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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?
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 3, 2020

Dubious use of funds suspected at entertainment firm linked to arrested Japanese lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto

A Tokyo entertainment firm linked to Lower House lawmaker Tsukasa Akimoto, who was arrested last month for allegedly taking bribes from a Chinese gambling company, is suspected of dubious use of funds, it was learned Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 3, 2020

China's damaging policy disruptions

Like an overprotective parent, China's central government needs to learn to let go.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Jan 3, 2020

Japan SDF mission in focus after U.S. assassination of top Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani

The SDF unit deploying next month was to independently patrol a quiet area south of the Hormuz Strait, but now it might have a target on its back.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2020

Despite risk from the 'Big One,' are Shizuoka and the rest of Japan becoming complacent about earthquakes?

When Hokkaido native Tatsushi Ueda landed a job at the Shizuoka Prefectural Government nearly 40 years ago, he was given a somber send-off that made him feel like he might never see home again.
JAPAN
Jan 3, 2020

The Times picks Shinjiro Koizumi as one of 20 faces to watch for in 2020

Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is either a blue blood with a pretty face but no original ideas or the most promising politician of his generation, the paper says.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / New Year's Special
Jan 3, 2020

Post-Olympic economic slump unlikely to hit Japan, experts say

As Japan gears up for Olympic euphoria later this summer, some fret that the country could experience a sense of deja vu, recalling the significant economic downturn that followed the hosting of the 1964 Tokyo Games.
WORLD
Jan 3, 2020

One reported killed, several wounded as Katyusha rockets fall on Baghdad airport premises

Three Katyusha rockets fell on Baghdad International Airport, the military-run Security Media Cell said in a statement early on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 3, 2020

Chuck Schumer says emails doubting legality of Ukraine aid delay show need for impeachment trial testimony

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday dug in on his demand that the Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump include new documents and testimony after revelation of administration emails that show officials questioned the legality of delaying aid to Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 3, 2020

Drugmakers hike 2020 medicine prices despite lawmakers' ire

The ever increasing public outcry over the high price of medicines did little to stop drugmakers from raising prices again for 2020.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 3, 2020

U.S. sees signs Iran or its allies may be planning attacks: Pentagon chief

U.S. Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Thursday that there were indications Iran or the forces it backs may be planning additional attacks and said it was possible the United States might have to take preemptive action to protect American lives.
JAPAN
Jan 2, 2020

Tolerant shrine-temple-church trio's rare red stamps draw collectors to UNESCO site

Goshuin stamps made by three different places of worship — a shrine, a temple and a church — at an obscure fishing community within a UNESCO World Heritage site in Kumamoto Prefecture is generating a buzz with tourists.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Outlook 2020
Jan 2, 2020

What will Abe do to cement his legacy?

If you look at Japan's 2020 political calendar now, it will look like it is going to be a relatively quiet one.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 2, 2020

A Masayoshi Son shopping list for 2020

Softbank's chief could do worse than to take this advice.
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 2, 2020

Indian coal-fired plants miss emissions deadline but still running

Coal-fired utilities around New Delhi were still operating on Wednesday despite threats from the Indian authorities to close them down if they had not installed equipment to cut emissions of sulfur oxides by the end of the year.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 2, 2020

Austrian conservative Sebastian Kurz and Greens strike coalition deal

Austrian conservative leader Sebastian Kurz struck a coalition deal on Wednesday with the Greens to ensure his return to power and bring the left-wing party into government for the first time, three months after Kurz won a parliamentary election.
WORLD
Jan 2, 2020

Iran-backed paramilitary forces in Iraq under focus after U.S. strikes

The most powerful paramilitary groups in Iraq:
BUSINESS
Jan 2, 2020

Bird flu found on turkey farms in Poland, Europe's largest poultry producer

Bird flu has been detected in turkeys in eastern Poland, authorities said on Wednesday, and local media reported that the outbreak could require up to 40,000 birds to be slaughtered.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2020

Photos of black holes will blow our minds again in 2020

The most awe-inspiring scientific discovery of 2019 is just the beginning.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 2, 2020

Sony cranking out image sensors round the clock to meet smartphone-fueled demand

Sony Corp. is working around the clock to manufacture its in-demand image sensors, but even a 24-hour operation hasn't been enough.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 2, 2020

U.N. secretary-general 'deeply concerned' after North Korea said it could resume weapons tests

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is "deeply concerned" that North Korea has indicated it could resume nuclear and missile tests, a U.N. spokesman said on Wednesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Jan 2, 2020

Pope apologizes for 'bad example' of slapping arm of pilgrim who tugged him, after homily denouncing violence against women

Pope Francis apologized on Wednesday for having angrily slapped a woman's arm when she had grabbed hold of his hand and yanked him toward her, saying he had lost his patience and set a "bad example.

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