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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2023

Why Kishida hasn't decided to call a snap election — yet

The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 16, 2023

What a smoky U.S. can learn from past climate denialism in Australia

National disasters, such as the bush fires in Australia and now Canada and the U.S., can sway voters — but the shift is often only slight.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 16, 2023

Kylian Mbappe says staying with PSG 'my only option for now'

Kylian Mbappe on Thursday said staying at Paris Saint-Germain was his "only option for now," after the France superstar told the club he would not be extending his contract beyond 2024.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2023

U.S. airman who leaked files is indicted on charges of mishandling secrets

Jack Teixeira’s disclosures have bared rifts between the United States and its allies and given Russia information about intelligence-gathering methods.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 16, 2023

Rickie Fowler and Xander Schauffele get off to record starts at U.S. Open

Fowler and Schauffele each fired an 8-under 62, the lowest round in U.S. Open history and tied for the lowest ever in a major.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 15, 2023

Kishida says he will not call a snap election, ending weeks of speculation

His government, Kishida said, will focus on moving forward with its current priorities, which include encouraging wage growth and investing in digital and green technologies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jun 15, 2023

Seoul holds firm as Beijing slams South Korea for moving closer to U.S.

Long wary of alienating China, the push by South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol to build closer security and economic ties with Washington and Tokyo has raised concern in Beijing.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 15, 2023

Japan’s exports grow at weakest pace since 2021 as demand slows

Declines in exports of mineral fuel, chip making machinery and semiconductor parts dragged on shipments abroad.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2023

Global level of forced displacement climbs to record 110 million, U.N. says

The increase of around 19 million people by the end of last year is the biggest annual jump on record, the UNHCR has said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 15, 2023

Fed chief dances between pause and hikes in communication two-step

The surprisingly high projections may reflect a return to the Fed’s strategy of cooling a resilient economy while slowing its tightening campaign.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 15, 2023

Belarusian leader hints that he has already received Russian nuclear bombs

Alexander Lukashenko boasted that the weapons are 'three times more powerful” than the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in World War II.
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2023

Two dead after shooting at Self-Defense Forces gun range in central Japan

An 18-year-old male suspect, a recent recruit of the Self-Defense Forces, was arrested at the scene.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2023

War in Ukraine so far favors the defense

The evolution of military technology confers a natural advantage on the much-ridiculed Russian troops as they face the current Ukrainian onslaught.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 14, 2023

Could the LDP turn to Nippon Ishin amid friction with coalition partner Komeito?

Tensions with Komeito and policy compatibility with Nippon Ishin have some questioning whether the ruling party might shop around for a new coalition partner.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 14, 2023

China’s property tycoons remain in charge even as empires fall

To some observers, keeping the property magnates in charge ensures that their interests remain aligned with those of bondholders.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2023

As Iran emerges from isolation, Israel is feeling cornered

Jerusalem is issuing daily warnings and letting everyone know that it would not hesitate to act, even alone, if it felt enough of a threat from Iran.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jun 13, 2023

Denver Nuggets win NBA Finals for first title

Two days after countryman Novak Djokovic won the French Open for his record 23rd Grand Slam tennis crown, Nikola Jokic was named the NBA Finals MVP.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2023

Toyota sets out the tech it says will equip it to sell millions of EVs

Comments and hours of presentations at a technology briefing contrasted with years of Toyota executives speaking cautiously about how quickly car buyers will be ready to go all-electric.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 13, 2023

Miami braces for Trump’s court date and crowds of up to 50,000

Trump loyalists are promising a show of force Tuesday, as part of a national call put out by Trump himself.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 12, 2023

Former Italian leader Silvio Berlusconi dies at 86

Berlusconi, a billionaire businessman who created Italy's largest media company before transforming the political landscape, served as prime minister in 1994-1995, 2001-2006 and 2008-2011.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2023

This key health metric still evades gadget makers

Measuring blood pressure has been around for more than a century, but is proving tricky to digitize.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 12, 2023

Japan has a path to decarbonization leadership

The nation has clear advantages, but its companies need to seize the opportunities while making the most of trusted partners.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 12, 2023

Man arrested over daytime robbery in Kawasaki as second suspect remains at large

Two people entered the store located near Kawasaki Station at around 1.pm. on Sunday and smashed its display cases, before being intercepted by the store’s manager and fleeing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 12, 2023

South Korea indicts ex-Samsung Electronics executive for alleged data leak to China

Prosecutors said they have also indicted six other people for their involvement in the alleged crime, including an inspection company employee.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 12, 2023

Esoteric fines pile up as China’s provinces hunt for revenue

The central government reiterated that provinces have to fix hidden debt problems on their own, leaving local officials to get more creative to raise revenue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 12, 2023

Inflation and hot labor market drive dissent as Fed signals rate pause

Officials worry progress on inflation has stalled and say the Fed may need to do more to cool a surprisingly resilient economy.
Bear kills another person in Japan in record year for fatal attacks
Police investigate the scene of a bear attack that killed one person and injured three others on Friday in the village of Higashinaruse in Akita Prefecture.
Tokyo launches English-language international school database
A screenshot of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government's international schools portal site
Strong quake shakes Hokkaido as authorities urge vigilance
Kunashiri Island is seen across the Nemuro Strait, just before sunrise from Rausu, Hokkaido. A strong earthquake struck the area at a depth of about 40 kilometers early Saturday.
New tourism minister calls concentration of tourists in certain areas 'very serious'
Tourism minister Yasushi Kaneko holds a news conference in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Florian Wiltschko: ‘Shinto helps me understand and live within Japanese culture’
Florian Wiltschko’s interest in Shintoism began with a trip to Japan in his teens. He now serves as the supplicant priest at the 355-year-old Hisai Hachiman Shrine in Mie Prefecture.
Loss to Wallabies doesn't dampen Japan’s optimism
Japan's Michael Leitch controls the ball during the match against Australia on Saturday.
Stars align for Kim-Trump meeting — but any talks will be on N.K. leader’s terms
A South Korean soldier stands next to a TV broadcasting a news report about a possible summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump, at the main railway station in Seoul on Wednesday.
New ‘immigration minister’ post signals Takaichi Cabinet’s priorities
Kimi Onoda, economic security minister and minister for harmonious coexistence with foreign nationals, arrives at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Number of suicide cases among students in Japan hits record high in 2024
The health ministry's Suicide White Paper for 2024 has found that numbers for both men and women peak at age 21, with “concerns over future career paths” being identified as the most likely cause.
The newly formed LDP-JIP coalition may not be as solid as it seems
Ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi and Japan Innovation Party leader Hirofumi Yoshimura sign a policy agreement between the two parties at the Diet in Tokyo on Monday.

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The byzantine process for converting a foreign driver’s license into a Japanese one entails mountains of paperwork and significant stamina — unless you're a lucky license holder from a country or region where these requirements are waived.
Driving in Japan isn’t hard. Getting the license is.
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