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Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 31, 2022

Ukraine's Zelenskyy announces mandatory evacuation of Donetsk region

Zelenskyy said hundreds of thousands of people were still living in areas of Donbas where fighting was fierce.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 31, 2022

'Trinity, Trinity, Trinity': A commendable exploration of nuclear power

Erika Kobayashi delves into the history of nuclear warfare and its consequences in a speculative thriller that appears to be a literary riff of her 'My Body, Your Voice' exhibition.
LIFE / Digital / Japan Pulse
Jul 30, 2022

Myaku-Myaku's unnerving cuteness wins over netizens

After organizers for the 2025 World Expo in Osaka revealed the name and final globulous form of its mascot, social media users quickly embraced Myaku-Myaku's strangeness in all its glory.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 29, 2022

Learning the right nuclear lessons from Ukraine

Hiroshima gathering affirms the importance of nuclear disarmament amid nuclear-armed Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 29, 2022

Climate change made deadly U.K. heat wave at least 10 times likelier

More than 840 people may have died in England and Wales during the extreme heat, according to a preliminary analysis.
Japan Times
Switzerland report 2022
Jul 29, 2022

Switzerland and Japan: Bonded by the pursuit of quality and innovation

Japan and Switzerland have traditionally enjoyed excellent relations.
Japan Times
Switzerland report 2022
Jul 29, 2022

Every good trip begins with good advice

Harry Kolb Travel Services has been organizing trips from Switzerland to Japan and the Far East for 40 years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 27, 2022

'Only a matter of time': Warnings of China-U.S. military miscalculation grow

U.S. officials have pointed to a big increase in “unsafe and unprofessional behavior” by the Chinese military targeting not only the U.S. but also allied forces.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 26, 2022

World condemns Myanmar junta for 'cruel' execution of democracy activists

Sentenced to death in closed-door trials in January and April, the four men had been accused of helping militias to fight the army that seized power in a coup last year.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 25, 2022

On U.S. foreign policy, the new boss acts a lot like the old one

The Biden administration has charted the same course as the Trump administration on strategic priorities like China, the Middle East and U.S. military deployments.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 25, 2022

Thousands evacuated as 'explosive' California wildfire spreads uncontained

More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out Friday near Yosemite National Park.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 25, 2022

Congo to auction land to oil companies: ‘Our priority is not to save the planet’

Peatlands and rainforests in the Congo Basin protect the planet by storing carbon. Now, in a giant leap backward for the climate, they're being auctioned off for drilling.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2022

VW billionaire clan plotted CEO ouster as he was on U.S. trip

Because of key project failures combined with worker discontent, the billionaire Porsche and Piech family concluded Herbert Diess had to go.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022

Local governments rush to deal with COVID-19 surge

Local governments in Japan are ramping up efforts to deal with surging cases of the BA.5 omicron variant of COVID-19.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2022

Ex-Trump aide Steve Bannon found guilty of contempt of U.S. Congress

Bannon was among hundreds of people called by a House of Representatives committee to address the storming of Congress by Trump supporters on Jan. 6, 2021.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jul 22, 2022

An ice skating superstar steps down

Yuzuru Hanyu, who recently announced his retirement, redefined the sport of skating.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2022

Trump watched U.S. Capitol riot unfold on TV, ignoring pleas to call for peace

Trump's daughter Ivanka and son Don Jr. are said to have been among those who pleaded with the former president to act.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 22, 2022

Ayaka Furue fires first-round 63 to grab lead at Evian Championship

Furue continued her love affair with the Evian Championship, shooting an opening round 8-under 63 in the first round.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2022

China's latest heat wave exposes growing climate inequality

The richest 1% of the world's population are responsible for more than twice the emissions of the 3.1 billion poorest people, and disadvantaged groups bear the brunt of climate risks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 21, 2022

