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WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 16, 2023

Pentagon leaks: New twists in a familiar plot

The Pentagon intelligence leaks have offered new details about the state of the war in Ukraine but have not fundamentally altered the overall picture of it.
TENNIS
Apr 15, 2023

Britain's Anne Keothavong and Katie Boulter welcome WTA decision to return to China

Keothavong, now captain of Britain's Billie Jean King Cup team, said she hoped Peng was safe but that ultimately 'tennis is a business.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Apr 15, 2023

Artisans update timeless craft of intricate ‘puzzle cabinets’

Although the craft of making karakuri-dansu is slowly disappearing, a craftsman and his son are keep the tradition torch lit with story-filled pieces for collectors and enthusiasts.
Figure Skating
Apr 14, 2023

Team USA maintains World Team Trophy lead as Japan closes gap for silver

Kaori Sakamoto finished second in the women's free skate, while Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara took second in the pairs short program.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Apr 14, 2023

As the planet warms, enforcement needed for corporate green pledges

Dealing with climate change through voluntary commitments, especially by businesses, 'has simply not worked,' noted one advocate.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 14, 2023

Government officials downplay Kishida's pledge to double child care budget

The Kishida administration appears to have lost its bearings after pledging to tackle the low birthrate issue with 'measures on a different dimension' from past efforts.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 14, 2023

In Brazil, 'bioeconomy' initiatives offer hope of a less destructive future

Amazon forest has an economic value four times higher than if turned into cattle pasture, if benefits such as its contribution to rainfall, clean air and a stable climate are considered.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 13, 2023

On the U.S. and China, Macron says the quiet part out loud

French President Macron has annoyed allies by saying Europeans should stand apart from the U.S. on China and Taiwan or risk becoming 'vassals.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 13, 2023

Skyrocketing milk prices in India add to cost-of-living challenge for Modi

The average retail price of milk in India has increased by 12% from a year ago, amid rising feed costs and lower dairy yields, ahead of national elections next summer.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Apr 13, 2023

Real Madrid grabs advantage in first-leg of Champions League quarterfinal against Chelsea

In a battle between the last two Champions League winners, Madrid demonstrated its strength with an impressive display.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 13, 2023

Weary Masters champion Jon Rahm preparing for return to course at RBC Heritage

A weary Rahm said he had considered skipping this week's tournament at Hilton Head Island but wanted to honor an earlier pledge to play in the event.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 13, 2023

Fed looks set to hike rates again, despite advisers' recession warnings

Officials have been aiming to balance the risk of a credit crunch with high price pressures, raising rates last month even amid forecasts for a 'mild recession” later this year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 13, 2023

French President seeks to defend stance on China after backlash

Emmanuel Macron says his view on Taiwan hasn’t shifted and pointed to a shared vision of an open Indo-Pacific region with U.S. President Joe Biden.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023

Former teen idol alleges sexual abuse by boy-band mogul Johnny Kitagawa

The artist is one of the first to publicly address Kitagawa's long-alleged sexual abuse, saying he was molested '15 to 20' times while with the agency starting when he was 15 years old.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 12, 2023

This is how fast humans have changed the ecosystem

A 10,000-year-old grove of aspens in Utah is dying after a hundred years of human meddling. Now only more meddling can save it.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Apr 12, 2023

Frontale fans' protest shows league's 'superclub' push carries risks

Supporters of the four-time J1 champion raised alarms over what they see as weakening ties between the club and the community that has supported it for more than 25 years.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 12, 2023

Tokyo Disneyland to celebrate 40th anniversary amid business recovery

Experiences during the pandemic have prompted the theme park's operator to shift its strategy from seeking more visitors to improving visitor satisfaction and increasing sales per visitor.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Apr 11, 2023

FIFA predicts 2023 Women's World Cup will be 'watershed' moment

Women's soccer is already enjoying a surge in popularity in some countries, and the tournament looks set to spark further global interest.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 10, 2023

Novak Djokovic hoping to make strong start to clay-court season in Monte Carlo

Djokovic, a winner in 2013 and 2015, figures to have a good chance of going far in a tournament that is missing 11-time champion Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2023

Kenya's community-first climate approach lets locals pick projects

Some climate adaptation efforts create as many problems as they solve, in many cases because of too little community input or ideas being imposed by outside consultants.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
Apr 9, 2023

Tokyo’s best ‘melon bread' is sweeter than meets the eye

A murky history and an inscrutable name can't keep this baked treat from being one of the best morsels in town.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 9, 2023

Opposing a larger force: What Taiwan's military is learning from Ukraine

Despite differences, Taiwan's military has been drawing valuable lessons from the war in Ukraine, including the effectiveness of asymmetric defense and the need to stockpile munitions.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2023

Lars Nootbaar stays in Japanese spotlight after WBC star turn

The 25-year-old outfielder, who impressed many with his play for St. Louis last season, became an unlikely international star thanks to the World Baseball Classic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2023

The camera never lied ... until AI told it to

AI can now do all the things photographers used to labor over without the user ever knowing. It can also transform backgrounds or wipe away people from the image entirely.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 8, 2023

How one viral video equaled a canceled final exam

Should all colleges be embracing social media as a given for training in modern careers?
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 7, 2023

Brooks Koepka has strong opening round to grab share of Masters lead

Koepka joined Viktor Hovland and John Rahm with opening-round 65s to finish with a share the lead.

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