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Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Mar 26, 2019

'National Treasures of To-ji Temple: Kukai and the Sculpture Mandala'

March 26-June 2
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 26, 2019

Japan's results at worlds not a cause for concern

The world championships turned out to be a disappointment for Japan. With a realistic chance at four medals in singles, the host nation had to settle for just one in Yuzuru Hanyu's silver.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 26, 2019

In Thai poll mess, allies of tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra race coup-prone generals to secure majority

Thailand's first election since the 2014 coup was always going to be messy. But it's turning out to be even more chaotic than many observers expected, setting the stage for renewed tumult after five years of military rule.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Italian Trade Promotion
Mar 26, 2019

Italian produce a recipe for trade success

The Feb. 1 signing of an economic partnership agreement (EPA) between the European Union and Japan, reasons behind the growing Japanese appetite for Italian cheeses and an unexpected source for the growth of Italian grappa imports into Japan were all topics Ambassador Giorgio Starace touched upon during...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 26, 2019

France to seal billions-worth in deals with China but will push back against 'Belt and Road' project

France and China planned to sign trade deals worth billions of euros on Monday during a visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping but Paris will also take the opportunity to push back against Beijing's "Belt and Road" infrastructure initiative.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Mar 25, 2019

To differentiate a 'piri-piri' throat from a 'muzu-muzu' one, you'll have to know your onomatopoeia

If you ever want to take a break from grammar and reading when studying Japanese, dive into the world of 'giongo' and 'gitaigo.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / WELL SAID
Mar 25, 2019

Whether something smells like rotten cheese or is just plain cheesy, 'kusai' is your go-to adjective

Kono otoko wa kusai. (This guy is sketchy.)
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 25, 2019

Time for America to see the real world

America's endless political battle over Russiagate is eclipsing other important national and international matters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 25, 2019

Both military-backed party and Thaksin allies claim victory in Thai election

A political party linked to exiled tycoon Thaksin Shinawatra claimed victory in Thailand's election and said it would seek to form a government, challenging a military-backed group that led in initial vote counts and has also said it won.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 25, 2019

Uber reportedly poised to declare $3.1 billion deal to acquire Mideast rival Careem this week

Uber Technologies Inc. will announce a $3.1 billion cash-and-shares deal to acquire its Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ as early as this week, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 25, 2019

Pentagon sends ships through Taiwan Strait for third time in three months

The Pentagon has sent ships through the Taiwan Strait — the third time in as many months — as Washington ramps up naval activities in the waterway, stoking fears in Beijing of a growing alignment with Taipei.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Halal grows ahead of 2020 Games
Mar 25, 2019

Food options expanding for Japan-bound Muslims

There was a bit of a scrum outside Ajiran ramen house on Feb. 27, when around 30 media representatives and food buffs waited to sample the fare on offer at the newest noodle shop on the block in Ikebukuro, Tokyo.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 25, 2019

Trickiest U.S. missile defense test is finally ready to launch

The Pentagon is about to attempt what's likely to be the most challenging test yet of the U.S. military's ability to shoot down an incoming missile from an adversary such as North Korea or Iran, according to three people familiar with the plans.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 25, 2019

Russia probe findings offer re-election weapon for Trump

U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's conclusion that Donald Trump did not collude with Russia to win the presidency in 2016 gives the president a powerful weapon to use against his Democratic opponents and a potential boost to what is shaping up to be a tough bid for re-election in 2020.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Mar 25, 2019

Spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller urges mass-telepathy against Brexit

Spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller wants to bend British Prime Minister Theresa May's will against Brexit using mass-telepathy.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 24, 2019

Spain's Socialist party in the lead, poll finds, but short of majority

Spain's Socialists led in a poll published in the daily El Pais on Sunday, but fell short of a majority with its main ally ahead of a general election next month.
SUMO
Mar 24, 2019

Sumo 101: Instant replay

One of sumo's most distinctive sights is its ringside judges.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 24, 2019

Calling claim 'blood libel,' Netanyahu denies profiting from submarine contract

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denied profiting from a state contract to buy submarines from a German conglomerate, calling claims from a political rival "blood libel" in a rare broadcast interview on Channel 12.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 24, 2019

As violence escalates, attack by ethnic militia on central Mali villages leaves 115 dead

An attack by members of an ethnic militia on three villages in central Mali claimed 115 lives, the latest clash in an increasingly violent conflict that is fueled by Islamist extremism.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 24, 2019

China's next phase in the South China Sea

Beijing is now consolidating its gains and its control in the contested region.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Mar 24, 2019

Confessions from behind a mask ... and from the sickbed

Just as new blooms mark the arrival of spring, we know it's hay fever season in Japan thanks to an uptick in face masks.
Figure Skating
Mar 24, 2019

Nathan Chen defends world title with spectacular free skate; Yuzuru Hanyu claims silver medal

Nathan Chen became the first American man to retain the world title in 35 years, winning in decisive fashion in the free skate on Saturday night before a sellout crowd at Saitama Super Arena.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Global matcha 'obsession' drinks Japan's tea farms dry
Matcha is added to beverages on offer at Kettl Tea in the Los Feliz neighborhood of Los Angeles on May 20.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

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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