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Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Oct 29, 2018

Sōgō shōsha: Thriving through adversity in postwar Japan

This is the fourth part of a new series of reports written by industry specialists. The first 12 articles are about Japanese general trading companies, or sōgō shōsha.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 29, 2018

Trump allies reject link of his rhetoric to increased violence

Allies of President Donald Trump rejected any link between harsh political rhetoric and a rise in violence in the U.S., even as President Barack Obama's homeland security chief said changing the "toxic" political environment must start at the top.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 29, 2018

Czechs fete centenary with largest military parade since communist era

The Czech Republic marked 100 years since the creation of Czechoslovakia on Sunday with the biggest military parade in its post-communist history, highlighting a weekend of celebrations.
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Oct 28, 2018

Green action in business is what matters

Over 1,000 people from Japan and abroad concerned with climate change discussed technological innovations addressing the global issue at a recent international conference in Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 28, 2018

China still poring over little-noticed Pence speech weeks later

In Washington, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence's Oct. 4 speech ripping China was largely lost amid the uproar over the midterms and Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 28, 2018

U.S. invites Putin to Washington, but tells Russian president to get out of Ukraine

The White House has formally invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to Washington, U.S. national security adviser John Bolton said Friday, returning to an idea that was put on hold in July amid anger in the U.S. over the prospect of such a summit.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Oct 27, 2018

The faces of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2018: Special screenings

The 31st Tokyo International Film Festival, which opened on Thursday, is screening a variety of cinema from all over the world at various venues in Tokyo. The festival runs until Nov. 3, when the jury will announce the winning films from the competition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 26, 2018

Illegal factories cash in on Malaysia's plastics recycling plan

Hundreds of sacks filled with plastic waste from the United States, Britain, South Korea and Spain spill onto the streets of an industrial zone in Pulau Indah, an island town an hour from Kuala Lumpur that is home to Malaysia's biggest port.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 26, 2018

Panasonic teams up with Chinese hot pot chain Haidilao to open robot restaurants

In Haidilao International Holding Ltd.'s hot pot restaurants, robots are replacing chefs and waiters.
EDITORIALS
Oct 25, 2018

Japan and China resume top-level diplomacy

Regular contacts need to resume between Japan and China's top leaders in order to stabilize the bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 25, 2018

The linchpins for a rules-based Indo-Pacific

the Abe-Modi summit offers an opportunity to discuss how the Tokyo-New Delhi duet can contribute to the larger U.S.-initiated effort to build strategic equilibrium, power stability and maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 25, 2018

Former Olympic runner Izumi Maki dies of cancer at 49

Two-time Olympic long-distance runner Izumi Maki, who later served as a training adviser for Fujita Running Academy, died at her Osaka home on Oct. 18. She was 49.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 25, 2018

Okisawa sets firsts for international conductor competition

Young, up-and-coming Japanese conductor Nodoka Okisawa won first prize at the Tokyo International Music Competition for Conducting earlier this month.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 24, 2018

Ambitious T. League begins play at Ryogoku Kokugikan

With the lofty ambition of eventually becoming the world's best table tennis circuit, the T. League kicked off competition at a lavishly decorated Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on Wednesday night.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 24, 2018

The need for a U.S. policy pivot toward Iran

Closer ties with Tehran can help Washington once again become a power broker in the Middle East.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 24, 2018

'Ten Years Japan': Chilling and sharp, these five shorts are a must-see for fans of 'Black Mirror'

In 2015, a dystopian omnibus film by five young directors from Hong Kong titled "Ten Years" became an indie hit. Envisioning the deteriorating state of the city in a decade's time, the film enraged Chinese authorities — and inspired "Ten Years" versions in Taiwan, Thailand and Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2018

David Rockefeller Jr., scion of powerful U.S. family, calls for action from Japan to improve health of oceans

Japan is moving in a positive direction on its fisheries policy and ensuring the marine ecosystem remains sustainable, said David Rockefeller Jr., an environmentalist and a descendant of one of the most influential business families in the United States, but he noted in an interview with The Japan Times...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Lynchburg: A city of opportunity

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the city of Lynchburg, Virginia, is distinctive not only for its natural beauty, but also for its world-class schools, highly skilled workforce and dynamic economy.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Eastern USA report 2018
Oct 24, 2018

Great things are brewing for Virginia craft beer maker

As craft and fruit beers grew very popular in the last few years, many breweries have opened their doors and sold their products directly to the public. Amid this fast-growing trend, only a handful of these small businesses have shown a clear commitment to maintaining the quality of their beer.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 24, 2018

Agents trace pipe bomb found in mailbox at George Soros' New York home

Federal agents were piecing together on Tuesday how a small bomb ended up in a mailbox outside a New York home owned by billionaire financier George Soros.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 23, 2018

The end of America's China fantasy

Over the last couple of years, the China-policy debate in the US has begun to reflect more realism, with a growing number of voices recognizing China's ambition to supplant its American benefactor as the leading global superpower. But is it too late to rein in America's main geopolitical rival?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2018

Philip Morris CEO expects countries to overturn e-cigarette bans

Philip Morris International Inc. expects regulators to gradually become more open to alternatives to cigarettes even after more than 27 governments have prohibited next-generation smokeless devices.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2018

A third gulf war? Unlikely but ...

Despite the current difficulties, the U.S. cannot discard Saudi Arabia.
COMMENTARY / Japan / japan since the Meiji Restoration
Oct 22, 2018

Lessons from diplomatic and constitutional history

The 150th anniversary of the Meiji Restoration presents an opportunity to make a sweeping assessment of Japan's political and diplomatic trajectory over the ensuing years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Oct 22, 2018

Can Tokyo's new Toyosu market live up to the Tsukiji brand?

The Toyosu wholesale market opened its doors for the first time earlier this month after relocating from Tsukiji, where it was famed for being one of the largest seafood and fish markets in the world and for catering to the finest restaurants in Tokyo.
Japan Times
New Zealand report 2018
Oct 22, 2018

Enabling business between Japan and New Zealand

Increasing numbers of Japanese corporates and high net worth individuals are investing in New Zealand. In addition to traditional tax, accounting and advisory services, Japanese investors require a trusted, local partner who speaks Japanese and adds value to their business.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

McGill MBA boasts top-tier global ranking

The McGill MBA Japan Program is based on the Integrative MBA offered by McGill University's Desautels Faculty of Management in Montreal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Timing ripe for pursuing higher education in Japan

There they go, gliding through conversations in flawless Japanese with ease, catching the locals' jokes, even making their own. It all seemed so effortless for them and there I was, struggling away trying to string together a semi-coherent sentence. Just as I had aligned all that tricky grammar into...

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Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight