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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 17, 2017

As Kennedy steps down from ambassador post, observers see a mixed legacy

The first woman in the role. The daughter of a U.S. president. In some ways, Caroline Kennedy was a unique ambassador to Japan.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Jan 3, 2017

B-Corsairs capitalize on free-throw opportunities in victory over Hannaryz

The free-throw line was the Yokohama B-Corsairs' comfort zone on Tuesday afternoon.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 31, 2016

Hamilton lifts Golden Kings with winning layup against Levanga

The Ryukyu Golden Kings closed out the year with a dramatic down-to-the-wire triumph over the Levanga Hokkaido on Saturday.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 25, 2016

Brex beat B-Corsairs in Christmas Day showdown

Tochigi Brex supporters came out in full force, putting fannies in every seat. There wasn't an empty seat in the packed joint.
CULTURE / Books
Dec 24, 2016

Tales from the cracks: 10 of the best books about Japan released in 2016

It's been a difficult year — one that felt like humanity was living on a fracturing ice shelf. That uncertainty came from our exposure to wars and natural disasters, and even our struggles with "truth" itself. The best Japan-related books released in 2016 seemed to channel this feeling of instability...
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 24, 2016

High-scoring Alvark end Brave Thunders' 15-game winning streak

In a Christmas Eve clash of B. League heavyweights, the Alvark Tokyo avenged Friday's series-opening loss and halted the Kawasaki Brave Thunders' 15-game winning streak at the same time.
JAPAN
Dec 23, 2016

Full text of Emperor Akihito's message on his 83rd birthday

This is the official translation of Emperor Akihito’s message on his 83rd birthday.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY
Dec 17, 2016

Charity in Japan begins at home

Domestic nonprofit organizations face a number of obstacles in their attempts to make a difference in people's lives.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 17, 2016

Nagoya trounces Shibuya; Chiba, Kawasaki extend epic winning streaks

The offense clicked and points came in a hurry for the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins on Saturday afternoon.
EDITORIALS
Dec 13, 2016

Google's commitment to go green

Google's announcement that it will meet 100 percent of its corporate energy demand from carbon-free sources by next year is a critical step in responsible environmental stewardship.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 11, 2016

Evessa start from scratch to beat Sunrockers

After a 25-point setback in the series opener, the Osaka Evessa went back to the drawing board before Sunday's rematch.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 10, 2016

Jets soar past NeoPhoenix for 10th consecutive win

The Chiba Jets opened the season with three loses in their first four games. But since then, they have grown as a team and made big strides in the right direction — and taken a big leap in the standings, too.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 9, 2016

Hokkaido outplays Nagoya in series opener

Levanga Hokkaido big man Daniel Miller delivered a noteworthy performance at the defensive end of the court on Friday night.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Dec 4, 2016

Brex edge SeaHorses in heavyweight matchup

Both Tochigi Brex-SeaHorses Mikawa games lived up to their lofty expectations over the weekend.
COMMUNITY / Issues
Dec 4, 2016

Japan's Board of Audit: unlikely guardians of the Constitution?

On Nov. 7, an annual ritual of government occurred: The Board of Audit delivered its report on the results of its audit of government accounts for the previous fiscal year (April 1, 2015, to March 31, 2016) to the Cabinet. The 1,123-page paper brick handed over to His Abe-ness identified billions of...

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