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SOCCER / Women's World Cup / From the Spot
Jun 23, 2020

Japan must build foundation for women's game after withdrawing bid

The Japan Football Association has lost its easy route to building momentum for the sport after dropping out of contention for the 2023 World Cup.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2020

Abe confronts his sinking popularity as coronavirus-dominated Diet session wraps up

Failure to shore up his support could hamper the prime minister's ability to call a snap Lower House election and advance his dream of constitutional amendment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
May 16, 2020

Ode gets playful with three new takeout brands

Craving classic bistro fare, loaded sandwiches or good patisserie? You're in luck: Yusuke Namai's new menu covers all those bases (and more).
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2020

The rise of Japan’s governors: Central-local relations during the pandemic

The actions of the nation's regional leaders during this crisis have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
May 14, 2020

'The Benza' proves that toilet humor is universal

“The Benza,' a series on Amazon Prime Video about an epic quest to replace a broken toilet seat, was inspired by actor Christopher McCombs' real-life travails in Tokyo.
BUSINESS / Economy
May 9, 2020

Hard sell: Japan’s retail sector may need to reinvent itself in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic

A sea change in shopping habits amid the new coronavirus outbreak could impact marketing and distribution across the country for years to come.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 28, 2020

COVID-19 strategy: The Japan model

The nation has a comparatively low mortality from COVID-19 despite the absence of a strict lockdown.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 31, 2020

The programmed end to Japan’s coronavirus ‘Mizaru’ policy

It's now time for the nation to face the COVID-19 crisis bravely and proactively.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 20, 2020

Savor Italian fare prepared by Michelin chef

A shared love of noodles, fresh and seasonal produce that speaks of the local terroir and a remit to enjoy slow food — it's quite possible that Italian is more woven into Tokyo's food fabric than any other international cuisine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2020

Fears over coronavirus prompt surge in telecommuting across Japan

The NTT group, Yahoo Japan and GMO Internet are among the companies trying to reduce the risk of their employees contracting the COVID-19 virus.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Feb 8, 2020

Ryunosuke Kuroda: Galloping into dressage

Having based himself in Europe to hone his equestrian skills, Kuroda now has his eye on representing Japan as a dressage rider at the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jan 12, 2020

Steadfast commitment to hard work, cultural roots

Ambassador of Norway Inga Nyhamar is delighted to be in Tokyo. Yet there are times when the Trondheim native, who grew up with swathes of forest on her university-town doorstep, itches to escape 'civilization' and reconnect with the great outdoors.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Jan 3, 2020

'Fortune' updates Faust's devilish deal

Playwright Simon Stephens turns to ideas of terror for his British-Japanese transformative theatrical trip.
JAPAN
Dec 27, 2019

Japan’s Cabinet adopts plan to send SDF to Mideast amid Iran tensions

The “investigation and research” mission will send the destroyer Takanami into an area where tensions over Iran's nuclear program are high and an attack could drag Japan into war.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 20, 2019

Working mom fights the odds to become sole female LDP lawmaker in Kyushu

On a recent chilly November morning, aspiring politician Maiko Takahashi was undergoing a trial by fire as she stumped for just the second time in her life, addressing an ebb and flow of commuters near Oita Station.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Dec 19, 2019

Traditional New Year's fare for a family feast

The significance of a new decade cannot be understated, and the Royal Park Hotel is pulling out all the stops to ring in the New Year — and 2020s — with a series of events and meals.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 9, 2019

Support smaller think tanks in Japan

Hundreds of smaller think tanks and personal offices — essentially small to medium-sized enterprises — around the country may hold the key for Japan's rebirth.
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 20, 2019

Google moves head office in Japan to Shibuya Stream building, launches campus for startups

Google Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai was in Tokyo on Tuesday to inaugurate the move of the company's Japanese head office to an expansive new complex in the Shibuya district.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 19, 2019

Carlos Ghosn's strategy: Convince court he's the victim of a conspiracy

A year after his arrest, Carlos Ghosn's strategy to exonerate himself from allegations of fraud and financial wrongdoing is becoming clearer: It's all a conspiracy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Nov 14, 2019

Keep warm with hearty meals served en cocotte

Head to the Hotel Century Southern Tower's Cocotte Fair for a marriage of prime Japanese produce and French brasserie cooking techniques.
BASEBALL
Nov 10, 2019

Final six Premier12 teams ready to make push for title

With Olympic berths hanging in the balance, the final six teams in the WBSC Premier12 are preparing to return to field for the tournament's Super Round, which begins in Japan on Monday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Nov 9, 2019

Chie Nishimura: Reducing food waste jar by jar

Chie Nishimura's business, Farm Canning, uses around 1,000 kilograms of organic 'ugly vegetables' per year, turning them into canned preserves and healthy catered meals.
Japan Times
Rugby
Nov 3, 2019

Fans sad to say farewell as Rugby World Cup ends

Pride, sadness and hope were in the air as thousands of mostly Japanese fans watched the final Rugby World Cup match.
EDITORIALS
Oct 19, 2019

Find new ways to end child abuse

The government's efforts to combat child abuse is showing mixed results at best despite the policy response to recent high-profile fatalities of young victims.
Japan and U.S. reach tariff deal with ‘reciprocal’ rate at 15%
U.S. President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with Japan on Tuesday, saying the agreement would create "hundreds of thousands of jobs."
Ishiba denies reports he will resign next month, leaving his fate unclear
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba looks on after meeting with the Liberal Democratic Party executives at the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Wednesday.
Japan and U.S. both claim win in surprise 11th-hour tariff deal
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Ryosei Akazawa, Japan chief tariff negotiator, in Tokyo
The rise of AI companionship in a lonely Japan
In 2020, 38% of all households were single-person. That figure is projected to rise to 44.3% by 2050.
Rice grain-sized earphone may have been used to cheat on TOEIC English test
A pendant-shaped relay device suspected to have been used to cheat on the TOEIC English proficiency test, in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on Tuesday
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.
Induction of Ichiro has Cooperstown fretfully preparing
Ichiro Suzuki will soon become the first Japanese player to be enshrined in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.
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.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
Pentagon looks to unleash ‘military drone dominance’
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth hosts a drone demonstration at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, on July 10.

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