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Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
May 10, 2020

Sustainable lifestyle key to a stable society

As a society with an aging population and dropping birthrate, Japan is facing the question of what sustainable development is — and how to achieve it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020

COVID-19 and the advent of a 'contactless economic system'

The surveillance technology that helps suppress the spread of coronavirus is a double-edged sword.
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2020

The world faces a moment of truth on China

Beijing's refusal to allow a probe into the origin and spread of the new coronavirus is fueling suspicion and animosity.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 9, 2020

Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

A sea change in shopping habits amid the new coronavirus outbreak could impact marketing and distribution across the country for years to come.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
May 9, 2020

Here’s what the sake and shōchū experts are drinking at home

It's 5 o'clock somewhere: Time for a well-deserved at-home happy hour.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 9, 2020

‘If I Had Your Face’ review: Are South Korean women really so obsessed with beauty?

Published in April, “If I Had Your Face” is a story of gender inequality and lives ruled by the money of men, of impossible beauty standards and their effect on South Korean women.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 8, 2020

Micro but mighty: Semiconductors remain the key to technology leadership

The U.S. needs a more expansive strategy to maintain its lead in this field, and that means working closely with its allies, especially Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 5, 2020

'Green recoveries' can revive coronavirus-hit economies and tackle climate change, study says

With major economies planning economic packages to cushion the pandemic's shock, many leaders see an opportunity to drive a shift to a low-carbon future.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2020

Think the U.S.-China row is bad now? You ain't seen nothing yet

The pandemic has ratcheted Sino-American tensions up to 11.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2020

April was Trump's cruelest month

The U.S. president became his own worst enemy over the course of 30 days.
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2020

Where is the local news about COVID-19?

There's a paucity of accurate, practical community-level information about the pandemic.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 3, 2020

COVID-19 exposes the importance of internships

Internships provide a great way for small firms to recruit talent and potential successors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2020

At overloaded thrift shops, coronavirus is wreaking havoc

A glut of donations and a lack of demand have left a crucial American industry reeling.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
May 1, 2020

'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' best moments so far

After 40 episodes, “Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020” has gone on hiatus to protect the cast and crew amid the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s still unclear when, if or even how the show will return, but we’re filling the “Terrace House” void by looking back at this season and selecting some of the...
COMMENTARY / World
May 1, 2020

China has no reason to make a deal on nuclear weapons

But the Trump administration is right that dealing only with Russia makes no sense.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 1, 2020

India and Pakistan nuclear procurement networks larger than thought

Hundreds of foreign companies are actively procuring components for India and Pakistan’s nuclear programs, taking advantage of gaps in the global regulation of the industry, according to a report by a U.S.-based research group.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 29, 2020

Taiwan emerging from pandemic with a stronger hand against China

Very few governments around the world are likely to emerge from the pandemic in an even stronger position than before. Taiwan is one of them — and that’s not good for China.
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2020

COVID-19, disease surveillance and smart cities

Tracking infections is vital to containing the pandemic, but it also creates mind-bending opportunities for social control.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2020

The Chinese Health Organization?

The WHO director-general should be taken to task for his deference to China throughout the COVID-19 crisis.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 29, 2020

Diplomacy is another victim of the virus

China's “wolf warriors” are just responding to pressures that envoys everywhere are feeling in the age of social media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2020

We can’t get together until tests get better

More coronavirus tests won't be enough to stop social distancing, but better tests might be.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 28, 2020

Coronavirus has exposed the EU’s creeping irrelevance

Europe's nations were supposed to find a common identity and strength in unity. The pandemic has shown this to be a figment.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2020

Kim rumors rekindle fears of a ‘weak’ North Korea

Instability in North Korea could spark a clash between the U.S. and China over the future of the northern half of the peninsula.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 27, 2020

Children may be the silent victims of coronavirus

With schools closed and health systems overwhelmed, the pandemic may impose high costs on vulnerable kids.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 27, 2020

High-seas energy fight off Malaysia draws U.S. and Chinese warships

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has accused China of 'exploiting” the world's focus on the COVID-19 pandemic with provocations in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2020

Trump’s personal diplomacy is dead, even if Kim isn’t

The U.S. tradition of putting personalities ahead of power politics seems to matter less and less.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 24, 2020

Pandemic data could be deadly for the old

Using biased data to allocate resources could perpetuate a high mortality rate.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 22, 2020

It’s time for arms talks with China

We're heading toward a future in which nuclear weapons will move from the background to the foreground of the U.S.-China relationship.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

Podcast

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

Longform

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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