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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jan 31, 2019

Do or die for Samurai Blue

This week has provided ample opportunity for all of us who doubted Japan's ability to reach the Asian Cup final to take a long, deep drink from the fountain of hubris.
Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Jan 31, 2019

World Cup ticket woes frustrate rugby fans

"There are three sides to every story, baby. There's yours, and mine and the cold, hard truth."
EDITORIALS
Jan 31, 2019

Efforts needed to reduce doctors' working hours

Why should a different overtime standard be applied to doctors than to workers in general?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 31, 2019

Fallout from Japan-South Korea tensions

If left unattended, the strained bilateral relationship has the potential to fundamentally undermine the U.S. alliance system on which Tokyo and Seoul depend for their security and prosperity.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 31, 2019

Why education must keep pace with technology to stay relevant

Used the right way, technology can allow teachers to better perform their most important mission: educating the nation's youth.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jan 31, 2019

Strawberry flavors to captivate the palate

It's the time of the year to enjoy plentiful strawberries, and The St. Regis Osaka is holding its fifth strawberry buffet through May 31 under the theme "Marche" at French bistro Rue d'Or located on the first floor.
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CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Jan 31, 2019

'Bohemian Rhapsody': Queen film won't bite the dust just yet

The Queen biopic "Bohemian Rhapsody" is still doing big business in Japan, long after its November release. The movie recently crossed the ¥10 billion mark here, and its impact stretches well beyond box-office stats. Songs from the British band have taken up residence on streaming charts, while affection...
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CULTURE / Music
Jan 31, 2019

The Future Eve gets experimental with prog rock pioneer Robert Wyatt

Progressive rock and experimental music personality Robert Wyatt said goodbye to the music world in 2014 when he announced his retirement with the cryptic statement, "there is a pride in (stopping), I don't want (the music) to go off." That didn't mean that something pre-dating his retirement wouldn't...
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 31, 2019

Tired of army rule, Thai youth are a rising force ahead of March election

Standing atop the stairs outside his university auditorium, 20-year-old activist Parit Chiwarak led a protest of hundreds of people calling for an end to Thailand's ruling military junta.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jan 31, 2019

Struggling Evessa risk missing postseason

Coping with a slew of injuries and inconsistent play, the Osaka Evessa face an uphill battle to make the playoffs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 31, 2019

Beyond Trump's divisive wall, U.S. Republicans and Democrats seek common ground on border security

President Donald Trump's planned "great, great wall" began morphing into a physical barrier and an array of high-tech gadgets in congressional talks launched on Wednesday to forge a compromise on security at the U.S. border with Mexico.
BUSINESS
Jan 31, 2019

Japan Investment Corp. at risk of becoming another 'zombie' rescue fund after METI's intervention

Japan's largest public-private fund, Japan Investment Corp., once had an ambitious mandate to aggressively pursue investments in next-generation businesses.
Japan Times
Jan 31, 2019

Boarding School Seminar in Seoul
Introducing Jinseki International School, a European Style Boarding School for Young Children Scheduled to Open in Japan in 2020

Next Educational Environment Development (NEED), which aims at opening “Jinseki International School,” Japan’s first boarding school for elementary school children, will hold a seminar in Seoul, South Korea to introduce the boarding school, which is scheduled to open in Japan.
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BUSINESS
Jan 31, 2019

Japan's 10-day holiday for Imperial handover stirs concern among traders and investors

To mark the ascension of the new Emperor, the government has declared an unprecedented 10-day Golden Week holiday from late April to early May, worrying investors who say a market shutdown could cause disruption and unsettle the yen.
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WORLD
Jan 31, 2019

Colder than the South Pole: Deadly deep freeze grips U.S. Midwest

A blast of icy polar air brought dangerously low temperatures to the U.S. Midwest on Wednesday, causing at least three more deaths while halting mail services and forcing residents who pride themselves on their winter hardiness to huddle indoors.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 31, 2019

E-cigarettes nearly twice as effective at helping smokers quit than patches or gum, study finds

E-cigarettes are almost twice as effective at helping smokers quit as nicotine replacement treatments such as patches, lozenges and gum, according to the results of a major clinical trial.
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PRESS / Publications
Jan 31, 2019

『TOEIC®テスト新形式精選模試リスニング2』
『TOEIC®テスト新形式精選模試リーディング2』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、『TOEIC®テスト新形式精選模試リスニング 2』と『TOEIC®テスト新形式精選模試リーディング 2』を2冊同時に出版しました。
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JAPAN
Jan 31, 2019

Tokyo and other parts of Kanto region may see snow on Thursday night

Rain and some snow may fall on Tokyo Thursday night due to cold winds blowing in from the Pacific Ocean, the Meteorological Agency said Thursday, adding that commuters should be wary of traffic and icy roads.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 31, 2019

Civil rights lawyer Margaret Ratner Kunstler seen as Roger Stone's possible WikiLeaks link

Tucked into last week's indictment of Roger Stone, the brash longtime confidante of President Donald Trump, was a fleeting reference to an attorney who had the ability to contact WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
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WORLD / Society
Jan 31, 2019

Venezuelans take to the streets at noon to pressure Maduro to step down

Venezuelans began turning out of their homes and offices at noon Wednesday, filling the streets of Caracas in the latest defiant demonstration against President Nicolas Maduro.
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WORLD
Jan 31, 2019

Iran ships 30 tons of uranium ore to enrichment facility in Isfahan, ostensibly for nuclear plant fuel

Iran has sent a large batch of mined uranium yellowcake for processing ahead of shipment to its main enrichment facility, Iran's state news agency reported on Wednesday in the latest sign of plans to step up its atomic activities.

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
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