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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 30, 2023

‘Self-Revolutionary Cinematic Struggle’ is an experimental slog

Gakuryu Ishii's rambling treatise on art and self-actualization spends much more time talking about the magic of movies than actually invoking it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 30, 2023

Taiwan president starts sensitive U.S. stopover as China warns against meetings

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen arrived in New York vowing en route not to let external pressure prevent the island from engaging with the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 29, 2023

Official or unofficial? How Taiwan is rethinking diplomatic engagement.

Bolstering unofficial ties and not ruling out dual recognition with Beijing-aligned countries are some ways Taipei is trying to avoid being internationally isolated.
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 29, 2023

The Japanese Diet expels some GaaSyy

From running his mouth on YouTube to running for office — and now, possibly, running from the law — GaaSyy’s journey has been a wild one.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

A good year for China’s economy

Following China’s abandonment of its 'zero-COVID' policy in December, the economy has sprung back to life — bolstered by fiscal and monetary expansion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 29, 2023

Manchester United looks immune to the banking crisis

The bidding war for Manchester United, a sporting institution, bears little connection to financial reality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Mar 28, 2023

Recycling offers hope to safeguard net zero goals despite soaring metal demand

Concerns are currently growing about the environmental impacts of mining and producing metals required for clean technologies, from damage to biodiversity to rising emissions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023

Macron’s pension gambit sparks revolt, pushing France to the brink

The French president’s decision to ram through an increase in the retirement age has ignited labor unrest, destabilized his government, and risks paralysis for his remaining time in office.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023

Cyclone Freddy record claim in the eye of the storm

Freddy's journey will be reviewed in minute detail to verify whether its deadly track counts as the longest-lasting tropical storm, the world extreme weather records chief said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Mar 27, 2023

Tottenham parts ways with manager Antonio Conte

'We all need to pull together,' chairman Daniel Levy said. 'Everyone has to step up to ensure the highest possible finish for our club and amazing, loyal supporters.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

With U.S. trip, Taiwan leader may be aiming to temper China's ire, ex-diplomat says

William Stanton, former head of the American Institute of Taiwan, says President Tsai Ing-wen may see visit as way of avoiding increased tensions with Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / FOCUS
Mar 26, 2023

Rocky road to Toshiba deal raises doubts about a future comeback

The questions now are whether activist investors will accept the terms — and whether the firm can restore its former glory.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Mar 26, 2023

Your Ramadan experience may take on new forms when living in Japan

As of 2022 there were just over 83,000 Indonesians residing in Japan according to government figures. Many have found new ways to practice their religion.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Mar 26, 2023

Springtime sawara: Fresh fish, sweet sauce and a perfect sear

Don't settle for storebought teriyaki when you can perfect your own without too much trouble.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 25, 2023

TikTok's newest trend is squeaky clean

Could this clean up TikTok's tarnish imaged?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 25, 2023

‘Baby Assassins 2 Babies’: Flying fists with a side of social commentary

Yugo Sakamoto channels Quentin Tarantino in comedy style and verbosity in his action film about a pair of bickering hitwomen who find themselves on the outs with their assassins guild.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Mar 24, 2023

Iwao Hakamata: The former pro-boxer fighting for exoneration, with help from his sister

The day of his arrest forever changed the course of Hakamata's life, but it was also the beginning of a long, drawn out fight for exoneration.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 24, 2023

U.S. fights for influence in Africa, where China and Russia loom large

The push to engage with the mineral-rich continent comes as Russia’s war in Ukraine — as well as the escalating standoff between the U.S. and China — shake up global diplomacy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 24, 2023

Le Makeup gives himself a sonic glow up on 'Odorata'

The Kansai-based artist digs deep on his latest album, using sensory details as the backdrop for his self-reflection and exploring new sounds through rap collaborations.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 23, 2023

Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara take historic pairs gold at figure skating worlds

Skating nearly without error to “Atlas: Two,” the pair earned a score of 141.44 for a combined score of 221.16.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Mar 23, 2023

As AI booms, EU lawmakers wrangle over new rules

The European Commission proposed the draft rules nearly two years ago in a bid to protect citizens from the dangers of the emerging technology.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 23, 2023

U.S. dismisses China's 'marriage of convenience' with Russia

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Beijing had not yet provided military aid to 'junior partner' Moscow to fight in Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2023

Kishida breaks new ground in visit to Ukraine

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has effectively paved the way for future Japanese leaders to demonstrate Japanese leadership abroad with his visit to Ukraine.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 22, 2023

Get off the beaten path with some basic Japanese to see the sakura

The key verb to know when traveling is 'iku' (to go). Combine it with other verbs for further specificity.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 22, 2023

China's diplomatic offensive lays down new challenge for U.S.

Xi pushed forward positions on Ukraine during two days of talks in Moscow, a week after China announced the restoration of ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 21, 2023

As India's population booms, where are its working women?

Economists say that India must not only create more jobs to keep its world-beating growth on track, but also foster employment conditions favorable to women.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Trump announces new tariff rate on Japan — and extension of deadline to Aug. 1
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a trade letter sent by the White House to Japan during a news conference at the White House in Washington on Monday.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, on Sunday. Trump on Monday sent letters to 12 countries notifying them of new "reciprocal" tariff rates effective Aug. 1.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scams involving police impersonation surge
A video by the National Police Agency warns about fake scams.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.

Podcast

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

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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