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CULTURE / Film
Mar 4, 2021

A day to remember: Japanese films about 3/11

Japan's cinema grapples with the triple disaster of 2011 from a variety of angles.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Mar 2, 2021

I survived the March 11 tsunami. Here's what it taught me about the people of Tohoku.

Matthew Ketchum was sitting at home on March 11, 2011, when the shaking started. In a matter of hours, his whole world changed.
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WORLD
Feb 23, 2021

Jet engine explosion over Denver rings alarms about shielding

The incident is the latest in a string of failures that has raised alarm among regulators about debris evading shielding that's supposed to keep broken parts from hitting aircraft.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 22, 2021

No. 1 Ash Barty uncertain about schedule as Naomi Osaka gains ground

Australian Ash Barty has provided no clarity about if she will compete regularly on the women's tour amid the COVID-19 pandemic even as Naomi Osaka closes in on the No. 1 ranking after claiming her fourth Grand Slam title on Saturday in Melbourne.
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LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Feb 18, 2021

Make your feelings about a situation crystal clear with ‘okage de’ and ‘sei de’

The words “okage de” and “sei de” both mean “because of,” but they have opposite nuances, with the former expressing a sense of gratitude and the latter expressing blame.
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CULTURE / Books
Feb 13, 2021

Chang-rae Lee's 'My Year Abroad' is about taking the plunge, even when it scares you

The Korean American author has always addressed the issue of race in his writing, but he explores the subject differently in his sixth novel.
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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2021

History tells us to worry about inflation

One cannot assume that the near future will be like the recent past. The post-pandemic world will offer a first test of whether low inflation is here to stay.
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CULTURE / Film
Feb 10, 2021

‘Under the Open Sky’: Harsh realities about ex-cons hit home

Koji Yakusho delivers a captivating performance as a former yakuza thug struggling to adjust to life after leaving prison in Miwa Nishikawa's drama.
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BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 9, 2021

Steve Nash says Kevin Durant’s on 'about 90 negative tests'

Brooklyn Nets coach Steve Nash said Kevin Durant continues to test negative for COVID-19 and that point guard Kyrie Irving should be able to play Tuesday night with his finger sprain.
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TENNIS
Feb 6, 2021

Naomi Osaka labels Yoshiro Mori's comments about women 'ignorant'

'I think if you're in a position like that, you really should think before you say anything.'
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WORLD
Feb 5, 2021

When will life return to normal? In about seven years at today's vaccine rates.

When will the pandemic end? It’s the question hanging over just about everything since COVID-19 took over the world last year. The answer can be measured in vaccinations.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 3, 2021

Interesting facts about sumo's 13 living former yokozuna

With the passing of Tochinoumi on Jan. 29 there are now just 15 surviving active or retired yokozuna.
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BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 29, 2021

Four things to know about the GameStop insanity

The stock moves come from a mix of traditional investing, rampant enthusiasm, stock-market mechanics and the belief that anyone can meme a fortune into existence.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 28, 2021

Why some in Japan are unsettled about Biden

There is a strong undercurrent of nostalgia for some of the more combative elements of the Trump administration among a swath of both Japan officialdom and the public.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2021

Navalny's return: But do most Russians even care about the attempt on his life?

In a recent survey, just 61% of Russians reported having heard about Navalny's poisoning and only 15% recognized it as an attempt by the authorities to eliminate a political opponent.
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COMMENTARY
Jan 21, 2021

The ugly truth about a 'beautiful sight' in Hong Kong

One weaponized use of the Nancy Pelosi's quote in reference to the Capitol attack comes from a staunchly nationalistic Beijing tabloid.
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CULTURE / Books
Jan 16, 2021

Five books about Japan that are perfect for foodies

Many authors writing about Japan use the country's cuisine as a central plot point. Here are five food-centric books perfect for a lazy afternoon.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Jan 10, 2021

Travel to Kamikatsu for a green epiphany: ‘Zero waste is about knowing yourself’

The INOW program allows visitors to fully immerse themselves in Kamikatsu's renowned zero-waste lifestyle.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 9, 2021

Two Americas: Lebron James speaks out about violence at U.S. Capitol

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James blamed this week's mob violence at the U.S. Capitol on President Donald Trump and questioned what would have happened had the rioters been Black.
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MORE SPORTS
Dec 31, 2020

In 2020, sports was about staying safe and speaking out

When the pandemic subsides, what will endure from 2020 in sports?
JAPAN
Dec 9, 2020

Former agricultural minister’s graft scandal sparks conversation about animal welfare in Japan

Allegations of bribery illustrate the lengths to which the poultry industry went to preserve its decades-old, yet globally criticized practice of confining egg-laying hens in small cages.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 1, 2020

‘Trump Is Better’: In Asia, pro-democracy forces worry about Biden

Some pro-democracy campaigners in Asia are drawn to Trump's willingness to flout diplomatic protocol, abandon international accords and keep his opponents off-balance.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 27, 2020

Japan’s ‘misunderstanding’ about a Biden administration

The U.S. alliance is more important than ever before for Japan, which must address national security concerns in the face of a rising China while dealing with the threat from North Korea.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 21, 2020

The coronavirus is airborne indoors, but we’re still scrubbing surfaces

Scientists who initially warned about contaminated surfaces now say here is little to no evidence that deep cleaning mitigates the threat indoors.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 17, 2020

Bitcoin is gunning for a record and no one is talking about it

Bitcoin has more than doubled since December and many fans are once again eyeing the $20,000 level as the next barrier to breach.
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WORLD
Nov 17, 2020

The secret club for billionaires who care about climate change

A few years ago, the hundreds of members of France’s Mulliez family, with a global retail empire worth more than $38 billion, decided they should take climate change more seriously — or rather, their investment portfolio should.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami