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JAPAN
Nov 15, 2022

Justice Ministry panel puts forward option of joint custody for divorced parents

The proposal could see Japan move into line with international standards, but has been criticized by supporters of domestic violence victims.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 9, 2022

Putin's elite tremble as hard-liners call for ‘Stalinist’ steps

One senior official likened the current situation to a military dictatorship but without the military coup that usually precedes it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 8, 2022

Is China about to end 'COVID zero'? Here’s what we know right now

Having committed so much of his legacy to his 'COVID zero' policy, exiting from it will require Chinese President Xi Jinping to signal clearly that victory is in sight.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2022

Hong Kong finance summit spurs questions about the business hub’s future

The attendance of top executives has been criticized as an endorsement of human rights abuses, but their presence signals the city's business resilience.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

Energy market turmoil shakes Europe's green power plan

As energy prices have increased all costs, investment models built on low prices for renewable-produced electricity are in doubt.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

Ousted Pakistan PM Imran Khan shot in shin in what aides call assassination attempt

Khan was six days into a protest procession bound for Islamabad, standing and waving to thousands of cheering supporters from the roof of a container truck, when the shots rang out.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 3, 2022

Ukrainian grain deal resumes as shelling cuts off Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant from grid

The defense ministry justified the change by saying it had received guarantees from Ukraine that it would not to use the Black Sea grain corridor for military operations against Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2022

Pentagon’s strategy won’t rule out nuclear use against nonnuclear threats

China remains Washington's 'most consequential strategic competitor for coming decades,” Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a letter presenting the new defense strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 23, 2022

Using adoptions, Moscow turns Ukrainian children into spoils of war

Soldiers took children from orphanages and group homes to be adopted in Russia — but they also took children whose relatives or guardians want them back.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 20, 2022

South Korean auto giant Hyundai investigating child labor in its U.S. supply chain

Migrant children from Guatemala found working at SMART Alabama and SL Alabama had been hired by recruiting or staffing firms in the region.
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 19, 2022

Japan reopens its borders. Are tourists ready to return?

Masks? Vaccinations? Yen? You're ready to come to Japan! News chief Kanako Takahara and reporter Will Fee join the podcast this week to discuss whether the country's grand reopening will help its beleaguered tourism sector.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 16, 2022

‘We’re all over this place’: Building a fortress for Beijing’s moment

The mission of security forces is straightforward: make sure nothing disrupts the Chinese Communist Party congress, where Xi Jinping is expected to secure a third term as leader.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 12, 2022

The conflict in Ukraine makes us rethink cyberwar

Russia's much vaunted and expected massive cyberattack on Ukraine never materialize and there are various reasons why.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 7, 2022

What did Japan learn from its largest and deadliest COVID wave?

While the surge of infections — fueled by the BA.5 subvariant of the omicron variant — has subsided, some important questions remain unanswered.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 6, 2022

'Get lost': Iran schoolgirls join protests over Mahsa Amini death

Students are reportedly staging sporadic rallies in defiance of a lethal crackdown by the security forces.
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 5, 2022

Deep Dive is back! And the climate crisis is still a problem.

Oscar Boyd, Hanae Takahashi and Eric Margolis join new Deep Dive host Shaun McKenna to talk about how people in Japan get their climate news and what we need to do as citizens to aid in the fight.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 5, 2022

Becky Sauerbrunn calls for ouster of officials named in abuse report

The two-time World Cup winner said players were 'horrified and heartbroken' by the findings of a report published on Monday following a year-long investigation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 30, 2022

Vladimir Putin tries his hand at nuclear blackmail

If the West gives in to Putin's nuclear blackmail and allows him to claim Ukrainian lands and declare victory in the war, then the world order as we know it will collapse.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 29, 2022

North Korea tests missiles hours after U.S. vice president visits DMZ

The nuclear-armed North launched two apparent ballistic missiles after U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol in Seoul.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 26, 2022

Russia begins mobilizing Ukrainians to fight against their own country

The drive to compel Ukrainians to battle other Ukrainians is part of a broader, if risky, effort by Moscow to mobilize hundreds of thousands of new fighters.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 21, 2022

Protests flare across Iran in violent unrest over woman's death

The death last week of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini, who was arrested by morality police for 'unsuitable attire,' unleashed a flood of simmering anger.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2022

A Ukrainian victory may make the Russian war more dangerous

Kyiv should be proud of the astounding success of its recent offensive, but defeat may push Vladimir Putin to reach for deadlier tactics.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 14, 2022

Armenia and Azerbaijan clash raises fears of broader conflict

The long-simmering conflict last flared in 2020, when Moscow brokered a ceasefire. Now some wonder what Russia might do next.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2022

Tokyo Olympics bribery scandal widens as Osaka-based ad firm raided

Prosecutors have announced they are looking into allegations that Daiko provided at least u00a514 million on three occasions to a firm run by an acquaintance of a former Games official.
MORE SPORTS
Sep 4, 2022

Yuto Horigome eager to maintain skateboarding's post-Tokyo momentum

The street superstar made a special appearance ahead of FC Tokyo's J. League first-division game against Yokohama F. Marinos on Saturday.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 31, 2022

Japan is seeking its biggest defense budget ever. This may not be as dramatic as it sounds.

The Defense Ministry is seeking u00a55.59 trillion for the next fiscal year — a figure that reflects an established trend rather than a break from the past, experts say.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 31, 2022

British Open champion Cameron Smith joins LIV with five others

Cameron Smith is the highest-ranked player to flee the PGA Tour for LIV, and the world No. 2 was reportedly richly rewarded for his decision.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2022

China dismisses Taiwan complaints on drone harassment

The government in Taipei has reported repeated flights by drones on islets it controls close to the Chinese coast.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 29, 2022

Dried-out farms from China to Iowa will pressure food prices

The latest warning flare comes out of the American Midwest, where some corn is so parched stalks are missing ears of grain and soybean pods are fewer and smaller than usual.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 28, 2022

Ukraine war fuels public support for same-sex marriage

Advocates say some same-sex soldier couples have gotten engaged since Russia's invasion, with many hopeful that Ukraine will legalize their partnerships.u2028

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?