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Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020

Satoyama: Special Award winner

Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020

ESG: Excellence Award winner

Japan Times
JAPAN / SATOYAMA & ESG AWARDS
Sep 9, 2020

ESG: Special Award winner

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 8, 2020

Boris Johnson takes Brexit in a crazy direction

Trade negotiations are stuck primarily over the question of state-aid rules.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2020

Cabinet support rate surges as Abe heads for the exit

Two surveys highlight public's support for Abe's overall record-setting run as prime minister — and an acceptance of a possible handover to his right-hand man.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 7, 2020

Tokyo reports 77 new coronavirus cases Monday, lowest in two months

On Sunday, a total of 451 new cases of novel coronavirus infection were confirmed in 23 prefectures and airport quarantine stations across Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 7, 2020

Trump made a promise to save coal in 2016. He couldn’t keep it.

The grim outlook for coal could take a political toll on Trump, whose 2016 victory was propelled by carrying the mining strongholds of West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Sep 7, 2020

A light at the end of the tunnel for one happy dog

After losing his home and owner to a fire, Beacon sat in the ARK shelter for nearly three years. His debut in the Adopt Me! column, however, brought him a much-needed twist of fate.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Sep 6, 2020

A serene kid’s cultural experience in the heart of Kamakura

“Kids” and “tea ceremony” don't often go together, but Modern Ryokan Kishi-ke has a one-day program that will engage all of your little one's senses.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2020

Beijing may be more addicted to coal than oil

PetroChina's announcement in its half-year results last week that it would seek a 'near-zero” target for emissions by 2050 was unexpected.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2020

Tokyo reports 116 new coronavirus cases

Tokyo reported 116 new coronavirus cases Sunday, down from 181 a day earlier.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2020

Harsher treatment or second chances? Japan at crossroads in juvenile law debate

A Justice Ministry panel has proved sharply split over whether to exclude 18- and 19-year-olds from correctional programs guaranteed by the law.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 6, 2020

Uyghurs in Japan call for action to end forced labor in Xinjiang

Twelve Japanese manufacturing giants have been accused of complicity in the group's repression by sourcing supplies from factories exploiting their forced labor.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 6, 2020

Activists call for ‘Mulan’ boycott over star’s Hong Kong stance

Activists are calling for a boycott of Disney’s live-action "Mulan” remake, citing a social media post from the lead actress in support of Hong Kong police.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 6, 2020

Race for coronavirus vaccine pits spy against spy

The pandemic has prompted one of the fastest peacetime mission shifts in recent times for the world's intelligence agencies, pitting them against one another.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 5, 2020

Welcome to Aomori, the cassis capital of Japan

Japan may not be famous for blackcurrants, but in Aomori Prefecture, domestic production begins and ends with the quality of the fruit.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 5, 2020

‘Astral Season, Beastly Season’: The ambiguity and conflicting extremes of being a teenager

Poet Tahi Saihate's novel centered on adolescence offers an authentic yet compassionate view of searching for meaning and human connections.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 5, 2020

‘Friend: A Novel from North Korea’: A fascinating glimpse into hidden lives

Paek Nam-nyong's state-approved novel reveals a side of North Korea that is rarely seen, with complex characters dealing with relatable woes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 5, 2020

Japan looks to AI as coronavirus challenges quality control mantra

A rethink of the factory floor has been prompted by COVID-19, leading to an increased use of robots in manufacturing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 5, 2020

Images suggest North Korea may be preparing launch of submarine missile

Satellite imagery of a North Korean shipyard on Friday shows activity suggestive of preparations for a test of a medium-range submarine-launched ballistic missile, a U.S. think tank reported on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 5, 2020

Boris Johnson’s party wonders if he’s losing his grip

After months of policy blunders and with the economy deep in recession, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson needed a new enforcer to help him rescue a leadership in trouble. So he called the future king.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2020

Tokyo reports 181 new coronavirus cases, up 45 from Friday

Tokyo reported 181 new coronavirus cases Saturday, up by about a third from a day earlier.
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2020

Suga signals his focus as PM would be on protecting jobs, but rules out sales tax cut

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said on Saturday the next prime minister must continue to protect companies and jobs, mainly through payouts and loans, to cushion the economic blow from the coronavirus pandemic.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 4, 2020

Shigeru Ishiba offers raft of fresh policy ideas ahead of LDP election

The former defense minister pledged to retain the best of Abe's legacy, addressing wealth gaps while adopting a clear-eyed but hawkish stance on regional security.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 4, 2020

Apple App Store draws fresh scrutiny in Japan, the epicenter of gaming

Epic Games Inc.'s decision to sue Apple over its mobile store practices sparks new scrutiny and prompts questions about how to counter the tech giant's dominance.
From France to Mali, a deportee's struggle far from home
Moussa Sacko, a Malian deported from France — where he had lived since he was a young child — stands on a street in Bamako, Mali, in December. Compared with his home in France, Bamako feels like a different planet, Sacko said.
Tokyo ranked world’s richest city by GDP, with Osaka-Kobe also rated highly
Tokyo has a gross domestic product of $2.55 trillion, just ahead of New York’s $2.49 trillion and Greater Los Angeles’ $1.62 trillion, according to CEOWorld’s global wealth index.
Tokyo looks to keep ‘monster parents’ at bay with new protocols
New guidelines are addressing struggles by teachers to deal with the burden of parents who make irrational complaints that go beyond what is considered socially acceptable, often referred to as "monster parents," which is overwhelming their workload.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.
Japan lawmakers eye firm response to Chinese envoy's threat to behead PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks at a Lower House Budget Committee meeting on Friday.
Tatsuya Nakadai: A masterful leading man and postwar icon
Tatsuya Nakadai had the look of a leading man in his youth, but his large and searching eyes suggested the pain and loneliness of an old soul.
As Japan’s female leader rises, can she cross sumo’s sacred line?
Japan Sumo Association Chairman Hakkaku (front center) delivers a speech on the first day of the Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament at the Fukuoka Kokusai Center on Sunday. Centuries of belief and tradition still underpin the all-male association's stance of excluding women.
Takaichi doesn’t mince words on Taiwan, but dramatic policy shift unlikely
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi responds to questions during a House of Representatives Budget Committee session in parliament on Tuesday.
Florist Nicolai Bergmann flourishes outside the box
Florist Nicolai Bergmann shops for fresh flowers at the Ota flower market in Tokyo on Friday.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The Fujian, China's third aircraft carrier, carries out sea trials at an unknown location in May last year.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years
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