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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2019

Local focus delivers win in Kochi for ruling bloc's gubernatorial pick as voters ignore Abe scandals

The ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito won a local victory Sunday night in a gubernatorial poll in Kochi Prefecture, as voters chose to ignore national political scandals engulfing Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and support the hand-picked successor of the current governor over a...
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ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 25, 2019

Australia probes 'deeply disturbing' allegations of Chinese political interference

Australia's domestic spy agency is investigating whether China tried to install an agent in federal Parliament in what Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Monday called "deeply disturbing" allegations.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Nov 25, 2019

Need last-minute, shipping-friendly holiday gifts?

The holiday season is closing in fast, and if you're looking to send gifts — especially to overseas — you likely only have a week or so at the most to get to the post office. Here are a few ideas that shouldn't need more than a Jiffy bag to pop in the mail.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 25, 2019

China meddling allegations roil Taiwan election campaign

New allegations Beijing tried to infiltrate Taiwan's democracy roiled election campaigning on the island this weekend, with President Tsai Ing-wen's main opponent vowing to drop out if he had taken money from China's Communist Party.
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WORLD
Nov 24, 2019

Plane carrying about 17 passengers crashes on takeoff in eastern Congo

A passenger plane with about 17 passengers on board crashed Sunday in the city of Goma in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, killing several people, the provincial governor's office said.
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SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 24, 2019

Asahisho's comedic talents have provided many laughs

Sumo is a sport with a surprising amount of interesting characters.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 24, 2019

North Korea goes nuclear: A post-mortem

How did Pyongyang succeed when so many other states have failed to get nuclear missiles?
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JAPAN
Nov 24, 2019

Ruling coalition considering income tax relief for unmarried single parents

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's administration and the ruling coalition are considering providing income tax relief to unmarried single parents who receive child care allowances, sources said Sunday.
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BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2019

Kuroda talks up shift to fiscal firepower as BOJ reaches its limits

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's role as the prime focus for efforts to revive the world's third-largest economy is coming to an end.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2019

Philippine military kills militant behind suicide attacks

Philippine soldiers have killed a militant who had helped a local group linked to Islamic State to stage suicide bombings in the southern province of Sulu, the military said on Saturday.
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CULTURE / Books / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW
Nov 23, 2019

Let us put an end to Haruki Murakami's decade-long Nobel Prize pilgrimage

The 2010s have flown by and still there is no end in sight for Haruki Murakami's Nobel Prize drought. William Lang offers tips to end this sorry state of affairs.
LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Nov 23, 2019

Artistry unfolds: Byōbu are collaborative, composite works of art

"Byōbu are composite works of art," says Yoshihiro Takishita.
EDITORIALS
Nov 23, 2019

Abe's report card and tasks ahead

Shinzo Abe has brought political stability with his long reign, but not a lot more.
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 23, 2019

Allegations over cherry blossom party bloom into fresh document scandal for Abe

The administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe faces more criticism over its handling of documents related to guests attending a state-funded cherry blossom-viewing party.
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BUSINESS
Nov 23, 2019

Shattered glass: Futuristic design questioned after Tesla Cybertruck launch

Tesla Inc.'s launch of its futuristic Cybertruck pickup suffered a setback when its armored glass windows shattered, but it was the overall look of the electric vehicle that worried Wall Street, driving the automaker's shares down 6 percent on Friday.
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BASKETBALL
Nov 22, 2019

Japan's 3x3 squad for Tokyo 2020 takes shape

When 3x3 basketball's inclusion in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics was announced, longtime proponent Tomoya Ochiai was beside himself.
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COMMENTARY / World
Nov 22, 2019

Reversing the death of Venice

Today, the world is fretting over Venice's soaked and damaged urbs, but it has largely failed to recognize the extent to which the Venetian 'civitas' is in decline.
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Okinawa
Nov 22, 2019

Shuri Castle fire threatens Okinawa's tourism and traditional crafts industries

A predawn fire that destroyed much of Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa Prefecture, has shocked the local tourism industry and associations of traditional Ryukyu Kingdom crafts, raising alarm about the loss of the historic attraction and potential harm to the prefecture's ability to promote its culture....
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2019

Japan's ruling coalition begins discussions on tax reform

The ruling coalition started full discussions Thursday on tax system reforms for fiscal 2020, including proposed incentives for corporate investment and support for unmarried single parents.
Reader Mail
Nov 22, 2019

Deeper reasons behind knife attack

I was stunned reading the article "14-year-old boy admits slashing girl's throat" in the Nov. 14 edition, not only because it was committed by a junior high school boy but also because I felt responsibility as a member of this society.
Reader Mail
Nov 22, 2019

Schools should tout individuality

I'm a university student. When I was in high school, to be honest, I didn't like my school because of its "black rules" ("Boards rethink draconian school rules," Nov. 9). As the article mentioned, I understand that some rules play a role in maintaining order and equality in school.
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CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Nov 22, 2019

Bringing politics into Japanese clubs

Dance music has always had a political edge, but recent events in Tokyo show that clubs and politics are clashing on a more frequent basis

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
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