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BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2018

As deficit soars after huge tax cuts, Trump now tells Cabinet to cut budget by 5%

U.S. President Donald Trump, faced with a budget deficit at a six-year high, on Wednesday told his Cabinet to come up with proposals to cut spending by their agencies by 5 percent, but he suggested the military would be largely spared.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 17, 2018

'Passage of Life': A family drama that treats refugees with respect

Hollywood films about the immigrant experience are common enough (see "The Godfather" and other classic gangster movies for examples), while Japanese films on the same topic are rare, save for those about Zainichi (ethnic Koreans) in Japan. (Among the best is Zainichi director Yoichi Sai's "Blood and...
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 17, 2018

Oil and money — a combo that faces a cloudy future

The oil and gas industry remains one of the world's biggest and most complex. Yet it is also now becoming one of the world's shakiest.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 17, 2018

Robert Mueller said ready to deliver key findings in Trump probe

Special Counsel Robert Mueller is expected to issue findings on core aspects of his Russia probe soon after the November midterm elections as he faces intensifying pressure to produce more indictments or shut down his investigation, according to two U.S. officials.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 17, 2018

U.S. pilot killed as Ukrainian Su-27 air force jet crashes in training

A U.S. pilot was among two crew who died when a Ukrainian Su-27 air force fighter crashed during a training flight on Tuesday, the U.S. military said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Oct 16, 2018

Reflecting the nation's history, 'sōgō shōsha' are unique to Japan

The sōgō shōsha's organization and business model is unique to Japan. This is, for the most part, because they are a reflection of Japan's own unique economic development, first during the Meiji Restoration's period of rapid industrialization and commercialization aimed at building a strong military...
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CULTURE / Art
Oct 16, 2018

'Local Prospects 4: Distances'

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COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 16, 2018

Shrinking hasn't stopped Japan from growing

More immigration allows much-needed growth in the workforce and a higher consumption tax shores up government finances.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2018

Diplomat spouse's top shot captures Japan in full bloom

An extreme close-up shot capturing a delicate sakura cherry blossom clothed in white floating on a tranquil surface of water won the Prince Takamado Memorial Prize in this year's version of the Japan Through Diplomats' Eyes annual photo competition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 16, 2018

Trump's China battles give Taiwan supporters renewed influence

Escalating tensions between the U.S. and China over trade, the South China Sea and recent arms sales are pushing Taiwan back into the American foreign policy spotlight, attracting Beijing's ire.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Hiroshima
Oct 16, 2018

Hopes high that Pope Francis will send message from A-bombed cities to support nuclear weapons ban treaty

With Pope Francis expressing his intention to visit Japan next year, hopes are high among Hiroshima and Nagasaki residents and A-bomb survivors' groups that he may come to their cities.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2018

A troubling outlook for the world economy

Even though the global economy looks set to continue its expansion, there is mounting anxiety about geopolitical risks.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 15, 2018

Giants riding wave of momentum into final stage showdown against Carp

Tomoyuki Sugano turned, slapped his glove and thrust both arms into air once the ball was safely secure in Daikan Yoh's glove in center field. He wore a broad smile as catcher Seiji Kobayashi enveloped him in a hug near the mound at Jingu Stadium. The rest of the Yomiuri Giants were beaming as well....
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BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 15, 2018

Mizuho to hire hospitality and media veterans as it expands corporate access services in Japan

Flight attendants and television producers seeking a career change might want to look up Japan's third-biggest bank.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 15, 2018

At IMF meeting in Indonesia, China's globalization agenda gets left behind

Three days before U.S. President Donald Trump took office in January 2017, Chinese President Xi Jinping portrayed Beijing as the champion and defender of globalization at the Davos World Economic Forum amid rising fears of trade protectionism.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 15, 2018

Jamal Khashoggi murder claim seen giving Turkey leverage over Saudis and Trump

After Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi disappeared, Turkish officials said privately that they knew exactly what happened to him: he'd been murdered at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, dismembered and his body moved out in boxes.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 14, 2018

Riyadh threatens to retaliate if sanctions are leveled over disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi in Turkey

Saudi Arabia rejected threats to punish it over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, saying the kingdom will retaliate against any sanctions with tougher measures, the official state news agency said Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Oct 14, 2018

Raising kids in Japan, with extra challenges: Foreign parents of children with physical or learning difficulties share their stories

Raising children as a foreign parent here is no picnic, but what about when your child is also coping with physical or learning challenges?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Oct 14, 2018

The fair Ophelia

Six-year-old Ophelia came to ARK with her Labrador friend, Summer, when their former owner fell ill earlier this year. Ophelia is a Borzoi, a breed rare in Japan, but one whose fans are die-hard. Also known as a Russian wolfhound, Borzoi have an exotic beauty. They are tall, long and lean — big dogs...
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LIFE / Style & Design
Oct 14, 2018

Good Design Awards go beyond industrial design

There's no shortage of transformative ideas in Japan, particularly in the field of design. This year's Good Design Awards showcased many surprising examples of innovation from Japan and abroad.
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COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2018

A U.S. retreat would make the Mideast worse

If the U.S. retreats from the Middle East, it will lose whatever restraining leverage it once had over allies and competitors alike and leave behind a more chaotic environment.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 14, 2018

Japanese tech CEO behind popular 'Monster Strike' in search of new hit

Five years ago, Koki Kimura pulled off an unthinkable turnaround to save his company. Now, he's trying to do it again.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 14, 2018

Kuroda says signal for stimulus exit would be change in target rate

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda says when the central bank is finally ready to signal the start of an exit from its massive monetary stimulus, the shift will be seen in its target rate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 14, 2018

Anwar paves way to Malaysia leadership with Parliament seat

Anwar Ibrahim has emerged as the winner in a district by-election, clearing the way for the formerly jailed leader to become the nation's eighth prime minister.
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2018

Tokyo's Toyosu market opens doors to eager public

The Toyosu wholesale food market opened its doors to the public for the first time Saturday, allowing tourists to wander the massive complex, browse exhibits and dine at some of the famous restaurants that relocated from the Tsukiji district last week.

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