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Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 28, 2018

From obese to starving, nutrition crisis prompts SOS call for new approach

With billions of people either starving or obese, poor diets have become a leading cause of disease and death, prompting calls for a new approach in 2019 to how food is produced to stem rising rates of malnutrition.
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2018

Costs to decommission JAEA nuclear facilities estimated at ¥1.9 trillion, agency says

The costs to decommission 79 nuclear facilities owned by the Japan Atomic Energy Agency have been estimated to total ¥1.9 trillion over some 70 years, according to the agency.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 28, 2018

Australia likely to set December heat record, prompting fire bans and health warnings

Australia looks set to sweat through one of its hottest Decembers ever, the national weather bureau said on Friday, prompting fire bans, health warnings and big crowds trying to cool off at beaches.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 28, 2018

Bangladesh election campaigning closes; weakened opposition hopes for change

Campaigning for Bangladesh's general election this weekend ended on Friday after weeks of violence, mainly against workers and officials from an opposition alliance, that has been criticized by the United States and others.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2018

Killer storm blasts U.S. Midwest and Southeast

A motorist was killed in Kansas on Thursday in a crash blamed on a fierce blizzard slamming the U.S. Midwest and Southeast that also canceled or delayed thousands of airline flights and injured two people on a commercial jet over the Dallas area.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 28, 2018

Tiny tracker developed to help fight rhino poaching

French tech company Sigfox has developed a bite-size tracker that can be inserted into the horns of rhinos to help conservationists monitor and protect the endangered species.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 28, 2018

Sony bumps ups 3D camera sensor output as smartphone-makers show interest

Sony Corp., the biggest maker of camera chips used in smartphones, is boosting production of next-generation 3D sensors after garnering interest from customers including Apple Inc.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Invest in Italy Roadshow
Dec 28, 2018

Potential in numerous economic fields for investment

The Invest in Italy Roadshow was held on Dec. 13 to promote Japanese direct investment into Italy, organized by the Ministry of Economic Development of Italy, the Italian Trade Agency, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc., Invitalia and the Embassy of Italy, and supported by the Japan External Trade Organization....
Japan Times
JAPAN / Invest in Italy Roadshow
Dec 28, 2018

Strengthening partnership via emphasis on research

Italian Under-Secretary of State for Economic Development Michele Geraci recently said Japan will continue to be among Italy's biggest trading partners and that it will play an even more important role in business and investment.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Invest in Italy Roadshow
Dec 28, 2018

Embassy's diplomatic efforts widen relations

Prior to the Invest in Italy Roadshow held on Dec. 13 at the Italian Embassy, Italian Ambassador to Japan Giorgio Starace spoke about the embassy's efforts and expectations in enhancing the relationship between Japan and Italy from various perspectives including business and politics.
JAPAN / Invest in Italy Roadshow
Dec 28, 2018

Investment opportunities for Japanese companies increase

Italy offers a good balance of quality labor cost competitiveness, and Japanese companies can benefit from choosing Italy as a European research and development center in Europe, a country official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2018

French union calls for transparency over Renault-Nissan holding company amid Carlos Ghosn scandal

France's CGT union has called for more transparency at Renault and its Dutch holding company and asked the French government, one of the carmaker's shareholders, to try to shed light on its workings, a CGT representative said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 28, 2018

White House mum as trade war slaughters hog industry worldwide

Ken Maschhoff, chairman of the largest U.S. family-owned pork producer, has watched profits fall as trade tensions rise between the United States and China.
Dec 28, 2018

Mobile Suit Gundam Narrative / Movix Kyoto / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

until Jan. 3 11:20, 22:00 / Jan. 4 11:00, 19:45
Dec 28, 2018

Cinema Kabuki: Nodaban Nezumikozo / Movix Kyoto / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

until Jan. 3 9:50 / Jan. 4 9:20
Dec 28, 2018

Heisei Kamen Raida 20-saku Kinen Kamen Raida Heisei Jenereshonzu Forever / Yokohama Burg 13 / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Dec 28, 2018

The Grinch (dubbed) / Aeon Cinema Minatomirai / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Dec 28, 2018

Your Name. / Cine Citta / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Dec. 31 15:45
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 28, 2018

[VIDEO] Delivering the first HondaJet Elites to Japanese customers

Dec 27, 2018

Kuru / United Cinemas Toyosu / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

until Jan. 3 16:30, 18:45, 21:30
Dec 27, 2018

Streets of Fire / Shin-Bungeiza / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Dec. 30 9:40, 13:25, 17:10, 20:55 / Dec. 31 9:45, 13:40, 17:35
Dec 27, 2018

Eiga Yokai Watch: Forever Friends / Ikebukuro Humax Cinemas / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

9:25, 11:25, 13:30, 15:30
Dec 27, 2018

A Star Is Born / Shinjuku Piccadilly / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Dec. 29 9:20, 12:15, 15:10, 18:15, 21:10 / Dec. 30, Jan. 1, Jan. 2 9:20, 13:55, 15:10, 18:10, 21:05 / Dec. 31 9:20, 12:15, 15:10, 18:10, 21:05 / Jan. 3 9:20, 12:45, 15:10, 18:30, 21:30
Dec 27, 2018

Heisei Kamen Raida 20-saku Kinen Kamen Raida Heisei Jenereshonzu Forever / Shinjuku Wald 9 / 2018-12-29 to 2019-01-04

Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 27, 2018

December 28, 2018

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?