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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 28, 2022

Haruhiko Kuroda spent 2022 showing the courage to be disliked

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda ticked nearly everyone off in a chaotic year. He won't care.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 28, 2022

Five scenarios that threaten more pain for global markets

While optimists are betting on central banks pivoting to interest rate cuts, others are on the lookout for risks that may throw markets back into turmoil.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2022

U.S. considers COVID-prevention measures for travelers from China

U.S. officials said the government is concerned about the surge of cases in China, and has raised questions about the transparency of data the country is reporting about the virus.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 27, 2022

Competition or containment in the brewing chip war?

China's fear of having its access to semiconductors cut off might prompt it to invade Taiwan — so the U.S. needs to be careful on how its implements export controls.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 27, 2022

Taiwan to extend conscription to one year, citing rising China threat

China's growing assertiveness toward the island, as well as Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have prompted debate calls to boost defense.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 27, 2022

China to drop COVID-19 quarantine for incoming travelers

From Jan. 8, visitors will be required to show only a negative PCR test taken within 48 hours.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 26, 2022

It is time Europe begins Russia-proofing itself

The West, and especially the European Union, must get serious about positioning itself for a protracted and multi-pronged conflict with Vladimir Putin's Russia.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Dec 26, 2022

Sydney-Hobart yacht race begins with hopes of record times

The starting cannon fired to release 109 yachts on the 1,200-kilometer blue-water classic.
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2022

With wildlife pests on the rise, Japan turns to novel countermeasures

The old-school approach of the nation's hunters is being pushed to its limits, prompting some to turn to unusual kinds of drones and robots.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 25, 2022

Pragmatic realism and Japan’s new security strategy

The end of Japanese idealism and pacifism: Tokyo needs a new defensive strategy in order to preserve security within its backyard.
Figure Skating
Dec 25, 2022

Kaori Sakamoto wins second consecutive national title

The reigning world champion topped both the short and free programs, making up for a disappointing fifth at the Grand Prix Final earlier this month.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 25, 2022

A year in, Gucci Osteria is Ginza’s sharpest Italian

Chef Antonio Iacovelli's Italian cuisine wins hearts, minds and a Michelin star.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 24, 2022

Canadian polar bears disappearing fast, study shows

The bears' sea-ice habitat has been disappearing at an alarming rate, with the far north warming up to four times faster than the rest of the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 24, 2022

As cases explode, China’s low COVID death toll convinces no one

A country trying to mourn its dead from a COVID-19 outbreak is grappling with a system unprepared for the surge in fatalities, but China's government is painting a less dire picture.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 24, 2022

Gunman kills at least three in Paris in suspected racist attack

A 69-year-old man with a criminal record was taken into custody in the attack, which ignited neighborhood protests that led to violent clashes with police.
Japan Times
LIFE
Dec 24, 2022

The unending agony of Japan’s Backyard Ultra marathon

“When I quit, it was because I wasn't thinking straight from being sleep deprived for four nights.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Dec 23, 2022

China lacked a 'zero COVID' exit strategy. Its people are paying the price.

The abrupt shift has left the nation scrambling to avert a collapse of its public health system.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 23, 2022

Momoko Nojo: ‘Our society is looking for someone who can fix everything, a hero. That is a delusion.’

Momoko Nojo had a study abroad experience that changed her life. When she returned to Japan, her newfound purpose in life led to her being named to Time magazine's 100 Next list.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 22, 2022

Japan approves blood test to detect Alzheimer’s

Japan has approved one of the world’s first blood test kits to detect signs of Alzheimer’s disease, paving way for a simpler and speedier diagnosis of the ailment for which a therapy is on the horizon.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 22, 2022

Russia condemns 'militarization' of Japan under Kishida defense plan

Russia said such a move will 'inevitably provoke new security challenges and will lead to increased tension in the Asia-Pacific region.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 22, 2022

Hope in the dark? How Eastern Europe can help keep Ukraine's power on

Countries in Europe and beyond are in a race to supply Ukraine with the equipment needed to light and heat the country in winter.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Dec 22, 2022

Injectable HIV treatment offers hope to Ugandan patients

Some hope the new treatment option could help to reduce the stigma HIV patients suffer, particularly gay men.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 22, 2022

Zelenskyy urges U.S. Congress to help Ukraine turn the corner in war

Zelenskyy told lawmakers in the House of Representatives chamber that he hoped they would continue to support Ukraine on a bipartisan basis.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 22, 2022

‘Lonely Castle in the Mirror’: Compelling characters hold the key

The film's storyline, based on Mizuki Tsujimura's novel of the same name, touches on themes of bullying and social anxiety. The plot will transport you, even if the animation doesn't.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / 2022 in Review
Dec 22, 2022

Anime continued its dominance in 2022

Anime proved to be bankable content in chaotic times, with 'One Piece' and 'Dragon Ball' scoring big at the box office, while major streaming services expanded their anime offerings.
Most Japanese teens struggling with school find end of summer ‘painful’
Some 93.1% of Japanese teenagers who struggle with school life said they felt like they “wanted to disappear from the world" at the end of summer vacation ahead of the start of a new term, according to a recent survey released by Yokohama-based nonprofit Daisan Kazoku.
Philippine bid to acquire used Japanese warships gains steam
Tokyo is looking to transfer Abukuma-class vessels to the Philippines as part of broader efforts to boost the defense capabilities of like-minded neighbors amid growing Chinese military assertiveness in the region.
Mitsubishi’s wind-power retreat a blow to Japan's alternative-energy goals
Wind turbines in the town of Happo in Akita prefecture. Wind power is a key part of Japan's alternative energy drive.
Can anime carry the memories of World War II?
Many schools in Japan show "Grave of the Fireflies" as educational material to tell the emotionally grueling story of a boy who has no means to prevent his sister from starving to death.
Akazawa's trip to Washington for tariff talks abruptly canceled
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan's chief tariff negotiator, had been set to fly to Washington on Thursday.
Can anime carry the memories of World War II?
Many schools in Japan show "Grave of the Fireflies" as educational material to tell the emotionally grueling story of a boy who has no means to prevent his sister from starving to death.
Japan looks to build drone ‘shield’ in record defense budget request
A group of Ground Self-Defense Force service members discuss drone operations and capabilities at a joint static display during the Orient Shield 24 opening ceremony at the Yausubetsu Training Area in Hokkaido in July last year.
Mitsubishi’s wind-power retreat a blow to Japan's alternative-energy goals
Wind turbines in the town of Happo in Akita prefecture. Wind power is a key part of Japan's alternative energy drive.
Virtual singer Kaf's music becomes magic in 'Kamitsubaki City Under Construction'
Virtual singer Kaf got her start in 2018 by posting songs and covers to YouTube. Now, after having performed live shows at major venues including Tokyo’s Nippon Budokan, she is turning to voice acting and starring in the new anime series “Kamitsubaki City Under Construction.”
In pictures: Koenji Awa Odori 2025
Japan Times

Podcast

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

Longform

Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
By Alex K.T. Martin

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