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CULTURE / Stage
Oct 14, 2020

‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ conjures dark fantasies

Director Silviu Purcarete reveals the murky and bizarre aspects of humanity in a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's comedy about love and magic.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Oct 14, 2020

Once-fearsome ozeki rank no longer sport's 'great barrier'

Wrestlers in sumo's second-highest rank have struggled to emulate the success of their peers in previous generations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2020

Will Donald Trump cause a civil war?

A critical part of Trump's effort to undermine confidence in the election outcome, if it goes against him, is his attempt to discredit millions of ballots preemptively.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 13, 2020

BTS honored Korean War sacrifices. Some in China saw an insult.

The group's leader acknowledged the shared suffering of Americans and Koreans during a recent ceremony commemorating the war.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 13, 2020

'I have failed': North Korea's Kim shows tearful side in confronting hardships

North Korea watchers say Kim has also sought to portray himself as a more traditional political leader than his eccentric father, Kim Jong Il.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / The week in NPB
Oct 12, 2020

Marines soldier on after virus outbreak

What a week it was for the Chiba Lotte Marines.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 12, 2020

China acts to slow yuan’s rapid ascent without halting its rise

Economic recovery, a yield premium in sovereign debt over Treasuries and the prospect of a Democrat victory in the U.S. presidential vote are all boosting the currency.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 11, 2020

Dozens stage attack on police station in Paris suburb

The motive for the attack, the third on the police station in two years, was not immediately clear.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 10, 2020

Courts struggling to define what constitutes defamation in social media

Journalist Shiori Ito files rare libel lawsuit over use of the 'like' button on Twitter.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Oct 10, 2020

Keiko Seto pushes the limits of vegan food

Art director-turned-chef Keiko Seto harnesses organic produce for Mique's multicultural, plant-based menu — and she does it out of a garage.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 10, 2020

North Korea holds rare predawn military parade, Seoul says

North Korea held a military parade early Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of its ruling Workers' Party in a rare predawn event, South Korea's military said.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 10, 2020

Disney says it had to work with Chinese government on ‘Mulan’

Walt Disney Co. defended its cooperation with government entities accused of human-rights abuses in China’s Xinjiang region, saying the company had to work with the government in order to make films there.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 10, 2020

China's Xi says intends to deepen relations with North Korea

In a congratulatory message to Kim Jong Un for the founding anniversary of North Korea's ruling party, Chinese President Xi Jinping said he intends to deepen relations with Pyongyang, North Korean state media reported Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 9, 2020

Suga’s daily schedule may carry key insights for stock investors

Shares in GMO Internet Inc., a tech conglomerate, jumped as much as 5.5 percent Thursday after founder and CEO Masatoshi Kumagai tweeted that he'd had dinner with Suga.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 8, 2020

A legacy uncovered: Shoichi Kudo’s intimate portrayal of Aomori

Shoichi Kudo was a dedicated newsman in Aomori for his entire career, but it wasn't until after he passed away that his talent for photography began to get recognition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 8, 2020

At North Korean military parade, get ready for 'something big'

Pyongyang may use its 75th anniversary event Saturday to show off larger, heavier missile systems and launchers — and put the U.S. and Japan on notice.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 8, 2020

The 'Quad' offers hope for a free and open Indo-Pacific

Mounting concern about Chinese behavior prompted the four countries that make up the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue to resurrect the forum in 2017.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 8, 2020

North Korean diplomat, missing since 2018, is spotted in Seoul

The revelation could further aggravate North-South relations, which have been in a downward spiral for months.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Oct 8, 2020

Here’s what could happen if China invaded Taiwan

Fears are growing among analysts, officials and investors that an invasion could actually happen, potentially triggering a war with the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2020

'Quad' meeting in Tokyo prizes symbolism over substance

With China the elephant in the room, just showing up may have been part, if not the main point, of the dialogue for the U.S., Japan, India and Australia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 7, 2020

WeWork competitor TKP sees opportunity in Tokyo’s shrinking offices

While TKP shares are still down 43 percent for the year, they have jumped 165 percent from their March trough as investors look for a rebound.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 7, 2020

For Trump, a pattern of denial, from coronavirus to Russia to climate change

A recurrent theme of Trump's presidency is the rejection of obvious facts when they don't meet his political needs.
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.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
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.
Delta routes new Airbus plane to Tokyo to sidestep Trump tariffs
Delta Air Lines signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on April 9. The airline is flying a new Airbus SE plane through Japan to skirt U.S. import tariffs.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Could this be Japan’s year at the Kentucky Derby?
Christophe Lemaire rides Admire Daytona, who was bred in Japan, during the UAE Derby at Meydan Racecourse in Dubai on April 5.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
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.

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

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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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