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Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Feb 16, 2022

Where the wild things grow — foraging in Japan

Winifred Bird is the author of 'Eating Wild Japan,' a book that goes deep into the foraging culture of Japan and contains essays on foraging, a selection of recipes and a guide to forageable plants.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Feb 16, 2022

Hope rises for return of sumo's regional tours as pandemic abates

Jungyu014d events between major tournaments are not only sources of revenue for the Japan Sumo Association, but also an important means of promoting the sport and recruiting new wrestlers.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Feb 15, 2022

Novak Djokovic will skip Grand Slams if COVID-19 vaccine is required

The 20-time Grand Slam winner said he was ready to sacrifice his shot at the milestone over the 'freedom of choice' but he was keeping an open mind about taking the jab in the future.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Feb 15, 2022

Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier to be replayed after farce

The match was halted after five minutes when Brazilian health officials invaded the pitch, accusing Argentina's England-based players of breaching the country's COVID-19 quarantine rules.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2022

Hosting the Olympics is costly. For China, it’s worth every billion.

For many cities, the Games make no economic sense. National pride and an enthusiasm for building transportation infrastructure change the equation for Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 14, 2022

How China's cybersecurity laws could backfire

China wants to have control over the information cars have about drivers, roads and the faces and voices they pass, according to a draft law on data-security management issued in May.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 14, 2022

Afghan smugglers hike prices and expand networks after Taliban takeover

The Taliban's lightning capture of Afghanistan has prompted a mass exodus, and smugglers are taking advantage of Afghans' desperation to leave by hiking prices.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 12, 2022

The era of pandemic restrictions is fast coming to an end

While the world has changed since early 2020 and new approaches to restrictions are justified, health officials warn that the coronavirus remains part of our reality.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 12, 2022

Failed test casts shadow over figure skating, the Olympics’ showcase event

'It's either an intentional delay to allow her to compete or gross incompetence and has resulted in mayhem,' the head of the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency has said.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Feb 12, 2022

Tour Japan's luxury ryokan without stepping a foot outside of Tokyo

The 'Essence of Japan' series brings several 'okami,' the female proprietor of a traditional inn, from across the country to act as guides to regional specialties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 11, 2022

‘Contactless’ humanitarian aid has its perks, and pitfalls

COVID-era travel restrictions have mostly prevented expatriate aid workers from flying into Pacific island nations after natural disasters. The results have been mixed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 11, 2022

Breaking the coronavirus pandemic's grip

There is a significant risk that we will become trapped in an endless cycle of booster vaccinations, chasing the virus rather than getting ahead of it.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

ITA confirms figure skater Kamila Valieva failed drug test

Valieva's provisional suspension was lifted by the Russian Anti-Doping Agency, a decision the International Olympic Committee will appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 11, 2022

Japan’s biggest airline calls for border controls to be eased

The strictest among the G7, Japan's border controls have attracted criticism as the country slammed its door shut to foreign visitors and students.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 11, 2022

How the ‘Garlic Girls’ overcame abuse to return to the Olympics

The South Korean curling team helped revive a painful discussion about the mistreatment of athletes in their country, leading the way for others to come forward.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 10, 2022

The 'stealth' subvariant of omicron is spreading in Japan. What impact could it have?

A look at the two known types of the omicron variant and what BA.2's spread could mean for the nation's health care system.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 10, 2022

What kind of ally is Germany?

Germany has come under fire for its weak response to the standoff between Russia and NATO over Ukraine, with some even questioning its reliability as an ally.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2022

U.S. trade data reveals shortfall in China's purchases under Trump-administration deal

Goods exports to China fell in December, underscoring Beijing's two-year failure to deliver under the 'Phase 1' trade deal negotiated by the previous U.S. leadership.
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2022

Biden moves to soothe allies in China’s shadow with Japan deal

The deal would allow most steel shipments from Japan to to enter tariff-free for the first time since 2018 and would see the countries working together to combat Chinese trade practices.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 9, 2022

How Olympians embraced mental health after Simone Biles showed the way

The American gymnast's public struggles gave other Olympians tacit permission to share their vulnerabilities. Some of them have.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 8, 2022

North Korea calls for economic growth despite 'persevering struggle'

The country faces mounting economic woes amid sanctions over its weapons programs and COVID-19 lockdowns, which sharply cut trade with China, its major ally and economic lifeline.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Feb 7, 2022

James Yamanaka: One purpose, many changes

BAT area director drives sustainability into every aspect of the business. He has spent his entire career broadening the sustainability mission that was first highlighted by the DJSI, moving from environmental impact to every aspect of BAT's business.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 7, 2022

Afghanistan’s health care system is collapsing under stress

The funding necessary for Afghanistan's health system to survive has dried up due to sanctions imposed on the Taliban, leading to overburdened hospitals in danger of shutting down.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Feb 7, 2022

Biankah Bailey: ‘Poetry speaks to the heart of society as it exists from moment to moment’

During Black History Month, writer Biankah Bailey has worked with the Tokyo Poetry Journal to produce 'Umoja,' a book featuring the work of Black creatives.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japan and Canada ink key intel-sharing deal
Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand shakes hands with Japan's top diplomat, Takeshi Iwaya, at the end of a signing ceremony for an information security agreement, after bilateral talks in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Japan stands its ground after Trump letter delivers 25% U.S. tariff shock
U.S. President Donald Trump (left) and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick at Morristown Airport, New Jersey, on Sunday. Trump on Monday sent letters to 12 countries notifying them of new "reciprocal" tariff rates effective Aug. 1.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.
Foreign nationals' presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a campaign speech next to a Liberal Democratic Party candidate for the Upper House (top center left) in Yokohama on Sunday.
Scams involving police impersonation surge
A video by the National Police Agency warns about fake scams.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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