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BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 8, 2021

Team LeBron cruises past Team Durant in NBA All-Star romp

After earlier capturing the 3-Point Contest title, Stephen Curry combined with Damian Lillard for 16 3-pointers and 60 points for Team LeBron.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 8, 2021

Meghan accuses British royals of racism and says they pushed her to brink of suicide

Meghan said her son, Archie, had been denied the title of prince because there were concerns within the royal family about how dark his skin might be.
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BUSINESS
Mar 8, 2021

Game of drones: Chinese giant DJI hit by U.S. tensions and staff defections

DJI is one of dozens of companies caught in the crossfire of trade and diplomatic hostilities between Washington and Beijing, like Huawei and ByteDance.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 7, 2021

After coup in Myanmar, a career diplomat takes a stand

In Myanmar embassies around the world, diplomats are struggling with whether to represent a military that has locked up their elected leaders.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Mar 7, 2021

Tenoshima: A master chef's tasting menu in the comfort of your own home

While Tokyo diners continue to wait for an end to the state of emergency, the city's fanciest restaurants are finding ways to survive by offering take-out meals.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 5, 2021

Nearly 90% in U.S. see China as 'competitor' or 'enemy,' survey finds

The Pew Research survey also found that many in the U.S. back Washington taking a tougher approach to bilateral ties with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 4, 2021

Decade after Fukushima disaster, Greenpeace sees cleanup failure

Greenpeace said its own radiation surveys conducted over the last decade have consistently found readings above government target levels.
EDITORIALS
Mar 4, 2021

China’s new coast guard law appears designed to intimidate

The government of Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga must blunt the Chinese move while demonstrating its understanding of the risks involved.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 4, 2021

‘The East is rising’: Xi maps out China’s post-pandemic ascent

Xi will unveil a long-term blueprint for navigating China when the National People's Congress gathers Friday and convenes for about a week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 4, 2021

The vaccine revolution is coming inside tiny bubbles of fat

If messenger-RNA vaccines are the breakout medicine of the pandemic, then the tiny lipid spheres that bring them into people's cells are the unsung heroes.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / FOCUS
Mar 3, 2021

Japan scores rare win with extradition of alleged Carlos Ghosn accomplices

The government clinched a much-needed symbolic victory in its prosecution of Carlos Ghosn with the successful extradition of two Americans accused of helping the ex-chairman of Nissan Motor Co. escape trial over a year ago.
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COMMENTARY / World
Mar 3, 2021

China says 'patriotism' in Hong Kong means loving the party

Hong Kong's Basic Law provides that foreigners can serve as judges and up to 20% of legislators can be foreign nationals. An emphasis on patriotism puts such people in an awkward position.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2021

Southeast Asia rebuffs U.S. sanctions on Myanmar, giving generals a lifeline

On Tuesday, ASEAN foreign ministers sought to balance calls for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi with avoiding any interference in the country's internal affairs.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 3, 2021

When the fantasy of better battery science doesn’t match reality

The technical challenges of making better batteries (and therefore, electric vehicles) are enormous and the expectations associated with them are even more fantastical.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 3, 2021

One in five Chinese Australians attacked or threatened in past year

The findings prompted a call from the Chinese Australian Forum for national leadership to tackle racism as Australia deals with a more assertive China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 3, 2021

The beautiful game has turned ugly in China

Pressure on embattled retailer Suning Appliance Group Co. forced the conglomerate to reconsider its investment in the team. China's soccer bubble is rapidly deflating.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Mar 3, 2021

Kaede Yasuno: ‘Nursing is a job with a lot of responsibility’

An acute care nurse on how she stays safe during the pandemic, the skills required to be a nurse and what inspires her in life.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 2, 2021

Taku Lee poised to end long wait for Japan's first NFL player

The Obic running back and 2020 X League MVP, who is currently taking part in an NFL program for potential international talent in Florida, is generating hype as a player to watch.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 2, 2021

Climate extremes seen harming unborn babies in Brazil's Amazon

A new study that links extreme rains with lower birth weights in Brazil's Amazon region underscores the long-term health impacts of weather extremes connected to climate change, researchers said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 1, 2021

Debt engineers tackle climate change with bonds to rewild land

For green finance enthusiasts, a new flavor of debt could emerge this year — nature bonds.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Mar 1, 2021

Yuki Kawamura vows to use disappointing season as fuel for future success

The 19-year-old phenomenon remains determined to learn from players he felt bested him this year and achieve his long-standing goal of playing on the national team.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 1, 2021

UAE steps back from foreign wars as Biden reasserts Middle East role

The U.S. president has sought to re-engage Iran, and has signaled he'll be less tolerant of U.S. allies engaging in conflicts that undermine Washington's objectives.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 1, 2021

Coinbase mafia shows how tight a circle holds sway over Bitcoin

Coinbase Global Inc.'s filing to become a publicly traded company provides a glimpse into the remarkably small circle of mostly men who command the incredibly lucrative digital landscape.

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