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Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2022

Late try earns Springboks bonus-point win over Argentina

South Africa dominated the first half with their power game, but were given a scare in the second half as Argentina's Pumas roared back in Buenos Aires.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 18, 2022

Eliud Kipchoge sees 'good race' but not sub-two hours in Berlin

The famously fast Berlin course has sparked speculation that the 37-year-old Kenyan will attempt to dip under the two-hour barrier in a 'normal' race.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / ANALYSIS
Sep 17, 2022

As climate 'tipping points' near, scientists plan for the unthinkable

With fossil fuel emissions still going up and climate-fueled disasters multiplying, one researcher says it's time for an 'honest assessment of the risks and what can be done.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 17, 2022

Anger as Iran woman dies after morality police arrest

Activists have urged those responsible for her 'suspicious' death be brought to justice, though Tehran has denied responsibility.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 16, 2022

Rise of far-right party in Sweden was both expected and shocking

The Sweden Democrats, with roots in neo-Nazism, came in second in national elections and will have a powerful influence on a new center-right government.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Sep 16, 2022

From Quiet to cinematic director, Stefanie Joosten’s career is leveling up

Formerly known as the voice behind Metal Gear's Quiet, Joosten now has a bigger role — and much bigger ambitions.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Sep 16, 2022

Pathway back to competition for Russian athletes being considered

The IOC is now beginning to consider a pathway back for athletes from Russia and Belarus, saying athletes should not be punished for the actions of their governments.
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 16, 2022

Why people are opposed to Abe's state funeral

The ceremony has drawn criticism over its legality, its cost to the taxpayer and whether it forces the public to mourn a controversial political figure.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

Partnership with Japan always has room to grow

Over the past 65 years, the relations between Malaysia and Japan have grown substantially. The implementation of the Look East Policy (LEP) since 1982 has been the main catalyst in consolidating the special bond of friendship between Malaysia and Japan, through strong cooperation, high-level interaction...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

METI’s three ideas for next stage of Look East

This year marks the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Malaysia and Japan and the 40th anniversary of the Look East Policy.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

LEP offers wealth of mutual benefits

Of the over 26,000 people who have taken part in Malaysia’s Look East Policy, two alumni, Akkbar Danial, head of automotive distribution at DRB-Hicom Berhad, one of the largest conglomerates in Malaysia, and Datuk Steven Tan, managing director of I.M Jihan Co., a vehicle exporter in Tokyo, spoke with...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Malaysia Special
Sep 16, 2022

Selangor offers investors solid base for business

Despite experiencing the effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic, Malaysia has remained a resilient economic player that continues to support foreign business. Its most technologically advanced and diversified state of Selangor even managed to record an increase in manufacturing projects amid the worldwide...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 16, 2022

Traffic, water shortages and floods: The slow death of India's tech hub

In the 1990s, Bengaluru rapidly became India's answer to Silicon Valley, attracting millions of workers and some of the biggest IT firms.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 16, 2022

When breaking up in Japanese, be sure to give up the ghosting

It's hard to break up with someone in any language, but the inclination toward “ghosting” may make one side feel even worse.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2022

Behind the Japanese government’s purchase of the Senkaku Islands

Tokyo's attempts to not aggravate Beijing further over the Senkakus raises questions over how far it will go to defend its own territory.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2022

Patagonia founder gives away the company to help fight climate change

Rather than selling the company or taking it public, Yvon Chouinard and his family have transferred their ownership of the $3 billion brand to a specially designed trust and a NPO.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Sep 15, 2022

Serena Williams not ruling out return, saying NFL's Brady started 'really cool trend'

Asked if she might keep a foot in the world of competitive tennis 'in some way,' Williams indicated the sport was in her future plans, but those remain uncertain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 15, 2022

Even as China loses its luster, European companies continue to invest

Beijing's 'COVID zero' policy and fears over a possible Taiwan conflict have done little to discourage European companies from investing in the world's second-biggest economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2022

More yen pain could catch Japanese firms off guard, poll shows

The yen's downturn this year, which accelerated in recent weeks, has burdened households with higher costs of everything from food to fuel.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Sep 15, 2022

NFL is latest target in lawsuits over data-sharing with Meta

A lawsuit claims the NFL installed a Facebook pixel on its website — a computer code that tracks when digital subscribers enter NFL.com and its accompanying app.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 15, 2022

Thousands pass Queen Elizabeth's coffin as she lies in state in London

Officials expect some 750,000 people to view the coffin before the lying in state ends at on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 15, 2022

Japan’s record trade deficit shows growing pain of feeble yen

The record trade gap adds to concerns over the strength of Japan's economic recovery, as higher import bills for energy and food can cool consumption.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 15, 2022

Weak yen threatens runaway power bills for Japanese households

Several Japanese utilities — which buy overseas fuel in dollars to produce electricity — are considering asking the government to allow them to raise prices further and remove curbs.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 15, 2022

'Hell Dogs': Mayhem with a touch of noir

Masato Harada's fast-paced film starring Junichi Okada as an undercover police officer in a yakuza gang delivers blood-spattering action scenes and a flurry of movie references.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 14, 2022

Typhoon Muifa pounds eastern China with strong gales and rain

Earlier, China raised its highest tropical cyclone alert as Muifa approached the Yangtze River Delta, a dense cluster of big cities with a total population of more than 230 million.
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.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Final weeks of World Expo in Osaka likely to see large crowds
With one month left to go, crowds are expected to swell at the World Expo in Osaka during its final weeks.
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.
Strikes on Qatar and Poland shake U.S. sway among friend and foe
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks at the Museum of the Bible in Washington on Sept. 8. Israeli strikes in Qatar and Russian drone incursions into Poland have challenged the U.S. leaders claims of global respect.
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.
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.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.

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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.
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