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COMMENTARY / World
Apr 22, 2019

We should let China spy on us

States that have knowledge of rivals' motivations and capabilities are likely to be more circumspect about actions that can lead to war
LIFE / Language
Apr 22, 2019

Kōshitsu yōgo: Terminology that's fit for an Emperor

With the Emperor's abdication approaching you may be hearing some interesting Japanese vocabulary that is used only on royal occasions.
JAPAN
Apr 22, 2019

One Japanese national killed, four others injured as Sri Lanka attacks rock expat community

Sri Lanka seeks to restore stability following one of Asia's deadliest terrorist attacks in years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society / FOCUS
Apr 22, 2019

China defends detention of Muslims 'voluntarily' staying in Xinjiang re-education camps

At the Shu Le County Education Center, a sprawling three-story complex in China's far-west region of Xinjiang, the dormitories feature bars on windows and doors that only lock from the outside.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 22, 2019

Nomura Holdings CEO Koji Nagai vows to cut costs and keep struggling brokerage independent

Nomura Holdings Inc.'s chief executive vowed to keep Japan's biggest brokerage independent and quickly implement his latest turnaround plan as a slumping share price puts the question of a potential merger in focus.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 22, 2019

South Korea to mark anniversary of Moon-Kim summit with event — but will the North show up?

South Korea will hold a ceremony later this week to mark the one-year anniversary of the historic first summit between President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 22, 2019

Reform promotion panel to propose expanded use of original surnames for nursery teachers and care workers

A government panel plans to include in a set of recommendations a proposal calling for nursery teachers and others to be allowed to continue using their original surnames at work after marriage.
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BUSINESS
Apr 22, 2019

Gulf powers promise Sudan $3 billion in latest bailout for ally

Oil-rich Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have just written another check to bail out their latest troubled ally.
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WORLD
Apr 22, 2019

Islamic State claims responsibility for Afghan ministry attack that killed seven

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack at the communications ministry in the Afghan capital Kabul that killed seven people, the militant group's Aamaq news agency said on Sunday.
EDITORIALS
Apr 21, 2019

Jokowi wins a second term

Indonesian President Joko Widodo should use his second term to double down on his reform efforts as well as resist more strongly the creep of hard-line Islam into what has been a model of tolerance for the Muslim world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Apr 21, 2019

'Roppongi Crossing': The right connections

If you're going to see big cartoon characters in an art gallery, the Mori Art Museum (MAM) is a good place to do it.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal / ANALYSIS
Apr 21, 2019

Carole Ghosn goes on the offensive, launching media blitz for jailed auto executive husband

Carlos Ghosn's wife, Carole, assumes a starring role in the former Nissan Motor Co. chairman's defense and becomes his chief spokeswoman as well as appealing to both the public and politicians on his behalf.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Apr 21, 2019

China's top legislature to draw up tighter rules on human gene, embryo trials

China's National People's Congress (NPC), the country's top legislature, will consider tougher rules on research involving human genes and embryos, the first such move since a Chinese scientist sparked controversy last year by announcing he had created the world's first "gene-edited" babies.
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BUSINESS / Help Wanted?
Apr 21, 2019

Foreign staff bring new perspectives to smaller firms in Japan

There's no denying that Japan, amid a severe labor crunch and a shrinking population, will need to rely more on foreign workers in the coming years, and that's especially true for small and midsize companies.
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WORLD
Apr 21, 2019

Airstrikes hit Tripoli in escalation of offensive by eastern Libyan forces

Several airstrikes and explosions shook the Libyan capital overnight, residents said, in an escalation of a two-week offensive by eastern forces on Tripoli, which is held by the internationally recognized government.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Apr 20, 2019

Shuichi Kotani: Taking soba noodles worldwide

From working at McDonald's in Himeji to making noodles for Japanese restaurants in America, Shuichi Kotani has always looked for and taken opportunities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Apr 20, 2019

Kurocyodo: Specialty eel, but not for the squeamish

With its old-school wooden frontage and bold white noren curtain, the chances of you missing Kurocyodo are slim. No prizes for guessing what the specialty is here: The calligraphy for unagi (freshwater eel) is unmistakable.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 20, 2019

Senior North Korean negotiator calls U.S. national security adviser John Bolton 'dim-sighted'

One of North Korea's top nuclear negotiators with the United States has served up mild criticism of remarks by White House national security adviser John Bolton, calling him "dim-sighted" — the second condemnation of a top U.S. official in days.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 20, 2019

Who should decide how algorithms decide?

It is in everyone's interest to consider how technologies such as self-driving cars will navigate life-or-death ethical dilemmas in the real world.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 20, 2019

China to show off new nuclear subs, destroyers for first time at fleet review marking navy's 70th anniversary

China will show off some of its new warships — including nuclear submarines and destroyers — for the first time during a massive maritime parade marking the 70th anniversary of the Chinese Navy on Tuesday.
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BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 20, 2019

CIA says spies fund Huawei: newspaper

U.S. intelligence has accused Huawei Technologies of being funded by Chinese state security, The Times said on Saturday, adding to the list of allegations faced by the Chinese technology company in the West.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Apr 20, 2019

Osaka Ishin's success could have impact on regional politics elsewhere in Japan

History shows cities that flourish due to maritime trade have a reputation for some of the world's most colorful, complex, and corrupt local politics. That includes the port of Osaka, which was trading with China and the Korean Peninsula more than 1,000 years ago.
JAPAN
Apr 20, 2019

Body from March 2011 disaster identified from decade-old stamp

The Miyagi Prefectural Police have said that a corpse discovered in Ishinomaki, Miyagi Prefecture, after the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami has been identified as that of a 60-year-old woman from the Miyagi town of Onagawa.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 19, 2019

Nissan backs Notre Dame restoration with €100,000 donation amid push to repair alliance

Nissan Motor Co. will donate €100,000 ($112,000) for the rebuilding of fire-ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, a pledge that comes as the automaker seeks to repair strained relations with the French government and partner Renault SA after former Chairman Carlos Ghosn was arrested.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 19, 2019

An Okinawa conference, 50 years later

Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki's effort to seize the initiative by calling for a new Okinawa conference should be embraced, or at least tried.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 19, 2019

Nintendo soars as Tencent wins approval to sell Super Mario game for Switch in China

Nintendo Co. shares jumped Friday after China's Tencent Holdings Ltd. won approval to distribute one of the company's games for its Switch console — a sign the Japanese company may benefit from growth in the world's largest games market.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Society / ANALYSIS
Apr 19, 2019

Only for 'naughty girls': Stigma lingers after South Korea abortion ban overturned

South Korea is set to legalize abortion after a decadeslong ban was struck down, but women's rights campaigners have warned those who undergo the procedure will still be "punished in the eyes of society."

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