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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Dec 7, 2017

As Trump was sworn in, Michael Flynn texted Russia sanctions to be 'ripped up' to speed reactor deal: whistle-blower

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn promised a business associate before the inauguration of Donald Trump that U.S. sanctions with Russia would be "ripped up" by the incoming administration, according to a witness account described by House Democrats.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 5, 2017

Myanmar forces may be guilty of genocide against Rohingya, U.N. says

Myanmar's security forces may be guilty of genocide against the Rohingya Muslim minority, the United Nations' top human rights official said Tuesday, adding that more were fleeing despite an agreement between Myanmar and Bangladesh to send them home.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2017

Continue talks on Imperial succession rules

Given the lack of male heirs in the Imperial family, the discussion of succession rules should continue.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Dec 4, 2017

Survey: Reading comprehension of secondary students insufficient

A professor is concerned that 'insufficient reading comprehension skills will largely affect social lives.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Dec 1, 2017

The thinking behind Kim Jong Un's 'madness'

On an icy December day in 2011, North Korea's new leader Kim Jong Un was accompanied by seven advisers as they escorted the hearse that carried his father, Kim Jong Il, through the streets of Pyongyang.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Nov 25, 2017

Allpress Espresso's Tokyo Roastery offers coffee with a Cream Kiss

Until New Year's Day, the store offers a special Christmas Blend flat white paired with chocolate from Summerbird Organic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 24, 2017

Gaming industry treads precarious path as it brings in-game purchases to PC and console titles

Free, it turns out, can be a great business.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 21, 2017

Hasheem Thabeet's massive size proving to be problematic with referees

"When I'm at the helm, I cover the whole realm," legendary rapper Rakim professed in "Remember That."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Nov 14, 2017

Myanmar military denies any atrocities against Rohingya, replaces general in charge of Rakhine

Myanmar's army released a report on Monday denying all allegations of rape and killings by security forces, having days earlier replaced the general in charge of the operation that drove more than 600,000 Rohingya Muslims to flee to Bangladesh.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Nov 11, 2017

Sushi Shin: Out of the crowd but into the wasabi

Sushi Shin offers a welcome sushi break from the maddening crowds, but they just need to iron out a few wasabi kicks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2017

Watch mecca offers exclusive selection of luxury brands

Misuzu Corp., a trading company dealing mainly in high-end watches, held a grand opening ceremony on Oct. 28 for the HANDA Watch World Kichijoji Universe Watch Shop at the shop near Kichijoji Station, in Tokyo's Musashino Ward.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 9, 2017

Opportunities at the APEC summit

As a major Eurasian power with vast Far Eastern territories that boast significant potential, Russia has a stake in the successful future of the Asia-Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN / AT A GLANCE
Nov 4, 2017

Gundam towers over a transforming Tokyo

Every day, the towering full-scale Unicorn Gundam statue in Tokyo's Odaiba waterfront district undergoes a transformation, eliciting shouts of joy from visitors young and old, many trying to snap good photos with their smartphones.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 4, 2017

Trump campaign aide Carter Page met Russian officials in 2016: report

A foreign policy adviser to Donald Trump's presidential campaign met Russian government officials last year, the New York Times reported on Friday, citing testimony he gave earlier in the week to a U.S. congressional committee.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 31, 2017

Ex-Trump adviser George Papadopoulos pleads guilty to lying to FBI about Russia-linked contacts

An obscure Trump campaign adviser pleaded guilty to lying to FBI agents about contacts with people who claimed to have ties to top Russian officials, in the first criminal charges alleging links between the campaign and Moscow, said court documents released on Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 30, 2017

Giant pumpkins a marvel of science

Record-breaking pumpkins have long since passed the ton mark, and they get bigger every year. The only constraint may be the laws of physics.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 29, 2017

Cuba to make it easier for Cuban-Americans to visit

Cuba will make it easier for its U.S.-based citizens to travel to the island, Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said on Saturday, in a gesture to win support from Cuban-Americans during a diplomatic crisis over allegations of mysterious health attacks.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Oct 24, 2017

Hanyu on track in preparations for Pyeongchang

Yuzuru Hanyu is continuing to build momentum in his run toward a second straight Olympic gold medal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 24, 2017

Game makers deploy deep-learning AI algorithms to keep players coming back for more

In today's game industry, titles like "Clash Royale" and "Pokemon Go" are free for most people to enjoy because there's a small number of players who pay for extras, like special weapons or more lives. Game developers have to strike a delicate balance in this free-to-play model between drawing the masses...
EDITORIALS
Oct 20, 2017

The Kake and Moritomo scandals and the bureaucracy

Even if Prime Minister Shinzo Abe survives the election, he shouldn't forget he still owes the people a full explanation of the Kake Gakuen and Moritomo Gakuen scandals.
For three key Cabinet posts, Takaichi turns to an eclectic trio
Shinjiro Koizumi — son of a former prime minister and rival to the current one — was appointed defense chief after falling short in his bid for the Liberal Democratic Party presidency earlier this month.
Rare female yakuza walks path to redemption in Japan
Retired yakuza Mako Nishimura sorts fallen leaves during a clean-up activity at the Gifu Gokoku shrine in Gifu Prefecture on Sept. 28.
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
The byzantine process for converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese one entails mountains of paperwork and significant stamina — unless you're a lucky license holder from a country or region where these requirements are waived.
New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities
Kimi Onoda, economic security minister and minister for harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Polls show Takaichi Cabinet off to strong start with support for policy stance
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
The newly formed LDP-JIP coalition may not be as solid as it seems
Ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura sign a policy agreement between the two parties at the Diet in Tokyo on Monday.
AI-optimized cybercrime increasingly targeting Japan
A recent cyberattack on brewer Asahi Group Holdings resulted in the company suspending shipments.
K-pop idol Chanyeol does J-pop his own way on ‘Hibi’
South Korean singer Chanyeol made his Japanese-language solo debut with the EP “Hibi,” which features six tracks inspired by his love of Japanese music.
In pictures: The day Japan’s glass ceiling finally cracked
Takaichi, surrounded by LDP influencers
London exhibition perhaps sumo's most successful trip abroad
With the recent sumo jaunt to London being essentially a goodwill exercise, <i>rikishi</i> were far more outgoing and relaxed than normal.

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

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The byzantine process for converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese one entails mountains of paperwork and significant stamina — unless you're a lucky license holder from a country or region where these requirements are waived.
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
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