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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2014
Sep 10, 2014

Blazing a trail for Japanese sake in China

Masato Nakatani is the sixth-generation head of Nakatani Brewing Co. in Nara Prefecture, and one of the most outstanding figures involved in developing the worldwide sake market. Nineteen years ago, Nakatani began brewing sake in Tianjin, China, and the high-quality "Asaka" sake enjoys nearly the top...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2014
Sep 10, 2014

Nihonbashi: Historic and modern

Nihonbashi is a business district in Chuo Ward, Tokyo, which grew around the bridge of the same name which has linked the sides of the Nihonbashi River since the 17th century. It is an area where people can experience the fusion of both historic and modern Japan.
Reader Mail
Aug 20, 2014

Recognition as special victims

Regarding the July 31 AP article "Last surviving crew member of Enola Gay dead at 93": On Aug. 13, a Japanese scholar provided his take on the outcome of World War II in The New York Times. It was triggered by the attention given to the death of the last survivor of the Enola Gay atomic bomb crew.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
May 14, 2014

'Oscar' special marks 100 years of Takarazuka

As one in a series of special productions to mark its centennial, Takarazuka — Japan's longest-standing theater company with all-female casts — is reviving "The Rose of Versailles — Oscar," its 1972 hit adaptation of an acclaimed manga series by Riyoko Ikeda that, in numerous productions since,...
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

EU continues commitment to security and peace

The European Union is now at its most critical stage ever. It is facing what European Council President Herman Van Rompuy has called "a disgrace in the 21st century."
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Robot looks toward future of EU and Japan

In February 2014, a cute robot suddenly appeared on the wall of the Delegation of the European Union in Tokyo. The robot is looking around the corner to see what Japan and the European Union can do together in interesting new technologies. But the robot has no name.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Working to broaden EU-Japan cooperation in research

I was surprised Japanese children knew the European Union, said Maria Cristina Russo, director for international cooperation in the European Commission's Directorate-General for Research and Innovation, who joined an event on robots held on April 13 in Tokyo during her recent visit to Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

EBC an important partner

As voters throughout the European Union prepare to go to the polls to elect the next European Parliament, will anyone pause to think about the people who made all this possible? It has been 64 years since the first steps were taken toward the foundation of the union and 57 years since the first treaty...
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Horizon 2020 fosters knowledge

Horizon 2020 is the EU's biggest ever research and innovation framework program with a seven-year budget worth nearly €80 billion intended to help boost Europe's knowledge-driven economy and tackle issues that will make a difference in people's lives.
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Contest to find a name for a robot

The contest is open to anybody living in Japan (no age limits).
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

European Union's Quality Logos

Protected Designation of Origin (PDO): PDO indicates a food or drink originates in a specific region or country, is particularly linked to the place of origin through inherent natural or human factors and is produced, processed and prepared in the defined geographical area.
Japan Times
WORLD / EU SPECIAL 2014
May 9, 2014

Seeing the EU through film

The celebration of Europe Day on May 9 serves to kick off a major cultural event, the annual EU-Japan Friendship Week, which introduces Europe's diverse culture, languages and history to the people of Japan. Through July, various events and activities for all ages will take place in Tokyo and across...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / NOTEBOOK
Apr 8, 2014

Raising the bar; garden delight; Mother's Day special

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WORLD / Science & Health
Apr 4, 2014

'Special K' could treat depression

The party drug ketamine could one day be used to help some people suffering from severe depression, according to British scientists who gave infusions of the narcotic, nicknamed "Special K," to patients.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Jan 25, 2014

A double dose of Fumiyo Kohinata; arson attack survivor featured on "NHK Special"; CM of the week: Ajinomoto

Well-known character actor Fumiyo Kohinata not only gets a rare opportunity to star in a two-hour drama, but stars twice — playing twin brothers in the mystery "Twins: Saotome Kyodai no Suiri Nisshi" ("Twins: The Saotome Brothers' Deductive Diary"; TBS, Mon., 9 p.m.)
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2014
Jan 23, 2014

Impact of 2020 Olympics, Paralympics being felt

The scheduled 2020 Olympics and Paralympics in Tokyo have had a tremendously positive impact on Japanese people's mind-set, playing a large part in the return of a brisk economy, said a government official in charge of preparations for the games.
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2014
Jan 23, 2014

YGL program inspires, educates

Oisix Inc. President Kohey Takashima's ambition has transformed his online food retail startup into the leading player in the industry in just over a decade, but his nomination as a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum has awoken in him another mission: to contribute to society.
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2014
Jan 23, 2014

