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EDITORIALS
Jul 17, 2019

Address Japan's demographic challenges

Even though there's an election this Sunday, politicians aren't engaging in active discussions on ways to address Japan's demographic woes.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 12, 2019

Ex-England striker Peter Crouch announces retirement

Former England striker Peter Crouch announced on Friday his retirement from soccer after more than two decades as a professional.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 9, 2019

For those who flew on Epstein's 'Lolita Express,' the feds want to talk to you

After Jeffrey Epstein's latest arrest on sex trafficking charges, some famous people may be squirming. His notorious little black book and private-jet manifests contained a long list of boldface names, including Victoria's Secret founder Leslie Wexner, U.S. President Donald Trump and former president...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 7, 2019

Film photography shows signs of revival among Japan's youth

They say a picture is worth a thousand words.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 3, 2019

Baidu CEO soaked by stage-invader during keynote speech

A routine keynote address by Baidu Inc. chief Robin Li morphed into a public humiliation when an unidentified man jumped onstage and doused him in water.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2019

Doing the 'I turn': Japan taps tourism to lure city dwellers to emptying villages

Yoshifumi Yano was tiring of the high cost of living and long hours of work at a travel firm in the city of Osaka when he heard of a hotel for sale in a small town nearby in Wakayama Prefecture that was known for its onsen, or hot springs.
Japan Times
Canada report 2019
Jul 1, 2019

A golden anniversary: Honda Canada marks 50 years of success

Honda Canada: 1969–2019
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Jun 29, 2019

Into the eye of the storm: Video producer James Reynolds goes to extreme lengths to document the impact of a typhoon

James Reynolds has his eyes on his camera's viewfinder, but also on the debris from a broken roof that's darting about in the wind as Typhoon Jebi leaves its mark on the city of Gobo, Wakayama Prefecture, in September 2018.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jun 27, 2019

Evessa bring back former coach Kensaku Tennichi

In an attempt to resurrect the franchise and usher in a new glory era, the Osaka Evessa have hired former bench boss Kensaku Tennichi.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 27, 2019

North Korea tells South to let it deal directly with U.S.

North Korea said Thursday that South Korea must stop trying to mediate between Pyongyang and Washington, as it stepped up its pressure on the United States to work out new proposals to salvage deadlocked nuclear diplomacy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2019

Is Japan becoming a country of immigration?

Japan needs to create a system to build an intercultural society by learning from the efforts of other countries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 26, 2019

Japan-China warming: People power at work

The impact of Chinese tourists is more than economic; the visitors to Japan are having a diplomatic impact as well.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 25, 2019

Politicians must address retirement concerns

The government needs to make information about the public pension system more transparent and easy to understand.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jun 22, 2019

Shinobu Teraguchi: Following the nose to Napier, New Zealand

A less intense school system of their daughter prompted Shinobu Teraguchi and his wife to leave the Tokyo city life for the countryside of New Zealand.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 18, 2019

Boris Johnson: The last betrayal?

Will Boris Johnson really be a Robespierre, as the ardent Brexiteers hope — or convert himself into rational Monsieur Talleyrand?
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 18, 2019

As Angela Merkel's coalition attempts to hang on, Greens ride to brink of power in Germany

When the scruffy Greens marched into the German parliament nearly four decades ago in jeans and sneakers, they were sidelined and ridiculed. Today, the party has a legitimate shot at governing Europe's largest economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 18, 2019

Chinese raids target 'Underground Railroad' of North Korean defectors

A decade after leaving her family behind to flee North Korea, the defector was overwhelmed with excitement when she spoke to her 22-year-old son on the phone for the first time in May after he too escaped into China.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 17, 2019

Review: Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra at Zepp DiverCity Tokyo

You know when you go to a gig, and it just exceeds all expectations? Well, my night with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra did just that and landed in my all-time top three.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 15, 2019

Departure melodies: Celebrating the jingles' contribution to the rail experience in Japan

Like the ubiquitous neon signs and abundant convenience stores scattered throughout Tokyo, departure melodies at train stations are probably something many residents don't give much thought to as they travel around the city each day.
BUSINESS
Jun 14, 2019

Liquefied natural gas is another fuel in Persian Gulf firing line

News of more mysterious tanker attacks, this time in the Gulf of Oman, is having its predictable effect on oil prices. But there is another fuel at risk: liquefied natural gas. What might conflict, or the threat of it, mean for this fast-growing segment of the energy business?

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