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Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2019

In wake of Typhoon Hagibis, demand surging for post-flood recovery manual

The extensive flooding caused by Typhoon Hagibis, which inundated tens of thousands of homes, is driving demand for a free guide outlining recommended steps for recovery.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2019

Japanese lawmakers agree on payments to kin of former leprosy patients

A nonpartisan group of lawmakers reached a broad agreement on Wednesday to offer family members of former leprosy patients up to ¥1.8 million in compensation per person.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 24, 2019

Divided over dictator, Spain to exhume Franco's remains

Spanish authorities will remove Francisco Franco's remains from a state mausoleum on Thursday, seeking to exorcise the ghost of a dictator whose legacy still divides the country more than four decades after his death.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2019

Wife of former South Korean Justice Minister Cho Kuk arrested in corruption scandal

South Korean authorities arrested the wife of a former justice minister on Thursday who was at the center of a graft scandal and was a close political confidant of President Moon Jae-in after a court upheld prosecutors' request for a warrant.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 24, 2019

China's targets for reducing winter smog are not enough, data shows

A new winter plan to curb emissions in northern China will not be enough to reverse last year's sharp increase, official data shows, raising concerns that a weakening economy is eroding Beijing's resolve to tackle pollution.
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Charter remains a 'shared moral anchor'

United Nations Day highlights the enduring ideals of the Charter, which entered into force on this date 74 years ago.
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special
Oct 24, 2019

Climate woes require urgent action

U.N. Day (Oct. 24) is a time to reflect on how the United Nations benefits us all by addressing vital issues that are the common concern of all humankind.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 24, 2019

Kim Jong Un and Trump have 'special' relationship, says KCNA

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump continue to have close relations and trust, with Kim calling the relationship "special," North Korea's state news agency KCNA said on Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Oct 23, 2019

An ever-growing number of school bullying cases

More effective ways must be found to hold bullies accountable and protect victims.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 23, 2019

Yoji Yamada and Tora-san: The resurrection of a Japanese film institution

The latest installment in Japan's long-running 'Tora-san' series opens the Tokyo International Film Festival as the series marks its 50th installment on its 50th anniversary
Rugby
Oct 23, 2019

Wales hopes to reach first final by matching Springboks' physicality

Wales hooker Ken Owens says his team is ready to stand up to South Africa's physical might and fight fire with fire when the two teams meet in Sunday's Rugby World Cup semifinal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Oct 23, 2019

Murder suspect walks free as Hong Kong and Taiwan authorities clash

A murder suspect whose case led to mass street protests in Hong Kong walked free from jail Wednesday as the city's government squabbled with Taiwan, where he is accused of murdering his girlfriend, over how to handle a promised voluntary surrender.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2019

EU set to delay Brexit after Boris Johnson defeated in Parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defining mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union in nine days' time was derailed as members of Parliament dramatically blocked his plan to rush the Brexit deal into law.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Toyota to unveil ultra-compact BEV and latest Mirai hydrogen model

Toyota Motor Corp. will showcase its ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) and second-generation Mirai concept fuel cell electric car powered by hydrogen, among other creations, at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, which runs from Oct. 24 to Nov. 4.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tokyo Motor Show 2019
Oct 23, 2019

Future Expo area a glimpse into tech of tomorrow

The 46th Tokyo Motor Show's Future Expo area will give visitors a sneak peek at vehicles and technology that may affect their lives in the coming years across a variety of areas. The sectors represented include travel, city life, sports, tourism and sustainable energy, among others.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 23, 2019

German WWII U-boat base in Marseille reboots as data center

The thick concrete walls of a long-abandonned World War II German submarine base in Marseille, southern France, are set to find a new purpose: keeping banks of computer servers safe and cool.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 22, 2019

After Typhoon Hagibis, dissolution of Lower House by year-end for snap election now seen as unlikely

After Typhoon Hagibis caused extensive damage in Japan earlier this month, it is now increasingly unlikely that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will dissolve the House of Representatives — the powerful Lower House of the Diet — by the end of the year for a snap general election, political observers have...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 22, 2019

Facebook announces steps to clamp down on misinformation ahead of 2020 U.S. election

Facebook Inc. has announced steps to combat misinformation and voter suppression ahead of the November 2020 U.S. presidential election, on the same day it disclosed the removal of a network of Russian accounts targeting U.S. voters on Instagram.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / HOOP SCOOP
Oct 22, 2019

Wizards GM Tommy Sheppard believes rookie Rui Hachimura built for NBA success

Pro sports executives often talk about strategies for success, offering their opinions on what it takes to build winning teams.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

NATO can save the Kurds and make Turkey happy

Turkey is a member of NATO, so why not use the alliance to forge peace along its Syrian border?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 22, 2019

Jeff Bezos' Amazon needs a leash, not a breakup

The New Yorker and the Atlantic have never been known for their business coverage, so when both magazines published long articles about Amazon.com Inc. in their current issues it signaled that something is in the air. That something is antitrust.
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Enthronement spectacle: Snow-capped Fuji and rainbow make surprise appearances

It's all about timing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Embattled Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to attend Japan imperial ceremony, despite 70,000-strong petition

Japan has seen a number of relatively small demonstrations in support of Hong Kong protesters, made up mainly of Hong Kongers in their 20s and a speckling of Japanese.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 22, 2019

Russian accounts targeted U.S. voters on Instagram ahead of 2020 election, Facebook says

A network of Instagram accounts operated from Russia has targeted Americans with divisive political messages ahead of next year's presidential election and posed as local people in U.S. states including Virginia and Florida, Facebook said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 21, 2019

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, minus beard, appears in London court

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange appeared in a London court Monday for a hearing on whether he should be extradited to the United States to face spying charges.
EDITORIALS
Oct 21, 2019

Brexit drags on

Japan has a long relationship with Britain. We must ensure that it endures as Brexit places a strain on both our countries.

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji