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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022

China's fragile economy is being hammered by driest riverbeds since 1865

The Yangtze River's retreating water levels have snarled electricity generation at many key hydropower plants, sparking energy chaos across many parts of the country.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2022

China reopens to foreign students after more than two years

Foreign nationals holding a valid Chinese residence permit for study or an APEC business travel card will be allowed to enter China.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2022

Japanese envoy warns of a ‘sinister period’ of tension over Taiwan

Koji Tomita's remarks comes after a number of foreign delegations visited Taiwan in recent days despite the fierce objections of Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 23, 2022

You're crying! Study shows dogs get teary-eyed when they reunite with owners.

Japanese researchers have found that dogs reunited with owners after five to seven hours away 'significantly' increased tear production in the ensuing five minutes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2022

Sky-high inflation triggers fried-chicken price war in South Korea

Shoppers have left no stone unturned in looking for ways to save on food, and that includes standing in hourslong queues to buy discounted poultry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 23, 2022

German power prices smash record as energy panic engulfs Europe

Europe finds itself in a precarious situation with the official start of the winter heating season just over a month away.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2022

The Dugins: Media-savvy far-right Russian prophets

Alexander Dugin gained prominence in the 1990s in the intellectual chaos that followed the break-up of the Soviet Union.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 23, 2022

Anthony Fauci, face of U.S. COVID-19 fight, to step down in December

Fauci has helmed the United States' response to infectious disease outbreaks since the 1980s, from HIV/AIDS to COVID-19.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 22, 2022

Oleksandr Usyk's win leaves boxing with more questions than answers

Usyk and Fury could bring clarity — and a long-awaited, undisputed championship — to the heavyweight division, but Fury has claimed that he is retired from boxing.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 22, 2022

In Japan's 'random travel' trend, Lady Luck chooses the destination

In addition to the thrill of leaving plans up to chance, railways and airlines are providing the incentive of affordability.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

The world’s roads aren’t ready for a hotter planet

With temperatures rising and heat waves more frequent and intense, roads are increasingly vulnerable to global warming.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Aug 22, 2022

Price hikes continue as household budgets deteriorate at accelerated pace

According to research, prices for some 8,000 food items have been raised this year up to July.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2022

Taiwan touts 'democracy chips' in meeting with Indiana governor

Gov. Eric Holcomb was making the third trip to Taiwan this month by a U.S. delegation after U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi visited briefly, infuriating China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia’s booming — and this time it isn’t only about oil

A scramble for properties is reflecting a social and economic shift that's reshaping the kingdom, accelerated by the crown prince's overhaul program.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

Pakistan weighs case against Imran Khan over speech, reports say

A report, which was registered under Pakistan's anti-terrorism act, said that Khan 'terrorized and threatened top police officials” and a female judge during the speech, media said.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 22, 2022

The face of China: A globetrotting diplomat armed with U.S. admonitions

While Xi Jinping hasn't visited another country in the pandemic, his foreign minister, Wang Yi, has been to dozens, extolling Beijing's vision for the world.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2022

China’s cities face a tough choice — more green energy or food

The pandemic and recent bouts of extreme weather have shown how susceptible the nation is to disruptions to its food supply.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 22, 2022

Can Xi’s China correct course on COVID-19 — like Vietnam?

Vietnam's economy has come back to life, while the threat of persistent COVID-19 lockdowns continue to still stalk its northern neighbor.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 21, 2022

Russia’s war in Ukraine has echoes of the Soviet Union’s end

Empires like Russia — especially the biggest ones — don't end quickly or peacefully.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2022

Thousands celebrate crowning of South Africa's new Zulu king

Misuzulu Zulu ascended the throne during ceremonies that were partially overshadowed by a bitter succession dispute.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 20, 2022

Aoki asked for favors from Tokyo Olympic exec until just before Games began

Public prosecutors believe the firm had relied on the exec for not only sponsorship selection but also a wide-range of pursuits, including sales of officially licensed products.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2022

One answer to Europe’s energy crisis? More electric cars.

About 350 U.K. residents have been pumping electricity from their vehicles to surrounding homes since 2018.
‘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.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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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