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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 6, 2023

Shein’s throne challenged by shopping platform Temu

Temu views Shein as its biggest rival in the near-term, and wants to surpass its dominance within the next few years, sources have said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2023

BBC raids show India's shrinking media freedom under Modi, some journalists say

The news network has said it is cooperating fully with authorities, adding that its journalists would continue to report 'without fear or favor.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 5, 2023

Nations agree on language for historic treaty to protect ocean life

The legally binding agreement to conserve and ensure the sustainable use of ocean biodiversity was agreed to after five rounds of protracted United Nations-led negotiations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 4, 2023

U.K. coal mine plan pits backers against environmentalists

Plans to open the country's first new mine in decades there promise economic regeneration, but environmentalists are vehemently opposed to the project.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 4, 2023

Can the United States fix Black women's maternal mortality crisis?

Despite being one of the world's wealthiest countries, the United States lags far behind other developed nations on curbing maternal deaths, with race strongly associated with risk.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 4, 2023

Trump’s legacy: Republicans torn by infighting and revolts as 2024 looms

As the 2024 presidential race kicks into gear, local Republican party organizations in many parts of the United States are consumed by rebellions and infighting.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 4, 2023

Taiwan wary of China charm offensive risks ahead of presidential vote

As Taipei and Beijing gradually resume travel links halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, Taiwan security officials expect China to relaunch an influence campaign.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Mar 4, 2023

How to have a sustainable wedding despite extravagant expectations

Can weddings take a step back from decadent celebrations?
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 3, 2023

Japan tourism woes an opportunity for needed change

While the tourism industry modernizes, it’s vital that Japan not lose the special touch that has made this country a unique destination.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Mar 3, 2023

South Korean film 'Hommage' looks to lost names and memories

In her latest movie, director Shin Su-won illuminates the struggles women behind the camera have faced in her country's film industry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 2, 2023

More Chinese cars in Russia after Western brands exit

While Western companies withdrew from Russia in the early days of the war, many Chinese firms have continued to operate there with impunity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2023

Hong Kong removes mask mandate for residents and travelers

After almost three years, the government decided to ease restrictions on facial coverings. But concern over new variants keeps many people wearing masks.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2023

Kim says North Korea must meet grain production goals 'without fail'

The latest report comes after Kim on Monday called for a 'fundamental transformation' in the country's agricultural production.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2023

When mob diplomacy rules the day

As the recent Chinese balloon saga showed, public opinion is increasingly in the driver’s seat, and it is steering international relations away from open, honest dialogue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 1, 2023

China’s economy shows strong recovery as 'zero-COVID' era ends

Top leaders in China have pledged to prioritize growth this year, and the country's rebound is also giving a boost to manufacturing in other parts in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 1, 2023

Two trains collide in Greece, killing 26 and injuring at least 85

An intercity passenger train traveling from Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki collided with a cargo train outside the city of Larissa in central Greece.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 1, 2023

Brisk daily walk could prevent 1 in 10 early deaths, study says

Physical activity is known to reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and other leading causes of death, but exactly how much is needed to have an impact has been unclear.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Feb 28, 2023

Japan trying to root out shady job posts

Many perpetrators of recent robberies seem to have been recruited through social media posts offering high rewards for shady jobs.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Southeastern USA report 2023
Feb 28, 2023

Fort Lauderdale: A growing community for everyone

Over the last few years, residents of Fort Lauderdale welcomed the improvements happening in their communities. The call for continuity, according to the mayor, beckoned.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 26, 2023

Northern Ireland deal could be struck in ‘matter of days’: Raab

U.K. deal with the European Union over trade barriers in Northern Ireland could be struck in the coming days, deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab has said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 25, 2023

African climate activists fight online surveillance

Online climate activism is on the rise in Africa — a continent that draws mining and oil companies to its rich mineral reserves. But so is surveillance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 25, 2023

In graying Japan, local governments look to enact bold child-rearing support measures

While the local government moves might appear to be an encouraging step toward improvement, they are also giving rise to concerns about regional gaps in support measures.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 24, 2023

The biggest earners may not be the smartest workers, study says

The study found that higher general intelligence was correlated to higher wages — but only up to a threshold of about 600,000 Swedish krona ($57,300) a year.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 23, 2023

Ukrainian racer grapples with guilt amid quest to reach Olympics

Some Ukrainian athletes question why they are competing in their sports instead of fighting alongside their friends.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 23, 2023

K-Pop battle shines spotlight on new wave of shareholder activism in South Korea

The new protagonists of shareholder activism in Asia are millennials steeped in the local culture who are using that knowledge to take on the old guard.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Feb 23, 2023

Wetter storms and deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods

Slash-and-burn farming, illegal logging, open-pit mining and development fueled by population growth have stripped the once-densely forested Philippines of much of its trees.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Feb 21, 2023

Why pharmaceuticals are a key issue in the ongoing U.S.-China conflict

Beijing has control over the chokepoints — active pharmaceutical ingredients and raw materials — of pharmaceutical supply chains.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 21, 2023

Hourly wage hikes may lead to labor shortages due to income thresholds

Hourly wage hikes are aimed at securing labor by improving working conditions, as well as helping workers cope with rising prices.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
China says Philippine ship ‘deliberately rammed’ coast guard vessel in South China Sea
A China Coast Guard ship navigates near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea in August.
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.

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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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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