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JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2023

Zelenskyy meets Modi and G7 leaders after arriving in Hiroshima

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, German leader Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 20, 2023

Daihatsu's test scandal engulfs SUV model for Japan market

Daihatsu, a unit of Toyota, stopped shipments and sales of the hybrid model of the Rocky small SUV. The vehicle is also sold by the parent company as the Raize.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023

Ukraine's Zelenskyy set to attend G7 Hiroshima summit in person

The visit to the atomic-bombed city would be rich in symbolism amid Russian nuclear saber-rattling in the bloody war against its neighbor.
BUSINESS
May 19, 2023

Auto supplier Hitachi Astemo flags lapses in quality tests over decades

The misconduct affected 22 products for 69 customers, including rear shock absorbers and brake systems for cars, railcar dampers and connecting rods, the company said.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2023

Japan’s largest opposition party could be reaching a breaking point

The CDP faces a crisis as internal arguments, poor elections results and the rise of Nippon Ishin threaten its status as Japan’s largest opposition party.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 19, 2023

Japan's G7 refugee balancing act: Door open for Ukrainians, but not many others

The country's embrace of Ukrainian evacuees has been unusual for a nation notorious for its aversion toward immigrants, but the Ukraine war has sparked a rare outpouring of support.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 19, 2023

Rafael Nadal withdraws from French Open, intends to retire in 2024

'It's not a decision I'm taking, it's a decision my body is taking,' Nadal said at a news conference in his native Mallorca.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2023

U.S. and U.K. announce fresh sanctions on Russia at Hiroshima summit

The group aims to close off evasion loopholes, reduce the reliance on Russian energy and keep key assets frozen until the war is halted.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Japan ready to expound on city’s anti-nuclear message

For Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, hosting the Group of Seven Leaders Summit in Hiroshima carries special meaning.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Luxury, fine food and nature await in the city of peace

Overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and surrounded by the Chugoku Mountains, Hiroshima is full of secluded nature spots, exquisite food that makes use of the bounties of the land and sea, traditional Japanese culture, and other world-class attractions that are sure to impress the dignitaries attending the...
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / EXPLAINER
May 19, 2023

What are the risks of 'dark' part-time jobs? A former detective explains.

Many young people are drawn in, mistakenly thinking that they won't be held responsible because of their age.
JAPAN
May 18, 2023

Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ennosuke found collapsed after suspected suicide attempt

Ennosuke’s parents were also found collapsed and both were later confirmed dead. The incident came the same day a report alleged Ennosuke harassed staff at his theater collective.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2023

Hong Kong libraries remove books about Tiananmen protest ahead of anniversary

Hong Kong, once a haven for information about taboo topics in mainland China, has removed books about the Tiananmen Square protest from its library shelves.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2023

China’s record-high youth unemployment rate expected to worsen

The jobless rate for those age 16 to 24 is at nearly four times the national rate, with 11.58 million graduates expected to flood the market this summer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 18, 2023

Xi summit to deepen Central Asian ties in split-screen with G7

The summit unfolds in a split screen with G7 leaders effort in Japan this week to hammer out a unified response to Chinese 'economic coercion.”
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2023

A breakthrough on Alzheimer's is closer than ever

Promising data could open the door to insurance coverage for expensive new Alzheimer's drugs, bringing them closer to patients.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
May 16, 2023

Two cases of measles confirmed in Tokyo

The health minister urged people with no history of vaccination against measles to consider getting inoculated.
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
May 16, 2023

'Tamagawa Clasico' evolves into one of J. League's biggest derbies

The rivalry between FC Tokyo and Kawasaki Frontale has been boosted by the clubs' 2007 decision to jointly promote the matchup.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
May 16, 2023

Japan approves up to 42% increase in household electricity prices

Seven of Japan’s major energy providers will raise household their prices from June, in a move likely to add to inflation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 16, 2023

Exploring Black identity in Japan isn't easy, especially when it comes to hair

The case of a Hyogo student told not to wear cornrows has prompted Black people in Japan to reflect on expression and identity in a homogeneous society.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 16, 2023

Chinese LGBTQ center closes down abruptly amid Xi clampdown

China’s LGBTQ community has been coming under increased political scrutiny as Xi promotes more conservative values around gender and sexual identity.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 16, 2023

New threat to privacy? Scientists sound alarm about DNA tool

The tool could lead to a range of scientific advances but it also poses a vast range of concerns around consent, privacy and surveillance.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 16, 2023

Top exec rebukes LIV but seeks civility at PGA Championship

LIV Golf and the PGA Tour have taken their fight to court, but a trial is at least a year away.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 16, 2023

Ukraine hails first gains in six months as Zelenskyy secures drones from U.K.

Since last week, the Ukrainian military has started to push Russian forces back in and around the embattled city of Bakhmut, its first significant offensive operations since November.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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