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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2019

Chinese state media urge 'tougher line' in Hong Kong after Xinhua News Agency's offices vandalized

Chinese state media Monday urged authorities to take a "tougher line" against protesters in Hong Kong who vandalized state-run offices of the Xinhua News Agency and buildings over the weekend, saying the violence damages the city's rule of law.
EDITORIALS
Nov 3, 2019

A needed revamp of the National Security Council

The new NSC better positions Japan to take on and respond to new challenges.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 3, 2019

Trump's push for Seoul to pay more for U.S. troops throws alliance into question and puts Tokyo on notice

Despite faltering denuclearization talks, U.S. President Donald Trump has been heaping praise on North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, brushing away concerns by top Asian allies over recent missile launches and boasting of his "very good" relationship with the dictator of the nuclear-armed pariah state.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Nov 2, 2019

Questions raised over disaster preparedness in wake of Typhoon Hagibis

A remark commonly heard in Japan in the wake of a natural disaster is, “We couldn’t predict such a thing.” In the case of Typhoon Hagibis, which ravaged the eastern and northern parts of the archipelago in mid-October, the unpredictable thing was the amount of rainfall, which caused massive flooding...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2019

Hong Kong braces for Halloween havoc as protesters target party district

Hong Kong is bracing for a rowdy and possibly hugely dangerous Halloween on Thursday, when thousands of pro-democracy protesters, many wearing banned face masks, plan to combine with fancy-dress clubbers in the party district of Lan Kwai Fong.
EDITORIALS
Oct 30, 2019

The world has lost a moral force

With the passing of Sadako Ogata, the world has lost a tireless protector of the weak.
JAPAN
Oct 29, 2019

Sadako Ogata, first female U.N. refugee chief, dies at 92

News of the death of Ogata — known for her decisive, pragmatic leadership at the U.N. for years — immediately drew condolences from diplomatic and academic leaders across the world.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2019

Yankees fire longtime pitching coach Larry Rothschild

Larry Rothschild has been fired as the New York Yankees' pitching coach after nine seasons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Commentary
Oct 28, 2019

Is Japan's rail diplomacy on the right track in S.E. Asia?

The recent development of Japan's high-speed rail projects in Southeast Asia may suggest the shinkansen is leaving the center of its railway diplomacy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 28, 2019

2020 Tokyo Olympics: Democracy in the spotlight

Democracies must accept they are in a contest of political ideas, especially in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 28, 2019

In Spanish town, Pokemon Go keeps senior citizens fit and staves off isolation

At first, when she retired from a lifelong career in nursing in her native Spain, Joanna Perez Osuna struggled with a lack of purpose. Then she found solace in a virtual world populated by "Pikachus," "Weedles" and "Smeargles."
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Mizuho Bank: Building the future with Turkey

As a leading international financial institution with one of the largest customer bases in Japan, Mizuho Bank Ltd. aims to become one of the top financial houses in the European, Middle Eastern and African regions, specifically in Turkey.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Tosyali Holding creates a solid foundation across nations

Armed with a vision to become one of the most successful companies in Turkey, Tosyali Holding has become one of the world’s largest iron and steel manufacturers.
Japan Times
Turkey report 2019
Oct 28, 2019

Borsa Istanbul: Solidifying Turkey’s economic development and financial stability

With historical roots going back to the Dersaadet Bonds Market in 1873, Borsa Istanbul completed its demutualization and incorporation in 2012, and achieved horizontal integration via the acquisition of the derivatives and gold exchanges in 2013. The exchange offers a fully integrated business model...
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 26, 2019

Staff shortages are imperiling Japan's teaching industry

Earlier this month, four teachers at an elementary school in Kobe were accused of repeatedly bullying four other teachers, as well as mistreating students. The alleged bullies have been suspended and at least one of the victims has taken sick leave because of the persecution. As a result, the school...
EDITORIALS
Oct 26, 2019

It's time to discuss succession

Now that the enthronement ceremony is behind us, there is no reason to keep pushing back public discussions on succession issues.
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 26, 2019

Nepalese convicted years later in gang rape, but victim still lacks compensation

A Nepalese woman who was gang-raped as a child finally has seen her attackers convicted after a yearslong legal battle that took her to the country's highest court, but said she was still waiting for compensation for her ordeal.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2019

Japan trade chief Isshu Sugawara exits amid allegations he broke election campaign law

A tabloid's expose on a funeral gift to a supporter ousts the METI chief after just a month and a half in office.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 24, 2019

A reset in Japan-China relations?

Comparing the state of Japan-China relations in the wake of Shinzo Abe's return to the prime ministership in December 2012 to today, the bilateral relationship has come back to a semblance of normality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 24, 2019

Young entrepreneurs with a mission bank on 'Greta' effect

As the brains behind a hydroponics farming system in rural Kenya, 17-year-old Jefferson Kang'acha struggled to get noticed but he now expects the youth climate movement led by Greta Thunberg to bolster other young people on a mission.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 23, 2019

Hawks sweep Giants to win third straight Japan Series

The end of the NPB season in 2019 looks a lot like it did last year... and in 2017, 2015 and 2014 too.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 23, 2019

Christine Lagarde replacing bond angel Mario Draghi at ECB just as monetary policy nears limits

European Central Bank President Mario Draghi has been the bond market's best friend, but investors aren't expecting the same support from his successor, Christine Lagarde.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 23, 2019

Wife of North Korea's Kim makes first public appearance in nearly four months

The wife of Kim Jong Un made her first appearance in state media Wednesday after a nearly four-month absence, showing up in photos accompanying the North Korean leader on a visit to a flagship tourist development with the South that Kim condemned as an eyesore and ordered demolished.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2019

Malaysia privately discusses Goldman Sachs penalty of $2 billion over 1MDB scandal

Again and again, Malaysia has publicly demanded Goldman Sachs pay an eye-popping $7.5 billion for its role in the 1MDB scandal. But privately, Malaysian negotiators are considering settling for a fraction of that.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Israel protests after Kyoto inn seeks war crime declaration from tourist
A street in Kyoto in March 2023. An Israeli tourist was asked to sign a document stating that he had not committed war crimes when he checked in at a Kyoto guesthouse in April, prompting a response from Israel's ambassador.
U.S. and Ukraine sign resources deal after fraught negotiations
The United States and Ukraine signed a minerals deal on Wednesday, offering a measure of assurance to officials in Kyiv.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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.
Want to see the future at Expo Osaka? Get in line.
“‘Future of life,’ by Ishiguro,” the World Expo pavilion by roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, displays humanlike androids.
Ishiba hears advice from across the aisle on how Japan should handle Trump
Prime Minister Shigaru Ishiba and CDP head Yoshihiko Noda at a parliamentary session in Tokyo on April 23.
Don't send in the clones: AI event nixed as Alt accounts get reality check
A screenshot from the website for Alt's AI conference, which was canceled after the company disclosed an investigation into its sales figures.
CDP submits bill proposal on separate surnames, but challenges remain
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers speak to reporters in parliament on Wednesday after submitting a bill in the Lower House to allow married couples to retain different surnames.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.

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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
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