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BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 26, 2022

Local opposition and regulations slow Japan's return to nuclear

Rising energy prices stemming from the war in Ukraine have stirred debate over nuclear power, but the government would have to bypass its own rules to accelerate reactor restarts.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2022

After mass gun killings, other nations changed course — to notable effect

Only the U.S., whose rate and severity of mass shootings is without parallel outside of conflict zones, has so consistently refused to answer those events with tightened gun laws.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 26, 2022

Russia poised to act against ruble rebound that’s seen as a threat

Gains in the currency are giving the government pause, as they bite into exporter competitiveness and budget revenue on oil, gas and other commodities sold abroad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 25, 2022

State-backed investment fund JIC exploring offer for Toshiba, according to sources

JIC has signed a confidential agreement with the Japanese conglomerate for access to detailed finances as it weighs an offer, said the people, who asked not to be identified.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2022

In a remote Thai village, digging for clues to a lost U.S. pilot

The search for the pilot's remains is part of U.S. efforts to recover missing service members and fulfill the military's promise to bring everyone home.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
May 25, 2022

Gunman kills 19 children and 2 teachers at Texas elementary school

The latest episode of U.S. gun violence unfolded 10 days after another youth opened fire with an assault-style rifle at a grocery store in a predominantly Black neighborhood of Buffalo.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
May 25, 2022

“Driving diversity and paving a path for women in Japan” with Kaori Sasaki

The Japan Times Cube Inc. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events broadcasted in Japan.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 24, 2022

Climate won Australia's election. Wielding power will be harder.

Voters have identified their issue. Whether new Prime Minister Anthony Albanese can deliver is an open question.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 24, 2022

Netflix goes to 'Tollywood' and beyond for long-sought India growth

CEO Reed Hastings predicted its next 100 million subscribers would come from India. But so far it has just 5 to 6 million, according to analysts' estimates.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2022

In Ecuador's Amazon, youth take up the fight against oil pollution

For decades, local Indigenous people, farming communities, environmental rights activists and lawyers have said flaring causes serious damage to the environment and health.
Japan Times
SOCCER
May 23, 2022

Liverpool has extra motivation to win Champions League title after falling short at home

Missing out on the Premier League title on the last day of the season has given Liverpool an extra edge heading into the Champions League final, manager Juergen Klopp said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Tohoku
May 23, 2022

Tohoku farmers cast doubt on government's organic farmland goal

Farmers say the goal of making organic farmland's share of total arable land grow fiftyfold in the next 30 years is unrealistic because of demand and technology issues.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2022

‘They’re just numbers,’ Indeed owner’s CEO says of record profit

Even as profit climbs, Recruit's embrace of human-resources technology has made it much more of a tech company, and exposed to the sector's corresponding gyrations in stock prices.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 23, 2022

Can China overcome its barriers to gaining more financial power?

Despite implementing various reforms over the past few decades, the moves of the world's second-largest economy remain only half completed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 21, 2022

Musk hoists GOP banner and tears into Biden as U.S. probes his empire

The world's most famous entrepreneur is ratcheting up a battle with its most powerful government, as Elon Musk sharpens his critiques of Joe Biden and aligns himself with Republicans.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 20, 2022

First U.S. monkeypox case this year adds to infections seen in U.K. and Spain

Monkeypox is a rare but potentially serious viral illness that usually begins with flu-like symptoms before progressing to a rash.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 19, 2022

U.S. midterm stakes grow clearer: Election deniers will be on many ballots

Fomenting doubts about Biden's victory is often the table stakes of Republican primaries that can tilt hard to the right. Candidates who avoid the subject risk losing their base.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 19, 2022

Does your country really need digital cash?

Everyone's jumping on the digital cash bandwagon. But doing so should really depend on if your economy is more like that of Poland or Peru.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022

Climate-conscious independents could determine Australian election

Enraged by the lack of government action on climate change, the candidates are campaigning hard on environmental issues in the hope of appealing to moderate voters.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 19, 2022

Li Kotomi's 'Solo Dance' flows across prose and borders

A beautiful translation by Arthur Reiji Morris of 'Solo Dance' will solidify Li Kotomi's place in the next generation of Japanese writers.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
May 18, 2022

China and U.S. race to make billions from mining the moon's minerals

The countries' inability to cooperate on space risks not only an arms race, but also clashes over resources on the moon and elsewhere.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 18, 2022

Sony readies for metaverse revolution with cross-platform push

Sony's game, music and movie units contributed two-thirds of operating income in the year ended March, indicating that the group is metaverse-ready.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2022

Investigators probe whether China Eastern crash was intentional, sources say

Authorities have said the pilots did not respond to repeated calls from air traffic controllers and nearby planes during the rapid descent.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 18, 2022

Fight with China risks backfiring on Australia's Morrison at the polls

Areas where Chinese Australians make up more than 10% of the voters could help decide who is the next prime minister.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2022

Some Ethiopians claim forced recruitment by Tigrayan forces

The war in northern Ethiopia since late 2020 has killed thousands of civilians and uprooted millions, triggering famine and devastating infrastructure.

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