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Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Mar 5, 2019

The man bringing classical music to millions through La Folle Journee returns to Tokyo

Instead of explaining the essence of classical music in words, French music producer Rene Martin chooses a piece from an enormous number of musical samples stored in his smartphone.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Mar 5, 2019

Ways to never forget Christian Boltanski

Memories eroded, recovered, or forged from or for other peoples and times are the major themes of 'Christian Boltanski: Lifetime,' the artist's first full-scale Japan retrospective at The National Museum of Art, Osaka.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 5, 2019

Chinese defense spending to grow 7.5% in 2019 as Beijing seeks 'world-class' military

China's defense budget will jump 7.5 percent this year, down slightly from last year's 8.1 percent, as Beijing grapples with ongoing territorial disputes and seeks to create a "world-class" military, a draft budget from the annual session of the country's rubber-stamp parliament showed Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 5, 2019

China to slash taxes and boost lending as government sets growth target of at least 6%

China lowered its goal for economic growth and announced a major tax cut, as policymakers seek to pull off a gradual deceleration while grappling with a debt legacy and the trade standoff with the U.S.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

A vibrant landscape of cultural dynamism

With a history of about 1,400 years and long flourishing as a commercial center, Osaka is never boring, with its mix of traditional and contemporary attractions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Iconic mountain atop scientific attractions

The city of Tsukuba in Ibaraki Prefecture offers a unique combination of experiences for inbound travelers, capitalizing on its lush nature highlighted by famed Mount Tsukuba and an array of science facilities.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / G20 host cities special
Mar 5, 2019

Picturesque nature on and off the slopes

Breathtaking scenery, world-class ski resorts and thrilling seasonal activities have made Kutchan, Hokkaido Prefecture, a top destination for travelers. It's thus fitting that from Oct. 25 to 26, Kutchan will host the Tourism Ministers' Meeting.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 5, 2019

More marine heat waves threatening fish and corals: study

The frequency of ocean heat waves has surged more than 50 percent since the early 20th century in a threat to fish, corals and other marine life stoked by global warming, an international study showed on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 5, 2019

National emergency: Two more teens killed as knife murders in Britain soar to year tally of at least 24

Two teenagers were killed in knife attacks in Britain over the weekend, bringing the number of people killed in stabbings this year to at least 24 and pushing the bloodshed to the forefront of national concern.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 4, 2019

Wanted: Startup nation Japan

Fostering greater entrepreneurship is the best way for Japan to achieve sustained economic growth.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2019

Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time

A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.
LIFE / Language / NEWS IN NIHONGO
Mar 4, 2019

Japan sees high demand for coins in final year of Heisei Era

A set of commemorative coins, released to mark the final year of the Heisei era, has seen high demand from buyers, leading to a lottery for those who wish to purchase a set.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 4, 2019

China vows 'reasonable' rise in defense spending ahead of budget's release

China will maintain "a reasonable and appropriate growth rate" for defense spending this year, a top government spokesman said Monday ahead of the release of the country's defense budget — a closely watched indicator of Beijing's strategic intentions.
WORLD
Mar 4, 2019

U.K. launches global fund to tackle stigma of menstruation and end 'period poverty' by 2050

Britain launched a global "period poverty" fund and task force on Monday to help all women and girls access sanitary products by 2050 and to tackle the stigma around menstruation.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Mar 4, 2019

Ebola treatment center in Congo reopens after attack, but MSF yet to return

An Ebola treatment center at the epicenter of the current outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has resumed operations after it was closed in response to an attack last week, the Congolese health ministry said on Sunday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Mar 2, 2019

Rakuten's Hiroshi Mikitani set to be big winner in Lyft's impending initial public offering

A Japanese retail billionaire, rather than a Silicon Valley wunderkind, is the biggest beneficiary of Lyft Inc.'s impending initial public offering.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Mar 2, 2019

Dealing with gun issues in a nation with few guns

Japan's reputation as a country relatively free of gun crime is borne out by official statistics. In terms of individuals charged with crimes committed using firearms, the 2018 white paper issued by the National Police Agency listed eight homicides in 2017 — all of which involved members of crime syndicates...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Cultivating Craft
Mar 2, 2019

Harvestmoon: Craft beer brewed for every palate

As Japanese brewing regulations relaxed in the mid-1990s, it wasn't uncommon for large Japanese resort companies to open breweries. One such brewery, Harvestmoon, is owned and operated by Oriental Land Company (OLC), which runs the Disney theme parks in Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Mar 2, 2019

Kenkichi Yamamoto's 'The Singing Heart': A window into modern Japanese poetry

Noted Japanese literary critic and writer Kenkichi Yamamoto's 'The Singing Heart' provides a satisfying, thematic introduction to modern Japanese poetry.
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Mar 2, 2019

The meat of the matter

'I want to eat meat.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / DARK SIDE OF THE RISING SUN
Mar 2, 2019

Google Maps could point users down the wrong path

One could almost be forgiven for thinking that con artists are a dime a dozen in Japan. They've been terrorizing elderly folk over the telephone in recent years with their ore-ore sagi ("It's me" scams) and sending threatening emails that warn recipients their computer has been hacked and compromising...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2019

Pakistan and India step back from the brink, but unease continues

A flare-up between archfoes India and Pakistan appeared to be easing on Saturday after Islamabad handed back a captured Indian pilot amid efforts by global powers to prevent a war between the nuclear-armed neighbors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2019

We have your back in South China Sea, U.S. assures Philippines

U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo has assured the Philippines that a defense treaty would apply if its vessels or planes are attacked in the South China Sea, sparking a debate within the Southeast Asian nation over whether it should drop plans to review the 1951 agreement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 2, 2019

Trump asks China to immediately remove agricultural tariffs

President Donald Trump said he has asked China to immediately remove all tariffs on U.S. agriculture, including beef and pork, citing progress in trade talks between the two nations.
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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