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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 30, 2023

With ‘Idol,’ Yoasobi pens a new chapter in J-pop's story

In creating the theme song to the popular anime 'Oshi no Ko,' one of Japan’s most interesting groups wins new fans overseas.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

UT Austin Global Innovation Lab: Training entrepreneurs by the thousands

Already ranked as one of the 10 most influential public universities in the United States, the University of Texas at Austin has escalated its efforts to forge more and deeper connections around the world, a result of its determination to belong to a group of universities making the most significant...
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST
Jun 30, 2023

Garland: Open for business

Located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the city of Garland is attracting a lot of attention from businesses because of its diverse and highly skilled workforce, excellent quality of life, lower cost of living than neighboring areas, and strategic location.
Japan Times
Film / Reviews
Jun 29, 2023

'Hoarder on the Border': A film that gets better as the layers pile up

Hoarding is a serious social issue, but it’s given a disarmingly breezy treatment in Takayuki Kayano’s “Hoarder on the Border.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 29, 2023

Shareholder demands prompt Japan firms to seek investor relations talent

Under growing scrutiny, companies are turning to investment funds, banks and other financial firms to find people who can better communicate corporate strategy and capital allocation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 28, 2023

The return of the warlords

China's collective memory of its own warlords is one reason why the country's leaders are determined to keep military force firmly under the control of the ruling Communist Party.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Jun 28, 2023

Liverpool gets by with a little help from the Beatles

Music tourism is big business for some of the hometowns of famous artists. Now that the pandemic is over, those cities are ready to bring the beat back.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 28, 2023

Time running out for surprise Thai election winner Pita Limjaroenrat

Ever since he led his party to a surprise first-place finish in Thailand’s election last month, he’s faced a flurry of legal complaints and controversies challenging his bid to take power.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 28, 2023

Weak yen now the key to stronger currency and BOJ pivot later

An extended period of weakness could counterintuitively lay the ground for long-run strength should it help the BOJ boost growth and finally pivot from supereasy monetary policy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS / Auto Racing
Jun 28, 2023

Alpine CEO sees Ryan Reynolds' winning touch as boost to F1 prospects

Renault-owned Alpine believes the Hollywood actor has the Midas touch to help get the team back to the top in Formula One.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2023

Nissan board gains shareholder backing, but must tackle surveillance claims

Recent turmoil recalls the turbulent period that led up to and followed the ouster of former head Carlos Ghosn.
SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 27, 2023

Broadcaster standoff shows fragile state of Japanese women's soccer

Failure to find a television home for the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup could all but cripple the sport's hopes of mainstream acceptance in the country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 27, 2023

Mizuho rolls out generative AI to all 45,000 bank staff in Japan

Already, managers and rank-and-file employees are submitting dozens of pitches for ways to harness the technology even before the software is installed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2023

A second life for EV batteries? Depends how long the first is.

Demand for used batteries for storage is likely to soar as intermittent renewable energy takes on a bigger role.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jun 27, 2023

After the buzz, investors are doing their own homework on AI

Businesses ranging from IT services and consulting to media, information and education are now under portfolio managers' microscopes to assess the potential for AI disruption.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 26, 2023

Russia tries to portray return to order after Wagner mutiny

The Kremlin said that Russian President Vladimir Putin had spoken to Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi by phone and had received Tehran's 'full support' in connection with the mutiny.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 26, 2023

Japan unveils ¥904 billion deal to buy out chip linchpin JSR

The government-backed Japan Investment Corp. plans to offer shareholders ¥4,350 a share in a tender offer around December.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2023

A fulfilling job is a luxury of modern times

The idea that your work should pay emotional dividends — and not just the bills — would have seemed strange to most people before the 20th century.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Jun 26, 2023

Japan's new ban on stealth marketing won't hold influencers to account

Only advertisers such as companies will be held liable for violations, leaving questions about the effectiveness of the regulation set to come into effect in October.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 26, 2023

New Zealand looks to broaden trade with China as Hipkins meets Xi

On a six-day visit, New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins and his 29-strong delegation are working to drive demand for more than the traditional fare of milk, logs and lamb.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 26, 2023

Sahara salt diggers struggle to maintain centuries-old trade

It is punishingly hard work, rewarded by an income that fluctuates according to whichever buyers happen to pass through town.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 25, 2023

Gas is here to stay for decades, say fossil fuel heavyweights

Seen as a short-term bridge to greener energy sources, environmentalists have sought to phase out LNG amid worries that it's far dirtier than advertised.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2023

As Putin’s trusted partner, Prigozhin was always willing to do the dirty work

Yevgeny Prigozhin, the mercenary leader of the Wagner Group, had earned the trust of Vladimir Putin. Then he staged a mutiny that rattled the Kremlin.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 24, 2023

Industry faces scrutiny after Titanic sub disaster

But even as industry leaders braced for that increased scrutiny, they said it was difficult to forecast what sort of changes may come.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 23, 2023

U.S.-China rapprochement following Blinken visit

There are again hopes that the United States and China have recognized the need to install guardrails on their relationship after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic trip to Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2023

Eradicate breast cancer? The hunt for a vaccine looks promising

Women in the future may soon be able to get a series of shots that teach their immune systems how to quash breast cancer before it becomes a problem.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023

Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles

The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2023

Lithium producers warn supplies may not meet global EV demand

Staffing shortages, inflation and delays in issuing mine permission may hinder efforts to source enough of the battery metal to meet aggressive electrification timelines.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Japan team finds ancient ocean full of squids
The ancient ocean was full of squids, whose population exceeded that of fish or ammonites, a Japanese research team mainly from Hokkaido University has found through a new method using technology.
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.
Japan launches government body to address concerns over foreign nationals
The new administrative body would serve as a cross-agency "control tower" to respond to issues such as crime and overtourism involving foreign nationals, according to the government.
Japan's Emperor Emeritus admitted to hospital to begin new heart treatment
Emperor Emeritus Akihito is accompanied by Empress Emerita Michiko as he travels to the University of Tokyo Hospital on Monday.
With China and Trump, Japan defense report says world entering ‘new era of crisis’
A senior member of a Self-Defense Forces honor guard inspects a formation before the arrival of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba for a visit to the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on June 30.
Tokyo stocks hit by a perfect storm of tariffs, politics and budget worries
Tokyo stocks are underperforming shares in other large markets globally.
Japan researchers identify gut bacteria strain that boosts anticancer drugs
Researchers at the National Cancer Center Japan say a new type of gut bacteria named YB328 could help unlock the potential of cancer immunotherapy.
Tokyobike founder believes in taking in sights of dynamic cities slowly
Ichiro Kanai, founder and president of Tokyobike, is developing a niche but a new customer base who want to cycle as part of a lifestyle.
Music idol and anime fandom merch is big business
Businesses who cater to fandoms gathered at Tokyo Lifestyle Week for the second annual Oshikatsu — Merch Collection Expo, a trade show devoted to fandom goods.

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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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