul 4, 2019

Nagoya Grampus suffer big upset in Emperor's Cup second round

Nagoya Grampus suffered an ignominious 3-0 defeat to the National Institute of Fitness and Sports in Kanoya on Wednesday, perhaps the biggest upset of the evening's slate of Emperor's Cup second-round fixtures.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 4, 2019

Three days after submarine fire, Russia admits vessel was nuclear-powered

President Vladimir Putin disclosed Thursday for the first time that a top-secret military submarine hit by a fatal fire three days ago was nuclear-powered, prompting Russia's defense minister to assure him that its nuclear reactor had been contained.

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