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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 20, 2023

G7 adopts Kishida’s vision for a nuke-free world, but disarmament likely elusive

Critics of the move called it “a rehash of old nonproliferation measures,” citing the lack of concrete proposals.
Japan Times
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May 19, 2023

Eric Cole surges to top of PGA Championship leaderboard before darkness stops play

Eric Cole, still chasing his first career win, charged to the top of the PGA Championship first-round leaderboard ahead of a pack of major winners before play was halted due to darkness, bringing the curtain down on a wild Thursday at Oak Hill.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2023

Russia is adapting arms and tactics ahead of Ukraine offensive

Widespread perceptions of Russian army weakness are in some cases either out of date or misconceived.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Luxury, fine food and nature await in the city of peace

Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains, Hiroshima is full of secluded nature spots, exquisite food that makes use of the bounties of the land and sea, traditional Japanese culture, and other world-class attractions that are sure to impress the dignitaries attending the...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

A philosophy of love, peace and exchange

Ever since its founding in 1916 by Southern Baptist missionary C. K. Dozier, Fukuoka’s Seinan Gakuin University has been guided by its motto “Seinan, Be True to Christ.” That founding spirit, SGU President Naoki Imai said, remains core to the education that the university provides to this day....
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Focus moves to entrepreneurship, use of online tools to encourage diversity

Chuo University in Tokyo, which has almost 26,000 undergraduate students and over 1,140 graduate students, as well as over 720 full-time teachers, was originally founded in 1885 as a law school named Igirisu Horitsu Gakko (English Law School).
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Diversification fueled through ‘education of conscience’

In 1864, when the isolationist foreign policy of the Tokugawa shogunate was still in effect, Jo Niijima, a 21-year-old son of a samurai, left Japan for the United States, risking capital punishment. For Niijima, it was an adventurous quest to seek a land where greater equality, freedom and human rights...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

International experiences help to contribute to global peace

“World peace is an ideal, and that is all the more reason to strive for it,” said International Christian University President Shoichiro Iwakiri. His position reflects the liberal arts college’s founding charter as a school for realizing that very ideal. Over the past 70 years, this small private...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Sustainability a key focal point of education and research

Keio University is harnessing its legacy of independence and academic excellence to create platforms for organic collaboration and transformative research initiatives. From inclusive sustainability projects and insightful discussions with world leaders to new cutting-edge research centers, Keio provides...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 18, 2023

How Japanese media companies enabled Johnny’s abuse

The power dynamics of Japan's entertainment and media industries ultimately meant that accusations of sexual abuse were not investigated.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2023

Delivering on nuclear disarmament in Hiroshima

With nuclear tensions rising, the G7 summit’s participants must recognize the catastrophic consequences of nuclear arms and take steps to strengthen the global resolve against their use.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2023

China slaps comedy firm with $2 million fine over military joke

The incident has strongly divided the Chinese public over what sort of jokes are inappropriate as performances such as stand-up comedy become increasingly popular.
JAPAN
May 17, 2023

Concerns over Russia draw Finland and Japan closer together

Tanja Jaaskelainen, Finland’s ambassador to Japan, told the Japan Times in an interview that shared worries over Russia are leading her country and Japan to boost cooperation.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2023

In first, Kyiv says it shot down volley of Russian hypersonic missiles

When asked about the Ukrainian claim, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu dismissed it, the RIA news agency reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 16, 2023

Who is Li Hui, China’s peace envoy to Ukraine and Russia?

Tasked with finding a resolution to the war in Ukraine, the veteran Chinese diplomat is set to begin a tour of Russia, Ukraine and three other European countries this week.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 16, 2023

'Tamagawa Clasico' evolves into one of J. League's biggest derbies

The rivalry between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale has been boosted by the clubs' 2007 decision to jointly promote the matchup.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2023

Japan approves up to 42% increase in household electricity prices

Seven of Japan’s major energy providers will raise household their prices from June, in a move likely to add to inflation.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 16, 2023

At G7, Kishida eyes ‘realistic’ approach to nukes, with bold steps unlikely

With bigger moves unlikely, a key aim of the summit will be to pursue new initiatives to foster disarmament and reinvigorate the stalled process of nuclear arms control.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 16, 2023

New threat to privacy? Scientists sound alarm about DNA tool

The tool could lead to a range of scientific advances but it also poses a vast range of concerns around consent, privacy and surveillance.
Japan Times
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May 16, 2023

Top exec rebukes LIV but seeks civility at PGA Championship

LIV Golf and the PGA Tour have taken their fight to court, but a trial is at least a year away.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2023

How Turkey's election went wrong for Erdogan's rival

Neither candidate's ability to break the 50% threshold sets up a historic May 28 runoff — Turkey's first — that Erdogan enters as the strong favorite.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2023

‘Bangkok Spring’ sets up showdown over role of Thai monarchy

The push to directly change laws affecting the monarchy breaks a longstanding taboo — even the suggestion of disloyalty to the palace has been grounds for a military coup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 15, 2023

Uzbekistan-born lawmaker looks to turn love of Japan into social change

Orzugul, who was recently elected to a seat in the Setagaya Ward Assembly, is looking to use it to address concerns of marginalized groups — issues she is all too familiar with.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / Longform
May 15, 2023

Rebuilding a community: Hiroshima after the bomb

In the decades since World War II ended, the city has undergone significant material and demographic changes — yet some still remember the old streets.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 15, 2023

India struggles to eradicate an old scourge: witch hunting

For centuries, the branding of witches was driven largely by superstition. While that hasn't gone away, accusations are now often simply a tool to oppress women, victims’ advocates say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 15, 2023

The ‘peace dividend’ is over in Europe. Now come the hard tradeoffs.

Defending against an unpredictable Russia in years to come will mean bumping up against a strained social safety net and ambitious climate transition plans.
JAPAN / Politics
May 14, 2023

Nippon Ishin retains leader after local election victory

Nippon Ishin no Kai forgoes a leadership election after achieving its goal of increasing the number of its local assembly seats to 600 in last month's unified local elections.

Longform

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