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Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

The power of carbon fiber: Innovative ideas, technologies and products

Japan headquartered Toray Industries Inc. is the world-leading carbon fiber producer in terms of performance, quality and volume. Toray’s high-performance carbon fiber is used primarily in the aerospace and aircraft industries.
Japan Times
Hungary report 2018
Oct 23, 2018

JTI Hungary: 10 years of successful Japanese investment

Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is a leading global tobacco company with operations in over 120 countries. The company manufactures and sells many of the world’s most renowned tobacco brands such as Winston, Mevius, Camel and LD, in addition to local brands with loyal customers.
JAPAN / OBITUARY
Oct 23, 2018

Jun Ashida, former personal designer for Empress Michiko, dies at age 88

Jun Ashida, founder of the eponymous brand and a former personal designer for Empress Michiko, died Saturday of pneumonia at his home in Tokyo. He was 88.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2018

Japan to urge U.S. not to leave nuke pact, citing possible arms race, North Korea denuclearization

The government plans to call on the United States not to pull out of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty with Russia, sources have said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2018

John Bolton tells Russians their 2016 election interference was ineffective

White House National Security Adviser John Bolton told his Russian counterpart that his country's interference in the 2016 presidential election didn't affect the outcome but has nonetheless damaged relations with the U.S.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 23, 2018

Hidden in diaries, untold stories of Boko Haram's female survivors feature in film

Untold stories of young Nigerian women kidnapped by Boko Haram highlight a documentary debuting on Monday that reveals diaries kept by survivors forbidden from talking about their captivity.
EDITORIALS
Oct 22, 2018

U.S. should stay in nuclear treaty

Abandoning the INF agreement would harm arms control efforts.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 22, 2018

Let's discuss the 10-day Golden Week holiday for 2019

In a move that will create a 10-day Golden Week holiday period in 2019, the government plans to designate May 1, when the new Emperor is planned to ascend the throne, as a one-off holiday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Oct 22, 2018

China’s missile buildup — a threat to U.S. bases in Japan — likely a key factor in Trump plan to exit INF

U.S. President Donald Trump has pinned much of the blame for Washington's planned exit from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty (INF) on Russian violations of the landmark pact. But a closer look shows that China's buildup of its missile forces — which pose a grave threat to U.S. military...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Oct 22, 2018

What are the distinguishing features that define a 'sōgō shōsha'?

This is the third part of a new series of reports written by industry specialists. The first 12 articles are about Japanese general trading companies, or sōgō shōsha.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
Oct 22, 2018

Women live in fear as spycam epidemic takes hold in South Korea

South Korea is in the grip of a spycam epidemic, with covert footage of sex, nudity and urination posted online in what amounts to a "social death penalty" for thousands of women forced to live with a pornographic shadow.
Japan Times
New Zealand report 2018
Oct 22, 2018

Nelson Pine Industries: Nurturing success

Nelson Pine Industries Ltd. (NPIL) is a true New Zealand-Japan success story. Located in Nelson on the northern shores of New Zealand’s South Island, NPIL processes Radiata Pine, a large softwood, from the Nelson-Marlborough region.
Oct 22, 2018

An Exceptional Bilingual Boarding Education in Japan

A presentation of Jinseki International School, scheduled to open in April 2020
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Toyo's 'education to all' policy upholds universal agenda

Toyo University was founded by philosopher Enryo Inoue in 1887 as Shiritsu Tetsugakukan (private academy of philosophy) to provide education in diverse fields based on philosophy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Master's programs with an international edge

The International University of Japan (IUJ) is one of few Japanese universities that offers all courses in English.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Diverse workforce 'key for survival' in evolving industry

For Money Forward Inc., one of Japan's top financial technology pioneers, a diverse workforce is key for survival in the rapidly evolving industry and international students are most welcome to become part of it, the company's recruitment officer Arina Doe said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Internationalization of Japanese Universities
Oct 22, 2018

Changing practices increase options for foreign students

The number of Japanese universities offering undergraduate and postgraduate courses that can be completed totally or partially in English is increasing every year.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 22, 2018

London film fest resurrects comedic universality of Laurel and Hardy

Laurel and Hardy, perhaps the greatest comedy double act in cinema history, returned to London on Sunday, twiddling their bowler hats to a delighted West End crowd as they arrived for the world premiere of the biopic "Stan & Ollie.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 22, 2018

Allies doubt shifting Saudi story on journalist's slaying as even Trump cites 'lies'

Saudi Arabia's revised account of the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi left the U.S. and other allies struggling for a response on Sunday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 22, 2018

Saudis call Khashoggi slaying 'grave mistake' but claim prince wasn't aware, deny knowing location of remains

