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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 25, 2019

Japan continues to help Myanmar whitewash the Rohingya crisis

Irresponsible investment will only embolden the Myanmar government and military to further whitewash the heinous acts committed against the Rohingya.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 24, 2019

LDP to begin discussing stricter penalties for road rage cases

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will start discussing measures to fight road rage, with an eye toward imposing stricter penalties on reckless drivers, sources have said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 24, 2019

Psychologist approved Jeffrey's Epstein's removal from suicide watch but gave no reason

A psychologist at the federal detention center in New York City where financier Jeffrey Epstein was jailed on sex-trafficking charges had approved his removal from suicide watch before he killed himself, the U.S. Justice Department said on Friday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Aug 23, 2019

Enjoy Ishigaki's island life without sea, sun or sand

The Okinawan island of Ishigaki is a haven for beach lovers, but there's plenty to experience for those with no love for the ocean, including fresh fruit, star gazing and limestone caves.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Aug 19, 2019

Yuji Kondo continues to chart own path in broadcast booth

Yuji Kondo is standing in the home dugout at Tokyo Dome with his hands braced on the back of the bench as he listens to a fellow broadcaster tell him about a humorous interaction she had with an NPB player recently while covering a game. Kondo chuckles when she's done, straightening up and nodding his...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 17, 2019

U.S. will let Huawei buy from American suppliers for another 90 days, sources say

The U.S. Commerce Department is expected to extend a reprieve given to Huawei Technologies that permits the Chinese firm to buy supplies from U.S. companies so that it can service existing customers, two sources familiar with the situation said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 15, 2019

Decluttering the Japan-South Korea debate

Accusations that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stands to gain politically by getting tough with South Korea miss the mark.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 15, 2019

Add a bit of 'Shine' to an afternoon tea set

Grapes are said to be at their best between August and early October, so people are invited to make a "grape escape" to the Le Jardin lobby lounge at Hotel Chinzanso Tokyo this September for an afternoon tea experience (¥4,000 per person plus charges, noon to 6 p.m. daily, reservations not taken for...
EDITORIALS
Aug 14, 2019

No cause for optimism over economy's course

Decelerating global growth is testing Japan's efforts toward sustained growth driven by domestic demand.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2019

How to deal with the Islamic Republic

Japan should do what it can under existing laws and regulations. Nothing more and nothing less.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 8, 2019

Collaboration takes chocolate up a notch

The Belgians and the Swiss have long dominated the world of chocolate but a world-first afternoon tea collaboration running until Oct. 30 between St. Regis Osaka and American chocolatier Maribel Lieberman of Mariebelle New York fame puts that theory to the test.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 6, 2019

Media and rights groups slam India over communications blackout in Kashmir

India's imposition of an unprecedented communications blackout on Jammu and Kashmir hours before stripping its only Muslim-majority state of special rights in place for decades was sharply criticized Monday by media and rights groups.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 1, 2019

Fall-flavored delights to look forward to

Taste the blessings of autumn at the Tokyo Station Hotel from Aug. 23 through November, when a robust range of fall produce stars at the hotel's bars and restaurants.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 1, 2019

Opposition lawmakers with severe disabilities make Upper House debut after steps taken toward creating barrier-free Diet

A special five-day Diet session following the July 21 Upper House election kicked off Thursday, marking a momentous occasion for two opposition lawmakers with severe disabilities, who entered the Diet building for the first time.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 31, 2019

'Hikaru Utada Laughter in the Dark Tour 2018': An online offering that nails the live experience

Japanese pop star Hikaru Utada's 2018 "Laughter in the Dark Tour" marked her first jaunt around the country in 12 years. The seven-city tour became one of the year's most anticipated tickets, culminating in a Dec. 9 performance at Chiba's Makuhari Messe coinciding with the 20th anniversary of her debut....
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 30, 2019

A Japanese trailblazer who wore stilettos

Businesswoman Yoshida Haruno dedicated her life to promoting leadership roles for women in the public and private sectors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 30, 2019

