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Rugby
Oct 16, 2019

Demand for Japan gear rising at frenzied pace during Rugby World Cup

With Japan reaching the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals for the first time, fans are scrambling to get their hands on official merchandise. Except the Brave Blossoms have become so popular, demand is far outpacing supply.
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COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 16, 2019

After 13 years in Japan, my advice is to stay curious

The joyful curiosity my mother had toward Japan when she visited reminded me of what made life here so special when I first arrived.
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JAPAN
Oct 16, 2019

Flooding of Tama River put capital on the brink of crisis during Typhoon Hagibis

Tokyo faced crisis last Saturday, with water levels in the Tama River quickly climbing as heavy rains and winds from Typhoon Hagibis inundated the Kanto region.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 16, 2019

Research brings hope for salvaging infected donor organs

Retired subway and bus driver Stanley De Freitas had just celebrated his 70th birthday when he started coughing, tiring easily and feeling short of breath. He was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis, a severe scarring of the lungs, and put on the wait list for a transplant.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 16, 2019

Bank of Korea warns of weaker growth after cutting rates again

South Korea's central bank warned Wednesday that economic growth would be weaker than forecast after cutting its policy rate for the second time this year as a global downturn pummels exports and weighs on prices.
BUSINESS
Oct 16, 2019

Mos Food to help Vietnamese obtain Japanese visa

Mos Food Services Inc. said Tuesday that it will begin a program in 2020 to help Vietnamese acquire a Japanese visa for foreign workers with designated skills.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2019

Brave Blossoms step up their game

The Brave Blossoms' performance is a sign of the opportunities that await and the advantages to be won if Japan does more to embrace foreigners and give them a chance to contribute.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2019

Trump's move in Syria should alarm U.S. allies

The ramifications of the mistake Trump made are so grave that no leader of an ally or friend of American can ignore it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 15, 2019

Your next vacation may be virtual

Airlines are investing in virtual reality because the global tourism boom is unsustainable.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 15, 2019

So much to say — so many ways to show it

Same-sex relationships, American bases in Okinawa, globalization, the Olympics, the atomic bomb, national identity, the exploitation of natural resources — 'Image Narratives: Literature in Japanese Contemporary Art' at The National Art Center, Tokyo, does not lack for hot button topics.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 15, 2019

CEATEC 2019 features driverless shuttle bus and avatar tech among exhibits

Organizers said this year's four-day event has brought together 787 exhibitors from a broad spectrum of sectors.
BUSINESS / Brexit: How it affects Japan
Oct 15, 2019

Buffeted by Brexit, British firms try to chart a course in the Japanese market

British companies are coming under more pressure than ever to develop a footprint in non-EU markets.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 15, 2019

Hong Kong leader's policy speech to focus on housing in bid to regain support

Hong Kong's embattled leader Carrie Lam will focus on land and housing initiatives in her annual Policy Address on Wednesday, seeking to restore confidence in the city's future amid four months of sometimes violent anti-government protests.
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BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2019

Greenpeace activists climb Shell North Sea platforms and hang 'clean up your mess' sign

Greenpeace activists boarded two Royal Dutch Shell oil platforms in the British North Sea on Monday in protest against plans to leave parts of the giant structures in place after production shuts down.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 14, 2019

WeWork said to be eyeing bailout that will hand control to SoftBank

In one of two main options to rescue the once high-flying startup, WeWork is considering a bailout that will hand control of the co-working giant to SoftBank Group Corp.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 14, 2019

Puppies related to late Thai king's dog shown off

As Thailand marks the third anniversary of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death, officials showed off eight puppies related to the pet dog of the late monarch.
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WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2019

Secret testimony aimed at keeping Trump in the dark, says Adam Schiff

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff defended holding testimony behind closed doors in the impeachment inquiry he's heading up against President Donald Trump, likening this phase of the investigation to a "grand jury."
EDITORIALS
Oct 13, 2019

Dispute over hometown tax donation system

A decision by the internal affairs ministry raises questions from the viewpoint of local autonomy and the decentralization of administrative powers.
Japan Times
Rugby
Oct 13, 2019

Post-typhoon Japan-Scotland match gets green light

After postponing an early morning decision until 10:30 a.m., Rugby World Cup organizers on Sunday announced that a climactic Pool A clash between Japan and Scotland will take place as scheduled at International Stadium Yokohama.
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LIFE / Food & Drink
Oct 12, 2019

For Kure's fishermen, skipjack tuna remains king of their catch

"No katsuo, no life." The words emblazoned on Takahiro Tanaka's T-shirt are more than just a catchy slogan; they are the literal truth. Without katsuo (skipjack tuna), life would be very different for him and the rest of the fishing folks in the port town of Kure, Kochi Prefecture.
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LIFE / Lifestyle / Kateigaho International Japan Edition
Oct 12, 2019

Mix & blend Tokyo: Invent your own color of ink

At Kakimori and its annex, Inkstand by Kakimori, rediscover the pleasures of handwritten expression.
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CULTURE / Books
Oct 12, 2019

'Family': Masahisa Fukase's portrait parodies detail the decline of a Japanese clan

Masahisa Fukase's 'Family,' reissued with essays by Fukase himself and Tomo Kosuga, turns the idea of the family portrait on its head, simultaneously reinvigorating and ridiculing it.
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2019

Western Japan city to sue ministry after being excluded from hometown tax donation system

The city of Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture, will file a lawsuit against the internal affairs ministry in a bid to reverse a decision to remove the city from the revised furusato nōzei (hometown tax donation) system, Mayor Hiroyasu Chiyomatsu said Friday.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 11, 2019

Clotilde Delbos takes helm at Renault after board votes to replace CEO Thierry Bollore

Renault SA appointed Clotilde Delbos interim chief executive officer after ousting CEO Thierry Bollore, as the French carmaker seeks to turn the page on the Carlos Ghosn era.
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CULTURE / Film
Oct 11, 2019

Hirokazu Kore-eda talks politics as Japan flexes its movie muscle in Busan

Japan once again shows a strong presence at the Busan International Film Festival, with director Hirokazu Kore-eda taking the award for Asian filmmaker of the year

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.
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