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EDITORIALS
Jun 12, 2021

An agreement on tax could remind world of G7’s value

The G7 could be relevant, however, as an avatar for democratic and value-oriented leadership and some leaders see the institution evolving in that direction.
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ASIA PACIFIC / EXPLAINER
Jun 6, 2021

What's behind surging tensions in the Taiwan Strait?

In recent months, China has ramped up its military activities near the island as the threat of conflict in a dispute with a long and complicated history grows.
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BASEBALL
Jun 6, 2021

U.S. baseball team clinches spot at Tokyo Olympics

Team USA will join reigning champion South Korea, Japan and underdogs Israel and Mexico at the Summer Games, with a final competitor to be determined later this month.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 2, 2021

MLB sued for moving All-Star Game out of Atlanta

A pro-business group based in Texas, the Job Creators Network, has filed a federal lawsuit against Major League Baseball for moving the All-Star Game out of Atlanta, seeking $1 billion in punitive damages and $100 million in damages to local businesses.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2021

Taiwan’s Shih recognized for lifetime of service, dedication

This year, the 38th Niwano Peace Prize will be awarded to the Venerable Shih Chao-hwei of Taiwan in recognition of her work in peace building through her safeguarding of all forms of life, promotion of gender ethics and gender equality, and her approach to open-minded dialogue with different religious...
MORE SPORTS
May 28, 2021

Strong field promises an exciting, dramatic race

As the month of May leads us toward the hotter days just around the corner, it’s once again time for one of Japan’s great horse races, the Japanese Derby, or Tokyo Yushun, as it is sometimes called here in Japan. This Sunday sees the race run at its traditional home, Tokyo Racecourse in Fuchu, just...
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OLYMPICS
May 28, 2021

Ash Barty excited to make Olympic debut in Tokyo

Winning a Grand Slam is the ultimate goal for most tennis players, but Ash Barty says there is no greater honor than representing your country and the world No. 1 sees the Olympic Games as the pinnacle of sports.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 26, 2021

'Death cross': South Korea's demographic crisis marks a warning to the world

The government has shifted its policy focus away from reversing population decline and toward finding a way to live with it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2021

Immigration is the wealthy world’s challenge of the century

A U.N. report says international migration has become increasingly weaponized and is being used by some as a political tool, undermining democracy.
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MORE SPORTS
May 22, 2021

Australia's 'Happy' Gilmore aiming for Olympics gold and another surfing world title

Few doubt Gilmore's credentials to stand on top of the podium at the Tokyo Games.
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SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
May 19, 2021

Busting myths: Sumo grapples with persistent urban legends

From exaggerated depictions in popular media to unverified internet rumors, many aspects of the sport and its traditions remain far from understood by the public at large.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 16, 2021

Kobe Bryant remembered in emotional Hall of Fame inductions

Vanessa Bryant stood at the podium on Saturday evening as her late husband Kobe was being formally inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, and she noted that she always avoided praising the former Los Angeles Lakers star in public.
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BUSINESS
May 13, 2021

Feasts and prayers mark end of Ramadan

After a month of prayer, fasting and other spiritually orientated activities, Muslims around the world commemorate the end of Ramadan with the festival of Eid al-Fitr.
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BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 12, 2021

China bets on productivity over population to drive its economy

China's total population could peak in the next few years, spurring profound changes for the world's second-biggest economy.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 10, 2021

Pandemic response highlights fractures in Japan's political system

Since the onset of the pandemic, the balance of power has oscillated between the central government and prefectural governors — undermining trust in the former.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech / Longform
May 10, 2021

As the world grays, Japan’s aging market showcases high-tech senior care

Home to the oldest population anywhere on Earth, Japan offers an opportunity to startups operating on medtech's frontier.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 8, 2021

Former Chiba Lotte manager Bobby Valentine running for mayor of hometown

Valentine spent eight seasons spread over two stints managing the Chiba Lotte Marines in NPB's Pacific League.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
May 7, 2021

Basketball star Liz Cambage accuses Australia of 'whitewashing' promotion of Olympic team

Australian women's basketball player Liz Cambage is protesting the lack of racial diversity in Olympic photoshoots of the nation's athletes and has suggested she might boycott the Tokyo Games if the situation does not change.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 3, 2021

A grandiose dream to carve out a giant coal mine in frozen eastern Siberia

Far from backing away from coal, Moscow is doubling down: Last summer, the Russian government approved an energy strategy that could see its coal output increase by up to 50% by 2035.
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COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2021

The trust gap between winning and losing sides in elections

A gap between the winning and losing sides' willingness to accept the outcome of a presidential contest is nothing new.
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PRESS / Events
Apr 30, 2021

「大地の芸術祭」を支える行政と市民の連携
〜女性活躍が当たり前の姿〜

Longform

Growing families are being priced out of Tokyo’s condo market, forced to choose between downtown convenience and suburban space.
Is living in central Tokyo still affordable?