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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 4, 2019

Husband-wife trading duo bets big on sake's future in U.S.

When Yumiko Munekyo was a vice president at Nomura Holdings Inc. in 2011, she would take clients to upscale sushi spots around Manhattan. They'd invariably order junmai daiginjō, the highest grade of sake and also usually the priciest, but not always the most interesting or appropriate.
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 4, 2019

WHO and vaccine group back 'critical' cervical cancer shots

A vaccine given to girls to protect them against a virus that causes cervical cancer is a "critical" health tool and access to it should be scaled up as swiftly as possible, especially in poorer countries, cancer experts said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019

Lunar New Year holiday to be litmus test of Chinese shoppers' resilience

China's consumers have cut back on purchases of everything from Apple Inc.'s iPhones to Swiss watches as the trade war with the U.S. hits the economy.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Taiwan casts shade on China's lack of democracy in New Year message

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen took aim at China's lack of freedom in a recent message for the coming Lunar New Year, which starts Tuesday, saying she hoped ethnic Chinese all over the world would be able to experience the "blessing" of democracy.
JAPAN
Feb 4, 2019

Ministry to collect Japan diabetics' data for development of AI tools that help manage condition

The industry ministry has begun a project to support the development of artificial intelligence tools that help diabetics improve their diet and daily habits, to prevent their condition from worsening, sources have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 4, 2019

Ahead of Lunar New Year, Chinese advised to stop pigging out to help save the planet

As Chinese people celebrate the new Year of the Pig this week, environmental campaigners are urging them to eat less pork and help save the planet.
PRESS / Publications
Feb 4, 2019

『英語を英語で理解する 英英英単語 上級編/超上級編』2冊同時発売

 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、『英語を英語で理解する 英英英単語 上級編/超上級編』を2冊同時に出版しました。
Japan Times
Company / Others
Feb 4, 2019

Jordan Fisher

Date of publication: Feb 04, 2019Jordan FisherCo-founder & CEOZehitomo Inc.www.zehitomo.com
Japan Times
Company / Others
Feb 4, 2019

Robert Schuman

Date of publication: Feb 04, 2019Robert SchumanCTOZehitomo Inc.www.zehitomo.com
Japan Times
Company / Others
Feb 4, 2019

James McCarty

Date of publication: Feb 04, 2019James McCartyCo-founder and COOZehitomo Inc.www.zehitomo.com
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

In move sure to please Trump's base, Pentagon to deploy 3,750 more U.S. troops to border with Mexico

The Pentagon is sending 3,750 U.S. forces to the southwest border with Mexico for three months to provide additional support to border agents, the Department of Defense said on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 4, 2019

Colombia's ELN rebels free cash-transport helicopter crew but keep the money

Colombia's ELN rebels have freed three civilian helicopter crew members captured more than three weeks ago, the country's high peace commissioner said on Sunday.
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019

D-Day for Aussie banks as inquiry report into misdeeds set for release

The Australian government is due to release on Monday the final recommendations of the independent inquiry that exposed systemic wrongdoing in Australia's financial sector last year, likely leading to sweeping changes to the country's banking industry.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Russia objects as Trump calls U.S. military intervention in Venezuela 'an option'

U.S. President Donald Trump said military intervention in Venezuela was "an option" as Western nations boost pressure on socialist leader Nicolas Maduro to step down, while the troubled OPEC nation's ally Russia warned against "destructive meddling."
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019

Xi and Trump may meet in Vietnam at month's end to seal trade deal, Hong Kong paper reports

U.S President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are considering a meeting on Feb. 27 and 28 in the coastal city of Da Nang, Vietnam, the South China Morning Post reported Sunday, citing a person familiar with the discussions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Senior Democrats press Virginia governor to resign over racist photo

Senior Democrats on Sunday accused embattled Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam of being dishonest and urged him to resign after he backtracked from an earlier admission that he appeared in racist garb in a yearbook photo.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 4, 2019

Seven passengers killed when express train derails in eastern India

Seven passengers were killed and several others injured when a Delhi-bound train derailed in India's eastern state of Bihar on Sunday, railways officials said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 4, 2019

Trump wants U.S. forces to stay in Iraq to 'watch Iran' but still seeks exit from Syria and Afghanistan: CBS interview

U.S. President Donald Trump said it was important to keep a U.S. military presence in Iraq so that Washington can keep a close eye on Iran "because Iran is a real problem," according to a CBS interview to be broadcast on Sunday.
JAPAN / History / Heisei Icons
Feb 3, 2019

Takafumi Horie: Bane of the old guard

In many ways, Heisei has been an era of reform, peppered with tales of mavericks who challenged those at the helm of an entrenched business and political system they viewed as opaque and rife with vested interests.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 3, 2019

Sunrockers still shine without Ryan Kelly in win over Northern Happinets

With star forward Ryan Kelly given the day off to rest after games on Wednesday and Saturday, the Sunrockers Shibuya relied on the contributions of Faye Samba and Markhuri Sanders-Frison to fill the void on Sunday afternoon.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Feb 3, 2019

Tours highlight small-town eclecticism

Participants set out for study tours in the town of Jinsekikogen in Hiroshima Prefecture on Oct. 21, following discussions and other programs at the Jinseki Kogen Hotel during a two-day event.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 3, 2019

Former college, JBL teammates Igarashi, Kashiwagi enjoying reunion in Niigata

Star guards Kei Igarashi and Shinsuke Kashiwagi were reunited this season and are cherishing the opportunity to once again don the same jersey, this time for the Central Division-leading Niigata Albirex BB.

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