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JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 7, 2020

After Carlos Ghosn's dramatic escape, former minister says Japan should overhaul bail system

Japan should introduce a more relaxed bail system but step up its surveillance of defendants in criminal cases to prevent a repeat of the dramatic escape by fallen auto titan Carlos Ghosn, a former Cabinet minister and Tokyo governor said Tuesday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jan 7, 2020

Rakushin: A flavorful harmony of Japanese-Flemish cuisine

It's Belgian-meets-Japanese for this collaborative four-hands meal organized by Arts Flanders Japan at Osaka's Rakushin.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 7, 2020

Why China won't join an Iran-Russia coalition against Trump

Beijing's muted response to the U.S. killing of top Iranian commander Qassem Soleimani suggests China still isn't ready to join Russia in taking a more direct role in the Middle East's entrenched conflicts.
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2020

Kyoto mayor says city will require barrier-free rooms at all new hotels and lodging facilities

In order to improve the accommodation experience for people with disabilities and elderly guests, the city of Kyoto plans to require all rooms in newly built lodging facilities to be barrier-free in principle, Mayor Daisaku Kadokawa said Monday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jan 7, 2020

Divining fortunes and reading blood types in the Year of the Rat

It's the Year of the Rat and writer Haruka Murayama dips into the language of the zodiac.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 7, 2020

American Airlines reaches settlement with Boeing for 737 Max compensation in 2019

American Airlines Group Inc. said on Monday it had reached a confidential agreement with Boeing Co, to address damages the airline incurred in 2019 due to the ongoing grounding of its fleet of Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 7, 2020

JetBlue takes steps to become carbon-neutral airline

JetBlue Airways Corp. said it will become the first large U.S. airline to offset emissions from all of its domestic flights, aiming to become carbon neutral by July as pressure grows on the industry from climate change activists.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 7, 2020

Kept in the dark, U.S. Democrats have little recourse over Trump's Iran actions

U.S. lawmakers have few options for tamping down any escalation by President Donald Trump of tensions with Iran, despite Democrats' outrage over his failure to inform Congress in advance about a strike against a top Iranian military commander.
JAPAN
Jan 6, 2020

Traffic deaths in Japan hit record low in 2019

The number of deaths in traffic accidents across Japan last year fell to 3,215, the fewest since officials started compiling comparable data in 1948, according to a National Police Agency report.
WORLD / Politics
Jan 6, 2020

Trump reportedly to overhaul environmental review process and dismiss climate impacts

The Trump administration will unveil new regulations Wednesday that would limit the types of projects like highways and pipelines requiring environmental review and no longer require federal agencies to weigh their climate impacts, sources familiar with the plan said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 6, 2020

Identifying Trump's weak points

The U.S. president's flaws can be exploited in future negotiations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jan 6, 2020

Welcoming back some video-game classics

Keita Takahashi delights gamers with Wattam; Musou Orochi gets the 'ultimate' treatment; and Brain Age has switched up a notch
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jan 6, 2020

Boeing and U.S. officials reviewing short-circuit threat on grounded 737 Max planes

Boeing Co. and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration have confirmed they are reviewing a wiring issue that could potentially cause a short circuit on the grounded 737 Max.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 6, 2020

China vows increased measures to 'win' battle against growing bank risks

China pledged to step up measures to shore up its troubled banks and small businesses while continuing a crackdown on shadow banking and property speculation, in a difficult balancing act that risks exacerbating a buildup in bad debt at its traditional lenders.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jan 6, 2020

Is it a bird? A plane? No, it's a super dog!

This handsome fellow is William and he's all dog! He's been described as a "big, boisterous ball of fun and energy." However, "super" is the word most often used to describe him.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 6, 2020

Mike Pompeo defends U.S. killing of Iranian general as Democrats ask 'Why now?'

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's decision to kill Iranian military commander Qassem Soleimani, as Democratic lawmakers questioned whether the action was justified and the United States braced for retaliation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 5, 2020

The half-century miracle of Asian resurgence

To turn optimistic long-term forecasts into reality, Asian states will have to overcome the major challenges of mass poverty, jobless growth, rising inequality and the middle-income trap.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 5, 2020

Attack on Libyan military academy kills at least 28

At least 28 people were killed in an attack on a military academy in the Libyan capital late on Saturday, the health minister of the Tripoli-based government said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 5, 2020

Carlos Ghosn's companions on escape included a Green Beret with a rap sheet

Carlos Ghosn shared his escape flight from Japan with two Americans, one of whom was a former Green Beret who went to jail for fraud.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Jan 4, 2020

A toast to mingei: 'The finest assemblage of Japanese folk crafts outside Japan'

Today, Jeffrey Montgomery's mingei (folk crafts) collection is well-known among international dealers and many of his pieces are of a quality rarely seen today, even in Japan; some are unique.
CULTURE / Books
Jan 4, 2020

Books to get you in the mood for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

In this grand year of Olympic celebration, here are the books that view sport authentically, acknowledging both the very best and worst of humanity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Jan 4, 2020

Carlos Ghosn's escape ramps up pressure on foreign suspects and Japanese justice system

The Tokyo District Court let Carlos Ghosn post bail last March, overruling prosecutors' objections that he was a flight risk. After all, how could one of the most recognizable foreign people in the country flee while under round-the-clock surveillance?
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

Podcast

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

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