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Japan Times
Sep 28, 2018

Yamaha Motor and Yamaha Corp. Host Joint Design Event

Based on the Theme of “Tracks,” the “Ideal Time and Setting” as Conceptualized by the Two Companies Together
Reader Mail
Sep 28, 2018

Saying farewell to Shibaura

Regarding the editorial "Turning a new page" in the Sept. 9 edition, I am disappointed that The Japan Times has left Shibaura, where it was an institution much like Tora-san in Shibamata. I'm disappointed because I have been studying English with the newspaper published in Minato Ward.
Reader Mail
Sep 28, 2018

Keep an eye on Shinjiro Koizumi

We're living in crazy times: Scandal-ridden and sketchy politicians all across the globe are being elected to the highest office of their respective lands. The recent LDP presidential election was no different; but luckily there's hope.
Reader Mail
Sep 28, 2018

Praise for the asteroid landing

Regarding the story Sept. 24 story "JAXA robots touch down on asteroid," you are the first to accomplish this remarkable feat of engineering. The international heroes who contributed to the triumph are applauded all around the world.
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2018

Ex-Olympics minister Toshiaki Endo tells LDP meeting introducing daylight saving time by 2020 will be 'difficult'

Former Olympics minister Toshiaki Endo said Thursday it would be difficult to introduce daylight saving time ahead of the 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Tokyo, a move that has been discussed as a way to mitigate the problem of scorching heat during the sporting event.
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MULTIMEDIA
Sep 27, 2018

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BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2018

Yoshinoya's first outlet, located in Tsukiji market, to close after 59 years

The first Yoshinoya gyūdon (beef on rice) restaurant, located within Tokyo's Tsukiji wholesale market, will close on Oct. 6, ending a 59-year history, due to the relocation of the market.
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JAPAN
Sep 27, 2018

'Summer Davos' in China casts spotlight on technological advances beyond Silicon Valley

The award-winning virtual reality film "Tree" offers a rare multisensory experience of becoming a rainforest tree from a seedling in just 15 minutes. Reading a short speech into a microphone analyzes your voice and tells who you are — your sex, height, skull type, personality and emotional state. A...
BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2018

Japanese firms prepare for large-scale volunteering during 2020 Games

Major companies are encouraging employees to volunteer for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, after the Tokyo Organising Committee started their search for 80,000 on Wednesday.
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Rugby / ADDING THE EXTRAS
Sep 27, 2018

Kyushu set to play key role in RWC buildup

A sense of familiarity, long-standing historical ties, and a look to the future have ensured the southern island of Kyushu will resemble Little Britain in the buildup to next year's Rugby World Cup.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 27, 2018

Former NBA coach Jack McKinney dies at 83

Jack McKinney, who coached the Indiana Pacers for four seasons in the 1980s, died Tuesday at 83 years old, Saint Joseph's University announced.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 27, 2018

Plowing millions into Uber, Toyota prepares for a future with fewer privately owned cars

Toyota Motor Corp., Asia's biggest carmaker, is preparing for a potential future where people don't buy cars.
EDITORIALS
Sep 27, 2018

Don't deviate from multilateral free trade values

Tokyo is urged to maintain its emphasis on multilateral free trade rules even as it enters the bilateral talks with the U.S.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 27, 2018

Countdown to Okinawa's critical election

The Okinawa gubernatorial election is an important one for the prefecture, for the central government, for the Japan-U.S. alliance and for the Indo-Pacific region as a whole.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 27, 2018

A Japan-U.S. pact looks like the opposite of free trade

Abe can't yield much on agriculture, while U.S. cars face few barriers — and few buyers — in Japan.
JAPAN
Sep 27, 2018

Kyoto lodging tax kicks in on Monday

City becomes the third local government in Japan to implement a accommodation levy after Tokyo and Osaka Prefecture.
Sep 27, 2018

Kasane / Toho Cinemas Shibuya / 2018-09-29 to 2018-10-05

Sept. 29 20:20 / Sept. 30 9:10 / Oct. 1 20:45 / Oct. 2 to Oct. 4 18:10
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BUSINESS
Sep 27, 2018

Trump slams Canada over NAFTA, says he rejected Trudeau meeting

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday blasted Canada over the slow pace of NAFTA talks, saying he was so unhappy that he had rejected Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's request for a one-on-one meeting.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 27, 2018

Japan-U.S. trade talks may be less of a concession than they appear

At a glance, it may appear U.S. President Donald Trump has scored a significant victory after his latest talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in New York.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Sep 27, 2018

Returning core makes Alvark title favorites

When a team ascends to the top by winning a title, the players have a metaphorical target on their backs whenever they step onto the court.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 27, 2018

Terrifying Halloween teatime sure to scare

Terrifying Halloween teatime sure to scare
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CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Sep 27, 2018

Japanese film has its own 'Crazy Rich Asians' if you know where to look

"Crazy Rich Asians" made headlines this summer for being the first Hollywood film in a quarter of a century to feature a main cast entirely comprised of actors of Asian heritage. The movie hits Japanese cinemas this weekend, but audiences here are obviously used to all-Asian casts.

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