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Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / WEEK 3
May 18, 2008

The beauty of the afterworld

At a funeral, if your loved one in the coffin appears as if they are simply sleeping peacefully, it may alleviate your grief.
BASKETBALL
May 17, 2008

Lakestars hire assistant GM

The Shiga Lakestars named Motofumi Iguchi their assistant general manager, the club announced Friday.
COMMENTARY / World
May 15, 2008

Getting Japan to capitalize on its innovation

BOSTON/TOKYO — As they lament the West's obsession with China and prepare to host the Group of Eight in July, Japanese fear becoming a minor planet in the Chinese orbit. Trouble is, Japan still sees manufacturing as the key to prosperity, despite the fact that it is vulnerable to offshoring.
COMMENTARY / World
May 14, 2008

Russia's oil treasure shows signs of decline

SINGAPORE — In the eight years of Vladimir Putin's presidency, Russia's energy riches were used as a lever to rebuild the country's influence and power. As his successor, Dimitry Medvedev, took over last week and Putin became prime minister, both leaders will worry about signs that this energy muscle...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 13, 2008

Brex upgrade roster in busy offseason

Just as the team name reveals, the Link Tochigi Brex are trying to do everything to make themselves successful in their first season in the JBL's top league.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 13, 2008

Striving to mold definition of convenience

Whether searching for a lunch or quick snack, withdrawing cash or paying a utility bill, the nation's "konbini" convenience stores offer a range of services.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WORDS TO LIVE BY
May 13, 2008

Ultraman creator Kazuho Mitsuta

Mitsuta, aged 70, is one of the creators of the Ultraman series, a science-fiction TV show that was a pioneer of the genre with its wildly imaginative mix of special effects with live action that brought to life hundreds of one-of-a-kind kaijus (monsters). Having produced and directed Ultraman for 44...
BUSINESS
May 13, 2008

TCI appeals order to end J-Power bid

The Children's Investment Fund (TCI) lodged a last-minute appeal against the government Monday, saying its efforts to block the U.K. fund's bid to buy more of Electric Power Development Co. damage the growth and reputation of Japan's capital market.
BUSINESS
May 13, 2008

Resource-rich Botswana lures Japan's interest

Japan, lagging behind China in securing minerals and energy from Africa, will help develop resources in Botswana, according to Ryoichi Matsuyama, the new Japanese ambassador to the world's largest diamond producer.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
May 11, 2008

Veteran Nakamura says move to bj-league the right decision for ex-JBL club

Kazuo Nakamura never minces his words. And this characteristic doesn't change, even on a formal, introductory occasion.
Japan Times
LIFE
May 11, 2008

Reaching from the skies

One of the classic images from Japanese anime — immortalized in the famous post-apocalyptic "Neon Genesis Evangelion" franchise — is of a child-pilot sitting at the controls of a robot that's so huge it stands head and shoulders above the surrounding buildings. It's the key to the genre's escapist...
BUSINESS
May 10, 2008

Tata AutoComp starts Kyushu office

Tata AutoComp Systems Ltd., a major automotive parts maker affiliated with India's largest business group, has set up an office in the city of Kagoshima to boost its presence in Japan's automotive industry.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 10, 2008

Opponents try to block memorial for Korean kamikaze

SEOUL — For decades, Tak Kyung Hyun and 17 other Korean pilots who flew kamikaze missions for the Japanese in World War II have been widely viewed as traitors at home.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 9, 2008

'Mr. Brooks'

The serial-killer genre that gave us characters as diversely memorable as Dr. Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) and "Serial Mom" (Kathleen Turner), had been on the wane. Murder-as-entertainment was no longer a novelty — in terms of body count, any franchise horror movie could up the numbers in a fraction of...
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.
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
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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
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