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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 24, 2018

'Ten Years Japan': Chilling and sharp, these five shorts are a must-see for fans of 'Black Mirror'

In 2015, a dystopian omnibus film by five young directors from Hong Kong titled "Ten Years" became an indie hit. Envisioning the deteriorating state of the city in a decade's time, the film enraged Chinese authorities — and inspired "Ten Years" versions in Taiwan, Thailand and Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 24, 2018

Junji Sakamoto points his camera at small-town Japan in 'Another World'

Born in Osaka in 1958, Junji Sakamoto belongs to a generation of Japanese directors who carved out independent paths in the industry, outside the then-defunct studio system. His feature debut, the 1989 boxing film "Knockout," won a shelf of domestic prizes, including the Blue Ribbon Award for best film....
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2018

David Rockefeller Jr., scion of powerful U.S. family, calls for action from Japan to improve health of oceans

Japan is moving in a positive direction on its fisheries policy and ensuring the marine ecosystem remains sustainable, said David Rockefeller Jr., an environmentalist and a descendant of one of the most influential business families in the United States, but he noted in an interview with The Japan Times...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 24, 2018

U.S. giant Johnson & Johnson makes $2.1 billion offer to buy out Japan cosmetics firm Ci:z

U.S. health care conglomerate Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday it will buy all outstanding shares of Japanese skin care firm Ci:z Holdings Co. that it does not already own for ¥230 billion ($2.05 billion) in cash.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 24, 2018

Tokyo researchers’ Paper Digest makes academic jargon a cinch

They come from very different worlds, yet have remarkably similar tales to tell. One hails from Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, while the other was brought up in the shadows of the Merendon mountains in the Sula Valley of northwestern Honduras.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 24, 2018

Despite climate pledges, China struggles to break coal habit

In a former mining district in eastern China, authorities have shut dozens of pits and invested billions of yuan to resculpt the broken landscape, creating gardens, forest walks and wetland parks, as well as a small museum dedicated to coal.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 24, 2018

Ecuador to no longer act on Julian Assange's behalf in negotiations with British government, foreign minister says

Ecuador does not plan to intervene with the British government on behalf of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to negotiate a way for him to leave the South American country's embassy in London, where he has lived under asylum since 2012, Ecuador's foreign minister said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2018

Human rights situation in North Korea 'has not changed' despite Pyongyang's warming ties with Seoul and Washington, U.N. investigator says

The ongoing detente between North Korea and the United States has done little, if anything, to improve Pyongyang's abysmal rights record, the U.N. independent investigator on human rights in the nuclear-armed country said Tuesday, just weeks before the expected passage of a Japan-led resolution condemning...
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

The endurance of the East

Across the entire United States, Japanese companies recognize the advantages of diversifying their operations and activities, recognizing that each area and state provide their own distinctive benefits ― whether it be lower labor costs, favorable tax regimes, an abundant pool of skilled workers, excellent...
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Aligning the ‘One Sekisui team’

Established in 1947, Sekisui Chemical Co., Ltd became the first Japanese company to enter the U.S. manufacturing sector. More than 50 years later, Sekisui America Corp. (SAC) services the North American market and has become a innovative solution provider to the chemical, transportation, life sciences,...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

WAU: A platform to serve the world

Established 114 years ago, Washington Adventist University (WAU) focused its efforts on global growth after Dr. Weymouth Spence assumed his role as president in 2008. Spence raised the faith-based university’s international profile while maintaining academic excellence and commitment to the service...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Toray Plastics America is committed to innovation

For several decades, Japanese companies have been among the largest foreign contributors to the U.S. economy. Because many of their compatriots have found success in the United States, more Japanese companies have invested in this massive, diverse and stable market.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Daiwa Capital Markets America focuses on stakeholders and sales

When Naoki Suzuki took the helm of Daiwa Capital Markets America (DCMA) in 2016, he came with a lot of experience, having joined the group in 1991. Before coming to New York, Suzuki first worked with Daiwa Securities Ltd., where he focused on corporate planning and finance, then was moved to Daiwa Securities...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Frederick County preserves heritage amid modernization

Known for its historical architecture, Maryland’s Frederick County is transforming itself into an attractive location for investments in traditional sectors and advanced industries.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2018

Tokyo confirms Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda released after three years of captivity in Syria

The government officially confirmed Wednesday that a man believed to be Japanese journalist Jumpei Yasuda, who was captured by an armed group in Syria three years ago and is now in Turkey, is indeed the kidnapped freelance reporter.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Lynchburg: A city of opportunity

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, is distinctive not only for its natural beauty, but also for its world-class schools, highly skilled workforce and dynamic economy.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Only one surgery with Lumicell system

Cancer continues to plague the entire world. This silent disease is usually undetectable until the symptoms of advanced cancer begin to surface. From diagnosis to treatment, a patient’s life hangs in the balance. Even when the cancer goes into remission, malignant cells can reappear and cause greater...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Great things are brewing for Virginia craft beer maker

As craft and fruit beers grew very popular in the last few years, many breweries have opened their doors and sold their products directly to the public. Amid this fast-growing trend, only a handful of these small businesses have shown a clear commitment to maintaining the quality of their beer.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Erdogan: Saudis must punish those behind Jamal Khashoggi's 'planned' slaying, no matter how high up

Turkey's president on Tuesday dismissed Saudi Arabia's efforts to blame the killing of a prominent journalist on rogue operatives, calling it a planned, "savage killing," and demanded Riyadh punish those responsible, no matter how highly placed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 24, 2018

Amazon pitched facial recognition to ICE to monitor immigrants amid misgivings of workers, rights groups

Amazon.com Inc. in June pitched its facial recognition technology — which can identify people from surveillance footage using image databases — as a tool for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, showing that Amazon continued to push the software to law enforcement agencies as criticism swirled...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Agents trace pipe bomb found in mailbox at George Soros' New York home

Federal agents were piecing together on Tuesday how a small bomb ended up in a mailbox outside a New York home owned by billionaire financier George Soros.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 24, 2018

Putin and Trump look to meet in Paris on Nov. 11

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin plan to meet in Paris next month, officials said on Tuesday, their first encounter since a summit in Helsinki that unleashed a storm of criticism that Trump was cozying up to the Kremlin.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Trump says Saudis staged worst cover-up 'in history of cover-ups' in Jamal Khashoggi murder

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Saudi authorities staged the "worst cover-up ever" in the killing of prominent journalist Jamal Khashoggi this month.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Oct 24, 2018

Second U.S.-bound migrant caravan moves through Guatemala toward Mexico

A group of more than a thousand Central Americans in Guatemala headed toward the Mexican border on Tuesday as the first caravan of migrants paused in southern Mexico on its planned journey towards the U.S. border.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Turkish investigators search Saudi Consulate vehicle in Istanbul in Jamal Khashoggi probe: CNN Turk

Turkish investigators have found two suitcases and other items in a Saudi consulate car in Istanbul, as part of the investigation into the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, broadcaster CNN Turk reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2018

Saudi crown prince proclaims investment confab a success despite boycott over Jamal Khashoggi slaying

Saudi Arabia's crown prince trumpeted on Tuesday a conference that has drawn investment deals worth $50 billion despite a boycott over the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, declaring the event as "great — more people more money.

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