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Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / Longform
May 21, 2022

The enduring influence of mingei design

What began as a folk art around 100 years ago has gradually worked its way into the fabric of everyday life in Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2022

Biden struggles to woo Asian nations wary of upsetting China

Before Biden touched down in South Korea on Friday, many officials in the region struggled to understand the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
May 20, 2022

Pitching Ninja growing game one 'filthy' pitch at a time

Analyst Rob Friedman is helping to promote baseball by putting the spotlight on the pitchers.
JAPAN
May 20, 2022

Japan's latest COVID guidelines: Masks OK to come off outside when not chatting

In a bid to quell public confusion over outdoor mask-wearing, the government has released a set of guidelines on mask use.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2022

Japan needs to make best use of nuclear energy, utilities group head says

Serious discussions are needed on nuclear power policy as the global liquefied natural gas market may become even tighter in the event of disruption to Russian gas supply, he said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2022

Biden hails U.S.-South Korea alliance on tour of Samsung plant with Yoon

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol joined Biden at the event and said that 'based on advanced technology and supply chain cooperation,” he'd seek to upgrade U.S.-South Korea relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2022

Japan Inc. to be required to disclose gender pay gaps, Kishida says

The new rule would affect 17,650 firms with more than 300 employees and aims to rectify long-time gender-based inequalities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 20, 2022

Abortion pills in Japan may require a partner’s signature

Japan's anticipated approval of medical abortion pills may come with a hurdle, requiring women to get approval from their partners before doctors will give them the drugs.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 20, 2022

Elon Musk denies report he sexually harassed flight attendant on private jet

Business Insider reported that Musk's SpaceX paid $250,000 in 2018 to settle a sexual harassment claim from an unnamed private jet flight attendant.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 20, 2022

Government clarity needed as Japan eyes border reopening for tourism

The government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida seems ready to explore a more permissive policy to begin a return to normalcy and the economic rewards that come with tourism.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 20, 2022

J. League taking slow, cautious steps to reintroduce cheering at games

Fans at select games will once again be allowed to sing — in limited numbers — as part of a plan unveiled this week.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 20, 2022

The global safety net against hunger is frailer than you think

Political upheaval can accelerate food insecurity, particularly when the system is based on shaky foundations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
May 20, 2022

Suspect admits guilt over attack against Thai monarchy critic in Kyoto home invasion

Pavin Chachavalpongpun, whose criticisms of the monarchy have garnered him a large social media following, has linked the July 2019 attack to the Thai government.
A gawky high school senior (Hsu Kuang-han, right) falls for an older colleague (Kaya Kiyohara) who gives him life advice in “18×2 Beyond Youthful Days.”
CULTURE / Film
May 16, 2024

‘18×2 Beyond Youthful Days’: Formulaic tearjerker hits the road for true love

Though the leads lack chemistry, they nonetheless earn kudos for their performances in Michihito Fujii’s Japan-Taiwan co-production.
A trio of childhood friends (from left: Ryota Bando, Naoya Shimizu and Rion Takahashi) wonder about their future in Ryutaro Ninomiya’s “Wakamusha.”
CULTURE / Film
May 16, 2024

‘Wakamusha’: An austere portrait of toxic masculinity

Ryutaro Ninomiya shows a deft touch in his uncomfortable drama about childhood friends struggling to find their place in the adult world.
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
CULTURE / Music
May 16, 2024

Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours

The two-day music festival showcases Japan's growing and diversifying hip-hop scene through local acts such as Awich and Jumadiba.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico speaks during a news conference, before a shooting incident where he was wounded, in Handlova, Slovakia, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
May 16, 2024

Shooting of Slovak premier brutally exposes political divide

Robert Fico's attempted assassination underscores not only the nation’s ongoing political tensions but also Europe's polarization.
Shipping containers at Pier J at the Port of Long Beach wait for processing in Long Beach, California, in 2018.
BUSINESS / Markets
May 16, 2024

U.S. efforts to reshape global supply chains gathers pace in Asia

Investment flows are shifting along with trade, with global firms investing in Southeast Asia to avoid U.S. tariffs on China.
Chinese and U.S. flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing.
WORLD / Politics
May 16, 2024

'What doesn't kill you makes you stronger,' China trolls U.S. tariffs

Chinese state media accused the U.S. of taking action that threatens climate goals and will push up costs for American consumers.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen drives during the Miami Grand Prix on May 5.
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
May 16, 2024

