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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 26, 2022

Tokyo needs to brace itself for return of a new cold war

Russia's invasion of Ukraine might solidify a renewed cold war bloc that includes China and North Korea, two states that pose a threat to Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 26, 2022

How Zelenskyy ended political discord and put Ukraine on a war footing

Ukrainian politics were known for sharp-elbowed infighting. But as he defends his country against the Russian invasion, Zelenskyy has his government presenting a unified front.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 26, 2022

Macron’s win is also a blow to Viktor Orban’s nationalist crusade

But analysts say Macron must also learn lessons from his first term, as his penchant for announcing proposals rather than building coalitions at times annoyed his European counterparts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 26, 2022

Funding obscured: The family office behind Elon Musk's $44 billion Twitter buyout

The small family office that is managing the wealth of Elon Musk and is helping put together the largest-ever acquisition to be carried out by one person is shrouded in secrecy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 26, 2022

Humanity on 'spiral of self-destruction' as disasters rise, U.N. warns

The world is set to face 1.5 disasters a day — 560 a year — by 2030 as humans heat up the climate and ignore the risk, pushing millions more people into poverty, the organization has said.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 26, 2022

Carlos Alcaraz surprised by rapid rise in rankings and top-10 spot

The Barcelona Open champion entered the top 10 at the same age, on the same date and after a triumph in the same tournament as compatriot and 21-time major winner Rafael Nadal did in 2005.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 26, 2022

Global supply chain crisis flares up again where it all began

Beijing's zero-tolerance approach amid an escalating virus outbreak brings the pandemic full circle, more than two years after its emergence in Wuhan upended the global economy.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 26, 2022

Kyotographie's 10th edition spotlights female artists in Japan

The annual international photography festival, which takes place at various locations around Kyoto, sheds light on infertility, cancer survivors, pollution and more.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 25, 2022

This man married a fictional character. He’d like you to hear him out.

Akihiko Kondo and thousands of others are in devoted fictional relationships, served by a vast industry aimed at satisfying the desires of a fervent fan culture.
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2022

Hokkaido boat accident highlights the risks of nature tourism

Firms offering boat tours of the Shiretoko Peninsula have agreed not to operate during Golden Week, and officials are worried that the incident will keep tourists away from Hokkaido.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 25, 2022

Majority of India’s 900 million workforce stop looking for jobs

Frustrated at not being able to find the right kind of job, millions of Indians, particularly women, are exiting the labor force entirely.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 25, 2022

Tyson Fury will only return to ring for unification fight, says wife

Tyson Fury will return to the ring only for a title unification bout, his wife Paris said after "The Gypsy King" retained the WBC heavyweight world championship with a technical knockout win over Dillian Whyte in what he called his final fight.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 24, 2022

X Games soar in Japan debut as action sports fans flock to Chiba

Tens of thousands of fans turned up as the X Games, known for igniting the mainstream popularity of action sports, took place in Japan for the first time over the weekend.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 24, 2022

Top U.S. officials to visit Kyiv Sunday to discuss heavy weapons, Ukraine says

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin were set to visit Kyiv on Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said.
Japan Times
Denmark report 2022
Apr 22, 2022

Danish Shipping: A long tradition with the Japanese maritime industry

Bridges: What is the current state of Denmark’s shipping industry?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
Apr 21, 2022

How Japan's slow acknowledgement of COVID's airborne spread has hampered its response

The National Institute of Infectious Diseases announced its determination late last month that COVID-19 can spread via aerosols. For many scientists, it was too little, too late.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 21, 2022

They fled Afghanistan for America. Now they feed the newest arrivals.

Afghan restaurants represent generations fleeing war, and a cuisine interconnected to the world for centuries by the Silk Road.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 21, 2022

G20 finance chiefs condemn Russia, with some members staging walkout

Indonesia's finance chief, who chaired a meeting of G20 finance officials in Washington, acknowledged the body faced unprecedented challenges but called for cooperation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Apr 21, 2022

Yoshiki: Our focus should be on the environment and eradicating poverty, not destroying Ukrainian cities

The X Japan rock star, who recently donated u00a510 million toward humanitarian aid in Ukraine, touts the importance of speaking out publicly about supporting people in need of help.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2022

The West forgot about the Pacific Islands. China didn’t.

A crucial World War II battle was fought in the Solomons. It's now the focus of the latest Pacific power struggle.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2022

Japan expels eight Russians and tightens sanctions on Moscow

As Moscow's war against Ukraine continues, the eight accused of spying on Japan left Tokyo's Haneda Airport with their families on a chartered plane arranged by the Russian government.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 20, 2022

The U.S. races to arm Ukraine with heavier, more advanced weaponry

The West is focused on sending longer-range weapons like howitzers, anti-aircraft systems, anti-ship missiles, armed drones, armored trucks, personnel carriers and even tanks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2022

Working from home, Japan’s corporate warriors rethink their priorities

The country's traditional job-for-life model is eroding, with pressure now coming from workers who want more flexibility, autonomy and control over their careers.
Japan Times
Norway report 2022
Apr 20, 2022

From Norway’s seas to Japan’s shores: NSC launches campaign to celebrate Norwegian seafood

As a public company owned by Norway’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries, the Norwegian Seafood Council (NSC) seeks to win the world over to Norwegian seafood.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 19, 2022

After a two-year ban, hugs are back at Disneyland

With the return of character hugs, operations have been almost fully restored at Disney's domestic resorts after a lengthy period in which coronavirus safety measures took priority.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Apr 19, 2022

Japan’s trade shifts mean a weak yen is likely here to stay

The nation is expected to face a chronic trade deficit, putting further downward pressure on the yen.

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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