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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2023

China’s big dilemma: What to do about an aging nation

Chinese policymakers must somehow implement policies to reduce the cost of raising children without crashing the economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2023

Fox News is trapped by its own zealotry

Fear of losing viewers to more fervent purveyors of the Trump gospel ultimately ensnared the Fox news network in a $1.6 billion defamation suit.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 5, 2023

Jones returns to crush Gane and win UFC heavyweight crown

The 35-year-old American, who is widely considered to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, used all his skill and experience to outfox his 32-year-old French opponent.
BUSINESS
Mar 5, 2023

Senior LDP lawmaker says any new BOJ accord would be disruptive

Asked about rising prices, fueled by higher energy costs and supply chain disruptions, Hiroshige Seko said the LDP plans to put forth a package of measures worth as much as ¥5 trillion.
JAPAN
Mar 5, 2023

GSDF begins moving vehicles to new base on Okinawa's Ishigaki Island

The island is the last piece to be covered by the Self-Defense Forces' initiative to strengthen deployments in the country's southwestern areas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 5, 2023

China sets lowest growth target in years as parliament kicks off

China posted just 3% growth last year, missing its stated target of around 5.5% by a wide margin as the economy strained under the impact of strict COVID policies.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 5, 2023

Grizzlies star Ja Morant apologizes for gun video and will take 'time away'

Morant had already been ruled out of at least the next two games while the league investigated the video.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023

BBC raids show India's shrinking media freedom under Modi, some journalists say

The news network has said it is cooperating fully with authorities, adding that its journalists would continue to report 'without fear or favor.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 5, 2023

Nations agree on language for historic treaty to protect ocean life

The legally binding agreement to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity was agreed to after five rounds of protracted United Nations-led negotiations.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023

China defense spending to rise 7.2%, fastest pace since 2019

The defense budget will be closely watched by the U.S. and China's neighbors, including Japan, who are concerned by Beijing's strategic intentions and development of its military.
JAPAN
Mar 5, 2023

Japan-U.S. joint military exercise simulates defending and recapturing remote islands

By conducting the drill close to Okinawa Prefecture's Nansei Islands, the two sides demonstrated their cooperation to keep China's maritime presence in check.
Japan Times
Rugby
Mar 5, 2023

Fijian Drua coach says language barrier an issue in Super Rugby

Mick Byrne said he hoped the language barrier issue would be addressed by tournament organizers.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Mar 5, 2023

English clubs spending more after Brexit changed immigration system

English clubs cannot sign Europe-based players under the age of 18. League leadership now thinks that this immigration system 'needs a bit of a tweak.'
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Mar 5, 2023

At right-wing CPAC forum, Trump shows why he'll be tough to topple

The conference illustrated his grip on the right-wing, grassroots base of his party and how hard it could be to challenge him for the Republican nomination in 2024.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 5, 2023

Nontraditional runners are finding their stride online

The organizers of many of running groups that were established to welcome people of various races, ethnicities, life stages or speeds often share a similar story.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023

Pyongyang says U.N. should demand end to South Korea-U.S. military drills

The United States and South Korea will conduct more than 10 days of large-scale military exercises in March, including amphibious landings, officials from the two countries have said.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami