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LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Aug 1, 2016

It'll be all good once you learn how to use 'ii desu' the correct way

Ima-wa ii-desu. (I'm fine for now.)
WORLD
Jul 31, 2016

London Metropolitan Police chief warns terrorist attack a case of 'when, not if'

Britain cannot be fully protected against terrorism and an attack similar to those seen recently in mainland Europe is a question of "when, not if," London's police chief said Sunday.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 30, 2016

Bushido: Soseki, 'Star Wars' and the samurai

In September 1912, Gen. Maresuke Nogi — a hero of the Russo-Japanese War — committed ritual suicide. His sensational death took place on the day of Emperor Meiji's funeral, making it an act of junshi (following one's lord in death) and a high-water mark for the samurai code in the modern era.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 30, 2016

'Inventing the Way of the Samurai': Debunking the myths surrounding Bushido

Oleg Benesch's "Inventing the way of the Samurai" is a seminal, scrupulously researched work that teems with ideas. Its content is profoundly relevant to current political developments in Japan, as questions about the Constitution and the nation's identity come to the fore.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Jul 30, 2016

Unclear on the concept

What are all those people waiting for?
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Jul 30, 2016

Former BayStars infielder Gurriel gets opportunity to pursue dream with Astros

Good luck to the Houston Astros on acquiring Cuban star player Yulieski Gurriel. The American League club signed the 32-year-old infielder earlier this month and, after obtaining a U.S. work visa and playing some tune-up games for a team in the Astros' minor league system, he was expected to suit up...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2016

Inside Hitachi's growth machine: tubes, patents and petri dishes

With its network of tubes and petri dishes, Hitachi Ltd.'s latest gizmo may look more like a mini laboratory inside a refrigerator than the growth engine the technology company envisages.
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 29, 2016

England's only World Cup triumph turns 50

The innocence of youth.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jul 28, 2016

1964 Tokyo Olympian set for induction into Small College Basketball Hall of Fame

Lucious "Luke" Jackson, a member of the United States' gold medal-winning men's basketball team at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, is one of 11 players who will be inducted into the inaugural class of the Small College Basketball Hall of Fame on Nov. 17.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 28, 2016

Tohoku Cup offers fans early treat

An annual tradition is growing.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 28, 2016

Tokyo race front-runners seen as short on plans for day care, Olympics

As Tokyo residents gear up to vote in Sunday's gubernatorial election, candidates are making last-ditch bids for ballots.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2016

Watermelon producers' nationwide tastings pitch fruit as heat remedy

The Suika Club held dozens of watermelon-tasting events nationwide Wednesday to promote the tasty seasonal treat.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 27, 2016

'Dope': It's hard to kick the stereotyping habit

Growing up black in America inevitably means dealing with the stereotypes that the majority (white) culture places on you, and more than a few films have explored those tensions. With "Dope," Nigerian-American writer-director Rick Famuyiwa takes it a step further and asks: What does it mean to be a minority...
Japan Times
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Jul 26, 2016

NFL teams take different approaches in addressing quarterback issues

Just as one can never be too rich or too thin, if you are an NFL ball club, you can never have enough quality at the quarterback position.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 26, 2016

As Ukraine conflict simmers, country becomes a trove for black-market arms trade

On Feb. 12 last year, the same day that a cease-fire ended the worst of the fighting in eastern Ukraine between rebels and government forces, a former rebel fighter seized a chance to turn his inside knowledge of the conflict into hard cash.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / BASEBALL BULLET-IN
Jul 23, 2016

Long-lost basketball card sparks memories of Ichiro's early fame

Miami Marlins outfielder Ichiro Suzuki is about to reach the 3,000-hit mark in Major League Baseball. The 42-year-old Japanese icon is expected to conquer the milestone this week during Miami's 10-game homestand.
SOCCER
Jul 22, 2016

Beckham believes Mourinho will lead Manchester United back to the top

Former Manchester United great David Beckham says he is certain the club can go back to challenging for top honors under new manager Jose Mourinho.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LEARNING CURVE
Jul 20, 2016

Eiken broadens language tests to address criticisms

As the Eiken Foundation tries to meet the demands of a growing number of test-takers, what do students, parents and teachers make of the tests?
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 20, 2016

Bruce interviewed for England job

Hull City's Steve Bruce said on Tuesday he had been interviewed by the F.A. for the vacant England manager job.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 19, 2016

Japan men's gymnastics squad relaxed, focused before long journey to Rio

Ahead of the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, superstar Kohei Uchimura and four other members of the Japan men's gymnastics team got haircuts a few days ago.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 17, 2016

Turkey rounds up plot suspects after thwarting coup against Erdogan

Turkish authorities rounded up nearly 3,000 suspected military plotters on Saturday and ordered thousands of judges detained after thwarting a coup by rebels using tanks and attack helicopters to try to topple President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Longform

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