Formula One leader Max Verstappen hoping to get back on track at Imola

Max Verstappen will being trying put his friend Lando Norris back in his place among the chasing pack when Formula One returns to Italy.
United manager Erik ten Hag speaks to the fans after the team's final home game at Old Trafford in Manchester, England, on Wednesday.
SOCCER
May 16, 2024

Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag finds silver lining amid dismal season

Erik ten Hag said he has maintained a positive outlook because he sees the potential of his players and understands the reasons behind their struggles.
Demonstrators carry flags and banners during a protest in Amman, Jordan, on May 3 in support of Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
WORLD / Politics
May 16, 2024

Jordan foils arms plot as kingdom gets caught in Iran-Israel shadow war

The weapons were sent by Iranian-backed militias in Syria to a Muslim Brotherhood cell in Jordan that has links to Palestinian group Hamas.
Wind turbines stand next to solar panels at a solar plant in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture. Japan's energy plan under a review is expected to call for raising the renewable energy sources in the power mix.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
May 16, 2024

Japan begins review of basic energy plan amid spread of AI

Power demand could expand further if growth in the amount of information processed by advanced AI accelerates.
Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an (right) meets with Taro Aso, a former Japanese prime minister, in Tokyo on Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 16, 2024

Taipei mayor meets Japanese ruling party officials in Tokyo

Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an met with Japanese ruling party officials in Tokyo in his first visit to Japan since assuming office in 2022.
A white flag residents displayed to express their intention to peacefully keep watch over the neighborhood, is seen on a temporary roadblock residents set up in the Magenta district of Noumea, New Caledonia, on Thursday.
WORLD
May 16, 2024

Four dead in New Caledonia riots; France declares state of emergency

Rioting broke out over a new bill lawmakers adopted in Paris that will let French residents who have lived in New Caledonia for 10 years vote there.
Japan's gross domestic product shrank at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2024

Japan’s economy contracts as consumers and firms cut spending

Gross domestic product contracted at an annualized pace of 2% in the three months through March.
The Defense Ministry has signed a contract with the United States to jointly develop the so-called Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI).
JAPAN
May 16, 2024

Japan and U.S. sign agreement to develop hypersonic missile interceptor

The plan was first announced in August when the leaders of the two countries met in Camp David outside Washington.
Japan to revise romanization rules for first time in 70 years
The Agency for Cultural Affairs is recommending replacing the government’s long-standing Kunrei system with more widely used Hepburn-style spellings.
Character-crazed Japan has little appetite for Labubu
A pop-up advertisement for the newly opened Chiikawa Park in Tokyo's Ikebukuro neighborhood demonstrates how the country is chockful of cute characters — to the detriment of trends like Labubu.
Emperor emeritus and empress emerita visit postwar settlement
Emperor Emeritus Akihito and Empress Emerita Michiko strolled through a cabbage field in Ohinata settlement in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Saturday.
At meeting rich in symbolism, Ishiba and South Korea's Lee agree to steadily build ties
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shake hands at joint press announcement after summit talks in Tokyo on Saturday.
Are 'coolcations' the answer for Japan's heat-weary tourists?
Hikers on a trail in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture. As extreme heat continues to grip Japan, a tectonic shift may be underway in the nation’s summer tourism scene as more people gravitate toward cooler destinations.
Are 'coolcations' the answer for Japan's heat-weary tourists?
Hikers on a trail in Hakuba, Nagano Prefecture. As extreme heat continues to grip Japan, a tectonic shift may be underway in the nation’s summer tourism scene as more people gravitate toward cooler destinations.
Germany's first sakemaker offers a bold brew of ideas
Reigen, Germany's first sake brewery, makes a diverse, nontraditional range of sake that includes fruit-flavored sips and wine barrel-aged renditions.
Alicia Keys closed Summer Sonic, but J-pop owned it
Summer Sonic’s 2025 lineup demonstrated its strength, showcasing the latest in J-pop, including “new kawaii” act Fruits Zipper.
Is the LDP’s catch-all approach to politics still effective?
Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi visits Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Aug. 15. Political commentator Toru Hashimoto has suggested that Takaichi ought to lead a group of like-minded hawkish politicians out of the Liberal Democratic Party and form their own party.
Fingers sore from too much phone time? You might have ‘sumaho yubi.’
A catch-all term for tendonitis and arthritis caused by excessive smartphone use, 'sumaho yubi' may be difficult to treat for gadget-crazy Japan.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
By Alex K.T. Martin

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