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LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Nov 19, 2015

Christmas stay includes Santa visit; new desserts added to luxury lunch; elaborate cakes to celebrate holidays

Christmas stay includes Santa visit
EDITORIALS
Nov 15, 2015

Protecting broadcasters' freedom

Freedom of the press is a pillar of democracy. The administration and the LDP should refrain from trying to control the media.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 12, 2015

Putin's daughter and Russia's second-generation elite

Since Vladimir Putin began cementing his grip on Russia in the 1990s, many of his friends have grown famously rich.
BUSINESS
Nov 10, 2015

U.S. says Takata air bag recalls may widen to more carmakers

The Takata Corp. air bag recall already affecting a dozen automakers in the U.S. may widen as the nation's regulator heightens its scrutiny of the devices.
Reader Mail
Nov 6, 2015

My Number needs major rethink

Regarding the article headlined “Violence victims fear My Number” in the Oct. 17 edition, the government claims that the usage of My Number is definitely going to benefit the country, such as better organized social security.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Nov 5, 2015

Plan offers an exciting holiday stay; Latvian chef serves global creations; enjoying a tasty Thanksgiving meal

Plan offers an exciting holiday stay
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 15, 2015

Enjoying the fresh flavors of Hokkaido; sampling the best in Peruvian cuisine; sipping sweet tea with honey tea sets

Enjoying the fresh flavors of Hokkaido
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Oct 10, 2015

Saitama's 'Little Edo' is big on Japan's colorful history

As my smartphone clock flashes from 11:59 a.m. to 12 p.m., I watch the visitors to Kawagoe, in Saitama Prefecture wipe the sweat from their foreheads and direct their attention toward a more primitive form of time keeping — the Toki no Kane (Bell of Time) tower in the middle of the town square.
EDITORIALS
Oct 10, 2015

Sex education or propaganda?

The government distributed inaccurate sex education material to high school teachers in a misguided attempt to raise the national birthrate.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 8, 2015

Taking in the city sights in lavish style; frightfully good Halloween 'boo-fet'; tea sets celebrate harvest season

Taking in the city sights in lavish style
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 1, 2015

Japan, China timed announcement of espionage arrests, says expert

Beijing and Tokyo appear to have waited until two of China's key events were over before revealing the detention of two Japanese nationals.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Oct 1, 2015

Hotel offers home away from home; Guest chefs spread U.S. food culture; Enjoying world chocolate

Hotel offers home away from home
Japan Times
OLYMPICS / OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK
Sep 26, 2015

'Munich 72 and Beyond' chronicles aftermath

Forty-three years ago this month, the Munich Massacre shocked the world.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 26, 2015

U.S. government discovers new email Clinton did not hand over

The U.S. Defense Department has found an email chain that Hillary Rodham Clinton did not give to the State Department, the State Department said on Friday, despite her saying she had provided all work emails from her time as secretary of state.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 24, 2015

Enjoying the tastes and colors of fall; celebration of Chinese cuisine; spooktacular Halloween goodies

Enjoying the tastes and colors of fall
LIFE / Digital
Sep 17, 2015

8-4 turns your game's 'Engrish' into English

'Gaming Jesus" is ready to give the 8-4 tour. "It won't take long," he promises. The office that houses his game localization company is quite cozy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 17, 2015

Experiencing autumnal delights; festival offers global cuisine, wine; fine food presented on fine porcelain

Experiencing autumnal delights
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 17, 2015

Maritime security cooperation in Asia: visions and realities

In Asia, multilateral maritime security regimes are not robust, but what exists is a start — a shaky foundation — that hopefully can be firmed up and built upon.
WORLD
Sep 12, 2015

IAEA officials to be present when Iran takes Parchin nuclear samples

United Nations inspectors will be present with Iranian technicians as they take samples from a key military site, two Western diplomats said, undercutting an objection by U.S. Republicans to the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 10, 2015

Taking in Tokyo Tower; warming up as autumn approaches; tying the knot in top-class style

Taking in Tokyo Tower
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 5, 2015

Clinton apologizes for email 'confusion' but says she did nothing wrong

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton said on Friday she was sorry that her use of a personal email account while secretary of state had caused confusion, and blamed herself for "not thinking a lot" about the matter when she took the job.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Sep 3, 2015

Last chance for summer getaway; barbecue plan for the ladies; exploring the cuisine of Vietnam

Last chance for summer getaway
COMMUNITY / Issues / LABOR PAINS
Aug 30, 2015

Should SEALDs student activists worry about not getting hired?

Japanese labor law effectively allows companies to discriminate against prospective employees based on their beliefs.
WORLD
Aug 24, 2015

Ashley Madison hack sends shivers through hook-up, porn sites

Larry Flynt, a defender of free speech and sexual freedom if there ever was one, has this advice for anyone worried by the hack of infidelity site Ashley Madison: Muzzle yourself.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 22, 2015

White supremacist convicted for targeting Obama in New York 'death ray' case

A New York white supremacist was convicted by a federal jury on Friday of plotting to use a remote-controlled radiation device he called "Hiroshima on a light switch" to harm Muslims and U.S. President Barack Obama.

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