Saudi Arabia on Sunday called the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at its Istanbul consulate a "huge and grave mistake" but sought to shield its powerful crown prince from the widening crisis, saying Mohammed bin Salman had not been aware.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 22, 2018

Norwegian commando who foiled Nazi nuclear plan dies at 99

The leader of a daring World War II raid to thwart Nazi Germany's nuclear ambitions has died at age 99, Norwegian government officials said on Sunday.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2018

Horse whipping at Kumamoto shrine festival blasted as cruel

A video tape showing a horse getting whipped at a traditional festival held last month in the city of Kumamoto has caused a public outcry, with many people calling it a form of animal abuse.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Oct 21, 2018

Marc Marquez clinches fifth MotoGP title in Japan

Spain's Marc Marquez wrapped up his third straight MotoGP championship with a victory at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday after title rival Andrea Dovizioso fell on the penultimate lap while trying to find a way past the Honda rider.
Japan Times
SATOYAMA CONSORTIUM
Oct 21, 2018

Consortium gains two additional partners

In a bid to strengthen its efforts to transmit relevant information, the Japan Times Satoyama Consortium recently signed partnership agreements with two Tokyo-based associations.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 21, 2018

Abe-Xi summit comes as Chinese leader looks to create united front amid U.S. trade war

At the upcoming summit in Beijing, President Shinzo Abe and Chinese leader Xi Jinping may form a united front in the wake of U.S. President Donald Trump's protectionist moves.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 21, 2018

Ahead of Abe's visit to Beijing a look at Japan-China ties through the years

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to China from Thursday, which will include the first formal summit between the two countries' leaders since 2011 and comes as they mark the 40th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship, is expected to cap a warming trend in once chilly Sino-Japanese...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 21, 2018

Trump claims China election meddling that cyberfirms don't see

U.S. President Donald Trump has said China is interfering with the November midterm elections, but the findings of top cybersecurity firms are casting doubt on his claims.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Oct 21, 2018

Time reimagined through Grand Seiko's installation project

Dramatizing the flow of time in the form of an art installation, Seiko Watch Corp. is taking part in the Designart Tokyo 2018 event through this weekend, featuring its flagship watch brand Grand Seiko.
Bangladesh is a South Asian time bomb
Many Bangladeshis hoped that the overthrow of long-time leader Sheikh Hasina last year would revitalize the country’s democracy after an authoritarian lurch under the “iron lady.” Instead it has led to proliferating human-rights abuses, intensifying repression and widespread Islamist violence.
‘Confugenics’ and East Asia's demographic crisis
East Asia’s fertility plunge is driven not just by financial costs but by perfectionist cultural expectations that burden parents with intense educational and social demands.
Tropical Storm Peipah brings heavy rain to parts of western Japan
Tropical Storm Peipah made landfall in western Japan on Friday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to issue warnings of landslides and other disasters due to heavy rainfall in several areas.
Trump signs order reducing tariffs on Japanese autos
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s chief tariff negotiator, shake hands.
Tamagotchi hatches 100 million shipments worldwide thanks to ’90s nostalgia
The latest version of Tamagotchi, called Tamagotchi Paradise, is awarded the best digital toy at Tokyo Toy Show on Aug. 28.
London’s calling and sumo’s top division — along with Hello Kitty — are ready to answer
Yokozuna Hoshoryu and Hello Kitty, an ambassador for sumo's upcoming tour to London, at Tokyo's Kokugikan on Tuesday
Resonac creates 27-member consortium to pursue advanced chip developments
Representatives from member companies of JOINT3, a consortium working together on semiconductor-related developments announced by Resonac, pose for a photo in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Haru Nemuri’s radical new album refuses easy listening
Musician Haruna Kimishima, better known as Haru Nemuri, confronts Japan’s politics, nationalism and censorship on her recent output.
Overseas sluggers step up to bat in small-town Hokkaido
The Betsukai Pilot Spirits welcomed new players (left to right) Yuta Yamanaka, Roman Guthrie, Scott Bellina and Leo Jiminian this year, pictured here with Yassir Lachkar of the Ishikari Red Phoenix.
Xi — joined by Kim and Putin — delivers stark warning at military parade
Chinese leader Xi Jinping walks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un before a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of victory over Japan and the end of World War II, in Beijing on Wednesday.

Podcast

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

Longform

Tetsuzo Shiraishi, speaking at The Center of the Tokyo Raids and War Damage, uses a thermos to explain how he experienced the U.S. firebombing of March 1945, when he was just 7 years old.
From ashes to high-rises: A survivor’s account of Tokyo’s postwar past
By Alex K.T. Martin

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