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LIFE / Food & Drink / Top 5
May 14, 2023

An egg-cellent odyssey through Tokyo’s best 'omurice'

Who really invented these egg-wrapped delights of rice? If these restaurants continue serving up stellar fare, who cares?
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LIFE / Style & Design
May 13, 2023

In the world of tatami, one Kyushu variety is a cut above

Shichitōi rushes can be difficult to harvest and weave, but many consider them the superior ingredient for unparalleled tatami.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
May 13, 2023

The fur is flying — for top dollar on private airlines

Flying with a pet? It'll cost an arm and a paw to avoid the cargo hold.
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BUSINESS
May 12, 2023

Toshiba posts 35% decline in full-year net profit

The firm has said a planned takeover bid that is expected to take the company private will likely start in late July.
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MORE SPORTS
May 12, 2023

X Games returns to Japan without COVID-19 restrictions

The X Games will feature 10 events from the skateboarding, BMX and Moto X disciplines.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
May 12, 2023

Japan’s giant of central banking

Critics of former BOJ Gov. Kuroda complain that he never achieved the 2% inflation target. What they fail to acknowledge is his policies led to a dramatic strengthening of the labor market.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 11, 2023

Yu Yamauchi gets very comfortable in isolation

The photographer, whose exhibition 'Jinen' is on display at this year's Kyotographie photo festival, gets in touch with himself and the world with long, lonely stints immersed in nature.
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WORLD
May 11, 2023

Europe battling punishing drought and unpredictable weather forecast for 2043

The continent has warmed nearly twice as fast as the rest of the world over the last three decades, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
May 10, 2023

Kishida’s close call, Kyoto’s dual festivals and the now not-so-novel coronavirus

Deep Dive is back with updates on the attack on Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, COVID-19 and all the partying that Kyoto has been doing.
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BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Government-funded chip venture aims to restore Japan's glory days

Rapidus is trying to do what experts argued the country should have done decades ago as it began to lose its edge in the semiconductor industry.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2023

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

AI-guided drones can spray fertilizer, apply fungicide and sow seeds with a precision that leaves traditional heavy equipment in the dust.
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BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Banking crisis concerns loom over G7 finance ministers meeting

As well as tackling the issue of crypto regulation, the ministers and central bank governors will be looking to strengthen the global financial system.
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BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Tucker Carlson plans show on Twitter, calling it last big free speech platform

Carlson was ousted last month from Fox News after evidence was found during court proceedings that he had insulted management, colleagues and guests.
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WORLD
May 10, 2023

Trump liable for sexually abusing writer and faces $5 million damages

The jurors rejected E. Jean Carroll's accusation of rape but upheld her other complaints in the closely watched civil trial following less than three hours of deliberations.
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BUSINESS
May 9, 2023

Police raid consulting firm as China starts anti-spy campaign

A provincial TV channel in Jiangsu reported the start of a countrywide campaign against national security violations among consulting firms.
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BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 8, 2023

Sendai firm banks on unique cosmetics specialty store

Shoen Sukiya's Perfumerie Sukiya S-Pal store boasts a floor space of 560 square meters and monthly sales of over ¥100 million.
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MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2023

Verstappen leads rampaging Red Bull to one-two finish in Miami

The victory was Max Verstappen's 38th career win, tying him with Sebastian Vettel for most victories for Red Bull.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 8, 2023

Jarred by pandemic curbs, rich Chinese scour Thailand for second homes

Cooped up for three years under some of the world's toughest COVID-19 controls, a flood of mainland Chinese have been hunting for property buys overseas since Beijing opened its borders.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 8, 2023

Japanese companies split over post-pandemic remote working

Some major companies have been shifting back to working at the office in principle. Others are cautious about fully returning to an office-based work style.
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COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 8, 2023

'In Nojiri, I have never felt like a foreigner'

Secluded and serene, the summer spot for many expat families faces challenges that aren't unique to other rural townships in Japan.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 8, 2023

H&M’s Pokucinska seeks something for everyone

Name: Aneta Pokucinska
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COMMENTARY / World
May 7, 2023

A world with monarchs: Long live the kings and queens

The coronation of King Charles III highlights why constitutional monarchy remains a vital form of government in some of the world's most successful countries.
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

Japan steps into post-pandemic phase with scrapping of COVID measures

The move will have a far-reaching impact on the nation’s health care system and beyond, affecting everything from the cost of treatment to the reporting of COVID cases.
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ASIA PACIFIC
May 6, 2023

U.S. seeks meeting with China defense minister after being spurned

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is hoping for a meeting with his Chinese counterpart, Defense Minister Li Shangfu, in Singapore next month.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 5, 2023

After tour, Kishida now needs to deliver for Africans

Japan's prime minister took a week-long tour of Africa in an attempt to raise his country's profile and that of the developed world more generally on the continent.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 5, 2023

Apple stakes future growth on emerging markets, starting with India

For Apple, selling an iPhone in an emerging market represents more than just the sale of one device — it represents the chance to get consumers hooked.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 5, 2023

Fewer luxury shoppers but bigger spenders as Chinese return to Europe

Those trickling back to Europe are mostly business travelers and wealthier people who have the means to travel 'a bit differently.'

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