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ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 11, 2021

'Hope Buses' bring school to New Delhi students amid pandemic

Many families are too poor to afford the phones or other devices needed to study online.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 11, 2021

Surfer Kanoa Igarashi braces himself for a bright future post-Olympics

Igarashi will have time to admire his Olympic silver medal later. For now, the World Surf League rankings are calling.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 10, 2021

Beverage-makers target high-end spirits for post-pandemic growth

Drink companies are seeking M&A opportunities because sales of higher-priced drinks are expected to grow more than moderately priced beverages in the next five years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 8, 2021

Is capitalism just a phase? China struggles with the math

Communist ideology declares that capitalism is just a stage in human society, and that party leaders are the architects of the future there to look beyond this phase.
JAPAN / Society / Longform
Aug 7, 2021

Tokyo tomorrow: What comes after the 2020 Games?

Rebuilt from the war and continually building back stronger, the 1964 Olympics gave Tokyo an identity. Will the 2020 Games do the same?
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 4, 2021

How social media magnified the controversy over Daiki Hashimoto's all-around gold

The furor surrounding Hashimoto's first-place finish in the men's all-around competition last week stood out for the response it provoked from gymnastics officials.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Aug 2, 2021

Xi Jinping’s capitalist smackdown sparks a $1 trillion reckoning

The tutoring sector crackdown has triggered a growing realization that the old rules of Chinese business no longer apply.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 31, 2021

Amazon pandemic bump fades as vaccinated shoppers leave home

The world's biggest e-commerce retailer on Thursday reported sales and gave a forecast that fell short of expectations.
Japan Times
Hong Kong report 2021
Jul 30, 2021

Friendship, mutual trust foundations of Hong Kong-Japan relationship

Ambassador and Consul General Mitsuhiro Wada shares his thoughts on Japan and Hong Kong.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 28, 2021

Want to get in touch with Team Japan? Send a fax.

Terrestrial TV viewers have been asked to send messages of support to Team Japan through an online form, via Twitter or via fax (03-3481-0099, if you're interested).
OLYMPICS
Jul 26, 2021

Yuto Horigome still in disbelief a day after winning Olympic skateboarding gold

The Japanese skater says he was honored to notch his name in the history book, having won the street competition in the newly added Olympic sport.
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jul 26, 2021

Five years after the 'Sagamihara stabbings,' what have we learned?

Thoughts on 'extreme bullying' as we mark the fifth anniversary of the Sagamihara stabbings. The conversation needs to continue.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2021

Free speech or secession? 'Liberate Hong Kong' at heart of landmark case

Activists say a ruling to outlaw the slogan will tighten limits on free speech.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 24, 2021

Ecuador’s Richard Carapaz wins gold in front of lively crowds in Olympic road race

Near Lake Yamanakako, fans assembled along the roadside from as early as 8 a.m., hoping to get a brief glimpse of the athletes as they made a high-velocity pass through the area.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 24, 2021

Kon: Shaved ice and sushi as you’ve never had them before

In summer, we need to slow down, drink up and eat light. Looking for specific ideas? Make your way to Kon and cool off with upscale versions of two of Japan's favorite foods.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 21, 2021

Netflix promises growth ahead after languid start to year

The company added 1.54 million customers in the second quarter, above the 1.12 million forecast by analysts, but it's a far cry from the company's previous growth.
JAPAN
Jul 20, 2021

Organizers scramble to replace Tokyo Games composer after resignation

The scandal over the musician's admission of having bullied and assaulted people with disabilities is the latest in a long line to have beset the troubled Tokyo Olympics.
OLYMPICS
Jul 19, 2021

The many faces of Tokyo 2020’s charm offensive

Despite a lack of visitors and spectators at this year's Olympics, an army of volunteers aims to do their best and make the most of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 16, 2021

South Korean youth fight 'click war' in hunt for COVID-19 vaccines

Many young South Koreans feel unfairly singled out by authorities as the main driver of its COVID-19 outbreak, even as the government prioritizes vaccine distribution to older people.
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jul 15, 2021

How Japan can help tackle East Asia's coronavirus surge

By donating vaccines and sharing knowledge, Tokyo has a role to play in leading the region out of the pandemic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2021

Obscure cyberagency becomes nemesis of China's tech giants

Companies with large pools of user data now need approval for listings abroad.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jul 14, 2021

Fifty years since Kissinger's secret visit, Sino-U.S. ties now fraying fast

The downward trajectory is unlikely to be altered any time soon, experts say, as top officials in both countries are buckling down for a long-haul competition.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 10, 2021

Japanese vending machines: the cutting edge of merchandising … and on the brink of irrelevance?

Media reports focusing on Japan's quirky vending machine culture dive into what new items are on offer and the risk they face due to competition from convenience stores.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 9, 2021

Grow your Japanese with care, like the plants in a garden

Before you start planting seeds, make sure you know if you want 'yasai' or 'hana' — and make sure you know what those even are.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 8, 2021

China's gene giant harvests data from millions of women

The U.S. has warned that the firm is amassing and analyzing data that could give China a path to economic and military advantage.
Japan Times
LIFE / Longform
Jul 7, 2021

In search of Japan's lost wolves: Chance encounter

Hiroshi Yagi has devoted most of his life trying to prove the existence of the Japanese wolf, a saga that began with a series of piercing howls he heard more than half a century ago.
OLYMPICS
Jul 7, 2021

In subdued ceremony, officials urge Team Japan to inspire nation

'The Olympics will be the stage where the athletes can deliver dreams and hopes to people,' Japanese Olympic Committee President Yasuhiro Yamashita said.

Longform

Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear