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JAPAN / Society
Feb 16, 2019

Embracing a buraku heritage: Examining changing attitudes toward a social minority

When Chie Takaiwa struck up the courage to reveal a family secret to her colleague some years ago, she was met by an unexpected response.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Feb 16, 2019

Yoko Wylegala: The best lesson in life is to never stop learning

Albert Einstein once said that the "important thing is not to stop questioning." A similar aphorism applies to composer and classical musician Yoko Hamabe Wylegala, whose life has been defined since the age of 7 by studying and questioning one subject or another.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 16, 2019

Russia, Japan peace efforts fade as Putin stays tough on disputed islands

Russia and Japan are struggling to make progress on resolving a dispute over four islands off Hokkaido that dates from the end of World War II amid opposition in both countries to territorial concessions.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Feb 15, 2019

「国産漆の最後の砦」浄法寺漆を次世代に伝える岩手県 松沢卓生氏を迎え「『第8回Satoyamaカフェ』＋地域おうえんBASH」を開催します

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 13, 2019

Philippine journalist at odds with President Rodrigo Duterte arrested for libel

The award-winning head of a Philippine news website known for its tough scrutiny of President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested on Wednesday on libel charges, the latest in a series of legal cases against perceived adversaries of the government.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2019

Abe's remark that DPJ rule was 'like a nightmare' sparks opposition fury as Japan elections loom

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and opposition heavyweight Katsuya Okada argued emotionally in the Diet on Tuesday over Abe's recent remark that Japan was going through a "nightmare" before his Liberal Democratic Party returned to power in 2012.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Chugoku
Feb 12, 2019

Japan's temples turn to social media, video streaming and apps to lure visitors

Temples across the country, including in the Chugoku region, are increasingly turning to mobile apps, videos and social media to entice visitors.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Feb 10, 2019

Japanese makeup guru on crusade to revamp men's grooming habits

As a university student, Hiroki Takahashi could barely step outside his home without a surgical mask on. Even when he did venture out, he was terrified of the fluorescent lighting ubiquitous in convenience stores and trains that ruthlessly illuminated what he was desperately trying to hide — a mass...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Feb 10, 2019

The art of video games: We're not just playing around anymore

As comment on the gaming industry, and by extrapolation, the human condition, 'In a Gamescape' at the NTT Intercommunication Center at times pretty merciless. But visitors should still play it out.
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2019

Screening sessions and interviews for 2020 Games volunteers begin in Tokyo

The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics, and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government have begun briefing sessions and interviews for people who want to volunteer to help run the games.
EDITORIALS
Feb 9, 2019

Tighten rules on data privacy

The entire process should be placed under some form of third-party oversight and no longer left entirely to the discretion of investigation authorities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Feb 9, 2019

University of California to be granted pioneering CRISPR patent for technology that could revolutionize the treatment of diseases

The University of California will soon be granted a potentially valuable patent on the revolutionary gene-editing technology known as CRISPR, according to a document filed by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Friday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 9, 2019

Top South Korean lawmaker seeks apology from Emperor to end 'comfort women' dispute

The lawmaker was asked how the nations could resolve a worsening diplomatic feud fueled by disagreements over Japan's 1910-45 occupation of the Korean Peninsula.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 8, 2019

Hall of Famer, pioneer and first African-American MLB manager, Frank Robinson dead at 83

Hall of Famer and trailblazing baseball legend Frank Robinson passed away Thursday at the age of 83.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 7, 2019

Trump taps critic of global institutions to lead World Bank

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the World Bank Group should be led by U.S. Treasury official David Malpass, a Trump loyalist and critic of multilateral institutions who has vowed to pursue "pro-growth" reforms at the development lender.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 6, 2019

'Whistleblower': Corporate drama dialed up to 11

Japan is justly praised for its law-abiding citizenry. Drop your wallet on the street here and a kind local is likely to come running after you to return it. On the corporate level, though, scandal follows scandal. One of the most common sights on Japanese news shows is company bigwigs bowing in apology...
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 5, 2019

Acid attack survivors say Cambodia is illegally denying them care

For Moung Sreymom, survival comes down to accessing doctors that will treat her wounds for free.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Feb 3, 2019

The first of 2019's resurrections

'Super Mario' introduces Peachette; 'Biohazard'/'Resident Evil' rises again in an even scarier form; and 'Catherine' gets fleshed out.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 3, 2019

Japan is back as a top global contender

Japan's newfound globalization marks a success for Abenomics because it has made Japan strong again both at home and abroad.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 2, 2019

Tiramisu copyright furor highlights the internet's importance

Allegations of copyright infringement have undermined a high-profile attempt to sell a renowned coffee-flavored Italian dessert in Tokyo.
EDITORIALS
Feb 2, 2019

What's missing from the 'boom'

More significant wage hikes to shore up consumer demand are needed, along with accelerated efforts to develop new growth sectors through structural reforms and deregulation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 2, 2019

Stop hating on the weather forecast

It's actually pretty accurate now, even further in advance. The Midwest had plenty of warning this cold front was coming.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
World Athletics stars relish Tokyo atmosphere after COVID-hit Olympics
Organizers of the World Athletics Championships said over 500,000 tickets had been sold and that they are expecting to end the event in front of large crowds this weekend.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

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