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Japan Times
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Jul 22, 2019

Breakdancing likely added to 2024 Olympics in Paris

t the general meeting held in Lausanne, Switzerland, on the 25th, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) effectively decided to include breakdancing, skateboarding, sport climbing and surfing as additional events for the 2024 Paris Olympics just as the organizing committee proposed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
Jul 22, 2019

In wake of election, a host of foreign policy challenges await Abe

After Sunday's election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — along with its coalition partner Komeito — remains firmly in the saddle with a strong majority in both the Upper and Lower Houses of the Diet.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 20, 2019

'Night in the American Village': Touching base with the women of Okinawa

Akemi Johnson's 'Night in the American Village' is a meticulously researched volume on the intersection of cultures, the divides of power and gender, and on the politics and people behind the overseas American military presence.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 20, 2019

Aoyama Kawakami-an: Sobaya that lets its hair down at night

Arrive at Aoyama Kawakami-an at midday and you'll find a typical upmarket noodle shop. But return after nightfall and it has a very different feel.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jul 19, 2019

Cinematically big in Japan: Where film crews lead, fans soon follow

A visit to a film location can add some movie magic to your Japan travels.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jul 18, 2019

The inclusivity of quidditch produces pure magic on the field

The players kneel at the ready, six to a side, staring down their opponents from across a verdant field.
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2019

South Korea to unveil plans to ease reliance on Japanese industries

“The government is working on comprehensive plans to reduce the country's dependence on Japan's materials, components and equipment industries and will announce them soon,” South Korea's finance minister said.
Japan Times
Places
Jul 17, 2019

Tokyo's top beer gardens

Wind and Green Beer Garden
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2019

Tragedies over the trade spat with Seoul

Japan needs a realistic strategy for South Korea that will bring Seoul back into full engagement over security issues.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Jul 13, 2019

Yamagata sake shines on the international stage

On a recent balmy evening, representatives from nine sake breweries in Yamagata Prefecture, clad in understated kimono, bow modestly onstage amid the glow of pink and lavender lights. The bling-drenched ballroom also boasts gold-covered walls and a bold red carpet adorned with a dizzying pattern of colorful...
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 13, 2019

More breastfeeding could save the world $1 billion every day, study says

Not enough breastfeeding costs the global economy almost $1 billion each day due to lost productivity and the costs of health care, researchers said on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2019

Complexity of economic spat comes into focus as Japanese and South Korean officials meet over trade row

Working-level talks between Japanese and South Korean export control officials ran over the intended time frame Friday, highlighting the complexity of the economic spat between the two Asian neighbors in the wake of Tokyo's decision to strengthen export evaluations on three chemicals key to chip and...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 12, 2019

White House scraps key plan to lower U.S. drug prices, may target makers

The Trump administration on Thursday scrapped one of its most ambitious proposals for lowering prescription medicine prices, backing down from a policy aimed at health insurers and raising the possibility of new measures focused on drug makers.
EDITORIALS
Jul 11, 2019

U.S. arms sales to Taiwan make strategic sense

Even if ties to China warm, as appears to be occurring, Japan must not let relations with Taiwan be subordinated to relations with Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 11, 2019

In Japan, the business of watching whales is far larger than the business of hunting them

People packed the decks of the whale-watching boat, screaming in joy as a pod of orcas put on a show: splashing tails at each other, rolling over and leaping out of the water.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 11, 2019

Man swept over Canadian side of Niagara Falls survives 57-meter plunge

A man "in crisis" survived a plunge over the Canadian side of Niagara Falls on Tuesday, according to Niagara Parks police.
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2019

Crop-damaging fall armyworms found in Japan for first time

Fall armyworms have been found in fields in Kagoshima Prefecture, the first discovery of the exotic invasive pest in the country, according to the agriculture ministry.
BUSINESS
Jul 10, 2019

U.S. exempts some medical, electronic devices from China tariffs

The Trump administration will exempt 110 Chinese products, from medical equipment to key capacitors, from hefty tariffs, it said on Tuesday, offering relief to some U.S. firms which have said the taxes harm their bottom lines.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 9, 2019

If Masayoshi Son won't invest in Japan, why should you?

The SoftBank CEO's $100 billion Vision Fund is noticeably absent on its home turf. That speaks volumes about the health of Japan's startup scene.
SUMO
Jul 9, 2019

Sumo 101: Non-Tokyo tournaments

There are six honbasho (official tournaments) every year. They take place in the odd-numbered months, with half being hosted in Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 8, 2019

Haruno Yoshida, leading businesswoman and adviser to Keidanren, dies at 55

She was a longtime proponent of improving workplace diversity and was featured regularly in international forums as a role model for working women.
EDITORIALS
Jul 7, 2019

Time to rethink the IMF leader's selection process

Ability, not nationality, should be the most important factor in the selection process.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
An emoji used to say it all. Now it might say too much.
Apple’s Craig Federighi shows off a set of emoji at a conference on June 13, 2016. While the small pictures have proved helpful in conveying nuance in our texts, younger people are using them less often.
‘Our ultimate goal is to save every single Japanese video game’
After nearly shuttering earlier this year, the Tokyo-based Game Preservation Society continues its work to save the early history of Japanese gaming.
Rare vintage shots and first-time shows at TOP’s 30th anniversary
The museum's curators selected a wide array of works from the archives for the milestone exhibitions. Among other photos, Nobuyoshi Araki's work from the series "Winter Journey" (1990) was included in the "Continuity and Change" exhibition that concluded in June.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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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
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