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Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2022

As election nears, soaring prices hit Japan's households. Should Kishida be worried?

Many believe success for the prime minister means either retaining or adding to the 57 seats secured by his coalition in order to quell dissent and push his policies unchallenged.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 26, 2022

WHO says monkeypox not currently a global health emergency

More than 3,200 confirmed cases and one death have now been reported to the WHO from more than 50 countries this year.
Japan Times
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Jun 26, 2022

The Ohio State University wins trademark for ‘The’

The Ohio State University has received a trademark for one of the most common words in the English language.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jun 26, 2022

‘An Immense World’ is a thrilling tour of nonhuman perception

Ed Yong's book urges readers to break outside their “sensory bubble” to consider the unique ways that dogs, dolphins, mice and other animals experience their surroundings.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
Jun 26, 2022

Tsukudani: Simmer your way to rice's best friend

Hundreds of years after it first gained popularity, tsukudani remain a mealtime favorite across Japan.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 25, 2022

Higher wages taking top billing in Upper House campaign

A debate is raging over how to achieve steady wage growth and expanding consumption amid rising inflation caused by soaring commodity prices and the cheap yen.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2022

Clarence Thomas opinion signals same-sex marriage and contraception at risk after abortion ruling

Thomas's opinion is a rallying cry for conservatives to start challenging same-sex marriages almost immediately, according to some experts.
Japan Times
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Jun 25, 2022

Enactment of Title IX 50 years ago led to monumental change in women's sports

Olympians and trailblazers say Title IX in the U.S. has profoundly transformed global sports for women.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jun 25, 2022

Secondhand wedding dress shopping? It’s a buyer’s market.

Eyeing your dream dress? You might be able to find it for cheap if you're willing to compromise a bit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 24, 2022

Temperatures in Greater Tokyo area forecast to top 35 C this weekend

With sunny weather and high temperatures forecast for next week, some meteorologists are wondering if the rainy season will end exceptionally early this year.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 24, 2022

Unified opposition candidates in only 11 districts for Upper House poll

The 11 districts will see effective one-on-one battles between a ruling bloc candidate and an opposition contender in the election for the upper chamber of the Diet.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 24, 2022

Trump allies sought pardons after supporting his attempts to overturn election

Their names emerged at the end of a fifth day of hearings that focused on how Trump pressured top Justice Department officials daily in his final weeks in office.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2022

Department store sales in Japan jump 57.8% in May

Department store sales in Japan in May surged 57.8% from a year before on a same-store basis thanks to growing customer traffic as COVID-19 infections have settled down.
Japan Times
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Jun 23, 2022

Martina Navratilova calls out IOC over lack of leadership on transgender issue

Tennis great and gay rights trailblazer Martina Navratilova has slammed the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for its lack of leadership on the issue of the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 23, 2022

Japanese panel postpones verdict on Shionogi’s COVID pill until July

The panel “could not reach a conclusion,” as its members were divided over several points including the efficacy of the drug, according to a health ministry official.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2022

‘Horrific’ sexual abuse uncovered in Australia mining probe

The probe delves into the dark corners of an industry that's under mounting pressure from investors, governments and society to address its impacts on the wider environment.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 23, 2022

In Japan's Upper House poll, CDP battles to stay relevant

Seven months after a disastrous Lower House election, the largest opposition party finds itself with low poll numbers and questions swirling about what will happen if it again loses seats.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 23, 2022

SoftBank’s Son faces shareholders shaken by ¥4.6 trillion loss

With SoftBank's own financial health on the line, shareholder confidence is near a breaking point, some analysts have said.
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Jun 23, 2022

Rory McIlroy calls Brooks Koepka and other LIV tour golfers 'duplicitous'

Rory McIlroy didn't hold back on Wednesday when discussing PGA Tour players who have elected to join the LIV Golf Invitational Series.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2022

Biden seeks pause in gas tax to give families a ‘bit of relief’

The U.S. president said that states should also suspend their own gas taxes, and he called on refiners and gasoline retailers to make sure 'every penny” of the tax pause goes to consumers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2022

Russian oil tankers get India safety cover via Dubai company

India, which has refrained from condemning Russia given its longstanding security ties, has sharply boosted Russian crude oil purchases in recent months.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2022

Uzbekistan’s SCO leadership: Effective partnership, tasks, prospects

In recent years, Uzbekistan has been pursuing an increasingly active foreign policy not only in its region, but elsewhere in the world. The authority of Tashkent has also grown in a number of international organizations and within the framework of international integration processes.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 23, 2022

Long COVID affects 1 in 5 virus patients, U.S. survey finds

The collection of symptoms known as long COVID can include fatigue, brain fog, breathing problems, pain or other after-effects.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2022

Amazon has a plan to make Alexa mimic anyone's voice

The goal is to 'make the memories last' after 'so many of us have lost someone we love' during the pandemic, said Rohit Prasad, an Amazon senior vice president.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 23, 2022

Jerome Powell says soft landing ‘very challenging’ and recession possible

Powell said officials 'anticipate that ongoing rate increases will be appropriate,” to cool the hottest price pressures in 40 years.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jun 23, 2022

‘Plan 75’: A chilling look at a callous future society

Chie Hayakawa's haunting dystopian drama about a government-sponsored euthanasia program to address Japan's aging society almost hits too close for comfort.
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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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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In 2020, 38% of all households were single-person. That figure is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050.
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