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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 13, 2023

Market reflects rising speculation over BOJ policy tweak ahead of July meeting

At least some market players think the BOJ may choose to reshape its policy of holding down 10-year yields, to help boost an economy already showing signs of improved price and wage trends.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 7, 2023

Tips for better diplomatic commentary

As I grow older and wiser, here are seven lessons I have learned as a career Japanese diplomat.
JAPAN
Jul 3, 2023

Japan set to release Fukushima water into Pacific, angering China

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s Director-General Rafael Grossi will visit Japan from Tuesday to deliver a final report on the safety of the process.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 1, 2023

Survivors of Greece boat disaster say coast guard tow toppled boat

A disastrous coast guard towing attempt was recounted in six of the nine statements from survivors submitted to Greek judicial officials investigating the causes of the tragedy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 27, 2023

How NATO can be made to fit the Indo-Pacific

NATO will always have a minimal role to play in Indo-Pacific security. It can contribute, but it is just too far away, with more urgent concerns requiring its energies and resources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets / FOCUS
Jun 26, 2023

When it comes to crypto, turmoil in the U.S. could be a boon for Japan

With a solid legal framework already in place, some players see the U.S. crypto downturn as an opportunity for Japan to advance its standing in the field.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 25, 2023

Extreme floods and heat in China ravage farms and kill animals

Ensuring China’s ability to feed 1.4 billion people is a key piece of Xi’s goal of leading the country to superpower status, but environmental factors are not helping.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 18, 2023

In China, doctors say they are discouraged from citing COVID on death certificates

Some relatives of people who have died with COVID-19 say the disease did not appear on their death certificates.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight