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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 7, 2019

Beyond vegan burgers: Next-generation protein may come from air, methane and volcanic springs

It may sound like science fiction, but in a few short years the family dinner table may be laden with steak from a printer and other proteins produced from air, methane or volcanic microbes.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 7, 2019

'Little Miss Period': That time of the month, brought to life

Menstruation rarely plays a central role in feature films, which makes Shunsuke Shinada's latest feature, which involves a giant period mascot harassing women, something of an anomaly.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Nov 7, 2019

'One Night': A family drama both deep and dark

Kazuya Shiraishi's latest tells the story of three siblings whose mother kills their abusive father and then abandons them for 15 years, before returning to check on their progress in life
Japan Times
LIFE / 2010S: DECADE IN REVIEW,2010s: Decade in review
Nov 7, 2019

Animals of all stripes (and spots) found their 15 minutes of fame in the 2010s

What do hamster behinds, a handsome gorilla and cats running train stations have in common? Hours of social media gold!
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Peru report 2019
Nov 7, 2019

Regaining strength on the global stage

For more than a decade, Peru distinguished itself as one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America as it boasted an average annual gross domestic product growth of 6.1 percent from 2002 to 2013. However, from 2014 to 2017, its GDP growth slowed to an average of 3 percent, mainly because of a...
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 7, 2019

Prosecutors paint longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone as a liar

The prosecution in the trial of Roger Stone on Wednesday painted President Donald Trump's longtime adviser as a liar in a criminal case stemming from former special counsel Robert Mueller's probe that detailed Russian meddling in the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 6, 2019

Extinction Rebellion wins court challenge to London police ban

Extinction Rebellion climate-change activists won a legal challenge in London's High Court on Wednesday against a police-imposed blanket ban on protests during its "Autumn Uprising" in the British capital in October.
EDITORIALS
Nov 6, 2019

Troubling developments at ASEAN summit

Diplomatic initiatives in Southeast Asia appear to be face severe headwinds.
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 6, 2019

Japan beverage-maker AGF to launch trial sales of domestic coffee around 2022

Beverage-maker Ajinomoto AGF Inc. will launch trial sales of coffee made from beans grown on Tokunoshima, an island in Kagoshima Prefecture, in around 2022.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Nov 6, 2019

From cat videos to credit cards, Amazon says customers have to secure own data

Amazon's cloud computing customers have to decide themselves how best to protect sensitive information online, a senior executive said Tuesday, following accusations by U.S. lawmakers that the web giant has not done enough to secure data on its servers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 6, 2019

Trump administration to auction off Arctic Alaskan oil and gas sites next month

The Trump administration said on Tuesday it will be auctioning off nearly 4 million acres (1.6 million hectares) of land in Arctic Alaska for oil development next month, and it is promising much more territory will be open to development in the future.
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 6, 2019

New method used to forecast 80% chance of El Nino in 2020

The complex El Nino weather pattern, which can bring disastrous heavy rainfall and long droughts to countries around the Pacific — from Peru to Indonesia and Australia — will probably emerge again in 2020, researchers have predicted.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 6, 2019

Labor shortages in Japan's construction sector provide unexpected economic boost

As Japan's construction firms are squeezed by the tightest labor market since the 1970s and a rapidly aging population, they are pouring investment into technology — and providing unexpected support to an economy reeling from the bitter U.S.-China trade war.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Nov 6, 2019

Jury selection underway in trial of longtime Trump adviser Roger Stone

The criminal trial of President Donald Trump's long-time adviser, Roger Stone, began on Tuesday with the start of jury selection as he faces charges arising from former special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation that documented Russian interference to help Trump win the 2016 U.S. election.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Nov 5, 2019

JAAF officials regret IOC's decision to move marathon, race walk events to Sapporo

"Athlete first" is a magical phrase. When you use it, people will be convinced.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 5, 2019

Will Japan be a loser in U.S.-China trade war?

Preconceptions and wishful thinking are always the biggest obstacles for understanding reality.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 5, 2019

Naoya Inoue and Nonito Donaire ready to rumble in WBSS bantamweight final

Japanese phenom Naoya Inoue and legendary fighter Nonito Donaire will square off in the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight tournament final at Saitama Super Arena on Thursday night.
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2019

Ceremony marks 60th anniversary of Japan's development assistance to Brazil

A ceremony commemorating the 60th anniversary of the start of Japan's official development assistance to Brazil was held Monday in Sao Paulo.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 5, 2019

SoftBank to tighten governance standards for firms it invests in: report

Following related issues at WeWork, SoftBank Group Corp. will introduce new standards to tighten corporate governance at companies in which it invests, the Financial Times reported Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 5, 2019

North Korea says inclusion on U.S. terror report closing door to dialogue

North Korea lashed out at the U.S. on Tuesday after Washington redesignated it a state sponsor of terrorism last week, warning that the United States' "hostile policy" was closing the door to continued dialogue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 5, 2019

U.S. House Democrats say Boeing CEO's testimony prompts new questions over 'culture of concealment'

The chairman of the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the head of its aviation subcommittee said on Monday that Boeing's testimony on two fatal 737 MAX crashes prompted new questions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 5, 2019

Ukraine to ax prosecutor who discussed Bidens with Rudy Giuliani, source says

Ukraine plans to fire the prosecutor who led investigations into the firm where former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's son served on the board, a central figure in the activity at the heart of impeachment proceedings against U.S. President Donald Trump, a source told Reuters.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2019

Resurgent Boeing 737 Max could trigger jetliner glut, analyst warns

Airlines that have been forced to rejig operations due to the grounding of the 737 Max could face a markedly different problem when Boeing Co.'s best-selling jet is finally cleared to re-enter service: a gradual switch to concerns about oversupply, a leading analyst warned on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Nov 4, 2019

Saudi Arabia pulls out all the stops to ensure Aramco IPO success

Saudi Arabia is pulling out all the stops to ensure the success of Aramco's initial public offering after Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman finally decided to offer shares in the world's largest oil producer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Nov 4, 2019

Number of Japanese language institutions soars in Asia: survey

A Japanese news article looks at the rising number of Japanese-language institutions in Vietnam and Myanmar.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Nov 4, 2019

'Little Miss Sumo' wrestles with sexism in Japan's ancient sport

A young wrestler dubbed "Little Miss Sumo" is fighting sexism in the ancient Japanese sport, hoping to inspire other women to step into the ring and elevate sumo to Olympic status.
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Nov 4, 2019

Top boy band Arashi begins global online distribution of all singles year ahead of ending activities

Iconic Japanese boy band Arashi has started global online distribution of all of its singles, about a year ahead of the group's scheduled suspension of its activities.

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