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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 24, 2017

Fallen sergeant's widow at center of Trump condolence call firestorm says he made her 'cry even worse'

The widow of a U.S. Army sergeant killed in Niger this month said on Monday that President Donald Trump had "made me cry even worse" in a condolence telephone call when he said her husband "knew what he signed up for."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2017

Trump vows no tampering with popular retirement savings under tax plan but also rules out fourth bracket for rich

President Donald Trump on Monday dismissed the possibility of curbing a popular tax-deferred U.S. retirement savings program to help pay for sweeping tax cuts, and expressed doubts about adding another top bracket targeting the wealthiest Americans.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2017

Abe claims victory as powerful endorsement, may seek re-election next month

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says the ruling bloc's overwhelming victory in Sunday's election represents a 'historic' level of public confidence.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2017

Catalonia warns of civil disobedience as Madrid readies direct rule

Catalonia said Monday it was confident all officials including police would defy attempts by Madrid to enforce direct rule on the region, in an escalating dispute that has raised fears of unrest among Spain's European allies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 23, 2017

Abe, post-election, faces a new Trump problem

The odds of Japan getting advantageous terms in direct talks with a U.S. president who's torn up myriad deals since January are tiny.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 23, 2017

How Japan could respond to the North Korean threat

Japan cannot afford to slumber in pseudo-peace while leaving this issue for other nations to resolve.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2017

North Korea blasts Japan for using election to 'pave groundwork' for invasion

North Korea on Monday blasted "Japanese reactionaries" for working to "pave the groundwork for a reinvasion of the Korean peninsula" after Sunday's Lower House election that saw Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling bloc secure a sweeping victory.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Oct 23, 2017

'Dajare' 101: Why should Japanese have all the pun?

Chicago-born TV personality Dave Spector is the undisputed master of puns in Japan's u82b8u80fdu754c ('geinokai,' entertainment world).
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Oct 23, 2017

Be decisive with 'koto ni suru' or give it a good try with 'yo ni suru'

Introducing the proper uses of Xu3053u3068u306bu3059u308b and Xu3088u3046u306bu3059u308b.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 23, 2017

Canada, a leader in AI, now makes its foray into driverless car technology

Having built an impressive lead in artificial intelligence, Canada is keen to do the same in driverless cars — specifically the lidar (laser radar) technology that lets these vehicles see where they're going.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 23, 2017

SoftBank is 'tech-focused' version of Berkshire Hathaway: Bernstein analysts

Is Masayoshi Son the next Warren Buffett?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Oct 23, 2017

After landslide victory, Abe may ramp up spending to spur economic policies and social security

Emboldened by the victory of his ruling coalition in Sunday's general election, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to boost government spending to speed up his Abenomics deflation-fighting economic policy mix.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 23, 2017

EU leaders talk nice in negotiations to help May settle Brexit bill

Diplomatic theatrics at last week's Brussels summit revealed how European Union leaders will coax Theresa May over the next two months into parting with tens of billions of euros in return for a post-Brexit trade deal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2017

Senators demand answers on U.S. presence in Niger after deadly ambush, feel White House holding back

U.S. senators said on Sunday the White House has not been forthcoming with details about the military's presence in Niger after the deaths of four soldiers there earlier this month and they want more answers on U.S. operations in the West African country.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Decision 2017
Oct 22, 2017

Abe emerges stronger with win, but faces nation still divided over constitutional revision

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe might have emerged from the Lower House snap election with a stronger power base — but he faces a sharply divided nation.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 22, 2017

Abe's gamble pays off as ruling bloc bags two-thirds majority in Lower House

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's ruling coalition is certain of a resounding victory in the Lower House election that will give it a two-thirds majority.
MORE SPORTS
Oct 22, 2017

Ryota Murata beats Hassan N'Dam in rematch to claim WBA middleweight world title

Olympic gold medalist Ryota Murata has obtained another shining treasure.
JAPAN / Politics / Decision 2017
Oct 22, 2017

Among Japan's voters, hope for new blood vies with desire for stability

The Lower House election Sunday saw voters back newcomers vowing to heed the voices of ordinary people and older voters opting for familiarity and stability in policies on the economy and security, The Japan Times found.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Oct 22, 2017

Defiant Cambodia Daily is down but not out

Tokyo-based publishing family hopes to resurrect paper that was forced to shut last month amid claims it owes Cambodia a huge tax bill.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 22, 2017

Japan-born American finds freedom in not playing the part

Young man caught between two cultures finds freedom in disregarding the expectations of others, be they Japanese or American.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Oct 22, 2017

Fun with zombies, kaiju and Mario in your living room

Hungry for a new PSVR experience?
Japan Times
CULTURE / CULTURE SMASH
Oct 22, 2017

Anime tourism invites overseas fans to join festivities

Yuwaku Onsen is a 1,300-year-old hot-springs resort tucked between mountains along the Asano River south of Kanazawa. Ten mid-size traditional inns line its slim main street, leading to a small hillside shrine and a man-made pond.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 22, 2017

Shinsuke Kashiwagi takes young Diamond Dolphins under wing

While he may not be officially listed as such, veteran point guard Shinsuke Kashiwagi is a de facto player/coach for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 22, 2017

Wallabies coach not getting carried way with win over All Blacks

Australia coach Michael Cheika is determined the Wallabies will not get carried away with their 23-18 victory over New Zealand on Saturday and warned them plenty of work lies ahead if they are to catch up with the world champions.
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
People rush to make furusato nozei donations ahead of tighter rules
A booth from the town of Betsukai in Hokkaido at an Amazon Japan furusato nо̄zei promotion event, on Sept. 5 in Tokyo's Minato Ward.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Strikes on Qatar and Poland shake U.S. sway among friend and foe
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington on Sept. 8. Israeli strikes in Qatar and Russian drone incursions into Poland have challenged the U.S. leaders claims of global respect.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.

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