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COMMENTARY / World
Aug 22, 2016

Can the private sector save the U.S. economy?

Why is the U.S. economy taking so long to recover from the Great Recession?
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 19, 2016

India adopts new approach to muscle-flexing China

As they embark on their journeys to become global powers, it's in China and India's interest to remove mistrust by closely collaborating with one another.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 12, 2016

Hon Hai profit drops a third straight quarter on phone slowdown

Hon Hai Precision Industry Co.'s profit fell for a third straight quarter, reflecting the impact of a global slowdown in demand for smartphones.
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CULTURE / Art
Aug 11, 2016

With 'DMM.Planets' exhibition, teamLab defines the future of art

An exponential evolution in technology has led to increasingly immersive and interactive entertainment. And a certain Tokyo-based digital art collective is light years ahead of the rest.
Aug 5, 2016

Independence Day: Resurgence / Toho Cinemas Umeda / 2016-08-06 to 2016-08-12

until Aug. 10 12:15, 15:00, 17:45, 20:30
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 1, 2016

Extravagant gamble of Rio's mayor

The Olympic Games could make or break the career of Rio de Janeiro Mayor Eduardo Paes.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 25, 2016

Paradise lost: the revenge of unrealistic hopes

U.S. voters are angry at the perceived discrepancy between today and a romanticized past.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jul 23, 2016

20th Fuji Rock kicks off with a bang

Day one of Fuji Rock Festival 2016 is finished. The weather was great, and so were the two main acts on the Green Stage, Sigur Ros and James Blake. Beck and Wilco play tonight and it looks like clear skies again. Follow the Japan Times’ live blog at jtfuji.tumblr.com and on Instagram, and read about...
EDITORIALS
Jul 21, 2016

Fixing China's troubled economy

Beijing needs to do more to put China's economic act together.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 20, 2016

Bruce interviewed for England job

Hull City's Steve Bruce said on Tuesday he had been interviewed by the F.A. for the vacant England manager job.
SOCCER
Jul 19, 2016

Ronaldo vows to 'come back stronger' after knee injury

Cristiano Ronaldo has vowed to come back stronger for the coming season after suffering a knee injury in Portugal's triumphant Euro 2016 final earlier this month.
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WORLD
Jul 17, 2016

Profile of Islamist attackers shifting from idealists to disillusioned, unstable criminals

As authorities investigate the motives for a mass killing in Nice late Thursday that was claimed by the Islamic State group, analysts say the case appears to highlight a shift in the profile of those launching attacks in the name of hard-line Islamist groups.
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CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jul 16, 2016

Ultraman: Ultracool at 50

Ultraman has been defending humanity against monsters and aliens for half a century. We examine the superhero's enduring legacy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 14, 2016

Hotel tycoon Horiguchi finds making people happy brings reward

The Buddhist approach to doing business is yielding results in Japan again.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 14, 2016

Sun no longer shines on Japan's solar boom as subsidies wane

Japan's solar boom is beginning to falter.
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 12, 2016

Abe orders drafting of new stimulus package to breathe life into Japan's economy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe orders economic revitalization minister Nobuteru Ishihara to come up with a range of economic measures, including a supplementary budget for fiscal 2016.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos / HOME TRUTHS
Jul 2, 2016

A rise in vacancies won't mean drops in rent

According to the June 11 issue of Nikkan Gendai, the vacancy rate for rental properties in the 23 wards of Tokyo is currently 33.7 percent, while in surrounding prefectures, it's even higher: 35.5 percent in Kanagawa and 34.1 percent in Chiba.
Jul 1, 2016

Hibotan Bakuto Oryu Sanjo / Shinsekai Toei / 2016-07-02 to 2016-07-08

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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 30, 2016

Pierce to work for Heat during Summer League

For Japan hoop followers, the Miami Heat will have a familiar face helping out during the upcoming Las Vegas Summer League.
BUSINESS / Markets / ANALYSIS
Jun 27, 2016

Brexit shock may have silver lining for bruised Asian investors

Asia's equity markets were the first to suffer through a Brexit-fueled rout. Old Mutual PLC and Citi Private Bank are betting they may be the first to recover.
Jun 25, 2016

XXX Kiss Kiss Kiss / Cinema Novecento / 2016-06-25 to 2016-07-01

until June 30 no screenings / July 1 19:00
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 20, 2016

After the British vote on the EU, Italy may be next in line

Germany will have to change its policies if it wants to avoid the exit of other countries from the European Union.
Jun 17, 2016

He Named Me Malala / Pal Cinema / 2016-06-18 to 2016-06-24

13:05, 17:30
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 11, 2016

Tests of water at Rio's Olympic venues, top beaches finds 'superbacteria' microbes are present

Scientists have found dangerous drug-resistant "superbacteria" off beaches in Rio de Janeiro that will host Olympic swimming events and in a lagoon where rowing and canoe athletes will compete when the games start Aug. 5.
Jun 10, 2016

Sabuibo Mask / Namba Parks Cinema / 2016-06-11 to 2016-06-17

9:15, 12:20, 17:25, 20:00

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji