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JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017

Japanese lawmaker sparks nationwide debate by taking her baby to work

A female politician's decision to bring her baby to an assembly session to highlight the difficulties faced by working mothers is drawing support on Twitter, with users saying they don't mind if people take their children to the workplace.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 27, 2017

China's bike-sharing bust

A great capitalist innovation may need some socialist help.
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JAPAN
Nov 27, 2017

As Akita deals with surge in bear sightings, some point to a human cause

Far from Tokyo's bright lights and noisy streets Kaori Kawashima walks cautiously on her way to the nearest convenience store in rural Akita Prefecture, where danger might be lurking in the shadows.
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CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Nov 26, 2017

Diana Garnet sings the praises of anime

It has become one of the most common questions I'm asked after talks at anime conventions in the United States: How can I get a job in the Japanese pop culture industry — not here, but in Japan?
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BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 24, 2017

Chinese theme park looks to cash in on virtual reality boom

Giant robots and futuristic cyberpunk castles rise out of lush mountain slopes on the outskirts of Guiyang, the capital of one of China's poorest provinces.
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 24, 2017

Preliminary tests show avatars can help schizophrenia patients control threatening voices

An experimental therapy for people with schizophrenia that brings them face-to-face with a computer avatar representing the tormenting voices in their heads has proved promising in early stage trials.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2017

Osaka mayor to terminate six-decade ties as San Francisco designates 'comfort women' memorial city property

The Osaka mayor will end a six-decade sister city relationship with San Francisco after the mayor of the U.S. city approved designation as city property a memorial to “comfort women.”
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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....
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WORLD
Nov 23, 2017

At New York conference, donors pledge over $2 billion to help hurricane-hit Caribbean nations recover

With thousands left homeless by recent hurricanes in Caribbean island farming and fishing communities, international donors have pledged more than $2 billion to support rebuilding efforts.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Nov 23, 2017

Nuclear strategists call for bold move: scrap ICBM arsenal

Imagine it is 3 a.m., and the president of the United States is asleep in the White House master bedroom. A military officer stationed in an office nearby retrieves an aluminum suitcase — the "football" containing the launch codes for the U.S. nuclear arsenal — and rushes to wake the commander in...
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WORLD / Society
Nov 23, 2017

Saudi-led coalition vows to ease crippling Yemen blockade to allow in aid

SANAA
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OLYMPICS
Nov 22, 2017

Sapporo considers bid to host 2026 Olympics

The city of Sapporo has expressed its interest in bringing the Winter Olympics back to Japan's northern island in 2026.
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WORLD / Society
Nov 22, 2017

Amid protests, Brazil set to impose total ban on abortions, including for rape victims

More pregnant women could die in Brazil if it passes a law banning all abortions on Tuesday, including in cases of rape or when the mother's life is in danger, critics said.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 21, 2017

Hindu nationalists lay siege to the Taj Mahal

Hindu extremists have long considered it humiliating that a monument built by a Muslim emperor could be Hindu-majority India's most recognizable site. Now the Taj Mahal is being rejected even by India's own government.
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PRESS / Services
Nov 21, 2017

Trial of The Japan Times on Sony’s Digital Paper

Tokyo, November 21, 2017 - The Japan Times (Minato Ward, Tokyo; representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will conduct a trial of a new digital newspaper delivery service with the Sony’s Digital Paper (DPT-RP1).
Nov 21, 2017

Trial of The Japan Times on Sony’s Digital Paper

The Japan Times (Minato Ward, Tokyo; representative: Takeharu Tsutsumi) will conduct a trial of a new digital newspaper delivery service with the Sony’s Digital Paper (DPT-RP1).
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 20, 2017

Trump gets the trade problems wrong

Embracing protectionist policies won't solve America's trade problem.
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.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 19, 2017

Harumafuji incident highlights sumo's inherent problems

The Harumafuji scandal continues to morph almost daily and at the time of writing appears to be evolving into a pitched battle between stablemaster Takanohana and the Japan Sumo Association.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 19, 2017

The upgrade myth

The latest isn't always the greatest when it comes to technology.
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Nov 18, 2017

Japan's shifting attitudes toward prostitution

Sex is a necessity and a pleasure; it's also a problem. It exalts some, degrades others. It generates offspring. It's dynamite. Taboos concerning it are as old as humanity. Laws regulating it predate civilization. Nowhere is the human libido absolutely unfettered. Incest is nowhere tolerated, marriage...
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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.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Nov 17, 2017

Fleshgod Apocalypse balances technical ability and chaos

When you think of Japanese music fans, those who are into symphonic death metal don't usually spring to mind. But the fandom is real, and Italian metal band Fleshgod Apocalypse can attest to that.

Longform

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