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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 1, 2022

They may be kids, but they’re giants of hacking

Some of the world's most notorious hackers were teenagers when they took their first big steps into the cyber underworld.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2022

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake jolts northwestern Chiba Prefecture

Please check for detailed information and links for the latest information.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2022

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake shakes Japan's northeast coast

A magnitude 5.6 earthquake, which measured a strong 5 on Japan's intensity scale, struck at a depth of 20 kilometers off the coast of Iwate Prefecture on Friday at 11:25 p.m.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 31, 2022

Tokyo loses population for first time in 26 years amid pandemic

The population of the capital has dropped by about 48,600 people to just under 14 million, the first decline since 1996.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 11, 2022

Amazon is focus of push to curb ‘rank-and-yank’ worker ratings

A proposed law in the e-commerce giant's home state of Washington could make it harder for companies to terminate workers without explaining why.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2022

Japan’s Panasonic joins global trend toward four-day week

By introducing an optional four-day work week, Panasonic is trying to 'strike an ideal balance between the work style and life style for our diverse human capital.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Dec 30, 2021

Nikkei marks best year-end close since 1980s bubble

The Nikkei has rallied 4.9% this year, driven by fiscal and monetary stimulus as well as optimism over a post-pandemic economic recovery
JAPAN
Dec 19, 2021

Tokyo exodus: Is the capital losing its luster among businesses?

Firms are moving their headquarters out of the metropolis at a record-setting pace amid the proliferation of remote work and growing risks of natural disasters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Dec 18, 2021

Amazon partnered with China propaganda arm to win Beijing's favor

Amazon's compliance with a Chinese government edict is part of a deeper, decadelong effort by the company to protect and grow its business in one of the world's largest marketplaces.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Oct 30, 2021

Will the Komuros start to see good news now they’re wed?

Now that Princess Mako has married Kei Komuro, will the media begin to reflect on its coverage of their time in the spotlight? For Princess Kako's sake, let's hope so.
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2021

Princess Mako weds after drawn-out engagement drama

In tying the knot with her college sweetheart, the princess relinquished her royal status and brought closure to a four-year engagement saga marred by scandal and public backlash.
JAPAN / Media
Sep 30, 2021

Kei Komuro’s ponytail caused a media frenzy in Japan — leaving some to ask why

To some extent, the ratings-driven coverage speaks to the Japanese public's disapproval of Princess Mako's boyfriend.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 29, 2021

Unvaccinated NBA players to face extensive COVID-19 curbs

Unvaccinated players will have to undergo daily testing prior to entering a team facility, participating in team-organized activities, or interacting with other players and coaches.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 12, 2021

Kasumi Abe: ‘We have to tell younger generations what happened here’

On the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York, Japanese journalist Kasumi Abe reflects on her love for the city she now calls home.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 14, 2021

Were the Olympics sustainable? Reports of waste suggest it's not easy being green

Stories of uneaten bento boxes and the plight of air conditioners used in the athlete residences suggest that the Olympics are having trouble meeting their sustainability goals.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021

Day 2 recap: From skateboarding to judo, Japan brings home the gold

Japanese judoka Uta and Hifumi Abe became the first siblings to win gold medals on the same day, while Yuto Horigome bagged skateboarding's first gold.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 25, 2021

IOC would back schedule changes at Tokyo Games if needed due to heat

High humidity has added to discomfort, and athletes have failed to find much relief from ice bags and hoses blowing cool air.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 12, 2021

How Vietnam's 'influencer' army wages information warfare on Facebook

Force 47 soldiers are tasked with setting up, moderating and posting on pro-state Facebook groups, to correct 'wrong views' online.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jul 10, 2021

The domestic media largely moves on from ‘public concern’ over the Olympics

Public anxiety over the Olympics remains high, but the domestic media has moved on to other topics. Why are politicians still complaining about a focus on public concern?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 9, 2021

'Black Box' shines a light on shadowy realities of sexual assault in Japan

Shiori Ito's memoir highlights shortcomings of justice for survivors in Japan.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 26, 2021

Can a Japanese mom's YouTube post keep anti-vax conspiracies at bay?

Some of Japan's more vaccine-hesitant residents might find comfort in the experiences of parents and grandparents on social media getting the jab.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jun 12, 2021

What exactly does it mean when someone tells you to ‘act your age’?

The phrase 'ii toshi shite' can make someone chuckle or could cause offense. Make sure you use it carefully.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2021

Don't be the next $5 million hacker payday

Often all it takes is an oblivious worker clicking a tainted e-mail link, or an IT department getting momentarily lazy about computer-system hygiene.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 17, 2021

AT&T prepares to merge media assets with Discovery in major strategy shift

The move, to combine Discovery's reality-TV empire with AT&T's vast media holdings, would be a surprise reversal and position the new firm to take on Netflix and Walt Disney.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 4, 2021

U.S. business leaders launch $250 million campaign against anti-Asian hate

The five-year drive will set up a national infrastructure for a community targeted in a rising number of racial attacks.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
May 2, 2021

Asian American groups push for socio-political clout with funding surge

Asian Americans are the country's fastest growing ethnic group, yet have long been overlooked in national discussions about diversity and racial equity.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 10, 2021

Timing is everything when it comes to the politics of the Kawai scandal

Former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai does an about face when it comes to accusations of vote-buying, but some aren't buying the idea that his decision was a result of soul searching.
Bangladesh is a South Asian time bomb
Many Bangladeshis hoped that the overthrow of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina last year would revitalize the country’s democracy after an authoritarian lurch under the “iron lady.” Instead it has led to proliferating human-rights abuses, intensifying repression and widespread Islamist violence.
Tropical Storm Peipah brings heavy rain to parts of western Japan
Tropical Storm Peipah made landfall in western Japan on Friday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings of landslides and other disasters due to heavy rainfall in several areas.
Trump signs order reducing tariffs on Japanese autos
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, shake hands.
Tamagotchi hatches 100 million shipments worldwide thanks to ’90s nostalgia
The latest version of Tamagotchi, called Tamagotchi Paradise, is awarded the best digital toy at Tokyo Toy Show on Aug. 28.
Japan alerting consumers to cash-on-delivery problems
In fiscal 2024 through March this year, the National Consumers Affairs Center received inquiries and gave advice on problems associated with cash-on-delivery services.
London’s calling and sumo’s top division — along with Hello Kitty — are ready to answer
Yokozuna Hoshoryu and Hello Kitty, an ambassador for sumo's upcoming tour to London, at Tokyo's Kokugikan on Tuesday
Resonac creates 27-member consortium to pursue advanced chip developments
Representatives from member companies of JOINT3, a consortium working together on semiconductor-related developments announced by Resonac, pose for a photo in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Haru Nemuri’s radical new album refuses easy listening
Musician Haruna Kimishima, better known as Haru Nemuri, confronts Japan’s politics, nationalism and censorship on her recent output.
Overseas sluggers step up to bat in small-town Hokkaido
The Betsukai Pilot Spirits welcomed new players (left to right) Yuta Yamanaka, Roman Guthrie, Scott Bellina and Leo Jiminian this year, pictured here with Yassir Lachkar of the Ishikari Red Phoenix.
Xi — joined by Kim and Putin — delivers stark warning at military parade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing on Wednesday.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
By Alex K.T. Martin

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