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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2023

Former Japanese inmate talks of corruption at Philippine detention center

'It was a place where money was everything,' said Romi Hoshino, former operator of pirate website Mangamura.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 6, 2023

India's push for digital sovereignty risks more online surveillance

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been pushing for self-reliance in everything from manufacture to vaccine development, and especially technology.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Feb 6, 2023

Yuki Ito leads Japan's first podium sweep in women's ski jumping World Cup event

Ito earned her first World Cup victory since March 2017.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 6, 2023

As tech slumps, SoftBank's Son spooks investors with plan to skip earnings call

The founder and chief executive of the world’s largest tech investor is bidding farewell to the presentations he’s led for decades, saying he would focus on taking chip designer Arm public.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 6, 2023

Cheering set to return to NPB stadiums as government relax COVID-19 rules

With Japan effectively abolishing event attendance restrictions meant to curb the spread of COVID-19, sports fans may soon be screaming at the top of their lungs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2023

Suspect at large after high-schooler stabbed on Kawasaki street

The assailant was described as wearing a black down jacket and a white hoodie, according to police.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 6, 2023

120 cases of mistreatment at Japan child care facilities over past decade, survey finds

The cases have generally been on an uptrend on the back of increased workloads on teachers and as corporal punishment and discipline come under greater scrutiny, experts said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 6, 2023

Sales of security items jump after spate of robberies across Japan

Window films and auxiliary locks, both of which make break-ins through windows more difficult, are selling well, one store official said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 6, 2023

New U.K. climate lab puts whole homes to test against weather of the future

The facility has two chambers that can experience different weather at the same time, and can be used to test types of housing from all over the world to improve energy efficiency.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / BLACK EYE
Feb 6, 2023

Through good times and bad, the community you create will be your lifeline

What would Tyre Nichols' life had been like if he were living in Japan? It's a sad thought to imagine at this point, but a question worth asking nonetheless.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 6, 2023

Landmark Hong Kong national security trial starts two years after arrests

The defendants were charged with conspiracy to commit subversion for participating in an unofficial primary election in 2020.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 6, 2023

China’s power in Asia diminished by 'zero-COVID,' study shows

The Sydney-based Lowy Institute’s Asia Power Index for 2023 shows that China registered the greatest decline out of the 26 nations and territories in its report.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 6, 2023

‘Sakura’ musician Masa Takumi wins Grammy for best global music album

The 44-year-old creator, who won for his fifth full-length solo album, is the first Japanese artist to ever win the category.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 6, 2023

U.S. moves to recover Chinese balloon while weighing retaliation

Pressure is mounting on U.S. President Joe Biden to hit back at Beijing over the incident with new export controls on sensitive technology.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 6, 2023

Ukraine to replace defense minister in wartime reshuffle, top lawmaker says

Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov's reshuffle would be the highest profile government change in a slew of resignations and sackings following a corruption scandal late last month.
Japan Times
Rugby
Feb 6, 2023

Defending champion France spoils Italy's upset bid in tense Six Nations opener

'We're going to try and keep the positives from this test but obviously there were more negatives than positives,' France captain Antoine Dupont said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 6, 2023

Harry Kane's record strike helps Tottenham deal blow to Manchester City's title hopes

Tottenham star passes Jimmy Greaves to take sole possession of club's all-time scoring mark.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Longform
Feb 6, 2023

Japan’s staff cafeterias becoming more than just places to eat amid office return

Companies are re-imagining the canteen as a space where employees can work, eat healthier food and deepen in-house communication.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 6, 2023

Japan-South Korea talks fail to inspire hope of breakthrough

Senior diplomats from Japan and South Korea make limited progress in wartime labor talks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Feb 5, 2023

After U.S. downing of suspected Chinese spy balloon, can ties can be stabilized?

Washington's dramatic decision to shoot down the balloon has highlighted the growing trust gap between the two superpowers and raised fresh questions about the trajectory of bilateral ties.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 5, 2023

With eye on China, Japan to introduce semiconductor tech export controls this spring

The decision comes after Tokyo agreed to cooperate with tough new regulations on chips sent to China introduced by the administration of U.S. President Joe Biden last October.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 5, 2023

Disaster subsidy issue found in claims made by Miyagi Prefecture city

The city of Kurihara, Miyagi Prefecture, is alleged to have made inappropriate applications for disaster recovery subsidies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 5, 2023

Iran's Supreme leader pardons large number of security-related prisoners linked to protests

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei pardoned 'tens of thousands' of prisoners, including many arrested in recent anti-government protests.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2023

Nippon Ishin confirms unity ahead of April elections

Nippon Ishin no Kai leader vows to make the party the country's No. 1 opposition group in the next general election for the House of Representatives.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 5, 2023

Tokyo confirms 2,287 new COVID-19 cases

On Saturday, Japan confirmed 38,594 new COVID-19 cases nationwide, a decrease of about 16,000 from a week before.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 5, 2023

The Winter Olympics have a climate problem. Could Sapporo be part of the solution?

Sapporo is touting a study showing that among all past hosts, it will be the most climate resilient as the planet warms. But residents are less than enthusiastic about hosting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 5, 2023

Kishida fires senior aide over homophobic comments

Masayoshi Arai, the now-dismissed executive secretary to the prime minister, said he would 'not want to live next door' to an LGBT couple.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 5, 2023

AI is improving faster than most humans realize

Technologies such as ChatGPT will profoundly change the economy and other aspects of life, but they are getting better so quickly that it’s impossible to say how.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 5, 2023

What are the prospects for a cross-strait detente?

Taiwan and China both seem keen to dial down tensions while the Beijing-friendly Kuomintang could well win the island’s 2024 presidential election.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 5, 2023

Japan looks beyond territorial waters for wind power amid green push

A panel of experts who looked into the feasibility of building wind power facilities in the EEZ has concluded that such construction is possible as long as Japan backs it with domestic law.

Longform

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan