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BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 25, 2019

Motegi denies Japan will agree to early farm tariff deal with U.S.

Economic revitalization minister Toshimitsu Motegi denied again Tuesday the possibility of an early farm tariff deal with the United States as part of bilateral trade negotiations.
JAPAN
Jun 25, 2019

Sea Shepherd in Australia eyes measures against Japanese whaling

The Australian division of anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd is considering possible measures against Japan's plan to restart commercial whaling in July after a hiatus of 31 years, according to a senior official.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2019

Trump muses privately about ending 'unfair' postwar U.S.-Japan defense pact

U.S. President Donald Trump has recently mused to confidants about withdrawing from a long-standing defense treaty with Japan that he thinks treats the United States unfairly, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 25, 2019

U.S. tariffs on China-made consumer tech goods seen cutting sales and delaying upgrades

U.S. consumers will delay or forgo technology upgrades if President Donald Trump imposes a new round of 25 percent tariffs on Chinese goods, slowing the U.S. innovation engine, technology industry executives said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2019

Boris Johnson pledges Brexit in October, with or without deal

Boris Johnson, the favourite to become the next British prime minister, promised on Monday to take Britain out of the European Union on Oct. 31, with or without a deal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2019

Candidate Bernie Sanders calls for canceling $1.6 trillion in student loan debt

U.S. presidential contender Bernie Sanders proposed a plan on Monday to cancel $1.6 trillion in student loans and pay for it with a tax on Wall Street, elevating the issue in the 2020 debate and going beyond proposals from his Democratic White House rivals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019

Caesars deal catapults underdog Eldorado to casino powerhouse

In the casino business, the minnow is swallowing the whale.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 25, 2019

London midwifery students use augmented tech to improve clinical skills

Midwifery students in London are learning to bring new life into the world in a radically new way with the help of augmented reality (AR) technology.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

A wellspring of history, innovation

Boasting flourishing industries and a plethora of sights steeped in rich history, the Kansai region has long been a political, cultural and commercial center of Japan.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

A role in shaping the future

Firstly, we are delighted to be able to host the G20 Summit in Osaka. We would also like to extend our warmest welcome to everyone visiting Osaka Prefecture. It is a great honor to have leaders from countries and organizations throughout the world gather in Osaka to discuss how we will best shape future...
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Global spotlight on Kansai

The Kansai region is expected to continue garnering attention in coming months and years as a string of major international events takes place in the area through 2025.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Region rich in cultural assets

The Kansai region, not only renowned as home to Japan's ancient capital, but still considered a major economic and cultural center today, boasts many cultural assets.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2019

Pilot killed in Eurofighter collision over eastern Germany

One pilot was killed and another was able to parachute to safety after two German Eurofighter jets collided over northeastern Germany on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jun 25, 2019

New lawyer for ex-Trump adviser Michael Flynn says she may need more time to prep for sentencing

U.S. President Donald Trump's former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, appeared in court on Monday for the first time since hiring a new lawyer who has criticized special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Agricultural sustainability for a growing population

On a sunny weekend during rice-planting season, the people of Japan's largest rice-producing prefecture, Niigata, welcomed ministers and delegates from the 20 major economies of the world as well as six invited countries and eight organizations, as the G20 Niigata Agriculture Ministers' Meeting was held...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Shinkansen eases trips from Kansai to Setouchi, Hiroshima

The picturesque Seto Inland Sea area of western Japan is a popular tourist destination, home to a variety of scenic beauty, historic attractions and a rich culinary heritage.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

History, botanical wonders and the arts await in Okayama

Okayama Prefecture is blessed with minimal rain and mild temperatures, making the area famous for high-quality fruit. However, travelers to the area will find a bounty beyond delicious produce.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 25, 2019

Grand views from unique trains

West Japan Railway Co. operates many uniquely designed and themed sightseeing trains throughout its vast network covering 18 prefectures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2019

U.S. Supreme Court allows foul language trademarks in F-word case

The Supreme Court on Monday struck down a long-standing U.S. ban on trademarks on "immoral" or "scandalous" words and symbols, ruling in a case involving a clothing brand with an indelicate name that the law violates constitutional free speech rights.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 25, 2019

Huawei's U.S. research arm builds separate identity as it seeks university research deals

The U.S.-based research arm of China's Huawei Technologies Co. Ltd. — Futurewei Technologies Inc. — has moved to separate its operations from its corporate parent since the U.S. government in May put Huawei on a trade blacklist, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2019

Russian air force plane lands in Venezuela, say witness and website

A Russian air force plane landed on Monday in Venezuela's main airport, according to a Reuters witness and a website that tracks plane movements, three months after a similar arrival spurred a war of words between Washington and Moscow.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jun 25, 2019

Myanmar blackout may be cover for gross human rights violations, U.N. investigator says

Myanmar's army may be committing gross human rights violations under cover of a mobile phone blackout in parts of Myanmar's Rakhine and Chin states, U.N. special rapporteur Yanghee Lee said on Monday.
MULTIMEDIA
Jun 25, 2019

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