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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 20, 2018

Delicate French treats to delight the palate

The Hyatt Regency Tokyo is holding its popular French desserts event, the Gilles Marchal Fair, until Nov. 18.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 13, 2018

Dessert collaboration marks 30th anniversary

The Royal Park Hotel's 30th anniversary is just around the corner; to get ahead of the curve, they've teamed up with one of Nihonbashi's oldest and most well-regarded confectioners to produce a celebratory parfait of absolute decadence.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 12, 2018

Trump to target foreign meddling in U.S. elections with sanctions order: sources

President Donald Trump plans to sign an executive order as soon as Wednesday that will slap sanctions on any foreign companies or people who interfere in U.S. elections, based on intelligence agency findings, two sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2018

New Chitose Airport bounces back but power outages a wider concern in quake-hit Hokkaido

It took a lot of hard work, but the airport serving the city of Sapporo is back up and running.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2018

Hokkaido quake spurs mass hotel booking cancellations, tourist spot closings

Facilities in the prefecture — a popular tourist destination — advised travelers to cancel if they could, as water and power outages made normal operations impossible.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 6, 2018

An urban escape with a blend of tradition

Touring Tokyo is about to get a lot easier. On Dec. 14, floors 4-13 of Hulic Square Tokyo will collectively open as the new flagship location for Hulic's luxury hotel series.
Sep 5, 2018

Japan Association of New Public launched "Japan Social Enterprises/NGOs Directory"and issued"Outlook of Japan's Social Sector"

Japan Association of New Public launched "Japan Social Enterprises/NGOs Directory" and issued "Outlook of Japan's Social Sector"
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Sep 3, 2018

Reuters reporters who exposed Myanmar military abuses are jailed for seven years

In a landmark case seen as a test of progress toward democracy in the Southeast Asian country, a Myanmar judge on Monday found two Reuters journalists guilty of breaching a law on state "secrets," sentencing them to seven years in prison.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 31, 2018

Myanmar army seen falsifying photos to smear Rohingya 'Bengalis'

The grainy black-and-white photo, printed in a new book on the Rohingya crisis authored by Myanmar's army, shows a man standing over two bodies, wielding a farming tool. "Bengalis killed local ethnics brutally," reads the caption.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Aug 29, 2018

In Japan, the most important rule for language translation is often broken

As Japan continues to court more foreign tourists, the nation must learn to respect foreign languages as much as its own.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 27, 2018

IBM's Watson failed against cancer, but AI may win

The company made bold claims that haven't yet panned out. But someday artificial intelligence could crack the code of individualized diagnosis and treatment.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 23, 2018

Stylish glamping to close out the summer season

Now that the summer evenings have cooled down, it's the perfect time to dive into the joys of camping — and what better way to do so than right in a hotel? Sponsored by Asahi Breweries, Shin Yokohama Prince Hotel has opened its spacious seventh floor open-air terrace to host a luxurious urban camping...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2018

U.N. watchdog says no signs North Korea has halted nuclear activities

The United Nations' atomic watchdog has said it has not seen any signs that North Korea has halted its nuclear activities — including those at secret sites — despite its vows to work toward denuclearization at a landmark summit with the U.S. in June.
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2018

Hiroshima residential warning system devised after deadly 2014 rains drawing wider interest

Residents in part of Hiroshima hit by landslides in August 2014 have developed a warning system against disasters caused by heavy rain.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Aug 19, 2018

The museum where the kids can run wild

Surreal as it sounds, the creation of personal digital crocodiles is a pretty typical activity in the world of teamLab — or more precisely, inside teamLab's new museum showcasing the work of the so-called 'ultra-technologist' art collective.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: TECH
Aug 19, 2018

Listen to the sound of new technology

From sutra-chanting speakers to holographic digital assistants, today's tech talks to all generations.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 16, 2018

Award-winning desserts join rotating buffet

To celebrate its 15th anniversary, The French Kitchen at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo is offering an afternoon tea buffet featuring award-winning cakes and customer favorites that have been offered over the last 15 years, as well as a selection of savory dishes until Sept. 30.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 14, 2018

FBI agent Peter Strzok, whose anti-Trump texts sparked an uproar, is fired

The FBI has fired agent Peter Strzok, whose anti-Trump text messages fueled controversy over the investigation into Russia's election interference, a move that U.S. President Donald Trump quickly celebrated.
EDITORIALS
Aug 7, 2018

Extreme weather requires disaster response overhaul

The nation's disaster response system must be upgraded to respond more effectively to the extreme weather conditions that are becoming increasingly common.
EDITORIALS
Aug 5, 2018

Google eyes a return to China

Google's dilemmas are shared by most companies that do business in China.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Aug 2, 2018

Next-level luxury in helicopter ride, spa package

Swissotel Nankai Osaka is pulling out all the stops to celebrate its 15th anniversary. In addition to hosting a variety of commemorative promotional events, the hotel has crafted two luxurious accommodation plans that will be available from Sept. 1 to Dec. 31.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 26, 2018

Popular melon fair offers summer respite

The Tokyo Station Hotel is once again presenting a refreshing summer menu through the end of August. This classic modern icon of Tokyo Station welcomes guests with hospitality by following their seasonal theme "Spending Summer Comfortably at the Hotel."
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jul 22, 2018

Tata Consultancy CEO's latest multinational foray

In the world of business, any metaphorical reference to games — gambling games, at that — might seem less than ideal.
Japan Times
Reference / EXPLAINER,Q&A
Jul 20, 2018

Q&A: How to survive this year's scorching summer in Japan

This year's heat wave is again lethal, having already killed over 30 people and sent more than 10,000 to hospitals since July 9 due to heat exhaustion and heatstroke.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 19, 2018

Cultural immersion through dance, festivities

The Shiba Park Hotel, located near Tokyo Tower in Shiba Park, Minato Ward, is inviting overseas guests to enjoy Japanese culture and customs at a Bon odori festival that will be held at Zojoji Temple on July 27 and 28.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 18, 2018

Non-Japanese speakers turned to employers for help in aftermath of west Japan flooding disaster

With basic necessities interrupted, homes evacuated and infrastructure badly in need of repair, surviving a disaster is challenging enough, but for non-Japanese speakers there is the added worry of getting important information in a language they can understand.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jul 12, 2018

A taste of French artistry in Tokyo

A taste of French artistry in Tokyo

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