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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 19, 2019

Japan's feud with South Korea threatens heating fuel shortage

Consumers may pay a higher price to stay warm this winter if South Korea bans exports of heating fuel to Japan as the bilateral trade feud deepens.
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2019

Orders flood in for Onepedal device after spate of car accidents involving elderly in Japan

A device called Onepedal has been developed by a small company to help reduce car accidents, by eliminating the possibility of drivers mistakenly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 19, 2019

Bontaro Dokuyama: The art of expression

After the Great East Japan Earthquake, Fukushima native Bontaro Dokuyama began to focus on becoming an artist, explaining that he didn't see much expression from his home area: 'If the audience enjoys having their thoughts provoked, that is enjoyable for me as an artist.'
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Aug 19, 2019

Cathay Pacific remains under scrutiny as CEO takes fall for Hong Kong protests

Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. is counting on the resignation of its British chief executive officer, Rupert Hogg, to move beyond the tumult that saw its employees' participation in the Hong Kong protests draw the ire of Beijing. But will it be enough?
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 19, 2019

Chinese Embassy tells Canada to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs

The Chinese Embassy in Ottawa warned Canada on Sunday to stop meddling in Hong Kong affairs a day after the country issued a joint statement with the European Union in defense of the "fundamental right of assembly" for Hong Kong citizens.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Aug 18, 2019

Providing a new breath of life to businesses

At a recent symposium organized by the Japan Times Satoyama Consortium, three panelists shared their experiences and thoughts on the theme of succeeding businesses in rural communities.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Aug 18, 2019

Diplomatic legacy ties into nations' 'golden moment'

To say Jose C. Laurel V arrived in Japan at a pivotal moment in the country's history would be an understatement.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos
Aug 18, 2019

Plan your response before taking on passive prejudice at the office

What should you do when one of your Japanese colleagues makes a problematic comment? Sometimes it's best to keep things light.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Aug 18, 2019

Dealing with the death of a friend while in Japan

When you live in Japan your friends are often your main system of support. If they happen to pass while they're here, you can sometimes be asked to step in for a relative.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 18, 2019

Staying cool in the summer heat

Space noodles, chemical-free bug control and hassle-free fireworks viewing — just a few things to help enjoy the summer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 18, 2019

With failure of arms treaty, powers risk new missile race

The loss of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty may be only the beginning.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 17, 2019

Game not over: Japan's amusement arcades tap community spirit to stay relevant

"Kana," to call him by the nom de guerre he uses when he is competing in arcade game tournaments, is so good at The King of Fighters '97 that he can beat most other players one-handed.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 17, 2019

Outrage over Aichi Triennale exhibition ignites debate over freedom of expression in art

Three days after it opened on Aug. 1, a section of the Aichi Triennale 2019 arts festival, which is taking place in and around the city of Nagoya, was closed due to controversy over one of its exhibits and an anonymous threat.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Aug 17, 2019

Shiori Aiba: Getting the right paperwork

Life in Berlin inspires textile designer Aiba to branch out into jewelry.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Aug 17, 2019

Excessive homework may be exhausting students in Japan during their summer vacation

The school summer holidays are now in full swing but an increasing number of parents and their children are spending the break hunched over a desk with a stack of workbooks instead of enjoying ice cream in the park. 
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Aug 17, 2019

Toripota Ramen Thank: Noodles to be grateful for

In a city the size of Tokyo, in a country that takes its noodles so extremely seriously, what does a ramen counter need to do to stand out and stay the course? Having a memorable name helps, but the real reason behind the enduring popularity of Toripota Ramen Thank is that it boasts a great recipe for...
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Aug 17, 2019

Crafts that connect food and the table: Glassware glinting with light

Glassmaker Kiyoharu Matsuda is renowned for his high technical standards and the timeless design of his products.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Aug 17, 2019

Food to combat summer fatigue: Ginger pork with veggie pickles

Natsubate, the fatigue and lethargy you feel during the summer months, can seriously affect your energy levels. But eating the right food, such as this easy-to-make ginger pork, can help keep you feeling energized.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 17, 2019

Dissecting the benefits of medical intervention in Japan

"Lies!" "Nonsense!"
CULTURE / Books
Aug 17, 2019

Understanding the challenging world of the literary translator

English translations of Japanese books have found an enthusiastic audience around the world, and while the author is undoubtedly the star of the show, the translator's role should not be underestimated.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Aug 17, 2019

In the anarchy of Japan's industrial revolution

Japan's Meiji Era (1868-1921) industrial revolution set a scene of chaos for the nation's advocates of political and social change.
SOCCER / J. League
Aug 17, 2019

FC Tokyo falls to Sanfrecce in last home match before long stretch of away fixtures

The homestand is over.
Japan Times
Rugby
Aug 17, 2019

Wallabies coach Michael Cheika upbeat for RWC despite heavy defeat to All Blacks

Australia's confidence looking ahead to the Rugby World Cup was not dented after a 36-0 thrashing at the hands of the All Blacks on Saturday, according to coach Michael Cheika, because there was still plenty of improvement left on the side.
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.
Koshien’s dark summer forces reckoning for high school baseball
Koryo High School players greet their cheering section after beating Hokkaido’s Asahikawa Shiho in the first round of Summer Koshien on Aug. 7. The school withdrew three days later as a bullying scandal enveloped the team.
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.
Confusion over Japan’s ‘hometown’ plan overshadows African development event
First Lady Yoshiko Ishiba (center, in white and blue dress) hosts an event on Japanese culture with the first ladies of African leaders on the sidelines of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama on Aug. 21.
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.
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.”
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.
Koshien’s dark summer forces reckoning for high school baseball
Koryo High School players greet their cheering section after beating Hokkaido’s Asahikawa Shiho in the first round of Summer Koshien on Aug. 7. The school withdrew three days later as a bullying scandal enveloped the team.
Is Kishida plotting a return of the king? Or would he rather stay a kingmaker?
Former Prime Minister Fumio Kishida chairs a plenary session at the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Yokohama on Aug. 21.

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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
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