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EDITORIALS
Dec 8, 2016

Casino legislation on the fast track

The ruling bloc is moving far too quickly on legalizing casinos.
EDITORIALS
Dec 4, 2016

Diverse views on abdication

The government must reflect the will of the people when it decides how to respond to Emperor Akihito's desire to abdicate.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / HOME TRUTHS
Dec 3, 2016

Abandoned buildings still house problems

Japan's vacant house problem will become worse before it becomes better. According to government estimates there are 8 million residences in Japan with no one living in them, a number that Bloomberg reports will increase to 20 million by 2033, representing a third of all the homes in Japan. A good portion...
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2016

Trump reportedly invites Philippines' Duterte to visit next year

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump invited Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the White House next year during a "very engaging, animated" phone conversation, a Duterte aide said on Friday, amid rocky relations between their two countries.
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Nov 29, 2016

LDP ignores needed reform by focusing on term limits

The Liberal Democratic Party is being very shortsighted by focusing its reform effort so narrowly.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2016

The art of the Middle East deal?

Hopes that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump will deal fairly with the Middle East are likely misplaced.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2016

A sad ending looms for Park's political career

Even if South Korean President Park Geun-hye isn't forced to resign, she's finished politically.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 15, 2016

The limits of Trump power

There are bigger international forces at work than Donald Trump and his new administration, and Washington is no longer the power center of the Earth.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Nov 15, 2016

Maruyama Okyo melded styles to pioneer a new path in art

The 18th century was an exciting time for Japan. After unification in 1603, a remarkable spirit of innovation pervaded as urban centers grew and the arts flourished.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 9, 2016

Japanese films dive deep at TIFF, but surface without major awards

The Japanese films at this year's Tokyo International Film Festival were a varied lot, from the multiplex fare in the Special Screenings and Japan Now sections to the indies in the Japanese Cinema Splash, Competition and Asian Future sections.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Nov 9, 2016

Tokyo Filmex sharpens its focus

Is Tokyo Filmex losing its raison d'etre? Opening less than a month after the Tokyo International Film Festival ends, Tokyo Filmex was once the hard-core indie antithesis of the larger, more mainstream TIFF, but the latter is now more welcoming to the kind of young, up-and-coming Japanese and Asian directors...
WORLD
Nov 7, 2016

NATO-hopeful Montenegro says it foiled plot by 'Russian nationalists' to assassinate prime minister

A special prosecutor investigating an alleged plot to sway last month's election in Montenegro said on Sunday a group of "Russian nationalists" had planned to assassinate Prime Minister Milo Djukanovic to get an opposition party into power.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 28, 2016

Unsung hero Bass having sensational postseason for Fighters

For three consecutive games, the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters kept the Hiroshima Carp within striking distance. Each time, the Pacific League champions mounted successful comeback victories, taking a 3-2 lead in the Japan Series in the process.
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JAPAN
Oct 27, 2016

Japan global forum looks at ways to get ahead in world of rapid change

The world is going through a turbulent time of rapid change and huge technological advancements, and the events of 2016 are evidence of just how unpredictable it can get.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 26, 2016

Japan's Filipinos heed Pope Francis' call to action on refugees and climate

Pontiff's emphasis on mercy for migrants and warnings about climate change resonate with the community in Japan.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Oct 26, 2016

Stars sparkle on the red carpet of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016

The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival marked its opening Tuesday afternoon with a traditional red carpet ceremony that was heavy on Asian stars and filmmakers.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 25, 2016

Stars come out for Tokyo film festival opening

The 29th Tokyo International Film Festival marked its opening Tuesday afternoon with a traditional red carpet ceremony that was heavy on Asian stars and filmmakers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Oct 25, 2016

Why gutting NAFTA is unlikely to create U.S. jobs

Both U.S. presidential candidates routinely criticize free-trade deals they blame for the loss of American jobs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 22, 2016

Hiroshima mayor Matsui calls Carp an integral part of city

Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui was there in person at Tokyo Dome to see the Carp capture the Central League pennant. The baseball-mad residents of his city might make it hard for him to do the same should the Carp be on the verge of a Japan Series title.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 20, 2016

Tokyo International Film Festival welcomes audiences to the animated world of Mamoru Hosoda

The Tokyo International Film Festival, whose 29th edition unspools from Oct. 25 to Nov. 3, offers something for everyone — from golden oldies in the Japanese Classics section to films for kids in the new Youth section. However, as Japan's biggest film festival, as well as one of the most important...
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CULTURE / Film
Oct 19, 2016

Japan's eclectic collection of choice

The Tokyo International Film Festival offers a great once-in-a-year opportunity to see new and classic Japanese films with English subtitles. The sheer quantity on offer — more than 50 titles in the main sections alone — can be overwhelming, though. Here are samples from my own must-see list.

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