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Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 20, 2019

Julianne Moore says personal experiences spurred her to back AIDS ward documentary '5B'

Oscar-winning actress Julianne Moore said her experience of caring for someone infected with the AIDS virus had spurred her decision to help promote the documentary "5B" about the unsung heroes who looked after AIDS sufferers in the 1980s.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 20, 2019

Soldiers oversee fuel rationing in Venezuelan towns amid shortages as economy implodes

Soldiers oversaw rationing of gasoline at service stations in several parts of Venezuela on Sunday as worsening fuel shortages forced angry drivers to wait for hours to fill their tanks, prompting protests in some areas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 20, 2019

India's Modi set to sweep election, exit polls show

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling alliance is likely to win a big majority in parliament after a mammoth general election that ended on Sunday, most exit polls showed, a far better showing than expected in recent weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 20, 2019

Regime poison gas use alleged as Syrian army fails to retake Latakia mountain

Syrian rebels held onto a commanding position in a mountain range in the coastal province of Latakia, the ancestral home of Syrian President Bashar Assad, after government forces were forced to withdraw.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 19, 2019

In referendum, Swiss voters approve tighter gun control

Swiss voters agreed Sunday to adopt tighter gun controls in line with changes to European Union rules, heading off a clash with Brussels, projections for Swiss broadcaster SRF showed.
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MULTIMEDIA
May 19, 2019

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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
May 19, 2019

Race to Motegi for outdoor fun and games

Racecars, zip lines and the great outdoors — a visit to Twin Ring Motegi tracks in Tochigi Prefecture will keep the kids racing around in excitement.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 19, 2019

Ardent drive to promote Poland-Japan exchanges

As a scholar of Japanese law, Polish Ambassador Jacek Izydorczyk brings a distinct cultural understanding to the diplomatic world, where he works day in and day out to deepen ties between Poland and Japan.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 19, 2019

Eagles' Jabari Blash heeding Shohei Ohtani's advice early on in Japan

Jabari Blash was in demand before the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' "home" game at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.
SUMO
May 19, 2019

Sumo 101: Tachiai

One of the first words every new sumo fan learns is tachiai.
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
May 19, 2019

Changing the way we do things

From keeping your touch screen free of potato-chip grease to using tap cards to gain access to exclusive online content, the smartphone keeps changing the way we go about life.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 19, 2019

I walked the line: Getting reacquainted with Tokyo on the Yamathon

Riding the full length of Tokyo's central Yamanote railway line takes about an hour, but walking it has its own rewards.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
May 19, 2019

This tabby is a real doll when it comes to being a friend

This handsome round-eyed gray tabby came to ARK in March when his owner became ill, and one of the things that stood out about him was his unusual name, Odairi.
EDITORIALS
May 19, 2019

Enabling people to work until 70

Various challenges lie ahead to keep senior citizens motivated to work longer and under decent conditions.
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2019

The Senkaku paradox

The U.S. and its allies must prevent local military crises from escalating into great power wars.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 19, 2019

The distribution revolution

Internet shopping provides benefits to both sellers and consumers, and should be regarded as the main player in the third revolution in the distribution of goods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2019

Huawei chief says growth may slow 'slightly' after U.S. imposed restrictions

Huawei Technologies' founder and Chief Executive Ren Zhengfei said Saturday the growth of the Chinese tech giant "may slow, but only slightly" due to recent U.S. restrictions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 19, 2019

Regional bank in Japan battles ultralow interest rates with wine bar and sea urchins

As years of near-zero interest rates in Japan make traditional lending barely profitable, one regional bank is seeking to drum up business through less conventional enterprises, from opening wine bars to helping fishermen farm sea urchins.

Longform

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