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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Jun 23, 2018

Is farming in Japan on its last legs?

With a declining agricultural workforce, there are concerns about how Japan will tackle food self-sufficiency and maintain its landscapes, cultural heritage and vitality of its countryside villages.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2018

Identifying remains of U.S. troops returned by North Korea may be challenging

The U.S. military will face a difficult task in identifying the remains of soldiers missing from the Korean War as the Pentagon prepares to receive them from North Korea in the coming days, officials and experts said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2018

Reversing Japan's demographic nosedive

Many steps can be taken to boost the shrinking population.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 18, 2018

Japan's way forward in a rudderless world

The Singapore summit has left Tokyo in a difficult position.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jun 16, 2018

Ken Watanabe: Japan's flag-bearer in the world of entertainment

Ahead of the opening of 'The King and I' in London on June 21, the award-winning actor calls on young Japanese to step outside their comfort zone.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jun 16, 2018

Haruka Kuroda: Taking advantage of stereotypes

Best-known for her role voicing Noodle in Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's virtual band Gorillaz, Haruka Kuroda has been working in the British entertainment industry for nearly two decades.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 15, 2018

JAAF promotes Marathon Grand Championship as vital preparation for 2020 Olympics

Japan's runners who earn spots for the Summer Olympics will gain significant experience running on a nearly identical course during the trial for the 2020 Tokyo Games on home soil.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 15, 2018

Indigenous Taiwanese, seeking rights to ancestral lands, set up camp in Taipei city park

Taipei's Peace Memorial Park is an oasis of calm in the bustling city, home to morning walkers and lunchtime strollers — along with a camp of indigenous protesters demanding justice.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 14, 2018

Niigata re-signs sharpshooter Davante Gardner; NeoPhoenix icon Masahiro Oguchi calls it quits

Davante Gardner is staying put with the Niigata Albirex BB.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 14, 2018

Gorillaz to premiere new album at Tokyo show

Gorillaz, the self-proclaimed "world's most successful virtual act," will grace Tokyo with a pair of concerts next week that will include the world premiere of new album "The Now Now," which comes out June 29.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 14, 2018

Trump's 'cultlike' grip on GOP keeps party ranks in line as his critics learn the hard way

President Donald Trump demonstrated his dominance over the Republican Party this week, serving notice to GOP lawmakers that they risk the wrath of their base by going against him.
EDITORIALS
Jun 13, 2018

More style than substance in Singapore

History suggests Trump faces an uphill battle in his effort to achieve the denuclearization of North Korea.
EDITORIALS
Jun 12, 2018

Hakamada's bid for a retrial drags on

The Supreme Court should waste no time in examining the appeal of 82-year-old Iwao Hakamada, who spent 48 years in prison for a murder he likely didn't commit.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 11, 2018

Banking veteran slams Japanese banks' fixation on archaic trading methods

Regional banks need to stop their fixation with the old-fashioned buy-and-hold strategy and be more nimble to make the most of their investments, a three-decade industry veteran says.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 11, 2018

Architects of South Korea's Sunshine Policy on North say it's paying off

When the United States and North Korea hold a historic summit on Tuesday, supporters of former South Korean President Kim Dae-jung say it will be the culmination of a mission launched two decades ago by the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Jun 9, 2018

Akiko Hirai: A natural ceramicist in London

Learning crafts in the U.K. can give artists more room to breathe.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Jun 9, 2018

'Contemporary Japanese Architects' lays down the foundations of Japanese design

From World War II to the Great East Japan Earthquake, Japanese architects have pushed the boundaries of art, architecture and design.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 9, 2018

U.S. special counsel indicts Russian linked to spy agencies, adds charges against former Trump campaign head Paul Manafort

U.S. special counsel Robert Mueller filed charges on Friday against a political operative with alleged ties to Russian intelligence, bringing his probe on possible collusion by the Trump presidential campaign a step closer to the Kremlin's door.
SPORTS
Jun 7, 2018

Three-time Olympian Dai Tamesue provides detailed critique of sports in Japan

Dai Tamesue, a former track star who made Japan's Olympic team for the 2000 Sydney Games, the 2004 Athens Games and the 2008 Beijing Games, has experienced the highest levels of competition in Japan, the United States and elsewhere.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 6, 2018

Army of okamisan work behind scenes to keep sumo stables running smoothly

Tochinoshin was officially promoted to ozeki on May 30.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 5, 2018

The two-sister circus of Charan-Po-Rantan

Koharu Matsunaga used to be a fixture on Tokyo's busking circuit, belting out tunes on her button accordion with her gypsy brass band at popular tourist stops like Ueno Park.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 2, 2018

The rising star of Tokyo's dim sum scene

From Jin Din Rou to Tim Ho Wan, here's where to go for dim sum in the capital.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
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."
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.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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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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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