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CULTURE / Books
Jun 14, 2023

Cormac McCarthy, novelist of a darker America, is dead at 89

His characters were outsiders, like him. He lived quietly and determinately outside the literary mainstream.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

With Trump's federal prosecution, timing is everything

Much hinges on whether former U.S. President Trump, and the current Republican front-runner, is tried and convicted before or after his election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 13, 2023

The race to win the AI competition could doom us all

Some of the downsides of Silicon Valley are a readiness to ignore dangers and seek immediate returns, especially as it pertains to AI.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 13, 2023

Homework will 'never be the same,' says ChatGPT founder

Artificial intelligence tools will revolutionize education like calculators did, but will not supplant learning, said ChatGPT's founder Sam Altman.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 13, 2023

Japan’s sticky inflation is key to a long-lasting bull market

Investors are hoping that under inflation, companies will be able to raise prices without encountering too much pushback from customers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 13, 2023

Trump defiant ahead of secret documents court appearance

The runaway front-runner in the 2024 Republican primary said the latest indictment would not force him to quit the race.
Japan Times
Jun 13, 2023

j-Grab Mall is a cross-border EC marketplace where you can experience the best of Japanese products!

Hello, world! We are j-Grab Mall! We are a global marketplace dedicated to bringing you the best Japanese products to customers all over the world.
JAPAN / Explainer
Jun 12, 2023

What you need to know about the revision of Japan's asylum law

The law, which has prompted widespread debate, seeks to address perceived drawbacks of Japan’s existing legislation and standard handling of asylum matters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 12, 2023

Reddit blackout begins as forums protest charges for developers

The protest is expected to last at least 48 hours, although some groups have signaled they will stay dark for longer.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 12, 2023

Race is on to protect Sudan’s pyramids and tombs as war rages

Airstrikes have been recorded around Khartoum, Omdurman and Bahri — areas home to many temples and monuments, and the cradle of the Kerma civilization, which flourished around 2500 B.C.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jun 10, 2023

24 Hours of Le Mans: 100 years of endurance and innovation

Adapting to developing conditions and battling fatigue are key elements of the marathon race.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jun 9, 2023

Jesse Freeman: 'As far as a Black art scene goes … it’s just foreign or not.'

Ikebana, filmmaking, collage and quilting are some of the many forms of media Tokyo-based artist Jesse Freeman works in.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 9, 2023

An open letter to China’s defense minister (satire intended)

Japanese editorials were divided over the Sino-U.S. positions at the Shangri-La Dialogue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 9, 2023

Apple likely to find a receptive market for its Vision Pro in Asia

VR has found greater favor in the region, with Japan, South Korea and China ranking among the most advanced markets for headset adoption.
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jun 9, 2023

Town transforms marine nuisance into local delicacy

Ainan in Ehime Prefecture has released a variety of sea urchin fed with scraps of the town's signature agricultural products of broccoli and citrus.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 8, 2023

Ibu Yamazaki's Radford eager to expand horizons in Japan

The NCAA Division I school will be one of eight participants in August's World University Basketball Series at Yoyogi National Second Gymnasium.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 8, 2023

Drought drives economic exodus from Iraq's rivers and marshlands

Across the country, fishermen are giving up on lives that depend on water and are seeking jobs in urban areas, where unemployment is already high and discontent triggers frequent protests.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jun 8, 2023

European Energy Exchange sees huge growth in Japanese power futures trade this year

Volatility in electricity prices spiked in 2022 following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, delivering a 'wake up call' on the need for hedging.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 8, 2023

‘Firing the Lighter Gun’: A gripping addition to the post-Fukushima canon

Kohei Sanada’s sophomore feature doesn’t always hit the mark, but it’s a grimly compelling portrait of the aftermath of a nuclear accident.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 7, 2023

The ups and downs of the Modi decade

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s nine years in office have included plenty of worthy achievements, but unfortunately, they have also featured flawed policies in a wide range of areas.
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023

Former Johnny’s idols submit petition and call for changes to child abuse prevention law

The online petition was set up on May 26 by three former idols and has garnered more than 40,000 signatures as of Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 7, 2023

Destruction of Kakhovka dam takes Ukraine war into uncharted territory

Kyiv and Moscow have blamed each other for the collapse of the dam, which sent floodwaters gushing toward surrounding towns and farmland and forced hundreds of civilians to flee.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023

Repeated arrests and filthy cells: Inside Pakistan's crackdown

All the leaders who have been set free have publicly distanced themselves from Imran Khan, denounced the protests and praised the military.
JAPAN
Jun 6, 2023

Female fishers sought amid labor shortages in Japan

The number of fishery industry people who worked at sea for 30 days or more a year totaled some 129,000 in 2021, down nearly 30% from 10 years before.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 6, 2023

In rare victory for media, Hong Kong court overturns conviction of journalist

A court ruled that “substantial and grave injustice” was done to Choy Yuk-ling, an investigative journalist who also goes by the name Bao Choy.
Japan on edge but prepared for tsunami after huge Kamchatka earthquake
Police officers ask a man to evacuate from an empty beach following a tsunami warning, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Wednesday.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
80 years on, former teacher conveys history of hidden island in World War II
Masayuki Yamauchi teaches junior high school students about the history of Okunoshima, an island in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, in May.
Japan to start new residency system for foreign workers
Students hoping to work in Japan attend a Japanese class at a job placement company in Hanoi in October 2022.
Japan marks highest-ever temperature of 41.2 C in Hyogo
Japan's temperature soared to a record 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday, surpassing the previous high of 41.1 C.
GTN takes a chance on newcomers to Japan
Hiroyuki Goto, president of GTN. The company started after Goto personally co-signed leases for around 20 non-Japanese people, including some friends and friends of friends.
Artist Chiharu Shiota weaves a hidden marvel on Teshima
“Memory of Lines” is Chiharu Shiota’s second art installation on Teshima as part of the Setouchi Triennale.
How the Japanese TV industry is changing
Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Fuji TV came under fire over the manner in which it handled a case of “sexual trouble” involving former boy band member Masahiro Nakai and a female announcer.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
Why Ishiba refuses to quit even amid intense pressure for him to go
Supporters of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba take part in a rally across the street from the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear
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