Independent publisher gives short stories their due with 'Storybook ND' series

New Directions spotlights short fiction with a new translated series featuring Yoko Tawada and Osamu Dazai.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 20, 2022

Raising temperatures: Pakistan climate catastrophist Sherry Rehman

Pakistan has a front-row seat for the cascading catastrophe of global warming, so for the 61-year-old former diplomat, calling it 'apocalyptic' isn't much of a stretch.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jul 20, 2022

Scientists seek sun-dimming stopgap for climate crisis as 1.5 C threshold nears

The technology carries serious and unpredictable risks, critics say — with some so worried that they believe research should stop and outdoor tests should be banned.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 20, 2022

Behind in polls, Bolsonaro is shunning his own campaign’s advice

Bolsonaro has insisted on talking about the possibility of fraud in the election, a topic that could cost him votes as many Brazilians interpret such remarks as anticipating a defeat.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 19, 2022

Electronic draft of Abe shooter's letter found on computer

According to the Nara police, the letter was written on a memo pad on the suspect's computer, the draft was first saved on the morning of July 6 and last saved that same night.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 19, 2022

'Shocking' report lists devastation to Australia wildlife

Australia's 2019-2020 'Black Summer' bush fires burned more than 8 million hectares of native vegetation and killed or displaced 1 billion to 3 billion animals.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 19, 2022

Race for U.K. leadership heats up as rivals vie for runoff spot

The field will be narrowed down to a final pair this week, with the wider party membership making the final decision.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 18, 2022

Shelley-Ann Fraser-Pryce leads Jamaican sweep in 100-meter final at world championships

'I feel blessed to have this talent and to continue to do it at 35, having a baby, still going, and hopefully inspiring women that they can make their own journey.'
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 18, 2022

'Water police' patrol drought-hit Los Angeles streets looking for waste

Authorities have noted a reduction in residential water demand, but as the drought worsens, more permanent changes to the city's landscape could become necessary.
China seizes disputed reef near key Philippine military outpost
China Coast Guard officers unfurl a national flag on Sandy Cay reef, near the Philippine-held Thitu Island, in disputed waters of the South China Sea this month in this screen shot taken from Chinese state broadcaster CCTV.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
California says it overtakes Japan to become world’s No. 4 economy
Vehicles travel along the 110 freeway in downtown Los Angeles. California's GDP has overtaken Japan's to become the world's fourth largest economy, according to the U.S. state.
Arunima Mazumdar: ‘Japanese literature has a niche but deeply engaged readership in India’
Arunima Mazumdar, a New Delhi-based communications professional, began sharing her love of Japanese literature online in 2022. The platform has grown into a robust community known as Dokusha Book Club.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.
U.S. secretary of the navy weighs ‘dual-use’ shipbuilding with Japan
John Phelan at a Senate confirmation hearing for U.S. secretary of the navy in Washington in February
Expo '25 gives the world a masterclass in mascots
2025 Osaka Expo mascot Myaku-Myaku dances on the stage during the event's official opening ceremony on April 12.
Japan struggles with gray zone of AI deepfakes exploiting children
AI-generated content — including those made using pictures of real people, which are known as “deepfakes” — is not explicitly covered under Japan's current legal framework, nor are human-drawn illustrations that depict child abuse.
‘Wildcat Dome’ challenges Japan's historical narratives
On the surface, "Wildcat Dome" tells a personal story of damaged children — now adults — bound together by tragedy. Underneath, there’s a constant undercurrent of political consequence, invisible and pervasive like radioactive particles.
Reclaiming Sanya, one meal at a time
Magokoro Yoshihira (center) is the managing director of Yui Associates, which operates the neighborhood fixtures of Sanya Cafe and Juyoh Hotel. Yusuke Takahashi (left) met Yoshihira during a difficult period in his life and now works as the cafe’s chef. Nancy Anne (right) has worked for over 10 years at Juyoh Hotel and enjoys the multicultural environment.

Podcast

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

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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