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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 1, 2016

Chef Zaiyu Hasegawa presents creative takes on dishes that a mother would be proud of

Zaiyu Hasegawa pauses for a moment when I comment on the diversity of the clientele at Den, his restaurant in Tokyo's Jinbocho neighborhood.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 31, 2016

Ryuichi Sakamoto offers his thoughts on politics, Japan and how his music will change 'post-cancer'

"The Professor" is back in town. Last weekend, Ryuichi Sakamoto took the stage at Tokyo Opera City for the debut concert of the Tohoku Youth Orchestra, a 105-strong ensemble of young musicians from Iwate, Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures, which counts him as its musical director.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Mar 26, 2016

In Japan, all other fruits bow to the top banana

Everything you wanted to know about Japan's lingering love affair with bananas but were afraid to ask.
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 24, 2016

Flaws found in scientific case for moderate drinking

It is an irresistible headline: People who drink alcohol in moderation actually live longer than those who abstain entirely. Counterintuitive studies that show the purported benefits of a drink or two a day prompt flurries of bright news reports. You can hear the glasses clinking.
EDITORIALS
Mar 24, 2016

Greater opportunities to vote

Municipalities must do their best to make it easier for residents to vote in upcoming elections.
WORLD
Mar 23, 2016

Asia most at risk for disasters, but Africa likely to suffer more, report says

Asia has the largest number of people exposed to natural disasters, but African countries are the most vulnerable to them, largely because of political instability, corruption, poverty and inequality, a new global assessment shows.
EDITORIALS
Mar 22, 2016

The Minamata Convention

Having experienced the dreadful results of mercury poisoning, Japan has a responsibility to help other countries in their efforts to prevent such pollution.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Mar 20, 2016

Playwright brings voices of America's enslaved to the Tokyo stage

Follow-up show to an upcoming Huck Finn musical grapples with how to strike a balance between relating the true horror of slavery and telling the whole story.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Mar 14, 2016

The centuries-old charm of Japan's cherry blossoms

The time of year much awaited by many people across the country is finally near: the blooming period of the nation's beloved sakura (cherry blossoms).
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 12, 2016

Pierre Gagnaire: 'We must accept the destiny that life imposes'

French chef on modern gastronomy, food culture and mashed potatoes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / YEN FOR LIVING
Mar 12, 2016

Japanese tourists' longing for Hawaii is still worth banking on

Airlines, travel agents and the Hawaiian tourist industry are betting big that the postwar Japanese love affair with Hawaii will endure.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016

Down but not out: Japan's anti-nuclear movement fights to regain momentum

Japan's once highly motivated anti-nuclear movement struggles to maintain momentum amid a government push toward plant restarts.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016

Japan sees record high number of foreign residents: Justice Ministry

The number of foreign residents reaches an all-time high in 2015 at 2.23 million, according to the Justice Ministry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2016

Disaster survivors make peace with past, embrace the future

In memory of the events that occurred on March 11, 2011, representatives from the disaster-stricken areas were asked to speak at an event held at the National Theater of Japan in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward. This is a transcript of their speeches.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 5-YEAR MEMORIAL OF GREAT EAST JAPAN EARTHQUAKE
Mar 11, 2016

Reconstruction moving forward

Five years have passed since the Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. On behalf of the people of Fukushima, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to those people at home and abroad for their overwhelming support during this period.
EDITORIALS
Mar 10, 2016

The 3/11 disasters, five years on

The five years since March 2011 show that massive public spending alone won't rebuild people's lives.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / REVISITING 3/11
Mar 8, 2016

3/11 survivors fall between cracks of reconstruction system

On a chilly weekend morning last month, Yasukatsu Miura, 74, is bundled in a down jacket and wool beanie as he watches TV in his old two-story wooden house in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, cold air entering through gaps in the front door.
Japan Times
JAPAN / REVISITING 3/11
Mar 8, 2016

3/11 lesson: Prepare, at all costs, for the worst

Should a devastating earthquake hit central Tokyo tomorrow, the skyscraper office buildings of Mori Building Co. would be able to provide temporary shelter for about 10,000 people.
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 6, 2016

A future of happiness, tolerance and youth

The UAE has learned that failure to respond effectively to the aspirations of young people, who represent more than half of the population in Arab countries, is like swimming against the tide.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Feb 23, 2016

Zainichi dramas delve into Japan's shadows

“At last, the masterpiece 'Yakiniku Dragon' ('Korean Barbecue Dragon') is going to be staged again!"
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Feb 22, 2016

Tokyo lawmaker says being gay is matter of 'personal taste,' does not merit taxpayer support

A member of the Suginami Municipal Assembly in Tokyo is drawing flak from the LGBT community for saying gay, lesbian and bisexual people refer to themselves so out of “personal taste” and thus are not worthy of support by municipal governments.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Feb 21, 2016

In Japan, don't just celebrate black history, be black history

There are a number of annual celebrations of Black History Month here in Japan. I've attended dozens of them over the years. Have even spoken at several, and in fact will be speaking at one later this month. And more often than not, I'll be asked the question, "Why?"
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Feb 20, 2016

Growing chorus of experts is raising ethical questions about the future of robotics

Crowds filter through a darkened corner of Tokyo's National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation on a recent Saturday, seeking to catch a glimpse of what the future may be like.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Tropical Storm Nari moves northward, with possible landfall Tuesday
Tropical Storm Nari's forecast path as of Monday morning
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Students in Japan struggle with Japanese language and math sections on national exam
The correct answer rate for the Japanese language section on a national test dropped to 67.0% from 67.8% the previous year among elementary school sixth-graders.
Japanese scientists discover clue to why women burn more fat than men
Scientists say a recently-published study could help explain why women are typically less prone to weight-related conditions and may lead to new therapies that target calorie-burning mechanisms.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.
U.S. urges clarity on Japan’s role in potential war over Taiwan, report says
A Ground Self-Defense Force member conducts a military drill with an anti-ship missiles unit, at the GSDF's base on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture in April 2022.
Tourists in Japan have telemedicine options before calling 119
Foreign tourists at Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. More than 1 million international visitors have a medical issue in Japan every year.
Is Japanese skin really ‘too smooth’ for Hideo Kojima’s games?
Hideo Kojima, the leading auteur in Japanese video games, has skirted controversy in the wake of the release of Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Podcast

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

Longform

After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
How remote work is rewriting the migrant experience in Japan
By Megha Wadhwa

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