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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 12, 2023

Robbery incidents in Singapore Strait grow in number but not severity, anti-piracy group says

Of the 84 incidents at sea reported in Asia last year, 55, or 65%, took place in the Singapore Strait, up from 49 the previous year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 12, 2023

Mpox no longer a global health emergency, WHO chief says

A cousin of the smallpox virus, mpox has mostly been confined to developing countries for years, but spread across Europe and the U.S. last year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
May 11, 2023

Yu Yamauchi gets very comfortable in isolation

The photographer, whose exhibition 'Jinen' is on display at this year's Kyotographie photo festival, gets in touch with himself and the world with long, lonely stints immersed in nature.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2023

As G7 finance summit kicks off, warnings of ‘catastrophe’ in the U.S.

Talks were to be about the global economy, but the spotlight was on negotiations over the U.S. debt ceiling in Washington.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 11, 2023

As China has fewer children, baby product firms scramble to diversify

With domestic sales shrinking, manufacturers are working to develop new streams of revenue — whether that involves offering products for adults, or boosting sales overseas.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 11, 2023

Google answers ChatGPT challenge with Bard expansion

Executives at an annual Google developers conference in Silicon Valley said that generative AI will also be used to supercharge the tech giant's leading search engine.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
May 11, 2023

‘Alone Together’ docudrama revisits loneliness and anxieties of the pandemic's early days

Yukiko Mishima’s film depicts the profound impact that living in isolation in fear of an invisible enemy had on everyday life in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 10, 2023

How Fumio Kishida was able to get his groove back

A successful Group of Seven summit could solidify Fumio Kishida’s position and even open a path to becoming one of the country’s longest-serving prime ministers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2023

Why bolstering Japan’s defense industry is a matter of national security

Boosting exports is seen as key to maintaining the country's defense sector, but firms are struggling to make a mark internationally.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Women at Work
May 9, 2023

Breaking ground for women in Japan's bureaucracy

Yasuko Gotoh braved the attitudes and aggressions of Japan's government ministries early in her career before thriving in later roles and in the private sector.
Japan Times
TENNIS
May 9, 2023

ATP hails 'new era' for Chinese tennis at Shanghai Masters launch

The tournament will double its duration and the prize-money pool will exceed $10 million, making it the richest sports event in Asia according to organizers.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 8, 2023

Verstappen leads rampaging Red Bull to one-two finish in Miami

The victory was Max Verstappen's 38th career win, tying him with Sebastian Vettel for most victories for Red Bull.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 7, 2023

'Hit Parade of Tears': Izumi Suzuki attacks genre and gender with twisted precision

The cult literary figure's new collection of 11 stories unveil the chaos, conflict and pain of women rebelling against the desires of men and seeking messy self-actualization.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 6, 2023

Urawa beats Al Hilal to capture third Asian Champions League title

A strong defensive performance delivered continental glory for Maciej Skorza's team in front of more than 53,000 red-clad fans at Saitama Stadium.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
May 6, 2023

U.S. submarines are popping up more often and it's not clear why

A U.S. nuclear-armed sub will make a publicly announced visit to South Korea within months, prompting debate about the wisdom of a heightened public role for the 'silent service.”
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
May 6, 2023

AI will revolutionize Japanese fashion — just not right now

ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence engines are coming for everyone and everything, but the whims of the fashion world might be an unlikely bulwark.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 5, 2023

A step toward normalizing Japan-South Korea relations

Ties between Japan and South Korea deteriorated under President Yoon Suk-yeol's predecessor, a trend the South Korean leader hopes to reverse.
JAPAN
May 5, 2023

Japan vows to help Mozambique fight terrorism

Mozambique's gas-rich northernmost province, Cabo Delgado, is struggling with an insurgency waged by militants linked to the Islamic State group.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 4, 2023

Why Europe can’t solve its mass migration problem

The arc of human misery on its doorsteps is made worse by evil people like Russia's Yevgeny Prigozhin and his Wagner Group.
JAPAN
May 4, 2023

MSDF chief calls for closer naval cooperation amid growing security challenges

Ensuring free and open seas is becoming increasingly “indispensable” for many countries, MSDF Chief of Staff Adm. Ryo Sakai Sakai said Thursday during a panel discussion.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 4, 2023

War in Ukraine will set a course for international order — whatever the outcome

While the beginning, middle and end of the conflict will each have a significant impact on the future of fighting, it remains to be seen yet what direction events will take.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 4, 2023

Lionel Messi's future with PSG in doubt after suspension over unauthorized trip to Saudi Arabia

While Messi once looked set to extend his stay with PSG for another year, a source close to the club said he was now 'much more likely' to depart.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 4, 2023

Finnish newspaper hides news for Russians in video game

The publication has been bypassing Russia's censorship through the competitive online shooter game Counter-Strike, which has many fans in Russia.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 4, 2023

First RSV vaccine caps 60-year search to stem pervasive lung illness

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration cleared GSK’s shot against respiratory syncytial virus on Wednesday. The product will go on sale in the coming weeks for older adults.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 4, 2023

U.S. climate envoy Kerry says China has invited him for talks

China last year briefly suspended talks with the U.S. on climate, security and other areas in response to a visit to Taiwan by then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 4, 2023

Why IRL streaming in Japan is 'not for the faint of heart'

Privacy concerns and overzealous viewers can wear off the shine of filming in Japan, but many streamers say it's still very much worth it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 3, 2023

Ukraine is running out of ammo. So is the U.S.

America’s industrial base is struggling with supply chains and a shortage of workers while the Pentagon contracts are piling up.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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