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WORLD
Jan 15, 2023

Iran executes British Iranian dual national accused of spying

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he was 'appalled' by the execution of the British Iranian citizen.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 15, 2023

Streaming changed TV. Is TV changing streaming back?

A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation's limits.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 14, 2023

Former Russian leader Medvedev says Kishida should ritually disembowel himself

It was the latest in a long line of shocking and provocative statements from Medvedev, who was once seen as a Western-leaning reformer but has reinvented himself as an arch-hawk.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 14, 2023

Russian mercenary boss courts Putin with Ukrainian battlefield success

Prominent Putin supporters have contrasted the Wagner Group's progress with what they say has been a less impressive performance by the regular military.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 14, 2023

Russia may hike taxes as military spending and oil price weigh on budget

Russia is becoming too dependent on oil revenues to support its budget as it ramps up military spending, economists said, warning that the government may have to raise taxes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 14, 2023

Russian oil delivered to Asia in Chinese supertankers amid ship shortage

At least four Chinese-owned supertankers are shipping Russian Urals crude to China as Moscow seeks vessels for exports after the G7 enacted a price cap on the country's oil.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 14, 2023

How Western goods reach Russia: a long line of trucks through Georgia

With Western sanctions barring many imports, a lot of what Russia needs now travels a slow, crowded truck route through the Caucasus Mountains from Georgia.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 14, 2023

In Cairo's male-dominated electro scene, women DJs spin up more than deep beats

It's a party on the banks of the Nile, and more and more often, it's a woman on stage who's mixing the night's music.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 13, 2023

Rafael Nadal's struggles in spotlight before Australian Open

Some observers feel Rafael Nadal looks vulnerable ahead of the Australian Open.
BUSINESS
Jan 13, 2023

Top chip manufacturer TSMC considers second plant in Japan

Another Japan operation would be under consideration as long as “demand from customers and the level of government support makes sense,” TSMC's CEO said.
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023

Japanese officials question South Korean war labor compensation plan

Korean plaintiffs in wartime labor lawsuits want the Japanese companies themselves to pay compensation, not have a foundation paying on behalf of them.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 13, 2023

China unveils cloned horse approved for equestrian sports

Born last June from a surrogate mother, 'Zhuang Zhuang' was produced by the Beijing laboratory Sinogene and is a clone of a horse imported from Germany.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 12, 2023

Uniqlo owner sticks to forecast while seeking to raise wages

Operating profit for the year ending August is forecast to reach u00a5350 billion ($2.7 billion), the clothing retailer said in a statement.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2023

A stronger Japan defense posture is easier said than done

The meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and U.S. President Biden comes as Tokyo and Washington find themselves in sync on the major security challenges.
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

Record COVID deaths complicate debate on Japan’s post-pandemic policy

Medical experts are calling for a “gradual” approach as the government eyes a possible downgrade of COVID-19's classification as early as this spring.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 12, 2023

Uganda and WHO declare end to Ebola outbreak after new cases abate

Widespread testing hasn't detected new cases in more than 42 days, an indication that the virus is no longer spreading.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

Jobs vs. membership: Making sense of Japan's system of employment

A family-based 'membership-type' system of work underpins Japanese society, but the conditions and traditions attached to it aren't always favorable — or easy to understand.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 12, 2023

BOJ may end yield-curve control next quarter

The forecast mirrors growing expectations among investors that the BOJ's decision last month to double the 10-year yield ceiling to 0.5% was just the first step of more policy changes.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 12, 2023

Southampton stuns Manchester City in League Cup quarterfinals

City's surprise exit from the League Cup continued a worrying trend of lackluster performances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase to close most of Japan operations

The shift comes as the firm cuts 20% of its workforce globally.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 12, 2023

‘Trapped Balloon’: Grief-stricken characters rise above cliched plot

Though the storyline offers few surprises, Toko Miura and Masahiro Higashide give layered and raw performances as two islanders grappling with loss in Hiroyuki Miyagawa's drama.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 12, 2023

As anime continues its rise, animators eye opportunities afield in 2023

How big will Japanese animation be in 2023?
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 11, 2023

Turning a snowless ski resort into a national park is complicated

A dispute in Spain has become an example of the tensions that arise when efforts to restore nature clash with economic interests and even long-standing traditions.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 11, 2023

Japan needs to reassure neighbors on release and safety of treated radioactive water

Scientists have concluded that the plan to discharge the ALPS-treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant into the ocean is the most realistic solution to the storage issue.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2023

Thanks for the tanks, but send Ukraine Abrams and Leopards too

Western angst about deploying “offensive” weapons is misplaced. Ukraine's entire struggle is self-defense. They need the weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023

These are the best passports for travelers to hold in 2023

Japan starts the year with the world's most powerful passport, allowing visa-free entry to 193 global destinations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s court of final appeal is not so final when it comes to the government

The decisions of Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal are final for most people, but the government doesn't think those rules apply to it.

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