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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 28, 2019

India won't invite Pakistan leader for Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony: sources

India will not invite Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan to Thursday's swearing-in ceremony for Narendra Modi, who will start his second term as India's prime minister, two sources in the foreign ministry said, suggesting any early warming in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbors is unlikely.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 28, 2019

Blood and thunder at sea: British veteran remembers D-Day, 75 years on

Seventy-five years ago, a young British sailor stood on the bridge of a warship, its gun barrels pointing out to the coast of France, and watched the devastation being rained down on a country he wanted to liberate.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
May 28, 2019

Delivery by robot soon to be reality in China as startup Neolix begins mass production of 'robovans'

Forget drones. The future of deliveries may be "robovans."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
May 28, 2019

Canada says Microsoft and Facebook will do more to help ensure security of election

Microsoft Corp. and Facebook Inc. have agreed to help boost the security of Canada's October election by removing fake accounts and cracking down on bots, a top government official said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 28, 2019

Ball in U.S. court to start trade talks, top EU commissioner says

EU-U.S. talks that could prevent the United States imposing punitive car tariffs have made some progress, but Washington must decide if it wants to negotiate with Brussels on a broad removal of import duties, the EU trade chief said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 28, 2019

American climber dies on descent from summit of Mount Everest

An American climber died on the descent from the summit of Mount Everest on Monday, a Nepalese official said, taking the number of dead or missing mountaineers on the world's highest mountain to nine on the Nepali side during the current climbing season.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2019

120 years of Japan Times front pages on show at Nagoya University of Foreign Studies

An exhibition showcasing the history of modern Japan through 120 years of front pages from The Japan Times opened Monday in Nisshin, Aichi Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2019

Is Trump's state visit only ceremonial?

It's high time for Japan and the U.S. to elevate the level of strategic discussions to a practical and enforceable dimension.
COMMENTARY / World
May 27, 2019

Why Joe Biden is the least electable Democrat

Only one thing can defeat Trump: A unified, enthusiastic and progressive front.
COMMENTARY / World
May 27, 2019

Trump, Obama and Congress to blame for Iran problem

Presidents have become adept at waging wars without authorization from Congress.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2019

Japan begins immigration experiment

As the population ages and shrinks, the country is making it easier for foreigners to work and become citizens.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 27, 2019

New consortium to accelerate climate-related corporate disclosures in Japan

A consortium designed to facilitate corporate information disclosures on climate change was launched Monday — a move aimed at encouraging financial institutions to make investments based on climate risks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 27, 2019

The Japan-Bangladesh partnership for development

Japan and Bangladesh have long enjoyed a close relationship based on mutual trust and cooperation.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 27, 2019

Stewart's bold move to Japan could shake up MLB, NPB

Hiroshima Carp pitcher Kyle Regnault doesn't know what he'd do if he were in Carter Stewart's cleats.
JAPAN
May 27, 2019

Changing monarchy on display as imperial couple greets Trump and first lady using English

The language barrier fell away Monday when Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako greeted U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump in English at the Imperial Palace, in what could be a taste of things to come for the most internationally minded imperial couple in Japan's history.
BUSINESS
May 27, 2019

At T20 summit in Tokyo, think tanks call for restoring faith in multilateralism

Political leaders must adhere to the principles of multilateralism despite swirls of anti-globalism and economic uncertainties, experts recommended at a forum in Tokyo ahead of next month's Group of 20 summit in Osaka.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 27, 2019

Warning that tax hike would doom Abenomics, former aide vows to convince PM to delay yet again

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe should postpone the consumption tax increase scheduled for October or face the failure of Abenomics, his six-year economic revival program, according to one of the architects of that program.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 27, 2019

Australia's Scott Morrison to visit Solomon Islands as China increases influence over South Pacific nation

Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison will visit the Solomon Islands next week, two sources familiar with the plans said Monday, as Western nations seek to rein in China's influence on the tiny Pacific island nation.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
May 26, 2019

Social satire 'Parasite' by South Korea's Bong Joon-ho wins Palme d'Or at Cannes

"Parasite," a wickedly humorous suspense movie about class struggles directed by South Korea's Bong Joon-ho, won the top Palme d'Or prize at the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday, on a big night for newcomer filmmakers too.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 25, 2019

News outlets debate the ethics behind prenatal testing

Last month, the Diet enacted legislation to pay ¥3.2 million to each person who was sterilized as part of the Eugenic Protection Law passed in 1948. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has also said he will apologize to the roughly 25,000 victims on behalf of the state. Many of them feel the amount of money is...
EDITORIALS
May 25, 2019

Addressing dementia prevention

In looking for ways to prevent dementia, it's important not to blame those who already suffer from it.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2019

With Trump visit to Tokyo, Japan and U.S. look to highlight strengthened alliance and avoid trade differences

Officials and experts say the top priority for President Donald Trump's during his state visit is to show off his friendship with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and highlight a strong Japan-U.S. alliance.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 25, 2019

The downfall of Theresa May, the prime minister broken by Brexit

At 10:11 a.m., a devastated Theresa May walked back in through the black door of No. 10 Downing St., tears in her eyes. Once inside she found her husband, Philip, and the couple went through to the prime minister's private study together for a few moments alone.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
May 25, 2019

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: The EU's worst nightmare?

For European leaders watching Theresa May's political death throes, a sense of inevitability has been replaced by one of fear.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 24, 2019

After Modi's win, record number of women set to enter Indian Parliament

A record number of women are set to enter India's Parliament after a marathon election that returned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to power, initial results showed Friday.
EDITORIALS
May 24, 2019

Modi's mandate

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has his work cut out for him in his second term.
Japan eyes two types of 'hometown resident' registration
People buy groceries from a mobile supermarket in a rural area of Nagomi, Kumamoto Prefecture. The government is considering a new "hometown resident" registration system to help strengthen regional revitalization measures.
Ed Sheeran teams up with Tokyo’s Oedo Line
The “Oh! Ed! Collaboration Campaign,” launched on Tokyo's Keio Line to celebrate the Friday release of Ed Sheeran’s latest album, “Play,” includes a eight-car train dedicated to the pop star's music and trivia related to his career
Workers say corporate South Korea was warned about questionable U.S. visas before Hyundai raid
Activists holding signs that reads "No one is illegal!" protest against a huge immigration raid last week in the U.S. state of Georgia, in front of the U.S. Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

Podcast

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

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
By Mai Yoshikawa

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