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Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2017

No-go zones keep kin from burying deceased Fukushima evacuees at ancestral gravesites

The remains of Fukushima's deceased evacuees are being left in limbo because radiation is preventing them from being buried.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2017

U.S. Ambassador William Hagerty asks Twitter for suggested travel spots to 'rediscover' Japan

The U.S. Embassy in Tokyo is asking Twitter users to suggest places in Japan for new U.S. Ambassador William Hagerty and his family to visit.
WORLD / Politics
Aug 24, 2017

U.S. State Department science envoy quits in public disgust over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

One of the U.S. State Department's science envoys publicly resigned on Wednesday, the latest in a wave of defections over President Donald Trump's response to a white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / JUST BE CAUSE
Aug 23, 2017

In wake of Charlottesville, U.S. should follow Japan and outlaw hate speech

Carnage in Virginia shows why America needs to limit expression that necessarily leads to violence.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2017

Private equity will do a lot of good for Japan Inc.

Private equity has the potential to shake up Japan's cozy, stagnant corporate world, and in the process help revive it from its long productivity slump.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 23, 2017

A 'gamble' on a woman-centered blockbuster pays off in 'Wonder Woman'

Director Patty Jenkins has been the talk of Tinseltown lately as the woman behind "Wonder Woman," a Warner Bros./DC Comics blockbuster that has already broken a few records at the box office. It's a triumphant comeback for a director whose last big film was the 2003 film "Monster," which won lead star...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 23, 2017

'Wonder Woman': A superhero blockbuster that stands apart from the crowd

The "Wonder Woman" comic was created by William Moulton Marston in 1941, an unlikely year for a female superhero. World War II was in full swing, and in the DC Comics world, Batman and Superman reigned supreme — then along she came, fighting with "love, instead of hatred," according to Moulton Marston....
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2017

Chinese media say collisions show U.S. Navy 'becoming a hazard in Asian waters'

The U.S. Navy's second major collision by a ship from its 7th Fleet on Monday shows it is "becoming a hazard in Asian waters" amid Washington's claim that the navy is protecting freedom of navigation, Chinese state-run media have said.
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2017

800 out of 80,000 so far sign up as Jordan opens first job center inside Syrian refugee camp

Jordan has opened its first job center inside a refugee camp, unlocking work opportunities across the country for thousands living in the world's largest Syrian refugee camp, the United Nations labor agency said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 23, 2017

Tens of thousands of civilians feared trapped by Islamic State as Iraqi troops breach Tal Afar defenses

Government forces breached the city limits of Tal Afar in northwestern Iraq on Tuesday on the third day of a U.S.-backed offensive to seize it back from Islamic State militants.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2017

Remains found aboard U.S. warship following collision as navy orders fleetwide probe

The commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet said some remains of navy sailors were found in a compartment of the USS John McCain on Tuesday, a day after the warship's collision with an oil tanker in Southeast Asian waters left 10 sailors missing.
JAPAN
Aug 22, 2017

Osaka's ancient burial mounds eyed for World Heritage status but clear explanations elude

The government's decision in late July to nominate a group of 49 ancient burial sites in southern Osaka Prefecture for UNESCO World Heritage status has raised local hopes for a major boost in international prestige and tourism appeal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2017

U.K. academic publisher reposts blocked China articles after outcry

A leading British academic publisher that bowed to pressure from Beijing to block online access to hundreds of scholarly articles in China reversed its position and reposted the material on Monday, following an outcry over academic freedom.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 22, 2017

U.S. Secret Service unable to pay 1,100 employees for overtime due to cost of protecting Trump

The U.S. Secret Service will not be able to pay an estimated 1,100 employees for required overtime work after September due to government-imposed pay caps, the agency's chief said on Monday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / FOCUS
Aug 22, 2017

Who owns Mars? Mining puts spotlight on out of this world property claims

Can anyone claim the red planet or natural resources on asteroids?
WORLD / Politics
Aug 22, 2017

Democratic senators question if White House aide Gorka being probed over Hungary neo-Nazi links

Three Democratic U.S. senators wrote to senior administration officials on Monday seeking confirmation on whether White House counterterrorism adviser Sebastian Gorka is under criminal investigation for failing to disclose his membership in a Hungarian neo-Nazi organization.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 21, 2017

University of Texas at Austin moving statues of four figures tied to Confederacy

The University of Texas at Austin is removing the statues of four figures tied to the Confederacy, the school's president said Sunday, saying they had become symbols of white supremacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 21, 2017

Democratic Party leadership election gets underway

The Democratic Party officially launches its leadership race, with the two contenders saddled with the task of reviving a party grappling with an exodus of lawmakers and the sweeping rise of a new political force.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Aug 21, 2017

The failure of Abe's Trump-dependent diplomacy

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's diplomacy faces the risk of coming to an end without tangible accomplishments.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Aug 21, 2017

More to basketball than stats, says Jets' Ono

The Chiba Jets Funabashi don't just look at the numbers that appear on the stat sheet, because the game of basketball is a team sport and the collective effort of the players gives teams a better chance to win games.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Aug 21, 2017

Let's discuss smoking regulations in Japan

Will the 2020 Tokyo Olympics be smoking-free?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Aug 21, 2017

Japan's scientists develop superthin nano sensors that may be the next big advance in wearable tech

A team of scientists has developed a superthin electronic sensor that can attach directly to human skin — technology that could be used in the fields of medicine, nursing and sports science.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 21, 2017

Trump eyes Afghanistan's elusive mineral riches to fund ongoing 16-year war

U.S. President Donald Trump is eyeing Afghanistan's mineral wealth to help pay for a 16-year war and reconstruction efforts that have already cost $117 billion. But investors who have studied the country, one of the world's most dangerous, say the idea is a pipe dream.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Aug 20, 2017

On inheritance tax, net banking and retiring in Japan

This week, Lifelines plays catch-up with some useful tips that have come in from readers over the past few months. However, we start off with a follow-up question from reader S.S. in response to last month's column on recent changes in Japan's inheritance tax laws (bit.ly/jtinheritax) It seems S.S. spends...
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Heatstroke alert issued for 19 prefectures as Japan enters 'once-in-a-decade' heat wave
Japan will experience a heat wave through mid-July on a “level only seen once in a decade,” the Meteorological Agency said on June 30.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
Tokyo and Kyoto feature among top ‘noctourism’ destinations
Tokyo ranked second after New York and ahead of Dubai and Singapore in a ranking of the top global cities for nighttime tourism.
Elon Musk says he has created a new U.S. political party
Elon Musk looks on during a news conference with U.S. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on May 30.
Ainu land rights in crosshairs as Hokkaido communities debate nuclear waste
A street in Suttsu, Hokkaido, with a sign put up by an anti-nuclear organization. The small community is considering hosting a facility that would hold nuclear waste.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.

Podcast

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

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
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

Muji has been sustainable from the beginning
Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

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