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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Nov 23, 2017

Sun, sand and the silver screen

Launched in 1981 by Jeannette Paulson Hereniko, the Hawaii International Film Festival (HIFF) was the first film festival in the United States to focus on films from the Asia-Pacific region. Being a bridge between East and West is still its mission, but HIFF now has plenty of company around the world....
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Nov 23, 2017

B.J. Fox navigates life in Japan as a stay-at-home dad in the sitcom 'Home Sweet Tokyo'

There are many ways to learn about a country's culture, but B.J. Fox thinks comedy is one of the best. After being relocated to Singapore from his home country of England for work, he found that sharing a few laughs with others who were in similar situations helped him connect with his new surroundings....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 22, 2017

'The Lowlife': A complicated look at the motivations of AV actresses

Poverty and debt are two traditional reasons for becoming a porn actress. But as Takahisa Zeze's new film "The Lowlife" nonjudgmentally shows, the women who work in Japan's giant AV (adult video) industry today may also have other, more personal motivations, though they are still social outsiders.
WORLD
Nov 22, 2017

Businesses warned about security flaw in common Intel chips

The U.S. government on Tuesday urged businesses to act on an Intel Corp. alert about security flaws in widely used computer chips, and industry researchers scrambled to understand the impact of the newly disclosed vulnerability.
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 22, 2017

Russia finds 1,000-times normal level of radioactive isotope after nuclear incident claims

Russia's meteorological service said Tuesday it had measured pollution of a radioactive isotope at nearly 1,000 times normal levels in the Ural mountains, the first official Russian data supporting reports that a nuclear incident had taken place.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2017

China gives flying cars a real boost

A Chinese automotive firm's acquisition of a U.S. flying car startup marks an important advance for a technology that could reshape the 21st-century city.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 20, 2017

Duterte offers telecoms 'privilege' in Philippines to China

President Rodrigo Duterte has offered China the "privilege" to be his country's third telecoms operator, his spokesman said Monday, turning to a historic rival to break a longstanding duopoly that has frustrated consumers for years.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 20, 2017

Unlike the pomp of 1947 nuptials, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip fete platinum anniversary quietly

Queen Elizabeth and husband Prince Philip mark their platinum wedding anniversary with a small family get-together on Monday, a far cry from the pomp and celebration that greeted their marriage 70 years ago.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Nov 20, 2017

Gender equality critical for Japanese economic success

'I've never been one of those people who's had a passion for Japan since childhood, like some people in Europe,' smiled Helene von Reis, president and CEO of Ikea Japan K.K. Queried by The Japan Times about when the country 'first appeared on her radar,' she let out a hearty laugh. 'Actually, when I was first asked the question, 'Would you like to go work in Japan?''
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 20, 2017

Airbus faces high hurdles over stalled A380 Emirates deal, including call to keep program going 10 years

A preliminary deal to sell 36 A380s to Emirates blew up in an Airbus hospitality chalet moments before the Gulf carrier was expected to shower $30 billion on the plane maker and its U.S. rival Boeing at the start of last week's Dubai Airshow.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Nov 20, 2017

Bollywood studio delays release of film about Rajput queen following protests

The producers of "Padmavati" — a Bollywood movie based on an epic poem about a Rajput queen — said Sunday they have indefinitely delayed the release of the film, which has been accused of distorting history and has sparked protests.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 19, 2017

1968: The year Japan truly raised its voice

During a recent conversation with a student in his sixth year at a university renowned to be an incubator for Japanese politicians, 23-year-old Atsugi Fukuhara tells me that he wants to stay a student forever.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Nov 18, 2017

Takashi Tamai: A never-ending search for the unpredictable

Anthropologist Takeshi Tamami has always had something of an itch for Africa.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Nov 18, 2017

Ishiro Honda: The master behind Godzilla

Everyone knows "Godzilla," the 1954 film that introduced Japan's most famous monster to the world. But the name of its director, Ishiro Honda, was for a long time only mentioned by foreign critics and fans in passing, if at all.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Nov 18, 2017

Dikembe Mutombo spreads positive message as Special Olympics ambassador

As a player, Dikembe Mutombo made a big difference for his teams with his signature shot-blocking skills.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 18, 2017

The illusion of freedom in the digital age

Both governments and big tech companies are getting really good at controlling people through data.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2017

U.S. regulators set to require disclaimers on internet election-related ads in light of Russia meddling

U.S. regulators on Thursday kicked off a process that could result in mandatory disclaimers on election ads that appear on social media, a reaction to anonymous, Russia-linked ads on sites such as Facebook ahead of the 2016 U.S. elections.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2017

German court rules Kuwait Airways can ban Israelis, sparking Jewish outcry

A German court ruled on Thursday that Kuwait Airways had the right to refuse to carry an Israeli passenger due to his nationality, a verdict that Jewish groups said condoned anti-Semitism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 16, 2017

Shibuya expo showcases innovations toward creating an inclusive society

The social welfare system has long been viewed as a form of assistance for the needy.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 15, 2017

House grilling of Jeff Sessions: Democrats focus on Russia factor, Republicans on anything else

Attorney General Jeff Sessions was pressed by House Democrats Tuesday on new questions about Russian contacts with Donald Trump's presidential campaign — and by Republicans on almost anything but that.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 14, 2017

Vietnamese researcher demonstrates iPhone X Face ID 'hack'

A researcher in Vietnam has demonstrated how he apparently fooled Apple Inc.'s face recognition ID software on its new iPhone X using a mask made with a 3D printer, silicone and paper tape.

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An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo