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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 4, 2022

Chipmakers have a message for carmakers: Your turn to pay

The shortages of computer chips that forced global automakers to scrap production plans over the past two years are easing — at a new and permanent cost to the car companies.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 4, 2022

After Nancy Pelosi’s visit, what now for Taiwan?

Conflict between China and Taiwan is not imminent, but Beijing still has more up its sleeve that threatens the island democracy.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022

Russia's ambassador to Japan pays respects at Hiroshima Peace Park

The envoy said he wanted to highlight Russia's efforts to reduce nuclear arms, while also criticizing a decision not to invite him to a commemoration on Saturday.
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2022

Japanese researchers to share A-bomb survivors' stories on sidelines of U.N. meet

The University of Tokyo researchers hope the project will help visitors grasp the extent of the damage caused by World War II.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2022

Suspected drones and cyberattacks in Taiwan after Nancy Pelosi visit

Pelosi praised Taiwan's democracy and pledged American solidarity during her brief stopover, adding that Chinese anger could not stop world leaders from traveling there.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Aug 4, 2022

So you want to be a stand-up comedian?

Learn the tricks of the trade at Tokyo Comedy Bar, the capital's new stand-up comedy venue.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2022

As wheat prices soar, the world's consumers vote with their feet

As rising costs strain household budgets, protests have erupted across the world, with people taking to the streets from China and Malaysia to Italy, South Africa and Argentina.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2022

Al-Zawahri killing was a great success of a bygone era

After 9/11, the U.S. built a man-hunting machine without parallel in human history. But today, its priorities lie elsewhere.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Aug 3, 2022

Lawyers decry ban on 'menacing' eyewear at Japan prison

The glasses risked 'intimidating and inviting derision from' other prisoners, the jail in Hokkaido has been quoted as saying.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2022

‘We never give in to autocrats': Why Nancy Pelosi visited Taiwan

Given Pelosi's position as U.S. House speaker and second in the presidential line of succession, Beijing has emphasized that it views her visit to Taiwan as a 'major provocation.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 3, 2022

Nancy Pelosi meets Taiwan's Tsai, vowing that U.S. won't abandon Taipei

In a meeting with Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, the U.S. House speaker said that Washington's solidarity with Taipei is “crucial” now more than ever.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 3, 2022

Legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully dies at 94

Known for his 'golden voice,' articulate phrasing and rich knowledge of the game, the New York City native is indelibly linked to one of Major League Baseball's most storied franchises.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2022

World's food supply faces new threat from lack of rain in India

The threat to India's rice production comes at a time when countries are grappling with soaring food costs and rampant inflation.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 3, 2022

Report claims Ronaldo and Maguire most abused on Twitter

The report analyzed 2.3 million messages directed at Premier League players over the first five months of the 2021-22 season, finding that Manchester United players were targeted frequently.
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2022

In Japan, ties between politics and religion run deep

The assassination of Shinzo Abe has shed light on politicians' ties to the Unification Church, but less controversial organizations also play a political role.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2022

Experts urge Japan to downgrade COVID to similar class as seasonal flu

Making it the equivalent of a Class V disease would affect which hospitals and clinics can treat patients, as well as the reporting of cases.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Aug 2, 2022

Al-Qaida leader's killing highlights Afghanistan’s renewed role as terrorist haven

The death of Ayman al-Zawahri has spotlighted the extent to which the group seems to once again be operating freely in the Taliban-ruled country following the U.S. withdrawal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Aug 2, 2022

Richer childhood friends boost future income, Facebook data shows

It has long been believed that having rich friends can help children rise up out of poverty, but previous research has had small sample sizes or limited data.
BUSINESS
Aug 2, 2022

Video game consoles have been spared inflation in Japan, but for how long?

The weaker yen has triggered price hikes on electronics from iPhones to refrigerators across Japan this year, with one glaring exception: the video game console.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Aug 2, 2022

North Koreans suspected of using fake resumes to infiltrate cryptocurrency sector

Gathering intelligence about upcoming trends in the industry could give Pyongyang an edge in how to launder cryptocurrency and avoid sanctions.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 2, 2022

Obstacles to overcome before Ukraine grain deal eases global food crisis

Evading naval mines, securing insurance and finding enough seafarers are some of the challenges that must be faced before the grain can depart from its Black Sea ports.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 1, 2022

Pelosi kicks off Asia trip as talk of Taiwan stop gains steam

The U.S. House speaker is expected to visit the self-ruled island during her Asia tour, despite warnings from China against such a move.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2022

Singapore signals male-sex ban review won’t allow gay marriage

The country has grappled with how to make its society more inclusive of the LGBT community even as some countries around the world move toward recognizing same-sex marriages.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 1, 2022

An economic lesson from Japan

How does Japan, which imports massive volumes of oil and with a weakening currency, keep inflation so low?
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.
Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
In Junglia’s Dinosaur Safari attraction during a media preview on Thursday, a casual drive through a habitat for the prehistoric creatures goes haywire when several Tyrannosaurus rexes break out of containment.
Extreme heat grips Japan, including even Hokkaido
The city of Obihiro in Hokkaido amid scorching heat on Thursday
‘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.
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.
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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