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EDITORIALS
Feb 18, 2018

Brexit begins to bite Britain

Despite the promises of Brexit supporters that exit would benefit Britons, evidence is mounting that it will instead leave them much worse off.
WORLD
Feb 18, 2018

Biggest earthquake in a decade hits Britain: magnitude 4.4

Britain was hit by its biggest earthquake in a decade on Saturday, the British Geological Survey (BGS) said on Saturday, with tremors felt across parts of Wales and southwest England but no notable damage reported.
OLYMPICS
Feb 18, 2018

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Day 9: Japan strikes gold on the ice

Japan acquired its first gold of the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics as skating superstar Yuzuru Hanyu turned in a virtually flawless performance for the free skate portion of the men's figure skating event. With the victory, Hanyu became one of just four men in Olympic history to win consecutive golds....
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Feb 17, 2018

Media reports de-romanticize the cleanup work on the Fukushima nuclear power plant

Most of the reliable reporting about the clean-up of the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant since it suffered three meltdowns in March 2011 has been from on-site workers. Even when articles appear in major media outlets about the situation at the crippled reactor, it's usually presented through the...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Feb 17, 2018

Yoshihisa Arai: Floating on air in Chicago

At rehearsal a week before the debut of the Joffrey Ballet's latest production in Chicago, dancer Yoshihisa Arai sat on the ground in the back of the rehearsal space with his legs in a split, stretching and checking his smartphone.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Feb 17, 2018

Hakkoku: Hiroyuki Sato is striving for the next level of sushi greatness

What makes outstanding sushi? Seafood, balance and technique, for starters.
JAPAN
Feb 17, 2018

Japan may delay release of new era name until year-end or later

The pending name of Japan's next era might not be released for awhile to avoid unforeseen complications and controversies ahead of the Emperor's abdication in April 2019.
OLYMPICS
Feb 17, 2018

Majestic Yuzuru Hanyu defends Olympic figure skating title

Yuzuru Hanyu etched his name into the pantheon of skating legends with a second straight Olympic gold medal in the free skate at the Pyeongchang Games on Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 17, 2018

Moon's chief of staff takes center stage in inter-Korean detente

In 1989, a 22-year-old South Korean student caused an uproar when she sneaked into North Korea and was filmed advocating for unification and meeting leader Kim Il Sung.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Feb 17, 2018

Kansai executives offer advice on improving nation's diplomacy

'Track II diplomacy" is the official neutral-sounding phrase used to refer to diplomatic efforts by "nonstate" actors. In thriller films and books, it's usually portrayed as a game of shadows between powerful but mysterious groups and individuals who may, or may not, be working to save the world.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 16, 2018

Why Trump's Pakistan policy dooms Afghan peace

The U.S. administration's approach to Islamabad undermines potential solutions in Afghanistan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 16, 2018

Longtime Harvard Japanese teacher Yori Oda dies at 82

Yori Oda, a decorated teacher who taught Japanese at Harvard University for 35 years, died earlier this month after a recent illness. She was 82.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 16, 2018

Uber CEO predicts Amazon-style losses to reach lofty goals

Speaking at a conference in San Francisco, Uber Chief Executive Officer Dara Khosrowshahi rattled through the company's ambitions: food delivery, freight, autonomous vehicles and even buses and bikes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Feb 16, 2018

White House joins U.K. in blaming Russia for 'reckless' NotPetya cyberattack

The White House on Thursday blamed Russia for the devastating NotPetya cyberattack last year, joining the British government in condemning Moscow for unleashing a virus that crippled parts of Ukraine's infrastructure and damaged computers in countries across the globe.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 15, 2018

Discovery bets on Olympic Games to break European language barrier

Inside a hulking five-story building at the Winter Olympics, TV production crews are working with video in 21 languages, all part of a plan by their U.S. employer, Discovery Communications, to become the top sports media brand in Europe.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2018

Education ministry to introduce new compulsory subjects at high schools in Japan

The education ministry released a draft Wednesday of revised curriculum guidelines for high schools, including the introduction of rekishi sōgō (comprehensive history) and kōkyō (public affairs) as new compulsory subjects.
Reader Mail
Feb 15, 2018

Abe should open communications with North Korea

While it seems a good sign that Prime Minister Abe has asked his South Korean counterpart for help if Kim Jong Un attacks Japan, the request raises more doubts than solutions ("Abe to ask South Korean President Moon Jae-in for evac support in case of emergency on Korean Peninsula" in the Feb. 4 edition)....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 15, 2018

'River's Edge': Strong characters make this teen drama more than just a nostalgia trip

Teenagers in seishun eiga (youth movies) tend to be pure-hearted types meant to inspire sighs of nostalgia from older audiences. But anyone who looks back at those years honestly will recall attitudes and actions not so naive — and some not so easy to forgive.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 14, 2018

Sui and Han lead pairs short program

China's Sui Wenjing and Han Cong took the lead after the pairs short program on Wednesday at Gangneung Ice Arena.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Feb 14, 2018

'Thicker Than Water': Family fights and a great comedic turn from Keiko Enoue

"Sibling rivalry" is a term often heard; "sibling harmony," not so much. Brothers and sisters can be like two crabs fighting in a bucket, going round and round with no end or escape — even when they heart-of-hearts love each other.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 13, 2018

Hong Kong court rules pro-independence stance must bar standing for election

Hong Kong's High Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of barring a pro-independence activist from standing in an election, saying it is "fundamental" for lawmakers to accept the city as an inalienable part of China.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 13, 2018

Japan Skating Federation doing an inadequate job of finding, developing pairs and ice dance prospects

The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2018

From Pyeongchang to peace?

Kim's charm offensive is aimed at resurrecting the North's sanction-battered economy.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 13, 2018

'More of the same' isn't a choice for Kuroda

Reports that Haruhiko Kuroda will be reappointed don't mean he can continue stimulus forever.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 13, 2018

North Korean charm sure beats the alternative

Engaging with Pyongyang may encourage the regime down the path of liberalization.

Longform

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