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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 14, 2023

From rap star to engineer to young mayor demolishing swaths of Kathmandu

Balendra Shahm known as Balen, made an unlikely bid for mayor of Kathmandu, Nepal's capital, last May.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2023

Ukraine’s offensive could set stage for diplomacy with Russia, U.S. officials say

It is unclear how the officials will define success in the counteroffensive, which could last many months, or how its outcome might affect their approach.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
May 13, 2023

In the world of tatami, one Kyushu variety is a cut above

Shichitōi rushes can be difficult to harvest and weave, but many consider them the superior ingredient for unparalleled tatami.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 13, 2023

In Xi’s China, economic needs may take a back seat to security

Xi Jinping wants to insulate China from perceived threats from the West. He also wants to promote the country as deserving of foreign investment and clout. Can he do both?
Japan Times
WORLD
May 13, 2023

Ukraine’s advances near Bakhmut expose rifts in Russian forces

Russia’s pro-war bloggers were quick to claim that Ukraine’s long-anticipated counteroffensive had begun, but Ukrainian officials downplayed the advances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2023

Kansai Electric and four others submit business improvement plans

Kansai Electric Power Co. and four other Japanese power companies have submitted to the industry ministry plans to improve their business operations after unauthorized accesses to customer information managed by subsidiaries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2023

Transfer of Russian assets in focus at G7 finance ministers meeting

Legal complexities and domestic restrictions are making it difficult to transfer seized assets to Ukraine to aid its reconstruction.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2023

Hong Kong’s Gaw eyes more property deals in Japan on TSMC push

Gaw, which already manages $3.8 billion of property assets in Japan, has just begun its search in Kyushu.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 12, 2023

‘Zelda holiday’: Tears of the Kingdom is a blitz of merch and exploration

The latest entry to the venerable Zelda franchise has bigger shoes to fill than any game in the series before it.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 12, 2023

Families of those lost to COVID wrestle with mixed emotions as emergency ends

More than 1.1 million Americans have died of COVID-19. The official end to the health emergency is being felt in complicated ways for those affected most acutely.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 12, 2023

Vast China-Russia resources trade shifts to yuan from dollars in Ukraine fallout

The switch to yuan to pay for billions in commodities trades in the wake of the Ukraine war accelerates China's efforts to internationalize its currency.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 11, 2023

The music industry has an AI problem

“Heart on My Sleeve,” using AI generated voices of famous artists, was built by a bot and way too believable. Was it theft?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 11, 2023

SoftBank Vision Fund loses ¥4.3 trillion on weak startup values

Many of the privately held companies that SoftBank’s invested in are not yet profitable, while the IPO market remains lackluster.
JAPAN
May 10, 2023

Tepco's treated water release operation plan formally approved

The plan includes standards for the levels of radioactive materials contained in the water when it is released.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2023

Flying tractors are a window into farming’s future

AI-guided drones can spray fertilizer, apply fungicide and sow seeds with a precision that leaves traditional heavy equipment in the dust.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 10, 2023

Hong Kong wants more tourists, but mostly ‘good quality’ ones, please

The return to Hong Kong of budget tour groups from mainland China is sparking frustrations, and a dose of snobbery, in a city starved for business.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

China woos European leaders on trip overshadowed by Kremlin ties

As the European Union considers sanctions aimed at companies that supply Russia through third countries, China's top envoy warned against imposing sanctions on Chinese firms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Tucker Carlson plans show on Twitter, calling it last big free speech platform

Carlson was ousted last month from Fox News after evidence was found during court proceedings that he had insulted management, colleagues and guests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 10, 2023

Mitsubishi Motors to stick with China despite poor sales

The automaker’s retail sales in China dropped to 32,000 units in the third quarter, and those numbers are expected to decline again for the quarter that ended in March.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 10, 2023

U.S. opens embassy in Tonga in fresh pushback against China in Pacific

Earlier this year, Washington reopened its embassy in the Solomon Islands after a 30-year absence.
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
WORLD
May 9, 2023

Phasing out fossil fuels hasn’t worked. Europe has a new idea for COP28

Some climate hawks have called for an expansion of renewables, rather than carbon capture technology that leaves the door open for more emissions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 9, 2023

Police raid consulting firm as China starts anti-spy campaign

A provincial TV channel in Jiangsu reported the start of a countrywide campaign against national security violations among consulting firms.
Japan Times
May 9, 2023

“Toyama Media Art International Triennale 2023” We will start a public recruiting of video works!

Toyama City will hold the “Toyama Media Art International Triennale” in FY2023 with the aim of communicating the attractiveness of Toyama City through visual images and creating a continuous liveliness in the city. The new course for Toyama citizens is now open to the public. The theme for the professional...

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