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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 7, 2023

ByteDance accused of helping China track Hong Kong activists

TikTok faces growing pressure in the U.S. following reports that the company has stored personal information of American users on servers in China.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 6, 2023

Iran unveils its first hypersonic ballistic missile

Concerns about Iran's ballistic missiles contributed to then-U.S. President Donald Trump's decision in 2018 to ditch Tehran's 2015 nuclear pact.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

CDP submits censure motion in bid to delay immigration bill

The motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito reflects an increasingly confrontational posture toward Japan's ruling coalition.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2023

Abrupt closure of upscale Tokyo international preschool stuns parents

Parents have been left to deal with the fallout of a dispute between the Chateau School's owner and the landlord of its building in ritzy Nishiazabu.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2023

Debt debacle confirms what many thought of the U.S.

China is the chief beneficiary of the U.S. debt ceiling nonsense. Doubts about U.S. trustworthiness spur governments to look elsewhere for leadership and stability.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 6, 2023

Deluge of the century: Researchers highlight rarity of deadly Japan rainfall

Many coastal areas of the Tokai region, including Toyohashi in Aichi and Hamamatsu in Shizuoka, experienced an amount of rain that falls once in 100 years or more.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 6, 2023

Flight of affluent taxpayers catches up with New York

The latest personal income tax data from New York shows the state bringing in less revenue than it did before the pandemic, which could hamper its ability to pay its bills.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 6, 2023

U.S. and Chinese officials hold 'constructive' talks in Beijing

Diplomats from the two countries exchanged views on the bilateral relationship, Taiwan-related issues and other matters.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 6, 2023

LeBron James to flag away centenary Le Mans race

The Lakers star is a partner in Fenway Sports Group, which co-owns the RFK Racing NASCAR team.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 6, 2023

Inter bids for Champions League glory as off-field problems persist

A resurgent team on the pitch, Inter's financial struggles exemplify the issues affecting Europe's grand old clubs.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 6, 2023

Can Biden's compromise strategy fix a divided U.S.?

It remains to be seen whether this deal can help the longer-term effort of healing what Biden refers to as the 'soul of the nation.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023

China leads tech race, highlighting need for AUKUS sharing, think tank says

An analysis of 2 million science papers showed Beijing had a commanding lead in both hypersonics research and the technology to counter it, electronic warfare and key undersea capabilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional voices: Chubu
Jun 5, 2023

Nagano school runs course for girls dreaming of idol stardom

Six girls dreaming of debuting as idols joined the inaugural class that will pursue both academic studies and performing arts at Saku Chosei Senior High School.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Jun 5, 2023

Rapid return of tourists to Japan helping fuel inflation for BOJ

Almost 2 million visitors arrived from overseas in April, compared with less than 140,000 a year earlier, according to Japan’s National Tourism Organization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 4, 2023

The Japanese firms and megabanks funding rainforest destruction

Comprehensive datasets reveal thousands of investments and loans made by Japan’s top lenders and investment funds that are impacting rainforests around the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2023

Japan adopts concept of farming policy overhaul to boost food security

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida suggested that the government will work to increase the domestic production of wheat, soybeans and feed grains in order to reduce Japan's reliance on imports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2023

Deadly India train crash linked to signal system failure

There was confusion about the exact sequence of events but reports say a signalling error may have sent India's Coromandal Express running from Kolkata to Chennai onto a side track.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 4, 2023

World's spy chiefs meet in secret conclave in Singapore

Such meetings are organized by the Singapore government and have been discreetly held at a separate venue alongside the security summit for several years, sources said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 4, 2023

PSG announces Lionel Messi won't return next season

The Argentinian was signed two seasons ago from Barcelona to help PSG win an elusive Champions League, but he failed in that aim.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2023

The Fed's fight against U.S. inflation faces a new challenge: A dry Panama Canal

A severe drought has caused water levels in Panama to drop far below normal, resulting in weight limits and rising surcharges for vessels traversing the canal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2023

U.S. defense chief says China talks 'essential' to curbing chance of conflict

As dangerously close U.S.-China military encounters rise, the U.S. defense secretary slammed China's unwillingness to meet and discuss improving crisis management mechanisms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2023

Wildfires spread in eastern Canada, forcing evacuations in coastal Quebec

The mayor of Sept-Iles, a coastal Quebec city, declared a local state of emergency on Friday, as wildfire risk led to evacuation orders in the region.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Jun 3, 2023

Mute, unfollow, delete: Experts’ tips for mindful social media use

Don't be afraid to change things up on your social media feeds — if only to see what effect the difference has on you.
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2023

Government draws up measures to tackle expected 2024 logistics crunch

Large consignors and logistics companies have been asked to submit improvement plans that will ease burdens on truck drivers ahead of a new legal limit on their overtime from April 2024.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 2, 2023

Sergey Karjakin may skip World Cup rather than compete without Russian flag

Athletes from Russia and Belarus have been banned from competitions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 2, 2023

Your first robot butler will need human eyes

Automatons that clean your house are getting closer to reality, but they’ll still need people to steer them for several years
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jun 2, 2023

Japan and South Korea ramp up chip collaboration amid U.S.-China tensions

A need to work around trade restrictions is seen as the main factor driving the engagement with Japan by firms such as Samsung, rather than improving diplomatic relations.
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.
Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
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.
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

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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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