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JAPAN / Politics
May 24, 2017

Dozens of local governments across Japan voice concerns over conspiracy bill

As a contentious and now internationally controversial bill to criminalize conspiracies faces stiffening opposition in the Diet, dozens of local governments nationwide are voicing concerns, warning against possible human rights violations and the rise of a surveillance state.
SOCCER / J. League / J. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
May 24, 2017

Latest leaders Gamba trying to hold position

Top spot in the J. League has changed hands with every weekend so far this May, but Gamba Osaka will be hoping to make their lead stick after taking over in first place last Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
May 22, 2017

The art, and fallout, of the Japanese political gaffe

If there is one way you can count on Japanese politicians, it is their ability to make headlines by putting their foot in their mouth.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2017

Gatlin outruns Cambridge, Sani Brown for 100-meter victory at Golden Grand Prix Kawasaki

American top sprinter Justin Gatlin withstood challenges from Japanese prospects Aska Cambridge and Abdul Hakim Sani Brown in a 100-meter race on Sunday at the Golden Grand Prix Kawasaki.
Reader Mail
May 19, 2017

Kindred nuclear spirit in France

Regarding the story "Film, shows tell stories of Fukushima evacuees" in the May 6 edition, I was one of the 60 people in Amberieu en Bugey — a small town outside Lyon, France — who had the privilege to see Hidenobu Fukumoto's film "Munen" and to listen to him and the four evacuees who were with him...
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 17, 2017

Kepco restarts Takahama No. 4 reactor amid anti-nuclear protest

Kansai Electric Power Co.'s Takahama No. 4 reactor was restarted Wednesday just over 14 months after it was forced to shut down, bringing to four the number of reactors currently operating in Japan.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 9, 2017

Helping all children reach their potential

When it comes to meeting the needs of children with disabilities, the contrast between Japan and the United States is jarring.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
May 6, 2017

Jets throttle Levanga for eighth straight win

The Chiba Jets cruised past the Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday, producing a 77-60 triumph for their eighth consecutive victory.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
May 6, 2017

'Press Freedom in Contemporary Japan': Persuasive and important but incomplete

May 3 marks the United Nations' World Press Freedom Day, an annual reminder of the necessity of unfettered media in the maintenance of healthy societies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2017

Cram schools help children with developmental disabilities prepare for future

Following his teacher's instructions, 7-year-old Eita slid out of his chair, tidied it up and then — in front of his fellow group members and teachers — said a few words about his performance during an after-school programming class he attended in April.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Apr 29, 2017

Voter apathy can threaten democracy

On April 17 the Asahi Shimbun reviewed the results of various local elections that had taken place the day before. The main story was not who got voted in or out, but whether or not anyone cared.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 25, 2017

A political tool called 'national security crisis'

The nation's deteriorating security environment explains why people continue to support the Abe administration even though they harbor doubts about it.
BUSINESS
Apr 24, 2017

Government may pull plug on a quarter of clean-energy projects

About a quarter of all approved clean-energy projects in Japan may no longer qualify for government incentives after failing to meet a deadline to secure grid access, according to preliminary estimates from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 23, 2017

Sunrockers rebound in style to sink listless Brave Thunders

After a lousy first quarter against the Kawasaki Brave Thunders on Saturday, Sunrockers Shibuya coach BT Toews challenged his players to elevate their game in the series finale.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Apr 22, 2017

Golden Kings make quick work of Evessa

Two teams entered Saturday's contest with the same target: improving their chances of making the playoffs.

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