Young entrepreneur out to change education

The Global Shapers are highly motivated young people between the ages of 20 and 30 with the potential to be society's future leaders, according to the World Economic Forum, which selects them based on several factors, such as their initiative, commitment and potential to "make a difference."
Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2014
Jan 23, 2014

Reshaping Japan's next decade

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Japan Times
JAPAN / DAVOS SPECIAL 2014
Jan 23, 2014

Japan's traditional washoku cuisine feeds body and soul

Whenever I am away from my homeland for too long, there is one meal that fills my dreams. At the center is a bowl of plain steamed rice, white and glistening. On the side, a steaming bowl of fragrant miso soup. There's fish, perhaps sanma (Pacific saury), so hot from the grill that its skin sizzles when...
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Dec 7, 2013

Special on "the father of the Showa idol"; advice for discouraged youth; CM of the week: Kyogetsu

Hideyoshi Aizawa, who died in May, is known as the "father of the Showa idol." As the founder and president of Sun Music, one of the most powerful talent agencies in Japanese show business, he basically invented the idea of the idol singer in the 1970s and '80s with the cultivation of people such as...
JAPAN / BULLETIN BOARD
Oct 9, 2013

Special concert to remember deceased loved ones

A requiem concert will be held Nov. 4 in Tokorozawa Shimin Bunka Center Muse in Saitama Prefecture to offer audience members a special opportunity to remember their loved ones who have died — with the names of the deceased printed in the program.
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / CHANNEL SURF
Sep 29, 2013

Update on the Watazus of 14 children; special 'double Asanos' drama; CM of the week: Kinoko no Yama

The inter-season TV schedule always features specials dedicated to police videos, eating contests and large, impoverished families. In this third category we have "Binbo ni Makeru na" ("We Won't be Beaten by Poverty"; TV Tokyo, Mon., 6:30 p.m.), the 11th semiannual installment in the saga of the Watazus...
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013

Advising visitors to truly see Japan with their own eyes

Last summer at age 66, Seiichi Kondo climbed Mount Fuji for the first time in his life. Friends warned it wouldn't be an easy expedition, and it wasn't. But conquering Japan's highest mountain was essential for what he was about to do next.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013

Seeking to change men's mind-sets to spur on prosperity for all Japanese

When Upper House lawmaker Masako Mori became a state minister for measures for declining birthrate, gender equality and consumer affairs and food safety last December, one of the first things she did was to announce that she would promote male staff within her ministries if they take child-care leave....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013

Japan hopes to blow ahead in renewables with floating wind farm

The renewable energy sector plays a key part in Japan's growth strategy. Among options such as solar and geothermal, wind power may be the most suitable for Japan as it is surrounded by the ocean.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / 'SUMMER DAVOS' SPECIAL 2013
Sep 10, 2013

Young entrepreneurs go forward in 'New Japan'; deregulation can aid economy

Tokyo is becoming an incubator of venture businesses as many young people — seeing the success of other entrepreneurs, who in turn have created a network of mentors and investors — are taking on the challenge of having their own business, aided by an improving economy buoyed by Prime Minister Shinzo...
Why I chose Japanese citizenship over permanent residency
Jon Heese (second left) takes part in a 2024 New Year's nihonshu barrel opening ceremony.
For Uniqlo’s founder, conquering America is personal
A Uniqlo store in New York. In recent years, Uniqlo’s affordable, well-made basic clothes have struck a chord, especially with younger American shoppers, fueling a rapid business expansion.
Japan's fractured politics could ensnarl Takaichi's economic plans
Sanae Takaichi, the newly elected leader of Japan's ruling party, the Liberal Democratic Party, attends a news conference after the LDP presidential election in Tokyo on Oct. 4.
Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series with historic performance
Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
LDP and Nippon Ishin no Kai to form coalition government, report says
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai have agreed to form a coalition, paving the way for the country's first female prime minister, Kyodo reports.
What does Jimbocho think of its unexpected ‘cool’ status?
Tokyo's Jimbocho neighborhood is a haven for book lovers, its rows of secondhand bookstores spilling over with printed materials.
What you need to see at this year's Tokyo film festival
Chloe Zhao’s "Hamnet"
New film explores how Japan and the U.S. found common ground through baseball
Masanori Murakami became the first MLB player from Japan when he made his debut with the Giants on Sept 1, 1964.
As they wrestle for power, Japan’s political parties must remember their base
Rengo's head Tomoko Yoshino speaks to reporters in Tokyo on Oct. 8.
Sumo is about to hit London and the West with a force previously unseen
Preparations advance on Monday for the Grand Sumo Tournament at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

Podcast

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

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building
By Patrick St. Michel

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