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JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

Fukushima aiming to woo tourists with promise of snow

Officials hope winter holidays will become popular as they market the region's snow resorts and try to shed the stigma that lingers more than a decade after the 2011 nuclear disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023

How do so many endangered creatures end up in Japan’s animal cafes?

Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 28, 2023

How two weather balloons led Mexico to ban solar geoengineering

The backlash arrives as more scientists and policy makers say emissions cuts alone won't stop climate change and other innovations may be needed.
BUSINESS / Longform
Mar 27, 2023

Can the return of international cruises bolster Japan’s beleaguered tourism industry?

The industry is struggling to deal with pandemic-induced challenges such as staff shortages and concerned residents near ports.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 27, 2023

Afghan girls struggle with poor internet as they turn to online classes

Taliban officials have closed girls' high schools, barred their access to universities and stopped most women from working at non-governmental organizations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / Regional Voices: Kyushu
Mar 27, 2023

TSMC’s Kumamoto plant tests Kyushu’s readiness to meet surging investment

The world's leading chip manufacturer has invested around ¥1 trillion in the construction of the sprawling industrial complex, which is expected to employ some 1,700 workers.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 26, 2023

Historic world title haul offers glimpse of Japan's 'post-Hanyu' era

Four days of thrilling and uplifting figure skating at last week's world championships in Saitama saw host Japan assert its position as the sport's dominant nation.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 667 new cases

Three people with COVID-19 were confirmed dead in the capital the same day, the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, while one patient with the virus was in severe condition as of Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 26, 2023

I saw America snatch defeat from victory in Iraq

Few of us who were on the ground couldn't imagine that the Iraq war could go so well, or the peace so badly.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 26, 2023

Fresh clashes rock France as protests shift to water dispute

The violence at Sainte-Soline came after days of unrest over President Emmanuel Macron's pensions reform, which forced the cancellation of a visit by King Charles III of the U.K.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2023

Honduras ends decadeslong Taiwan ties as Taipei decries monetary demands

Taiwan's foreign minister accused the Central American country of demanding exorbitant amounts of money and being lured by Beijing.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Mar 26, 2023

Jim Rion casts a keen eye on the spirit of Yamaguchi

Author, translator and certified sake professional Jim Rion puts people at the heart of sake production in his nonfiction debut, 'Discovering Yamaguchi Sake.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2023

Foreign residents in Japan hit record 3 million at end of 2022

The number of foreign residents in Japan at the end of 2022 rose 11.4% from a year before to hit a record high of 3,075,213, according to the Immigration Services Agency.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 25, 2023

Hero of 'Hotel Rwanda,' Paul Rusesabagina, freed from prison after U.S. and Qatar role

Paul Rusesabagina, the polarizing hero of the hit movie 'Hotel Rwanda' and an outspoken critic of President Paul Kagame, was released after his sentence was commuted.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 24, 2023

Singapore push for all-EV future faces a love of crazy, rich combustion

The city-state's bid to stop the purchase of combustion-engine cars from 2030 has bumped up against an entrenched love of supercars and other luxury rides.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Mar 22, 2023

Samurai Japan fans rise early to witness baseball history

Public viewing events were held at numerous locations and attracted scores of supporters eager to root for Samurai Japan.
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2023

Japan sets date for launch of new children's agency

Beginning operations on April 1, the Children and Families Agency will adopt an integrated approach to tackling issues such as the falling birthrate, child abuse and bullying.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 22, 2023

Can Nippon Ishin 'skip' to true national political prominence?

The Osaka-born party faces a make-or-break moment in next month’s series of local elections across the nation.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 22, 2023

Get off the beaten path with some basic Japanese to see the sakura

The key verb to know when traveling is 'iku' (to go). Combine it with other verbs for further specificity.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 22, 2023

A subtropical haven for conventions

Selecting the perfect location for a major convention or training camp requires a delicate balance. The need to provide high-quality infrastructure and ensure the safety and comfort of participants must be supported by interesting cultural sights and activities. And having good weather certainly helps....
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 22, 2023

'Vampiric' water use leading to imminent global crisis, U.N. warns

The U.N.-Water and UNESCO report warns that scarcity is becoming endemic due to overconsumption and pollution, and that global warming will lead to further shortages.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 22, 2023

Kishida meets Zelenskyy for talks in surprise visit to Ukraine

The Japanese leader's unannounced visit for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored Tokyo's support for the war-torn country.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 21, 2023

As India's population booms, where are its working women?

Economists say that India must not only create more jobs to keep its world-beating growth on track, but also foster employment conditions favorable to women.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 21, 2023

Japanese model Jessica Michibata arrested for MDMA possession

A customs officer found the drug hidden in a package that had arrived in Japan from overseas.

Longform

An illustration features the Japanese signs for "ganbare" (good luck) and the Deaflympics, which will be held between Nov. 15 and 26.
A century of Deaf sport finds its moment in Tokyo