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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 2, 2020

How one man’s efforts saved Japan's postwar democracy and the SDF

Defense Agency Director-General Munenori Akagi opposed using the Self-Defense Forces to put down civil disturbances.
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BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2020

China to dominate nuclear power as Beijing bets on homegrown reactors

China probably won’t hit its nuclear energy target this year, but that’s unlikely to derail a broader ambition to become the planet’s chief proponent of the climate-friendly fuel by the end of the decade.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 2, 2020

Karaoke masks and silent roller coasters coming to Japan in coronavirus era

Singing your heart out at karaoke boxes may never feel the same in Japan in the coronavirus era.
Japan Times
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Jun 2, 2020

Floyd Mayweather offers to pay for George Floyd's funeral

Former boxing champion Floyd Mayweather has offered to pay for George Floyd’s funeral and memorial services, and the family has accepted the offer.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 2, 2020

WHO and other experts say no evidence of coronavirus losing potency

The comments came after an assertion on Sunday by a high-profile Italian doctor.
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JAPAN
Jun 1, 2020

School bee winners honored

The Japan Times has been sending the best speller of Japan’s English spelling contest to the United States to compete in the U.S. national finals every year since 2010.
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COMMENTARY
Jun 1, 2020

The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance has lost its way

Criticism of an organization that presumed to represent former 'comfort women' is creating a much-needed opening for public scrutiny of its conduct.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 1, 2020

After fast-tracking Japanese COVID-19 drug, Russia to roll out 'game changer' next week

Russia will start administering its first approved antiviral drug to treat coronavirus patients next week, its state financial backer told Reuters, a move it described as "a game changer" that should speed a return to normal economic life.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 1, 2020

'We thought too big,' Renault says as it axes 15,000 jobs

Faced with a slump in demand, the French carmaker detailed plans on Friday to find u20ac2 billion in savings over the next three years.
Japan Times
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Jun 1, 2020

EA Sports postpones first look at Madden NFL 21 in response to protests

EA Sports postponed Monday's planned first look at the Madden NFL 21 video game in response to the unrest over the death of George Floyd.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 1, 2020

As protests grip U.S., Trump invokes law and order to shift focus from pandemic

President eschews soothing role past leaders have adopted in similar moments as he seeks to turn election-year conversation from his widely panned handling of outbreak.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jun 1, 2020

In Japan, gearing up for a new type of job market

Worried about your job? One option is to head to a recruiter for help. The people at RGF Professional Recruitment Japan tell you what you're in for if you do.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
May 31, 2020

Move to Japan proves opportune for law partner

When Michael Mroczek decided to become a lawyer, he felt he was closing the door on a childhood dream — a path leading to Japan, which he had been enamored of ever since he came across a book about Hiroshima in his father's collection.
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 31, 2020

Jin Sato: Taking a global view of state-society relations

Professor Jin Sato on the most memorable lecture he ever gave, Japan's go-to techniques for multinational cooperation and the three foods he always has in his fridge.
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JAPAN
May 31, 2020

Hong Kong tensions a risk to global economy, Japanese official says

Economic revitalization minister Yasutoshi Nishimura said friction between the U.S. and China over Hong Kong poses a risk to the global economy if the city ceases to be an international financial hub.
Japan Times
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May 31, 2020

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris team up for virtual Le Mans

Formula One rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris will be team mates for the virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans on June 13-14, according to the official entry list on Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2020

China’s security law sends Hong Kong residents dashing for exit

For many in Hong Kong who've long feared an erosion of their freedoms under Chinese rule, last week marked a tipping point.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 30, 2020

Not just another day at the office: Rethinking Japan’s business culture amid the COVID-19 pandemic

The workplaces that employees nationwide are slowly returning to are unlikely to be the same as the ones they left when the COVID-19 pandemic emerged.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 30, 2020

Must-have cookbooks for the budding Japanese chef

Looking to learn the ropes of Japanese cooking? Begin with these cookbooks.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
May 30, 2020

Elegant glassware: On the cutting edge of glass research

Masao Adachi pivoted from his career as an architect into the world of glass, developing a technique he calls his silk-thread pattern.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2020

No way back: Indian workers shun city jobs after coronavirus lockdown

When power loom operator Lokanath Swain boarded a bus home after a 40-day wait in the Indian textile hub of Surat, he took a silent vow — to never return to his workplace of two decades.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2020

Taiwan welcomes those resisting China in face of rising pressure

Beijing and Taipei traded competing visions late last week over the fate of Taiwan as China signaled its determination to bring the island under its control while Taiwan’s president amplified her support of those resisting Chinese authority.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 30, 2020

Britain may offer 'path to citizenship' for nearly 3 million in Hong Kong

Britain is prepared to offer extended visa rights and a pathway to citizenship for almost 3 million Hong Kong residents in response to China's push to impose national security legislation in the former British colony.
Reader Mail
May 30, 2020

Toward a cozy, comfortable society

The May 16 article “Understanding the need to shame someone on social media” was an interesting topic for me.
Reader Mail
May 30, 2020

To learn English, think in English

Regarding Takamitsu Sawa’s Jan. 20 opinion piece “Japan going the wrong way in English-education reform,” one day, I asked one of my classmates at school, a returnee from the States, “How can I be fluent in English?” He replied, “Think everything in English. Try.” Of course, this conversation...
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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
May 30, 2020

How China tested 11 million people for the coronavirus in just two weeks

Wuhan is set to complete the testing of its entire population of 11 million as China pours massive resources into avoiding a resurgence of COVID-19 infections.

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight