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Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 15, 2017

Views both old and new of Aomori's Tsugaru

Cut off by the Ou Mountains to the south and far removed from any center of power, Aomori Prefecture's remote Tsugaru Peninsula was largely left to its own devices until the Azuchi-Momoyama Period (1573-1603).
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2017

Facebook adds new standards to keep ads off fake news, objectionable videos

Facebook Inc. is adding new standards that will keep advertising off fake news videos and objectionable content, moves that have become essential as the company starts to put ads inside videos and articles, instead of separately on the news feed.
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2017

EasyJet muscles in on long-haul passengers with new feeder-flight connecting service

British budget airline easyJet launched a new booking platform on Wednesday to allow customers to more easily connect onto long-haul flights with other airlines, moving ahead of its rivals in a potentially lucrative market.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 12, 2017

Wonk plays around with 'experimental soul' on a pair of new albums

"The way music from America and other Western countries got imported into Japan, the roots are different," says Ayatake Ezaki, keyboardist for Tokyo-based quartet Wonk.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Sep 1, 2017

Otani gets back on the hill as questions about future persist

Shohei Otani returned to the mound after a long absence on Thursday night.
JAPAN
Sep 1, 2017

New Chinese textbook lays claim to Senkakus, dates start of war with Japan to 1931

China started a new school year on Friday with a new textbook for elementary and junior high school students that describes the Senkaku Islands, under Okinawa jurisdiction, and the South China Sea as an integral part of its territory.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 1, 2017

China appoints new army commander

China has appointed a new army commander in a reshuffle of top posts ahead of next month's congress of the ruling Communist Party, state media said Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 1, 2017

Chemical plant blasts spark new worry in storm-soaked Texas

Explosions at a chemical plant near Houston posed a fresh worry for storm-battered Texas on Thursday while rescuers searched block-by-block for survivors of Hurricane Harvey and the death toll rose to 35 people.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Aug 26, 2017

Southern Peas: A little slice of New Orleans

Chef Katsutoshi Uezoma first discovered New Orleans while on a trip to New York.
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2017

Ukraine cybersecurity firm detects possible new malware attacks ahead of independence day

Ukrainian cybersecurity firm ISSP said on Tuesday it may have detected a new computer virus distribution campaign, after security services said Ukraine could face cyberattacks similar to those which knocked out global systems in June.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 19, 2017

Japan grapples with its new arrivals

Given its current popularity in certain U.S. political circles, it was inevitable that the word "fake" would eventually find traction in Japan. The September issue of the monthly magazine Bungei Shunju applies it to the headline of an article by journalist Miyu Suzuki titled "'Fake refugees' being forced...
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 17, 2017

Baltimore 'quickly and quietly' removes four Confederate statues after deadly Virginia rally

Baltimore removed four monuments to the pro-slavery Civil War Confederacy before dawn on Wednesday, working quickly so the city could avoid protests like the one organized by white nationalists that turned deadly in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 16, 2017

Iran could quit nuclear deal in 'hours' and at higher level if U.S. levels new sanctions: Rouhani

Iran could abandon its nuclear agreement with world powers "within hours" if the United States imposes any more new sanctions, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 5, 2017

Toyota to swap sedans for trucks, maybe SUVs at new Mexico plant in light of Trump threat

Toyota Motor Corp. said Friday it plans to build pickup trucks and possibly SUVs at a new plant in Mexico, a move that follows threats by U.S. President Donald Trump to penalize the company if it builds small cars south of the border.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 4, 2017

Toshiba looks to build new Yokkaichi chip plant without partner Western Digital, further fueling feud

Toshiba Corp. is moving forward with plans to build a new memory chip plant without partner Western Digital Corp., another escalation of the fight over the future of their joint venture.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 28, 2017

Putin vows to retaliate as U.S. Senate slaps new sanctions on Russia, puts bill on Trump's desk

The U.S. Senate voted nearly unanimously on Thursday to slap new sanctions on Russia despite President Donald Trump's objections to the legislation, which has angered Russian President Vladimir Putin, who threatened to retaliate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2017

New women-only capsule hotel to open in central Tokyo as firm sees strong demand

Two Tokyo firms are set to open a women-only capsule hotel in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward Thursday in an effort to meet a need for simple and reasonable accommodation for women.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2017

Three-year countdown to Tokyo 2020 Olympics begins with new song-and-dance routine

Hoping to generate an Olympic buzz at home and overseas, Tokyo's 2020 organizers kicked off the countdown to the games on Monday — exactly three years before the opening ceremony — by releasing the lyrics for a promotional theme song and summer dance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2017

Trump questions whether Japan's first lady can speak English

U.S. President Donald Trump is a man of controversy and nobody would be surprised if he caused another one.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 19, 2017

Yahoo Japan's new gaming platform turns the browser into a console

Yahoo Japan Corp., operator of the nation's second-most popular website, has announced a new web-based gaming platform called Game Plus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2017

Family blames prolonged use of restraints at Kanagawa hospital for English teacher's death

JET instructor died after being restrained on his hospital bed for 10 days, his family says, highlighting a widespread practice at nation's psychiatric hospitals
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 14, 2017

New U.S. sanctions eyed on Chinese firms with North Korea ties: officials

Frustrated that China has not done more to rein in North Korea, the Trump administration could impose new sanctions on small Chinese banks and other firms doing business with Pyongyang within weeks, two senior U.S. officials said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 12, 2017

Why Yuriko Koike is the new face of brand Japan

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike's embrace of the concept 'citizens first' is proving to be a recipe for success.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 12, 2017

Japan gears up for Olympic push while awaiting new coach Lamas

The Japanese men's national basketball team needs to prove it can be more competitive in order to secure a spot at the Olympics in Tokyo, and there's no time to waste.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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
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