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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 8, 2022

Putin 'in a corner' with options narrowing

The question of 'off-ramps' — or decisions that allow the Russian leader to end the fighting without admitting defeat — continues to vex Western analysts, who see no good options.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 8, 2022

Lionel Messi heading to World Cup with positive outlook after Copa America triumph

Argentina captain Lionel Messi said he is counting the days until the World Cup and believes his team has a good chance of winning.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2022

Former Unification Church member recounts fear and hardship as daughter of devout followers

The former member said that as a child she was forced to attend the church's worship services and read its doctrine, and was banned from having romantic relationships.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 7, 2022

Biden says Putin nuclear threats are real, warning he could spark ‘Armageddon’

Putin has renewed his nuclear threats as he announced the annexation of Ukrainian territory, some of which Russia doesn't control.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Oct 6, 2022

French author Annie Ernaux wins Nobel Prize in literature

The Swedish Academy lauded 'the courage and clinical acuity with which she uncovers the roots, estrangements and collective restraints of personal memory.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 6, 2022

North Korea keeps up record pace of missile tests as U.S. carrier is redeployed

The repeated missile tests — 24 rounds this year alone — have signaled that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has no intention of backing down.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 6, 2022

Fiery, foul-mouthed Yuki Tsunoda speeds toward Suzuka as Japan's latest Formula One hope

The Kanagawa Prefecture native has quickly gained a certain level of notoriety among both fans and drivers for what he does — and says — on track.
Oct 6, 2022

Tsunan Sake Brewery Announces Return of Niigata Sake no Jin NEXT

Tsunan, Niigata (October 6th, 2022) — Tsunan sake brewery, the maker of terroir sake in Japan, today announced the return of its beloved “Niigata Sake no Jin NEXT” Japanese alcoholic festival on October 8th . Brewed with Niigata Gohyakumangoku rice and Niigata koji(yeast), our Tsunan series of...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 6, 2022

Pop pioneer 'Yuming' reflects the spirit of the times

Yumi Matsutoya's arrival in the 1970s ushered in a new era of Japanese music. The singer-songwriter is now celebrating 50 years with a collection of hits titled, 'Yuming Banzai!'
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2022

Japan approves Pfizer COVID vaccine for use with young children

Children as young as 6 months old will be able to receive the shot.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2022

The church, the economy and the funeral: CDP leader grills Kishida

The opposition took the prime minister to task over his party's ties to the Unification Church, the state funeral for ex-Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and soaring inflation.
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022

Recovery of Japan’s inbound tourism likely muted without Chinese visitors

Beijing's 'COVID zero' policy restricts travelers from leaving China — far and away Japan's largest source of foreign tourist revenue.
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022

Japan to introduce restrictions on city gas usage

The planned revision is aimed at developing a system to curb demand during times of emergency, as uncertainty is growing over stable overseas procurement of liquefied natural gas.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 5, 2022

Peak oil has finally arrived. No, really.

With the U.S. Fed's willingness to send the U.S. economy into a recession to bring inflation back on target, oil production may soon enter terminal decline as a result.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022

45% of Japan firms interested in hiring foreign nationals: survey

Clerical and managerial positions were cited most, followed by salespeople, engineers and specialists.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 5, 2022

Elon Musk revives $44 billion Twitter bid, aiming to avoid trial

For Twitter, proceeding with Musk's plan augurs a future under a mercurial billionaire who has spent months publicly criticizing its management.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 5, 2022

As Iraq concrete jungle swelters, ancient stone houses stay cool

Tracing its roots back 2,700 years, the picturesque Kurdish town of Akre says it is better adapted to the modern-day perils of climate change than other parts of Iraq.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2022

Kishida administration defends appointment of prime minister's son as senior aide

While placing family members in influential government positions isn't rare, even among democracies, hereditary politics is particularly entrenched in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2022

In Putin’s nuclear brinksmanship, weapons leave room for warning

The threats are part of a broad attempt by the Kremlin to intimidate the U.S. and Europe into cutting support for Ukraine and forcing Kyiv into negotiations on Moscow's terms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 4, 2022

U.S. Supreme Court to rule on protections for social media firms hosting terror content

The cases mark the court's first test of the broad immunity social media companies have enjoyed under a provision known as Section 230, part of the 1996 Communications Decency Act.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 4, 2022

OPEC+ production cut poses new threat to Biden as election nears

More than a month after tweeting he had vanquished 'Putin's price hike at the pump,” the U.S. president faces forces on gasoline prices that even Washington can't match.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 4, 2022

Nobel Prize shines light on paleogenetics, the study of ancient DNA

New Nobel laureate Svante Paabo is considered the father of both paleogenetics and paleogenomics, which aims to reconstruct the genetic information of long extinct human relatives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 4, 2022

Tokyo inflation accelerates further to 2.8% in challenge for BOJ

The growth in Tokyo prices was led by gains in processed food and durable goods, with the former jumping the most in 41 years.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Oct 4, 2022

Several French cities to ban World Cup fan zones and giant screens

On Saturday, the leftist mayor of northern Lille said it would not show World Cup matches on giant screens to demonstrate its disapproval of the event being held in Qatar.
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Kyoto University researchers find mechanism behind malignant pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer death in Japan, has the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer at just 8.5%.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Ishiba rules out joint document on U.S. tariffs as deal's details trickle out
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at an event in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday afternoon.
Japan's average life expectancy in 2024 almost unchanged from 2023, data shows
The average life expectancy of Japanese citizens in 2024 is 81.09 years for men and 87.13 years for women, according to the health ministry.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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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.
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