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JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Nov 27, 2019

Cherry blossom-viewing party: Breaking down Abe's latest cronyism scandal

Every year since 1952, the prime minister, via taxpayer funds, has hosted one of the nation's largest cherry blossom-viewing parties.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Nov 26, 2019

You say 'Nihon,' I say 'Nippon,' or let's call the whole thing 'Japan'?

There's a famous part of Tokyo called Nihonbashi, but a place in Osaka using the same kanji is pronounced Nipponbashi. When do you use the 'ho' and when do you use the 'po'? It depends on what everyone else is saying.
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Nov 26, 2019

Work toward mastery of 'ni mukete' and 'o mezashite'

The structures 'ni mukete' and 'o mezashite' help express your working toward a goal, with the latter being the more concrete option.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2019

Survey finds more young Japanese are watching less TV

In a recent Jiji Press survey, about 10 percent of Japanese in their teens and 20s said they did not watch television, showing youngsters' diminishing interest in the medium amid the rising popularity of various online video platforms.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2019

With visit to Japan, Pope Francis will fulfill decades-old dream of teaching the faith in Japan

Pope Francis' trip to Japan this weekend might fulfill a wish he gave up on decades ago as a young man in South America.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 21, 2019

Relatively light Takanoyama paid his dues in lower ranks

About five years ago a sumo video went viral online and was widely shared on websites dedicated to other fighting sports.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Nov 21, 2019

Wizards' Rui Hachimura off to successful start to NBA career

Centuries before basketball was invented, William Shakespeare reflected on the subject of greatness. The Great Bard once summed it up this way: "Be not afraid of greatness: some men are born great, some achieve greatness and some have greatness thrust upon them."
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 20, 2019

Wizards look to capitalize on Rui Hachimura's wave of popularity

Washington Wizards part owner Raul Fernandez described the team's top rookie Rui Hachimura as "an incredible human being, incredible athlete and great ambassador" for the club and the NBA on Tuesday.
WORLD
Nov 17, 2019

Right disputed islands answer brings sweet revenge for 'Jeopardy' champ

It was sweet revenge for "Jeopardy" contestant James Holzhauer.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / 2010s: Decade in Review
Nov 16, 2019

The gray wave: Japan attempts to deal with its increasingly elderly population

Eighty-one-year-old Sachiko Miura wakes up at 6 a.m. every day to prepare breakfast at her newly renovated apartment located near a large supermarket, spa and a hospital in the suburbs of Japan's third largest city.
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2019

A fresh scandal blossoms as Abe gets set to become longest-serving prime minister

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces fresh allegations that he used the annual cherry blossom-viewing party, a government-sponsored event, to entertain supporters and therefore violated the election law.
Reader Mail
Nov 15, 2019

Hold all Olympic events in Hokkaido

With its decision to move the marathon to Sapporo next year, the International Olympic Committee has effectively admitted that it was a mistake to hold the games in Tokyo in the extreme heat of July and August.
Japan Times
Nov 13, 2019

Yamaha Motor Net Sales Up Slightly, Earnings Down in First Three Quarters of FY Ending in December

IWATA, November 13, 2019 - Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announces consolidated business results for the first nine months.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 13, 2019

Hong Kong universities become 'battlefields' as citywide violence spreads

Police in Hong Kong battled pro-democracy protesters at several university campuses in sometimes savage clashes, as parts of the city were paralyzed, including Hong Kong's Central financial district, which was tear-gassed for a second day running.
BASEBALL
Nov 12, 2019

Seiya Suzuki tearing it up at the plate for Samurai Japan

Seiya Suzuki changed his bat for the Super Round of the Premier12, but he didn't really have a good reason for doing so.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Nov 11, 2019

Trio's MLB dreams may impact Samurai Japan's gold medal quest

The Hiroshima Carp's Ryosuke Kikuchi, quite possibly the most dynamic defensive second baseman in the world (at least in the conversation), could be playing in MLB next season.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 11, 2019

Why Japan's English education is a fiasco

The first step toward improving Japanese student's English-speaking ability is to ensure their English teachers can speak the language.
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2019

Japan's rugby, disasters and social change generate buzzwords in 2019

The 2019 Rugby World Cup, natural disasters and cashless payment inspired a large portion of the nominations for the annual buzzword of the year awards.
Japan Times
JAPAN / World Bosai Forum Special
Nov 8, 2019

Past calamities revisited in regional collaborations

The devastating impact from powerful typhoons that hit Japan in September and October served as a fresh alarm to municipalities responsible for the welfare of local residents. Affected municipalities are working at full capacity to deal with the aftermath of the disasters, fix damaged infrastructure...
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Nov 7, 2019

Sumo injuries pose ever-present issues for wrestlers, rankings

Online sumo games have a small but loyal following.
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Peru report 2019
Nov 7, 2019

Toyota del Peru: 27 years on top

Toyota has been in Peru for 52 years and has become the preferred car brand in the country. Over the last 27 years, despite the entry of other multinational automotive brands, it has maintained its dominance in the country by providing high performance gasoline-powered  models.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 5, 2019

Iconic owner Roger Penske buys Indianapolis Motor Speedway, IndyCar Series

Roger Penske was a car-loving, 14-year-old who regularly listened to the Indianapolis 500 on the radio when his father landed tickets to the 1951 race. They made the trek from Cleveland, and when Penske saw the cars zipping around Indianapolis Motor Speedway at 200 mph (nearly 323 kph) he fell instantly...
Nov 5, 2019

Yamaha Motor Exhibits City Commuter TRICITY300 at EICMA

“Aiming to make a bike that won't tip over" - 4th model with LMW technology
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2019

U.S. commerce secretary says he 'hopes' to avoid new auto tariffs, citing conversations with Japanese automakers

After discussions with automakers including firms in Japan, the Trump administration may not need to place tariffs later this month on automobiles imported from the European Union and elsewhere, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross has said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 4, 2019

Media members hand Japan positive grades as RWC host

The 44th and final day of the 2019 Rugby World Cup ended with South Africa capturing the Webb Ellis Cup with a win over England in Yokohama on Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 4, 2019

'Little Miss Sumo' wrestles with sexism in Japan's ancient sport

A young wrestler dubbed "Little Miss Sumo" is fighting sexism in the ancient Japanese sport, hoping to inspire other women to step into the ring and elevate sumo to Olympic status.
Transport ministry issues warning to Haneda Airport operator
The operator of Tokyo's Haneda Airport has been warned by the government over its inappropriate transactions.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
One month on, Osaka Expo urged to boost heat and crowd control measures
A gate to the Osaka Expo site is crowded with visitors on Monday.
Xi defiance pays off as Trump meets most China trade demands
Then-Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping visits a school in South Gate, California, in February 2012. Experts say Xi won big in his standoff with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Sculpted waves, sleek updos: Showa hairstyles are back in fashion
The larger-than-life hairstyles of Japan's Showa Era are unmistakable — and they're making a comeback.
Consumption tax set to dominate Upper House election debate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba enters his office in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan should produce its own AI defense solutions, Sakana AI CEO says
Sakana AI CEO David Ha speaks at a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Nissan gets ‘wake-up call’ with $4.5 billion annual net loss
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa in Tokyo as the company releases its results
Japan set for bigger role in Philippines after SDF’s debut in key drills
Philippine Army Brig. Gen. Michael Logico, who was involved in managing the latest iteration of the Balikatan U.S.-Philippine drills, told The Japan Times that he expects military ties with Japan to surge even further once Tokyo ratifies a key visiting-forces agreement with Manila.

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Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
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