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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 24, 2021

A dangerous global divide on vaccine access

The inequitable vaccine divide leaves humanity far more vulnerable to the next stage of the pandemic, as well as to any other systemic crisis that may emerge.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Oct 23, 2021

It's past time we flush the 'weird Japan' narrative

As The Tokyo Toilet project continues, so does the problematic way we frame stories about Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Oct 21, 2021

Fears of hidden debt deepen China's property sector woes

'Nearly every developer has borrowings in disguise. The sector's debt problem is worse than what you see,' said He Siwei, an attorney at Hui Ye Law Firm.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 21, 2021

Powerful auction veterans aim new company at Asian market

Amy Cappellazzo, Yuki Terase and Adam Chinn have joined forces to reach a growing pool of young collectors in Hong Kong and beyond.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 20, 2021

Market moving language under machine learning microscope

Advocates say NLP can unlock the untapped potential for insight from the world of verbal 'unstructured data.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2021

The LDP says the party will double Japan’s defense spending. Can it?

Abe waited until after the 2013 Upper House election to roll out his new National Security Strategy. The Kishida government will probably do the same.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Oct 20, 2021

Shaun White wears age as 'badge of honor' in pursuit of fifth Games

Now 35 years old and hoping to compete in the 2022 Beijing Games, the three-time Olympic champion says he's adapting to his status as the elder statesman of his sport.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2021

China’s orbiting missile exploits weakness in U.S. defenses

The weapon missed its mark, but could later become capable of sending warheads around American anti-missile systems.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / COMMUNITY CHEST
Oct 18, 2021

From the 'pink tax' to political representation, readers sound off on the status of women in Japan

Students from the American School in Tokyo write in to express their concerns on where Japan stands when it comes to participation by women.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2021

Why is Citi helping big tech storm Wall Street?

The puzzling part of Alphabet's expansion of Google Pay is why Citigroup is a willing participant in Silicon Valley's invasion of Wall Street's turf.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 17, 2021

Both plants and people thrive when you garden with the neighbors

Since the start of the pandemic, community gardens have become more popular than ever. And surprisingly, spring isn't the only time to get your garden growing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants 2021
Oct 17, 2021

Chimikepp: Modern French cuisine finds a home in Hokkaido

For some, the allure of this remote region is its bracing snowscape or outdoor activities. For others, it's knowing they will dine very well at Chimikepp Hotel.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 16, 2021

U.S. will accept mixed doses of vaccines from international travelers

The CDC said the vaccines approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use, as well as those authorized by the WHO, will be accepted for entry into the United States.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 14, 2021

‘Baragaki: Unbroken Samurai’: A historical swashbuckler full of gusto

Director Masato Harada's period film focuses on the rise and fall of the infamous Shinsengumi samurai corps during the years of political tumult leading up to the Meiji Restoration of 1868.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 13, 2021

Rocking down to electric avenue? Good luck charging your car.

In order to promote electric vehicles, it is essential to have the necessary infrastructure in place.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 13, 2021

The myopic and imprudent talk of ‘sustainability'

The rate of income improvement historically has been about 2% per year. That means that our great-grandchildren in 2100 will be over four times better off than we are today.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 13, 2021

Global energy crunch ties China's hands ahead of COP26 climate conference

Two speeches from China's top leaders, delivered days apart, have revealed that Beijing plans to continue supporting fossil fuels even as it invests in renewable energy.
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2021
Oct 13, 2021

America’s fastest growing state

As the global economy reels from the shock dealt by COVID-19 in 2020, some countries have begun showing signs of recovery from the pandemic. In the U.S., the state of Texas in particular, has attracted new investment from Japan because of its entrenched competitiveness and established industrial base....
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 12, 2021

How the LDP keeps winning

It's precisely because of the LDP and Komeito's massive vote-generating machine that the ruling coalition has an edge over the opposition in the coming election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 9, 2021

Singapore leader pushes for living with COVID-19 — without the fear

Now that the disease has become more manageable with a higher vaccination rate, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the government should 'drastically simplify” its health protocols.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2021

Global tax deal seeks to end havens but criticized for 'no teeth'

Many developing countries have said their interests have been ignored and that wealthy nations were likely to continue dividing up the spoils of foreign direct investment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / JAPANESE KITCHEN
Oct 9, 2021

Recipe: Umami-rich potato salad

Makiko Itoh revisits the classic Japanese potato salad with an umami-rich, creamy version that has a bit of a spicy kick.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 8, 2021

They had the vaccines and a plan to reopen. Instead they got cold feet.

Many considered Singapore to be a COVID-19 success story in Southeast Asia — but instead of opening up, it's doing the opposite.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 8, 2021

Pandora Papers show the rich will always find a way

For all the revelations about the shadow global financial system for the wealthy since the ICIJ's first revelations in 2013, it's striking how little has changed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 6, 2021

China’s record-setting incursions into Taiwan’s ADIZ

Incursions into Taiwan’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) by Chinese military aircraft have broken consecutive records in the past week, with 154 warplanes dispatched to Taiwan’s ADIZ over the past five days.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 6, 2021

Tokyo's Den, Narisawa and Florilege make the cut at World's 50 Best Restaurants awards

After a year-long pandemic-induced delay, The World's 50 Best Restaurants returned to the live stage in Antwerp on Oct. 5 to announce this year's winners.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2021

Fossil fuel demand shakes off pandemic in blow to climate fight

Global coal demand is set for a 4.5% increase this year, pushing beyond 2019 levels.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021

Shohei Ohtani ends historic season in style with 46th home run

Ohtani was by far the most interesting player in baseball this season.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 4, 2021

‘Major’ oil spill off California coast threatens wetlands and wildlife

Environmental groups said that the spill underscored the need for the state of California to move away from fossil fuels in favor of renewable energy.

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Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan