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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2021

Kishida's picks for top diplomat and rights adviser hint at striking balance on China

After just over a month in office, some experts say Kishida may be looking to moderate an increasingly hawkish approach to Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Nov 9, 2021

COVID-19 pills no substitute for vaccines, disease experts say

Some experts fear the arrival of oral treatments for the coronavirus may further impede vaccination campaigns.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 27, 2021

U.S. lawyers tell British court Assange can safely be extradited

Lawyers for the U.S. have argued that the WikiLeaks founder's mental health should not prevent him from facing justice.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 28, 2021

As North Korea and U.S. vie for leverage, nuclear talks likely a long way off

Recent remarks by Pyongyang pouring cold water on chances of dialogue are almost certainly part of a choreographed response to a U.S. offer of unconditional talks.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 30, 2021

Which COVID-19 vaccine should you get? Experts cite the effect against severe disease

Infectious disease doctors say getting a shot of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which has a lower efficacy against the virus than other vaccines, would still be well worthwhile.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 5, 2020

COVID-19 survivors with long-term symptoms need urgent attention, experts say

There is an urgent need to address long-term symptoms of the coronavirus, leading U.S. public health officials said this week, warning that hundreds of thousands of Americans and millions of people worldwide might experience lingering problems that could impede their ability to work and function normally....
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 16, 2020

Suga expected to take back seat in shaping Japan's foreign policy

A dearth of diplomatic experience means he'll be relying heavily on key Cabinet ministers and his predecessor's playbook.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 19, 2020

Will North Korea's Kim deliver an 'October surprise' to Trump?

Nuclear-armed Pyongyang could be weighing a summit — or provocation — ahead of November's U.S. presidential election
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jul 8, 2020

The truth behind fear-inducing Nankai Trough quake prediction figures

When a revised probability number was announced for a potential Nankai Trough earthquake, some experts were far from happy.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 25, 2020

Japan sidestepped COVID-19's worst, so what now?

The number of reported cases accounts for roughly 0.01 percent of the nation's population, but the chance of a second wave remains ever present.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 1, 2020

Mass disinfections to combat coronavirus pose another health hazard

A drone dispersed clouds of disinfectant in the sky above Indonesia's second-largest city Surabaya on Tuesday, a response to the coronavirus pandemic which is catching on around the world despite warnings from health experts.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Mar 28, 2020

Winning the media battle against COVID-19

On March 12, the Sankei Shimbun ran an editorial urging the media to refrain from criticizing the government for its handling of the coronavirus emergency. The Sankei Shimbun was elaborating on a complaint made by former TV announcer Yoshiko Sakurai that the press was not properly instilling in the public...
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 24, 2020

Entrance fee to Mount Fuji to become mandatory

An expert committee that advises the “Mount Fuji World Cultural Heritage Council” working group comprised of prefectures such as Yamanashi and Shizuoka, had confirmed a discussion as of (Feb.) 18th for an entrance fee for Mount Fuji.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Feb 1, 2020

Wuhan coronavirus' mild symptoms open a path for spread of infection

Ebola kills half of the people who get it. China's last worrying viral outbreak, SARS, killed 10 percent.
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2019

Emperor Akihito: A unifying figure who carved out a role as Japan's 'symbol of the state'

He and Empress Michiko have spent the last three decades comforting disaster victims and mourning the war dead, Japanese and non-Japanese alike.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 2, 2019

Melting missiles: Just one problem with F-35s stopping North Korean weapons

Looking for a quick way to stop North Korean missiles immediately after liftoff, the Pentagon is studying as a near-term option whether a group of F-35 fighter jets hovering around North Korean airspace could pick off freshly launched rockets.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Feb 14, 2019

Data ownership after death is 'a complete legal mess'

From photos to personal posts and private messages, social media users leave a long digital trail behind them. Who owns that data when they die?
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 19, 2019

Challenges await Japan as Trump presidency enters its third year

On Sept. 26 in New York, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was facing reporters at a joint news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump when Trump cracked a joke that in fact sounded like a veiled threat.
JAPAN / Help Wanted?
Dec 31, 2018

Japan said unready for drastic social changes despite impending arrival of foreign workers

Experts bemoan the lack of support measures so far for incoming laborers.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2018

Tough talks predicted as Vietnam seeks to curb China's actions in South China Sea

Tough negotiations lie ahead over a new pact between China and Southeast Asian nations aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea, as Vietnam pushes for provisions likely to prove unpalatable to Beijing, documents reviewed by Reuters suggest.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / ANALYSIS
Dec 5, 2018

How could Carlos Ghosn possibly have hidden billions of yen from Nissan?

How could one of the world's most visible employees go about hiding billions of yen worth of salary and benefits paid to him by one of the world's biggest companies, without the company knowing it?
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2018

Economic slump, trade war, spy claims cloud horizon for China's top airshow

Trade frictions with the United States and accusations of industrial espionage are set to cast a cloud over China's largest aerospace meeting this week, as suppliers consider what the country's slowing economy could mean for booming jet demand.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 3, 2018

High-stakes denuclearization talks in balance as U.S. announces top diplomat's visit to North Korea

The White House's high-stakes talks with Pyongyang over its nuclear program have entered a crucial phase, with the negotiations likely to hinge on a scheduled meeting Sunday between U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
JAPAN / History / Defining the Heisei Era
Jul 28, 2018

Defining the Heisei Era: Japan embraces insularity

The third installment of a monthly 12-part series that looks back at the leading issues of the past three decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 18, 2018

China to begin large-scale military exercise 'tailored for Taiwan separatists' in East China Sea

China reportedly began a six-day, large-scale, live-fire military drill in an area of the East China Sea "similar in size to the island of Taiwan" on Wednesday, according to state-run media, amid growing friction between Taipei and Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 13, 2018

In wake of summit, Trump says world has avoided 'nuclear catastrophe,' but experts say real work starts now

In the wake of the pageantry surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's historic summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, questions over the substance of a vaguely written denuclearization deal lingered as some experts and former officials anticipated how the White House might beef up the bare-bones...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2018

North Korea threatens to cancel Trump-Kim summit over U.S. push for 'unilateral' denuclearization

North Korea abruptly threatened to cancel the summit between Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump if the U.S. presses ahead with demands Pyongyang unilaterally relinquish its nuclear arsenal.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of the Uotsuri islet, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
'Treasure hunt': Tourists boost sales at Japan's Don Quijote stores
The entrance to the discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, known as Don Don Donki outside the country
Ishiba vows Japan will stand its ground, demanding U.S. lift auto tariffs
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks during a Lower House committee meeting on Friday.
As prices soar, Zen-Noh ships just 32% of government-stockpiled rice
A customer walks past a display of rice, with a sign apologizing to shoppers they must be limited to one bag each due to market conditions, at a branch of Japanese discount retailer Don Quijote in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward on April 21.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
In China’s ‘Michelin Guide,’ Tokyo leads overseas listings with 30 entries
China's Black Pearl Restaurant Guide held its award ceremony overseas for the first time, picking the dining capital of Singapore to promote its brand to an international audience.
Escalation fears rise in Japan following Chinese moves near Senkakus
A Japan Coast Guard vessel sails in front of the Uotsuri islet, one of the Japanese-controlled Senkaku Islands. Concerns are growing in Tokyo after a Chinese government helicopter violated Japan's airspace around the uninhabited islets.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.

Podcast

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

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?
By Tomoko Otake

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