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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
May 22, 2023

Hiroshima firms attract new workers and nurture young talent

Securing human resources is a regional challenge, but some companies have devised clever ways to lure young workers.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 21, 2023

China and Russia lash out at G7 'double containment' attempt

Reactions to the G7 statement were prompt and furious, with China saying the G7 used the summit to “brazenly interfere in the country’s internal affairs.”
Japan Times
WORLD
May 21, 2023

Jeddah, sleep and a French plane: How Zelenskyy reached Japan's G7

According to French officials, the idea of bringing the Ukrainian leader to the G7 had been in the works for several weeks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 21, 2023

Trump or DeSantis? Neither, say Ukrainian-American voters angry at war stance

Americans claiming Ukrainian descent may only total close to 1 million, but they are densely distributed in competitive areas.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
May 21, 2023

Any way you slice it, burdock root stir-fry hits the spot

Named after a folk hero, this dish frequently appears tucked into bento, as a side on family dinner tables and on the menu at pubs and other casual eateries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
May 20, 2023

A $518 billion rally shows Japanese stocks are all the rage in 2023

Some of the world’s most famed investors are voicing a near consensus that Japan’s stock market is the place to be as its larger peers grapple with rising economic headwinds.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 20, 2023

Pokemon Go creator Niantic suffers metaverse woes

Questions about the future of the 'real-world metaverse” have been swirling around Niantic for years following a series of games that have underperformed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 20, 2023

G7 adopts common economic security approach to de-risk ties with China and Russia

At the same time, the group emphasized the need to step up cooperation with emerging economies in the areas of infrastructure, digitization and trade.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2023

Fertile land nurtures a rich culture and a hearty spirit

On the Pacific coast of Honshu, just northeast of the capital, is Ibaraki Prefecture — Tokyo’s secluded back garden. Home to the world-class technology hub of Tsukuba Science City and the developing industrial areas of Hitachi and Kashima, this fertile prefecture has always been enthusiastic about...
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 Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2023

Bats, cheetahs and hippos unlock mysteries of the human genome

The decade-long Zoonomia project shows that animals have a lot to teach us about our health, disease, and potentially new ideas for medicines.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 19, 2023

Takeshi Kitano returns to Cannes with an 'indifferent' outlook

The director's first feature-length film in six years will premiere at the festival, but Kitano says he does things his own way, regardless of success.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 19, 2023

The G7 is again at the cutting edge of global politics

This year's Group of Seven summit could be the most important in the bloc's history or that of Japan.
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
WORLD
May 19, 2023

U.S. agrees on Taiwan trade terms, clouding plans for China talks

The Taiwan initiative isn’t a formal free-trade agreement, but it’s part of a broader push to deepen trade ties amid heightened tensions with Beijing.
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
WORLD / Science & Health
May 19, 2023

More than half of the world's large lakes are drying up

Report shows the world's most important freshwater sources lost water at a cumulative rate of around 22 gigatons per year for nearly three decades.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Japan offers comprehensive assistance for Ukraine

The simmering conflict between Russia and Ukraine that actually began in 2014 exploded into a full-on invasion in late February 2022. Japan responded immediately, condemning Russia’s incursion and sending an array of financial, humanitarian and nonlethal aid to Ukraine. The exodus of refugees from...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Changing hearts and minds on reality of Fukushima recovery

At 2:46 p.m. on March 11, 2011, Japan was rocked for six minutes as a magnitude 9 megathrust earthquake struck about 70 kilometers off Miyagi Prefecture, spawning tsunami that would sweep across Japan’s Pacific coastline from Hokkaido to Chiba. Combined, the quake and tsunami left nearly 20,000 dead,...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Cultural expo continues to explore Japan’s beauty and spirit

Seizing on the opportunity offered by the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, the Cultural Affairs Agency and the Japan Arts Council launched the Japan Cultural Expo in 2019. Through over 1,000 projects, exhibitions and festivals, the initiative introduced the world to the beauty of Japanese culture...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Temple stays offer peace and opportunities for reflection

Busy, sprawling and noisy cities are often the first things that greet visitors upon arrival in Japan. Landing in Osaka, a new arrival might wade through the throngs of people in Dotonbori, mesmerized by the acres of neon lights. Eager to try the local food, the battered octopus balls called takoyaki...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Seto Inland Sea area boasts lush nature, bustling cities, cultural heritage

The area surrounding the Seto Inland Sea, Japan’s largest inland body of water, constitutes the Setouchi area, represented by the cities of Hiroshima, where the G7 Summit will be held, Okayama, Matsuyama and Takamatsu. Spanning the prefectures of Hiroshima, Okayama, Ehime and Kagawa, respectively,...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Collaborative research efforts pave way for peace-based educational outlook

Hiroshima University was founded in 1949 in the first city in the world to suffer an atomic bombing. In the spirit of pursuing peace, HU’s mission is to contribute to the well-being of humankind by realizing a free and peaceful international society.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Hiroshima G7 Summit Special
May 19, 2023

Programs help students tackle international issues

“Challenge your mind, Change our future.”  Ritsumeikan University adopted this motto in 2018 as part of its vision toward 2030. In a time when it is difficult to predict the future due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increasingly complex social and political issues, the university is determined to...
ENVIRONMENT
May 18, 2023

Japan close to eradicating mongoose from Amami-Oshima Island

The mongoose's presence on Amami-Oshima led to a decline in other native species on the island, and is an example of how human interference in nature goes wrong.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 18, 2023

How Japanese media companies enabled Johnny’s abuse

The power dynamics of Japan's entertainment and media industries ultimately meant that accusations of sexual abuse were not investigated.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 18, 2023

More turn to four-day week, driving productivity and improving well-being

Out of 61 firms that took part in the world's biggest four-day week trial last year, 56 have stuck with the policy.
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.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.

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