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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 24, 2022

Government makes preparations for influx of global dignitaries for Abe's state funeral

A Japanese government official said that a considerable number of foreign dignitaries are expected to come to offer condolences during Shinzo Abe's state funeral.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 21, 2022

How can America come out the victor in a new ‘cold war’?

If the U.S. is to win the new cold war, it will also need to protect its own democracy from the Republican Party.
Figure Skating
Jul 19, 2022

Yuzuru Hanyu confirms end to illustrious 12-year senior career

The figure skating legend has ended months of speculation over whether he would contest the upcoming ISU Grand Prix season and begin a quest for a potential fourth Winter Games berth.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2022

'Shocking' report lists devastation to Australia wildlife

Australia's 2019-2020 'Black Summer' bush fires burned more than 8 million hectares of native vegetation and killed or displaced 1 billion to 3 billion animals.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jul 19, 2022

The 2.5 seconds that sealed the fatal lapses in Shinzo Abe's security

The failure to protect Abe from a second shot followed what appeared to be a series of security lapses in the lead-up to the assassination of Japan's longest-serving prime minister.
Japan Times
SUMO / Regional Voices: Chubu
Jul 18, 2022

1972 Nagoya Basho a key turning point for foreign sumo wrestlers

The year was pivotal, marking the return of Okinawa to Japan and the normalizing of diplomatic ties between Japan and China.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 16, 2022

NFL players pay small price when accused of violence against women

A study found that a player's worth on the field more strongly predicts how long his career will be than whether he is accused of violence against women.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 16, 2022

Japanese Communist Party marks 100th anniversary

The opposition party faces a weakening of its organization and is struggling to form a united front with other opposition parties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2022

LDP planning memorial speech for Abe in parliament

The LDP will discuss with opposition parties about who will give the speech at a plenary meeting of the Lower House. They will also determine when it will be delivered.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 15, 2022

Man acquitted in deadly 1985 Air India bombing case killed in Canada

Ripudaman Singh Malik was reportedly shot outside his clothing business in the area of Vancouver.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2022

The euro is at parity with the dollar. Its fate is now with energy markets.

The single currency has teetered on the brink of parity versus the greenback for days, finally breaching that level on Wednesday.
JAPAN
Jul 13, 2022

Kishida announces Japan will hold state funeral for Abe in the fall

Abe's will be only the second state funeral for a former prime minister in Japan's postwar history, following the one held for Shigeru Yoshida, who signed the San Francisco peace treaty.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 13, 2022

Olympian Mo Farah wins U.K. plaudits after revealing true past

The 39-year-old distance runner, one of Britain's best-loved and most successful athletes, told a BBC documentary that he had been illegally trafficked as a child.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2022

In metropolis of 5.5 million, rainforest is a lifeline and a junkyard

After losing about 85% of its forest cover over the past 60 years, Ivory Coast has vowed to protect what remains and to reforest as much as it can.
JAPAN
Jul 9, 2022

In pictures: A long career, ended with two gun shots

Bullets from a handmade gun brought the career of one of Japan's most influential statesman to an abrupt halt. Here are a few memories of Shinzo Abe's life and career.
LIFE / Travel / Longform
Jul 9, 2022

How rice can revive Japan’s tourism industry

The culinary staple has potential to give the country's travel sector a shot in the arm if it can take advantage of rising demand for sustainable tourism.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 7, 2022

‘Believers’ is explicit but has nothing to say

Hideo Jojo's cult caper is a kinky, flimsy throwback to the turn of the millennium when the Japanese public was still reeling from attacks by the Aum Shinrikyo doomsday cult.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 6, 2022

Tiger Woods: 'No way physically' to play U.S. Open

The former world No. 1 said that problems with his surgically repaired right leg kept him out of the June 16-19 major.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Diversity & Inclusion Special
Jul 4, 2022

なぜ、いまダイバーシティ＆インクルージョンなのか

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 4, 2022

Mass surveillance in schools won’t prevent mass shootings

Growing use of weapons scanners and cameras might ease parents' worries, but they risk creating dystopian institutions for kids.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 29, 2022

Kiteboarder Willem Hooft sets sights on Paralympic recognition

The Dutchman's journey from recreational kiteboarder to a man on a mission to inspire others and promote the sport globally has not always been plain sailing.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 28, 2022

Sweden's Sedin twins among six to enter Hockey Hall of Fame

Daniel and Henrik Sedin played their entire 17-year NHL careers in Vancouver after being chosen second and third by the Canucks in the 1999 NHL Draft.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Jun 25, 2022

Abortion pills over the counter? Experts see big hurdles in widening U.S. access.

A pill used to terminate early pregnancies is unlikely to become available in the U.S. without a prescription for years, if ever, experts say.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 23, 2022

Ravens mourn deaths of Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson

The Baltimore Ravens were plunged into mourning on Wednesday following the sudden deaths of Super Bowl-winning former star Tony Siragusa and current defensive player Jaylon Ferguson.
JAPAN
Jun 22, 2022

Will a ¥10 trillion fund be the savior of Japan’s universities?

Experts say that without major reform of Japan's deeply ingrained academic culture, it will be hard to improve the quality of the nation's research — no matter how much money is spent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 22, 2022

Private equity giants derided as vultures eye breakthrough in Japan

A successful deal for Toshiba, which may be private equity's largest ever in the country, would signal the once-criticized investors have become more accepted in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 20, 2022

How the U.S. can counter China’s Middle-East influence

The only way U.S. President Joe Biden can counter China's efforts is by raising America's own diplomatic and economic game.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 20, 2022

Colombia braces for economic change as Gustavo Petro wins presidency

The election of the former guerrilla, who wants to transform Colombia's economic model, sets up the most radical change of course in the Andean nation's recent history.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jun 16, 2022

Dengue fever a growing threat in Asia

Worldwide, the disease is estimated to infect about 390 million people every year, with more than half of the global population now at risk.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
Rich Japanese still fear yen crash, wealth manager says
The yen slumped more than 2% on Monday alone, nearing ¥150 to the dollar, after the U.S. and China temporarily lowered tariffs, triggering a reversal of bearish dollar bets.
Japan to recognize Taiwan as place of origin in family registration system
Masataka Yuhara, secretary-general of the Friends of Lee Teng Hui Association in Japan, which has been calling for "Taiwan" to be permitted as a place of origin in family registers.
Irresponsible climbing prompts debate over who should pay for Mount Fuji rescues
Mount Fuji fills the skyline above a bridge connecting stores at a popular outlet shopping center in the city of Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in November 2024.
Akazawa's dilemma: no tariff deal or a half-baked deal
Chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and his delegation in the Oval Office of the White House in April. Since then, Japan's trade negotiations with the U.S. have produced no tangible results.
Nissan hoping to electrify home crowd as Formula E returns to Tokyo
Nissan's Oliver Rowland drives during qualifying for Miami E-Prix at Homestead Motor Speedway in Homestead, Florida, on April 12.
For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece
"Jinsei," which follows its protagonist over a century, probes themes of identity and societal issues with a dark comic touch. The director, however, says he created the story without knowing where it would lead.
Historian Rob Fitts discovers earliest ever reference to baseball in Japan
Japan's Shohei Ohtani carries the Japanese flag onto the field before the start of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States in Miami on March 21, 2023.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.
Harmfully hot days for pregnant women in Japan nearly doubled over past five years
New research by a U.S. climate scientists’ group reveals that extreme heat has increased the risks of preterm births and other pregnancy complications in Japan, nearly doubling the number of days that are harmfully hot for pregnant women over the past five years.

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