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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 26, 2017

Mugabe reportedly cried when he agreed to step down from Zimbabwean presidency

Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe cried and lamented "betrayal by his lieutenants" when he agreed to step down last week under pressure from the military and his party after 37 years in power, the Standard newspaper said in its Sunday edition.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2017

Erupting volcano on Bali brings air travel warnings

Indonesian and regional authorities heightened flight warnings around Bali's Mount Agung on Sunday as the volcano's eruptions sent a plume of volcanic ash and steam more than 6,000 meters into the skies above the popular holiday island.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 26, 2017

Experts call prickly pear cactus a 'miracle' crop for dry regions

Experts say the prickly pear cactus — which decorates homes around the world — could help alleviate hunger in arid regions due to its multiple uses.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices
Nov 26, 2017

Japan is seen through a lens warily in 'You Only Live Twice,' James Bond's sole sojourn to Tokyo

"You Only Live Twice," the only "James Bond" film — to date — to be set in Japan, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. While undoubtedly great fun, it must be admitted that it's a long way from being a masterpiece of cinema.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 26, 2017

Education: Best investment for our future

Japan should spend more on education, in particular to reduce average class sizes.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 26, 2017

First class grows more lavish — and less viable

Airlines' latest luxury suites may be fantastic, but for most of the world the only class that will matter is cattle class.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 26, 2017

U.S. tells Pakistan to detain newly freed mastermind of 2008 Mumbai attack or face repercussions

The White House said on Saturday there would be repercussions for U.S.-Pakistan relations unless Islamabad took action to detain and charge a newly freed Islamist accused of masterminding a 2008 assault in Mumbai, India.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Nov 25, 2017

Japan's geisha battle to protect their future

A handful of traditional female entertainers across the country are experimenting with innovative ways of preserving their culture.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 25, 2017

'Crappiest apartments of 2017' hashtag bemuses Twitter users

Anyone who's been living in Japan for any length of time has probably seen their fair share of perplexing apartment layouts. Microscopic storage spaces, unfathomably low kitchen sinks and shared bathroom amenities immediately spring to mind.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Nov 25, 2017

Imose: An oasis where the soba's worth the wait

Imose, a genteel soba restaurant, boasts a few soba dishes you won't come across too often.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Nov 25, 2017

Narita's Unari-kun named mascot of 2017

Unari-kun, the official mascot of Narita City in Chiba Prefecture, defeated 1,157 rivals from localities nationwide to win this year's Yuru-kyara Grand Prix title. Chiryuppi of Chiryu, Aichi Prefecture, and Torai-kun of Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, took second and third spots, respectively.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 25, 2017

Japan becoming ground zero for U.S. military buildup in Asia, Russia's Lavrov says

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accuses Tokyo of using North Korea to justify a new U.S. military buildup in Asia and accuses the allies of antagonizing Pyongyang.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 25, 2017

Merkel stabilizes her grip on Germany as wounded enemies pile up

German Chancellor Angela Merkel returned to the international stage on Friday with a path to her fourth term opening up and her enemies in retreat.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2017

Planned return of Rohingya to Myanmar requires monitors, rights groups say

International agencies must be allowed to monitor the newly agreed-on repatriation of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslims from Bangladesh to the homes they fled in Myanmar, rights groups said on Friday.
Reader Mail
Nov 24, 2017

Remembering the nine murder victims in Zama

The news of the murders in Zama, Kanagawa Prefecture, is so shocking that I cannot find the words to describe the unspeakable cruelty of the murderer or my unbearable grief for the nine victims.
Reader Mail
Nov 24, 2017

Kenya adheres to the rule of law

My attention has been drawn to the editorial "Kenya Buckles Under Pressure" in the Nov. 24 edition. The editorial fails to capture the true essence of Kenya's evolving constitutional democracy and adherence to the rule of law as enshrined in our constitution. I would like to clarify some of the issues...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 24, 2017

Gaming industry treads precarious path as it brings in-game purchases to PC and console titles

Free, it turns out, can be a great business.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2017

Beijing sends bombers over disputed South China Sea as part of training 'to win a potential war'

China's air force has again flown heavy bombers for a "combat air patrol" over the contested South China sea, part of what it calls "routine" flights in the strategic waterway.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 24, 2017

Philippines' Duterte ditches peace process with Maoist rebels

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has terminated the on-again, off-again peace talks with Maoist-led rebels as hostilities have continued despite the negotiations, the president's spokesman said on Friday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Nov 24, 2017

Cleared from population centers, Iraq begins campaign to 'purify' desert near Syria of Islamic State fighters

Iraqi forces launched an operation on Thursday to clear the desert bordering Syria of Islamic State fighters in a final push to rid Iraq of the militant group, the military said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 24, 2017

Workers at Amazon's main Italian hub and German warehouses plan Black Friday strike

Workers at Amazon's main distribution hub in Italy are planning their first-ever strike for Friday, trade unions said, while they are also striking at six warehouses in Germany, threatening to disrupt one of the year's busiest shopping days.
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Nov 23, 2017

Flower Japan highlights beauty of ikebana

The third exhibition of Flower Japan, a project to promote a richer lifestyle through ikebana was held at the Hillside Forum in Daikanyama from Nov. 17 to 19. The theme of the exhibition was "Books and Flowers."
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 23, 2017

Uber's messy data breach collides with launch of SoftBank deal

Uber, nearing a deal with SoftBank, says it paid hackers destroy data on more than 57 million users stolen from the company but not reported to victims or authorities.
SDF spots China’s biggest aircraft carrier for first time
The Fujian aircraft carrier is seen in Shanghai in May 2024 as it leaves for its first sea trial.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Final weeks of World Expo in Osaka likely to see large crowds
With one month left to go, crowds are expected to swell at the World Expo in Osaka during its final weeks.
Japan's elderly population down at around 36.2 million
The estimated number of people age 65 or older in Japan stands at 36.19 million as of Monday, accounting for record 29.4% of the country's total population, according to the internal affairs ministry.
Pole vault rivals in awe after Duplantis has another historic night in Tokyo
Sweden's Armand Duplantis competes in the men's pole fault final during the World Athletics Championships at National Stadium in Tokyo on Monday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.
Tara Davis-Woodhall leaps to gold and finds redemption at world championships
Tara Davis-Woodhall celebrates after winning the women's long jump final at the World Athletics Championships at Tokyo's National Stadium on Sunday night.
An aesthetic escape to Hakone’s art-drenched hills
Between traditional examples of fine art and sleek, modern exhibitions that blend with nature, Hakone offers a unique escape from Tokyo's urban sprawl.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.

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Sumadori Bar on Shibuya Ward's main Center Gai street targets young customers who prefer low-alcohol drinks or abstain altogether.
Rethinking that second drink: Japan’s Gen Z gets ‘sober curious’
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