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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2022

India bets on satellite broadband to bridge rural digital divide

There are currently more than 800 million internet subscribers in India, yet in rural parts of the country, only about 38% of the population is connected to the internet.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 31, 2022

Bruce Willis has aphasia and is ‘stepping away’ from his career

Willis, who turned 67 this month, is most famous for his role as rough-around-the-edges yet clever New York City cop John McClane in the highly successful 'Die Hard” movie series.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 31, 2022

Philanthropist celebrates life with art, music

Japanese philanthropist Haruhisa Handa, who is a professional in many fields, including calligraphy, art, music, noh dramas and literature, as well as business, held a solo exhibition of his artworks, including paintings, pottery and Japanese calligraphy, in Tokyo from March 18 to 21.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 30, 2022

Why a ruling declaring Trump ‘likely’ broke laws may not mean he will be prosecuted

Prosecutors would face a high hurdle in proving Trump's state of mind — specifically, that he had the requisite criminal intent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 30, 2022

Inversion of U.S. Treasurys yield curve seen by Wall Street as warning of recession

So-called yield curve inversion is a key metric investors watch, as bond yields impact other asset prices, feed through to banks' returns and are an indicator of how the economy will fare.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 30, 2022

Call logs underscore Trump’s efforts to sway lawmakers on Jan. 6

New details from White House documents provided to the House panel investigating the Capitol assault show a seven-hour gap in records of calls made by the ex-president on the day of the riot.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 30, 2022

Peace talks may be little more than Russian tactics, analysts say

As signs of progress emerged during the peace talks, some saw them as Russia buying time to regroup its military forces before another offensive push in Ukraine.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 29, 2022

Will Smith apologizes to Chris Rock after academy condemns his slap

'I was out of line and I was wrong,” Smith said in a statement. 'I am embarrassed and my actions were not indicative of the man I want to be.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 29, 2022

Global supply lines brace for ‘menacing’ economic storm to widen

Although global supply strains started to ease in early 2022, the situation is worsening again as headwinds strengthen from the war in Ukraine and China's COVID-19 lockdowns.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 29, 2022

Ukraine claims some battle successes as Russia focuses on another front

Russians moved to encircle and cut off Ukrainian forces in the east, making a diplomatic resolution to the war seem as far away as ever.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 28, 2022

Russian tankers going dark raises flags on sanctions evasion

The ships engaging in dark activity include vessels connected to big corporations and multinational shipping firms, as well as small businesses.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Mar 28, 2022

From Gifu to the world: LA exhibition to showcase traditional Japanese pottery

“The Art of the Ramen Bowl” features bowls made by potters in the Tono region of the former province of Mino, and aims to introduce the rich art of their pottery to the world.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 28, 2022

In Lviv, new Russian strikes pierce sense of security in West

Until Saturday, the only target near Lviv that had been hit was an airplane repair factory near the city's airport.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 28, 2022

Mizuho targets cash-poor millionaires in wealth management push

Japan's third-largest bank aims to to have 1,000 families on board with its wealth unit by this time next year, up from 600 at present, a representative said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Mar 28, 2022

Rishiri Island is a backcountry skiing paradise, as long as there’s a break in the weather

Winter is harsh on this remote island off Hokkaido's northwestern tip, where you can ski above the sea.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Mar 27, 2022

Biden’s barbed remark about Putin: A slip or a veiled threat?

Biden's aides quickly insisted that the remark — delivered in front of a castle that served for centuries as a home for Polish monarchs — was not intended as an appeal for regime change.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 27, 2022

LeBron James adds Worst Actor Razzie to trophy case

'Space Jam: A New Legacy,' which stars the four-time NBA MVP, was well-represented at the annual event that honors the most unimpressive performances in the movie industry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2022

In a fiery speech rallying allies, Biden denounces Putin and seemingly calls for his ouster

Ending a diplomatic trip with a speech in Warsaw, Biden described the Russian invasion of Ukraine as the 'test of all time” in the struggle between democracy and autocracy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 27, 2022

How long should it take to grieve? Psychiatry has come up with an answer.

Will categorizing prolonged grief as a mental disorder help people in need get access to crucial treatment or hurt those who simply take longer to overcome loss?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2022

Relocation of presidential office in Seoul heightens security concerns

The South Korean president-elect's decision to move both the presidential office and the Defense Ministry comes at a time when North Korea is rapidly escalating tension.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Mar 26, 2022

'Pachinko': K-Drama in an American style

Min Jin Lee's best-selling novel about the harsh lives of Koreans living in Japan is turned into a glossy family saga for Apple TV+.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2022

Air crash disaster risks an even wider rift for Boeing and China

With relations between Washington and Beijing at their lowest ebb in years, the probe into the crash has turned the two archrivals into reluctant bedfellows.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 25, 2022

Japan energy giant Eneos plans to withdraw from Myanmar gas project

The move comes after Malaysia's state-run Petronas and Japan's Mitsubishi said last month they were divesting from the project.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 25, 2022

E-scooters fall head over wheels for battery swapping

Swappable batteries have been a hit for e-scooters and e-bikes, making it easier and cheaper for rental companies to keep the small vehicles available on city streets.
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2022

Tohoku Electric LNG tender shuts out Russian gas

Until now, traders haven't seen a purchase tender that has been so specific in avoiding the country.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 25, 2022

A month into war, communicator-in-chief Zelenskyy strives to keep eyes on Ukraine

While keeping the world engaged could get harder over time, for now the Ukrainian leader's ability to communicate is making a difference.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 25, 2022

Are your Japanese translations sounding robotic? Opt for the human touch.

Too many companies see machine translation as their ticket to being understood in foreign countries. It can be a costly move in the long-run.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 24, 2022

Will China’s 'common prosperity' survive Putin’s war?

Russia's war on Ukraine has driven up energy, commodity and food prices, which will cause inflation to accelerate and hit Chinese exports as global demand weakens.

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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight