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CULTURE / Film
May 17, 2017

It's all about the humans in 'Arrival'

With "Arrival," director Denis Villeneuve takes a very familiar alien invasion scenario and tries to put a new twist on it. While everyone from H. G. Wells in "War of the Worlds" to Roland Emmerich in "Independence Day" has envisioned a swarm of spacecraft attacking us, Villeneuve imagines what would...
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2017

U.S. complains to China about North Korea's attendance at Silk Road summit

The United States warned China on Friday that North Korea's attendance at a weekend summit on China's new Silk Road could affect the participation of other countries, casting a shadow over Beijing's biggest diplomatic event of the year.
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BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
May 12, 2017

Daily conversations about life, basketball strengthen Dick and Diante Garrett's special bond

Diante Garrett's dazzling basketball skills, contagious confidence and veteran leadership have provided a big boost for the title-chasing Alvark Tokyo this season.
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ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2017

China cries 'fake news' in reaction to report about U.S. Navy chief Harris

China's Foreign Ministry has labeled as "fake news and not worth refuting" a report that Beijing urged Washington to fire the top U.S. naval commander in the Pacific in return for boosted pressure on North Korea.
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WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2017

French voters are skeptical that Macron, Le Pen have answers about key issues

A week before the decisive second round in France's presidential election, many voters are skeptical that either of the two candidates can solve chronic unemployment or tackle security concerns, a poll published Sunday found.
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WORLD / Politics
May 1, 2017

Trump invite to Duterte all about lining up allies against Pyongyang: White House

The White House on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to invite Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte to Washington, saying his cooperation was needed to counter North Korea, even as the administration faced human rights criticism for its overture to Manila.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Apr 23, 2017

There's something about Miffy, the gender-bending bunny

Tackling the mysteries of why Japan is one of the largest markets for Miffy merchandise — and whether Miffy is a boy or a girl.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 11, 2017

Toshiba submits unaudited results, raises questions about ability to survive as a company

Embattled Toshiba Corp. said Tuesday its grave financial situation puts it at risk of not being able to survive as a company.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 29, 2017

The truth about deflation

It may be time for the government to realize that simple prescriptions that combine monetary and fiscal expansionary policies will not cure Japan's deep-rooted economic problems.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2017

Kagoike links Osaka governor, Diet members to widening land scandal, says employees knew about alleged Abe donation

Osaka Gov. Ichiro Matsui and three current and former Osaka Diet members were named by Moritomo Gakuen head Yasunori Kagoike on Thursday as being involved in a shady land deal that has shaken the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Osaka's relationship with the ruling coalition.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 20, 2017

South Korea complains to WTO about Chinese response to THAAD deployment

South Korea's trade minister said on Monday that Seoul had complained to the World Trade Organization about China's retaliation against South Korean companies over the deployment of a U.S. missile defense system.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 19, 2017

What's so bad about Imperial Rescript on Education anyway?

The 19th century rescript caught up in the Moritomo Gakuen scandal is not just a collection of homely moral precepts.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 13, 2017

China says Pacific trade meeting with Chile not about TPP

China said Monday that a meeting in Chile to discuss a possible regional Pacific trade deal is not strictly about the languishing Trans-Pacific Partnership, as China tries to distance itself from one-time U.S.-led trade pact.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 7, 2017

What Trump should've tweeted about wiretaps

It's highly unlikely that Obama ordered a tap on Trump's phones, but his administration's alumni may be abusing their power.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 1, 2017

Hon Hai's Gou says 'very serious' about Toshiba chip unit bid

Terry Gou is heading back to Japan.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 25, 2017

Premium Friday is not about taking a holiday

The anonymous writer of Asahi Shimbun's finance-related Keizai Kishodai column pointed out in the Feb. 18 edition that Japanese people only think of time off on a day-by-day basis, whereas Europeans tend to conceptualize it in week-long blocks, as 'vacations.'
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 16, 2017

Comedian Jimmy Carr talks about sensitivity, universal jokes and the best sound he can hear at a stand-up show

"OK, let's kick off with a question for you, in time-honored tradition," Jimmy Carr says to me at the outset of our interview. "Do many comedians make it over to Japan?"
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 10, 2017

European nations worry about spread of deadly diseases from overseas

Europe is facing a growing risk of new disease outbreaks — which may prove difficult to quickly detect and stop — as rising temperatures make the region more vulnerable to illnesses brought in by travelers and trade, a leading health expert has warned.
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WORLD / Politics
Feb 10, 2017

When Putin asked about Obama-era nuke treaty, Trump was stumped, then denounced it: sources

In his first call as president with Russian leader Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump denounced a treaty that caps U.S. and Russian deployment of nuclear warheads as a bad deal for the United States, according to two U.S. officials and one former U.S. official with knowledge of the call.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 9, 2017

What Japan should know about the Abe-Trump summit

Ultimately Japan will need to choose between over-committing to Trump for the sake of maintaining good relations, or tolerating Trump's anger and all that may come with it.
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BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2017

Fifth delay announced for Japan's MRJ jet, raising concerns about new sales

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. puts off handing over its passenger jet and announces a 30 percent jump in development costs.

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