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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 8, 2023

As Asian societies age, ‘retirement’ just means more work

Across East Asia, populations are graying faster than anywhere else in the world, and while younger generations shrink, older workers are often toiling well into their 70s and beyond.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Jan 8, 2023

A love letter to hot springs at music festivals

Getting covered in grime, mud and sweat is an expected part of attending a multiday outdoor festival, but in Japan, hot springs provide a surprisingly liberating dimension to the weekend.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 7, 2023

China on alert for new COVID-19 variant as borders reopen

A selected group of cities and harbors have been asked to send test samples of infected travelers for genome sequencing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 7, 2023

China’s COVID surge threatens villages as Lunar New Year approaches

China is bracing for an onslaught of infections in its fragile countryside as millions of people crowd onto trains and buses to return to their rural homes for the Lunar New Year holiday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jan 7, 2023

The U.S. keeps offering China its COVID vaccines. China keeps saying no.

China has rebuffed repeated offers to share advanced vaccines as it battles a COVID-19 wave, a rejection that's frustrated American officials concerned about a resurgence of the pandemic.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 6, 2023

Pope Francis leads final farewell to Benedict before thousands

For the first time in modern history, the papal funeral was led by a sitting pope, Francis, who delivered the homily to an estimated crowd of 50,000 people.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida’s 2023 survival strategy

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has a tough road ahead, but he is politically savvy and has been adept at making the moves necessary to remain in office so far.
JAPAN
Jan 4, 2023

Wage hikes and steps toward a nuke-free world top Kishida’s 2023 goals

Speaking at a news conference in Mie Prefecture, the prime minister also mentioned the possibility of a general election before a defense-related tax hike goes into effect.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 4, 2023

How pro-Putin operatives in Germany work to turn Berlin against Ukraine

Several million Russian speakers live in Germany, a legacy of Soviet ties to Communist East Germany and decades of German dependency on Russian gas.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 4, 2023

Experts skeptical that China travel curbs will be effective

China has branded the restrictions 'unacceptable' and vowed to take countermeasures.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 3, 2023

Martina Navratilova diagnosed with throat and breast cancer

The Czech-American is considered among one the greatest players of all time, winning a total of 59 Grand Slam titles across singles and doubles.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 1, 2023

In the South Pacific, outcry over Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater

It seems increasingly likely that solving the issue will jeopardize Japan's efforts to build closer bonds with its Pacific neighbors and exert greater influence in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 31, 2022

Lawyers exit Hong Kong as they face campaign of intimidation

Since a national security law was imposed in June 2020, Hong Kong lawyers have endured severe harassment, pushing many to leave the city.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Dec 31, 2022

With borders reopened, Tokyo dining closed 2022 on a welcome high

For all the ups and downs of 2022, Tokyo's culinary scene seems poised for a big year in 2023.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 30, 2022

When elections become more like sporting events

Elections are like sporting events: Many voters, like fans, seem to view victory over the other side as an end in itself
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 30, 2022

European health officials oppose restrictions on travel from China

Europeans have high levels of protection against COVID-19, and health systems on the continent can handle the current load of infections, authorities have said.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 30, 2022

Brazilian soccer legend Pele dies at 82

Pele transcended soccer — like no player before or since — and became one of the first global icons of the 20th century.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 29, 2022

U.S. to impose China COVID testing as virus surge jangles global nerves

Beijing's sudden abandonment of tough measures to contain the coronavirus — and surge in virus cases — has caused jitters around the world.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 28, 2022

U.S. considers COVID-prevention measures for travelers from China

U.S. officials said the government is concerned about the surge of cases in China, and has raised questions about the transparency of data the country is reporting about the virus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Dec 27, 2022

Iran reroutes plane carrying soccer star's wife and blames U.K. over unrest

Tehran said the arrests in Iran of citizens linked to Britain reflected its 'destructive role' in the more than three months of unrest.
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2022

Amid power outages, 17 dead after days of heavy snow in Japan

Some areas have seen almost a meter of snowfall in a 24-hour period, including the town of Oguni in Yamagata Prefecture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 24, 2022

Sri Lanka's cancer patients struggle amid economic chaos

Hospitals across Sri Lanka are struggling to contend with severe drug shortages, which have worsened over the last eight months amid an economic crisis.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 23, 2022

U.S. scales back pandemic response even as China's COVID surge raises alarm

The shift, driven by congressional penny-pinching, marks a political, economic and public health gamble.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Dec 23, 2022

Manchester City holds off Liverpool in League Cup thriller

Manchester City beat League Cup holder Liverpool 3-2 in an cracking game on Thursday, taking the lead three times before holding on to reach the quarterfinals.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 23, 2022

Japan’s inflation speeds up, backing expectation of BOJ shift

Consumer prices excluding fresh food climbed 3.7% in November from a year ago, accelerating to the fastest pace since 1981.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Trump announces new tariff rate on Japan — and extension of deadline to Aug. 1
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a trade letter sent by the White House to Japan during a news conference at the White House in Washington on Monday.
China’s housing crisis is worse than it seems
Residential buildings under construction in Shanghai in July 2022. The Chinese government risks long-term decline by repeating Japan’s policy mistakes in handling its real estate and demographic crises.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, on Sunday. Trump on Monday sent letters to 12 countries notifying them of new "reciprocal" tariff rates effective Aug. 1.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Lawson to let visitors use larger parking lots as paid car campsites
A Lawson convenience store in Yachiyo, Chiba Prefecture. A new service from the company comes amid the rise in inbound tourists, making hotels and inns harder to book and more expensive.
The future is bright inside the visionary mind of architect Sou Fujimoto
The exhibition of Fujimoto’s architecture surveys his career to date, as well as looks ahead as shown in his proposal of a future floating city designed in collaboration with data scientist Hiroaki Miyata.
A tiny mountain hamlet keeps traditional log rafting afloat
Once a way to transport lumber from the mountains to the coast, log rafting is now Kitayama's biggest attraction.
A furever friend: Tips for responsible dog ownership in Japan
Dog ownership may seem daunting in Japan, but with the right tools and logistical knowledge, you can ensure a healthy, happy life for your pet.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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