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Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Dec 12, 2019

'Lupin III: The First': A 3D animation with a nostalgic heart

Master thief Lupin III returns to steal treasure — and a few hearts — in Takashi Yamazaki's take on the loveable rogue.
Japan Times
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 11, 2019

Joining sumo no easy task for foreign rikishi hopefuls

For young men with Japanese nationality, joining sumo can be as easy as knocking on a stable door, sending an email, or picking up the phone.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Dec 10, 2019

Ice Bucket Challenge inspiration Pete Frates dead at 34 after bout with ALS

Pete Frates, whose personal battle with the neurodegenerative disease ALS inspired the Ice Bucket Challenge campaign that raised millions of dollars for medical research, died on Monday aged 34, seven years after his diagnosis, Boston College said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 9, 2019

Trump says Kim risks losing 'everything' after North Korea carries out 'very important test'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he risks losing "everything" through hostility toward the United States, a day after Pyongyang said it had carried out a major new weapons test.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 8, 2019

Nick Fazekas not ready to cede national team spot to naturalized Brex star Ryan Rossiter

A year ago, Japanese fans called Nick Fazekas a "savior" for completely changing the fortunes of Japan's men's basketball team during Asian qualifying for the FIBA World Cup. That success was something he took pride in being a big part of.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 8, 2019

North Korea carries out 'very important' test at long-range rocket site

Nuclear-armed North Korea said it had carried out "a very important test" at its Sohae long-range rocket site, state meda reported Sunday, after U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn't think Pyongyang will engage in hostile acts and interfere with the upcoming presidential election.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 6, 2019

Most Japanese firms want Abe to finish term, but only 16% support him staying longer

A majority of Japanese firms want Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to finish his current term to September 2021 but fewer than one in five say he should stay beyond then, a Reuters poll has showed as allegations that he broke campaign laws erode public support.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Dec 5, 2019

Wat Misaka leaves an admirable legacy

When Wataru "Wat" Misaka passed away on Nov. 20, he left an indelible legacy on both sides of the Pacific Ocean. He showed what was possible for someone who looked like he did on the basketball court. And to his eternal credit, he reached the highest level.
Japan Times
Finland report 2019
Dec 5, 2019

Metsä Fibre leads the way to a sustainable future

As the leading producer of pulp, sawn timber and other bioproducts, Finnish company Metsä Fibre continues to come up with ways of innovating their products and value-added technical services, setting the bar higher in the global market.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Dec 5, 2019

Daniel Craig's license as James Bond expires with 'No Time to Die'

In the latest James Bond movie, "No Time to Die," Daniel Craig dons the famed tuxedo of the iconic British secret agent 007 for his fifth and final time.
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JAPAN
Dec 4, 2019

In international test, Japan sinks to lowest-ever rank for students' reading skills

In a triennial international survey on academic ability, Japanese students ranked at their lowest level ever for reading skills while remaining in the top band for science and mathematics, the OECD said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 3, 2019

Nomura's next CEO stresses 'urgency' in cementing overhaul

Nomura Holdings Inc. named Kentaro Okuda as its new chief executive officer, turning to a 32-year company veteran to help cement a sweeping overhaul of its global operations and reverse a slump at home.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2019

How Li Ka-shing, Hong Kong's tycoon 'Superman,' went from friend of China to punching bag

In January 1993, an ambitious Chinese Communist Party boss — 39 years old, chubby cheeks and a mop of black hair — visited Hong Kong. He was seeking out the city's rich among the shimmering skyscrapers, hoping to secure investment in Fuzhou, the second-tier city he ran in mainland China. His name...
EDITORIALS
Dec 2, 2019

Nakasone's great achievements as a pragmatist

Nakasone's approach to politics should be long remembered along with his significant achievements.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2019

What can we learn from 'Made in Japan'?

Japanese manufacturing has shifted from making brand-name products to cornering specific segments of the global supply chain.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2019

Nintendo out to prove Switch's longevity this holiday season

Nintendo Co.'s Switch console is poised for its best holiday shopping season yet.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 30, 2019

Step up to the plate: Breaking world records in Japan

Have you ever wondered what it must feel like to be the best in the world at something?
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Nov 30, 2019

Esterre: Terroir, pedigree and the backing of a French superchef

Location is everything. But that's only one reason why Esterre, the beautiful new French restaurant unveiled last month in the ultraluxury Palace Hotel Tokyo, has so much going for it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 30, 2019

Suriname leader Desi Bouterse convicted of murder

A court in Suriname on Friday convicted President Desi Bouterse of murder for the execution of 15 opponents in 1982 following a coup to seize power, sentencing the man who has dominated the former Dutch colony's recent history to 20 years in prison.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019

Asbestos, Quebec, is seeking suggestions for a new town name

The town of Asbestos is moving on from its moniker with a deadly reputation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 30, 2019

Abe dinner with Komeito leader stokes speculation about snap election

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Natsuo Yamaguchi, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner Komeito, had a dinner meeting Thursday, stoking speculation that they may have discussed the possibility of a snap election for the House of Representatives.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami