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EDITORIALS
Apr 7, 2008

The secrets of the sea

The investigative unit of the Ground Self-Defense Force has sent up a paper on an Air Self-Defense Force officer to the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office, accusing him of passing a "defense-related secret" to a Yomiuri Shimbun reporter in connection with a 2005 newspaper article. The unit acted...
EDITORIALS
Mar 18, 2008

Privacy vs. Juki Net

The Supreme Court earlier this month declared as constitutional the nationwide Juki Net residency registry network, ruling against residents who had filed four separate lawsuits. Citing the possible danger of information leakage and use of information for illegitimate purposes, residents from Osaka,...
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2005

James Bond goes Japanese? Tokyo eyes MI6-style spy agency

The idea of a Japanese James Bond may sound hilarious, but serious discussions are under way in Japan on whether to create a secret intelligence service along the lines of Britain's MI6 to conduct overseas espionage.
Japan Times
Features
May 8, 2005

Where to go for a lark in the park

There may be no place better than home to haul in friends for a good grilling -- if you have a big enough balcony or a garden. But for those lacking such spaces, or those who just enjoy getting out, here are some barbecue sites where your group may not be alone, but you'll likely be in good company....
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2005

Laws to protect personal info kick in, criticized

Laws to protect personal information took effect Friday, banning the public and private sectors from using information on a person other than for its intended purpose and from providing it to a third party without permission.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2004

Multilingual broadcasting gives support to all disaster survivors

FM Nagaoka in the quake-hit city of Nagaoka, Niigata Prefecture, began broadcasting earthquake-information programs in different languages Monday, in a growing trend to provide more emergency services for foreign residents.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 8, 2002

Info brokers have got your number, among other things

In the spring of 1999, Haruo Tanaka (not his real name) became interested in buying a condominium and visited several showrooms in Tokyo. Each time, he was asked to fill out a questionnaire. He provided his name, age, address and phone number as well as his annual income.
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2001

Tanaka-bureaucrat standoff yet to let up

Despite the announcement Wednesday of Foreign Ministry reform plans and the lifting Monday of a "freeze" on personnel transfers, the standoff between Foreign Minister Makiko Tanaka and senior bureaucrats is showing no signs of abating.
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 1, 2001

Progress alone won't be enough

IT, shorthand for information technology, was a buzzword in Japan in 2000. Never before had computers and the Internet caused such a furor in the media. To be sure, IT had created a boom several times in the past, but its impact had been confined to the corporate sector. In contrast, the latest boom...
CULTURE / Music / MUSIC NOMAD
Oct 24, 2000

Okinawan sounds old and new resonate through the mainland

For a reason that has so far confounded me, October and November usually herald a spate of Okinawan concerts and releases on the mainland, leading to unfortunate clashes of dates. This year is no exception: The Ryukyu Festival in Tokyo (previewed in this column) in early October unfortunately fell on...
JAPAN
Oct 12, 2000

Report on data privacy gets nod, exempts press

A government committee formalized a blueprint on Wednesday for basic legislation designed to protect personal information held by private organizations but explicitly exempting the media.
JAPAN
May 7, 1999

Disclosure worries persist in Kansai

OSAKA -- Passage of the freedom-of-information bill Friday was welcomed here with caution by members of supporting citizens' groups, who expressed concern over just how the law will be applied.
JAPAN
Mar 27, 1998

Cabinet sends info disclosure bill to Diet

The Cabinet approved a bill March 27 that would require government ministries and agencies to disclose information on their activities at the public's request -- a step toward a more democratized society.
JAPAN
Mar 5, 1998

Local efforts serving as wedge for disclosure

Second in a series
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 16, 2023

U.S. airman who leaked files is indicted on charges of mishandling secrets

Jack Teixeira’s disclosures have bared rifts between the United States and its allies and given Russia information about intelligence-gathering methods.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 9, 2023

Japan, long a prime target for spying, seeks to improve handling of sensitive info

The lack of a comprehensive security clearance system for individuals, including government and private-sector officials eligible for handling sensitive information, is creating headaches.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 31, 2022

Japan boosting use of digital tools for natural disasters

With damage caused by rains and typhoons becoming more severe, cities are refocusing their efforts to ensure the safety of residents by obtaining and conveying information promptly.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 18, 2022

How to define 'doxxing' when the data is public

Last week Twitter owner Elon Musk suspended an account that posted the location of private jets, suggesting that it was tweeting out 'assassination coordinates.”
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 5, 2022

How Washington is pushing back against Russian propaganda

Unlike its European allies, the U.S. is not directly pushing the giant American tech and social media companies that control the flow of information to billions of people.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 19, 2022

Fix structural problems now or face SOFA revision later

The bottom line, however, is that without transparency, accountability and trust, the U.S.-Japan alliance will not enjoy the full support of the public.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Mar 7, 2021

Your dinner has an origin story and blockchain tech can help you find it

Tracing the journey of how your food gets to your table is becoming easier with the help of apps that allow shoppers to make more informed decisions.
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2021

Lost in translation: Japan fumbles pandemic communication with foreign communities

Growing concern over access to up-to-date, accurate official information highlights the government's larger struggle to convey pandemic-related policies and support.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 6, 2020

10 spots across Japan perfect for your next workation

Can't take a break from work? Here are 10 places in Japan where you can get that vacation feel without using any of your paid time off.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / LAW OF THE LAND
Feb 17, 2020

Bureaucrats are to blame for copy-happy hotel clerks

With data privacy being a huge issue, you may feel uneasy about hotels photocopying your passport. However, Colin P.A. Jones says the rule is more about bureaucratic culture than privacy.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Chuo's two new faculties to promote further internationalization

Society is undergoing dynamic changes and so that its students can "Be ahead of the world," Chuo University has introduced two new courses to best enable today's learners become tomorrow's leaders.
EDITORIALS
Jun 8, 2019

Genetic tests for cancer therapy

Rules should be introduced to ensure the confidentiality of patients and prohibit all forms of unfair treatment based on genetic information.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health / GENERATIONAL CHANGE
Oct 6, 2018

Goichiro Toyoda taps technology in bid to save Japan's health care system

Goichiro Toyoda, 34, has an impressive resume. A graduate of the prestigious University of Tokyo faculty of medicine, Toyoda worked as a brain surgeon in Tokyo before leaving to become a research scholar at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
Japan's cutting-edge railgun successfully strikes target vessel
The Defense Ministry’s Acquisition, Technology & Logistics Agency (ATLA) conducted a ship-board railgun shooting test from June to early July this year with the support of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Thousands without power in Tokyo as heavy rain batters Kanto region
Heavy rain hit Tokyo and surrounding areas Thursday afternoon, causing thousands to lose power, prompting flood warnings, grounding flights and causing transportation issues.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
JAL reprimand over drunken pilots adds to airline’s woes
Japan Airlines President Mitsuko Tottori (right) bows in apology Wednesday in Tokyo over the company's pilots causing flight delays due to drinking alcohol.
‘Fairytale’ Shirakawago ranked one of the world’s most beautiful villages
Forbes and Unforgettable Travel Company have ranked Shirakawago in Gifu Prefecture as Asia's most beautiful village.
Niinami’s ouster quick but not unusual as corporations protect reputation
Takeshi Niinami resigns as chairman and CEO of Suntory Holdings.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.
Search is on for loopholes in Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick argues that U.S. President Donald Trump has sole authority to invest Japan's promised $550 billion.
In rural Hokkaido, the stops and starts of tourism revival on full display
Redevelopment plans for Kawayu Onsen have hit some snags — an example of how bringing tourists back to declining rural communities is far from easy work.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Figure skater Akiko Suzuki was once told her ideal weight should be 47 kilograms, a number she now admits she “naively believed.” This led to her have a relationship with food that resulted in her suffering from anorexia.
The silent battle Japanese athletes fight with weight
By Mai Yoshikawa

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