Top U.S. envoy to North Korea to attend ASEAN forum, as speculation of sideline talks grows

The U.S. special envoy to North Korea, Stephen Biegun, will join Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in the Thai capital for meetings on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations Regional Forum this week, in a move that could signal possible talks with the nuclear-armed country.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Jul 27, 2019

Haagen-Dazs Japan at 35: Still innovating with new specialty flavors

Grab Haagen-Dazs' new summer Yuzu Blanc Manger and limited-edition dark green tea ice cream flavors before they're gone.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jul 26, 2019

Yuta Watanabe encourages youth to pursue basketball dreams

Memphis Grizzlies two-way signing Yuta Watanabe is one of the star players that Japanese children gaze at dreamily.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 25, 2019

The Chemical Brothers: A formula for success and a love of Fuji Rock

Earlier this year The Chemical Brothers were asked to pick out pivotal locations in the dance duo's remarkable near 30-year career.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 25, 2019

Robert Mueller says he did not seek FBI director job under Trump

Former U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller on Wednesday disputed assertions that he had interviewed with President Donald Trump in 2017 to serve as FBI director before he was appointed to oversee the Russia investigation.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jul 24, 2019

Kakuryu adds to solid resume with latest win

Yokozuna Kakuryu lifted the Emperor's Cup last Sunday after a final day defeat of fellow yokozuna Hakuho.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jul 24, 2019

Going in blind to Japan's Fuji Rock Festival

Our writer recalls heading to one of the country's biggest outdoor music festivals both as a first-timer and a blind Scotsman.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Jul 22, 2019

With some luck you'll master the Japanese words for good fortune

If you're going to play the u798fu5f15 (u3075u304fu3073u304d, lottery) in Japan, you're going to need some u904b (u3046u3093, luck).
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 20, 2019

Mu-Hung: Chicken rice, laksa and classic hawker fare

For close on 20 years, this friendly, no-frills diner has been the go-to destination for Singapore street-level cooking — the kind of wholesome dishes you find at hawker centers and food courts in the island state — at least for the lucky people who live in western Tokyo.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 17, 2019

Candidates with disabilities hope to lay foundation for inclusive Diet in Upper House election

On a recent Wednesday morning, Rie Saito wasn't giving a lengthy, energetic speech about her campaign pledges through a loudspeaker, unlike most of her competitors on the stump.
For three key Cabinet posts, Takaichi turns to an eclectic trio
Shinjiro Koizumi — son of a former prime minister and rival to the current one — was appointed defense chief after falling short in his bid for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency earlier this month.
Rare female yakuza walks path to redemption in Japan
Retired yakuza Mako Nishimura sorts fallen leaves during a clean-up activity at the Gifu Gokoku shrine in Gifu Prefecture on Sept. 28.
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
The byzantine process for converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese one entails mountains of paperwork and significant stamina — unless you're a lucky license holder from a country or region where these requirements are waived.
New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities
Kimi Onoda, economic security minister and minister for harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan's first female PM promised more women in her Cabinet. She picked two.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi poses with members of the newly formed Cabinet on Tuesday night.
The newly formed LDP-JIP coalition may not be as solid as it seems
Ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura sign a policy agreement between the two parties at the Diet in Tokyo on Monday.
AI-optimized cybercrime increasingly targeting Japan
A recent cyberattack on brewer Asahi Group Holdings resulted in the company suspending shipments.
K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ‘Hibi’
South Korean singer Chanyeol made his Japanese-language solo debut with the EP “Hibi,” which features six tracks inspired by his love of Japanese music.
In pictures: The day Japan’s glass ceiling finally cracked
Takaichi, surrounded by LDP influencers
London exhibition perhaps sumo's most successful trip abroad
With the recent sumo jaunt to London being essentially a goodwill exercise, <i>rikishi</i> were far more outgoing and relaxed than normal.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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The byzantine process for converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese one entails mountains of paperwork and significant stamina — unless you're a lucky license holder from a country or region where these requirements are waived.
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
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