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JAPAN
Feb 13, 2019

Wreck of USS Hornet, from which first WWII airborne attack on Japan was launched, found in South Pacific

The discovery of the wreck of the USS Hornet aircraft carrier, which played a key role in several monumental points during World War II including the Doolittle Raid on Japan and the pivotal Battle of Midway, was announced Tuesday by U.S. researchers, more than 75 years after the vessel was sunk.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2019

Abe's remark that DPJ rule was 'like a nightmare' sparks opposition fury as Japan elections loom

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and opposition heavyweight Katsuya Okada argued emotionally in the Diet on Tuesday over Abe's recent remark that Japan was going through a "nightmare" before his Liberal Democratic Party returned to power in 2012.
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 12, 2019

See Iran's revolution as Iranians do

It was not about 'Muslim rage.' It was a rebellion against a Westernized, undemocratic technocracy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 12, 2019

Apple iPhone sales in China fell by 20% last quarter as Huawei units surged 23%: IDC

Apple Inc. iPhone sales in China fell 20 percent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2018, while sales for smartphones made by home-grown rival Huawei soared by 23 percent, according to data from industry research firm IDC.
JAPAN
Feb 12, 2019

Tepco to deploy robot for first contact with melted fuel from Fukushima No. 1 nuclear disaster

The owner of the wrecked Fukushima No. 1 power plant is trying this week to touch melted fuel at the bottom of the plant for the first time since the disaster almost eight years ago, a tiny but key step toward retrieving the radioactive material amid a ¥21.5 trillion ($195 billion) cleanup effort.
Feb 12, 2019

SENDING JAPAN’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE SCRIPPS’ FINAL!
THE 10th JAPAN TIMES SPELLING BEE TO BE HELD MARCH 10

The Japan Times, Ltd. is pleased to announce that the 10th Japan Times Bee will be held on Sunday, March 10, 2019.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Feb 10, 2019

Farming industry sees insightful progress

Apure Inc. in Hokkaido grows 28 varieties of chemical-free vegetables at its facility. Weather and temperature are not an issue because everything is planted inside two greenhouses. Apure's vegetables do not even need soil to grow as they are cultivated hydroponically.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / TELLING LIVES
Feb 10, 2019

The man who set the bar for British pubs in Yokohama

British pubs are everywhere in Japan these days. They, along with their Irish counterparts, are common drinking venues for both expats and Japanese eager for a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere, hearty pub fare such as shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and a tempting variety of draft beers.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Feb 9, 2019

Yu Nakamura: A sweet affinity between Japan and Thailand

An entrepreneur and cultural innovator, Yu Nakamura helps Thai farmers with her coconut sugar business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 9, 2019

Loft under fire for its outdated portrayal of women in advertising campaign

Retailers typically strive to promote their products by creating ad campaigns that attract consumers’ attention.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2019

Brexit's corporate refugee numbers in Netherlands set to swell

Brexit is driving companies out of the U.K., and the Netherlands is raking in the corporate refugees.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Feb 9, 2019

A weekend in Toyota and Nagoya: Where technology meets tradition

Toyota will host four games for the Rugby World Cup at its 45,000-capacity Toyota Stadium. Read our guide to the city to find out what to do when you're in Toyota and neighboring Nagoya for the weekend.
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Feb 8, 2019

Examining the high price of Japan's water systems

When we were negotiating for the purchase of a piece of land, the realtor told us that the lot we were interested in had no access to public waterworks, which meant we would have to dig a well. At first, this aspect seemed like a demerit, since hiring a company to dig the well would cost more than ¥400,000...
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Feb 8, 2019

Arizona health care facility to shut down after disabled woman's rape that resulted in birth

An Arizona long-term health care facility will shut down after a severely disabled patient was raped, a crime that only came to light after she gave birth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2019

Nissan blow leads to regret and defiance in a Brexit heartland

Lisa Roley has worked at Nissan Motor Co.'s car plant in Sunderland, U.K., for the past two decades. Like the majority of people in the city, she also voted to leave the European Union in 2016.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2019

Tokyo mecha bar targets middle-aged fans of the anime genre as it reopens following remodeling work

Sipping booze while being surrounded by a small army of robot figures may not be a relaxing setting for ordinary bar-goers.
Feb 6, 2019

ORIX to Develop Komaki II Logistics Center, a Whole-Building Lease Logistics Facility in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture, Scheduled for completion in October 2019

TOKYO, Japan – January 30 – ORIX Corporation (“ORIX”) announced that it has started development on the Komaki II Logistics Center in Komaki City, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 5, 2019

Brexit Britain is left choking on Nissan's exhaust fumes

Nissan's decision to back out of a big U.K. investment may not be the last of its type.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Feb 4, 2019

After learning how to use 'irai' properly, you'll be able to look back with confidence

The word 'irai' translates as 'since,' and it can be tacked on to both nouns and verbs.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Feb 4, 2019

Osaka comments on Nissin 'whitewashing' controversy

A Japanese news article sums up the issue of Naomi Osaka's anime avatar and its controversial color.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 4, 2019

Feared or celebrated, Amazon's Alexa is star of Super Bowl ads

An android child struggles to control his emotions. Robots threaten to take away human jobs. And a voice-activated device ponders its own existence.

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"Shake hands with Lima-chan," a statue that shares the name of the Peruvian capital looks in the direction of Peru, where a sister statue, "Sakura-chan," is located. Erected in Yokohama's Rinko Park in 1999, it commemorates Peruvian-Japanese friendship.
The journey of Peru’s Nikkei: Finding identity in Japan