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Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / RECENTLY PUBLISHED BOOKS ABOUT JAPAN
Aug 25, 2018

'Birds of Japan': More than a guide, a labor of love

Mark Brazil's 'Birds of Japan' will be a birders' Bible for the foreseeable future and fills the niche for anyone who plans to search out the wealth of birds that this country has to offer.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 25, 2018

Trump scraps top diplomat's trip to North Korea, citing stalled nuclear negotiations

In a surprise announcement, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday canceled a planned visit to North Korea by the United States' top diplomat next week just a day after it was announced, citing insufficient progress in negotiations for Pyongyang to relinquish its nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 24, 2018

Japanese firms face tough choices as U.S.-China trade war drags on

The companies must either make massive changes to how their products are assembled or bide their time until a compromise is reached.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2018

Reconstruction Agency to help Tohoku tourism industry market the region abroad

The Reconstruction Agency will help travel firms in Tohoku market themselves overseas to bring more tourism to the disaster-hit region, informed sources say.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2018

U.N. watchdog says no signs North Korea has halted nuclear activities

The United Nations' atomic watchdog has said it has not seen any signs that North Korea has halted its nuclear activities — including those at secret sites — despite its vows to work toward denuclearization at a landmark summit with the U.S. in June.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 22, 2018

Cubs shut down Yu Darvish for rest of season

The Chicago Cubs ruled right-hander Yu Darvish out for the remainder of the season on Tuesday after an MRI exam revealed a stress reaction in his right elbow.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 20, 2018

Samurai Japan names roster for fall Nichibei Yakyu series

Yomiuri Giants Sawamura Award-winner Tomoyuki Sugano, popular sluggers Yuki Yanagita and Yoshitomo Tsutsugo and other star Nippon Professional Baseball stars will suit up in the Samurai Japan jersey against a team of major league all-stars in an exhibition series this fall, organizers announced Monday....
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 20, 2018

Is the specter of ethnic cleansing coming to India?

Some 4 million people, mainly Muslims, are at risk of disenfranchisement in India.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Aug 20, 2018

Beijing basks in bluest skies in a decade as campaign against smog pays off

Beijing residents have been breathing some of the cleanest air in a decade as they begin to reap the benefits of China's anti-smog push.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Aug 19, 2018

Tokyo Yakult Swallows slugger Wladimir Balentien stays ahead of curve at plate

Every time Wladimir Balentien hits a home run, and he's hit quite a few since joining the Tokyo Yakult Swallows in 2011, he has to go back to the drawing board and recalibrate his approach.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 19, 2018

North Korea alludes to confrontation with U.S. over secret nuclear sites during negotiations

The United States has explicitly confronted North Korea about suspected secret nuclear weapons facilities during ongoing denuclearization negotiations, a commentary published over the weekend by the North's state-run media has appeared to show.
JAPAN
Aug 19, 2018

Japan's Defense Ministry to request record ¥5.3 trillion budget for fiscal 2019

The Defense Ministry is considering making a record request of over ¥5.3 trillion for the fiscal 2019 budget, informed sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 18, 2018

Tabloids offer a potpourri of treats to mark summer

To give their staff a mid-August break, most magazines came out with special two-week issues. A few, waxing nostalgic, are describing this year as "the last summer of the Heisei Era."
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Aug 18, 2018

Belon chef to showcase his cooking in Tokyo collab

Known for his precise, classically French approach to cooking, Daniel Calvert will join Yusuke Namai of restaurant Ode in Tokyo's Shibuya Ward for a collaboration dinner on August 29.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 18, 2018

'Dear Diary Boy': A vivid insider's look at education and mothering in Japan

Kumiko Makihara's recently published memoir "Dear Diary Boy" might well come with a trigger warning for parents of school-aged children in Japan. Many will be able to relate to the references to heaps of homework, judgmental parents and teachers, long lists of things that children must bring to school...
Japan Times
SOCCER
Aug 16, 2018

Keisuke Honda's globetrotting career leads to Australia

Six weeks ago, Samurai Blue star Keisuke Honda announced that he had participated in his last World Cup and hinted that retirement was on the table.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Aug 16, 2018

Tokyo's trendsetters look to dad's closet for tips

As my family got ready to go out for a fancy sushi dinner one night years ago, my dad came down the stairs wearing a T-shirt, knee-high socks, sandals and — the piece de resistance — a worn-out black fanny pack. My mom couldn't hide the disapproval on her face and urged him to change. She never could've...
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 16, 2018

Bumblebees' decline linked to inbreeding and disease

Researchers in Canada playing detective with the yellow-banded bumblebee's genome have found evidence that inbreeding and disease are the likely reasons for the decline of the species, York University associate professor Amro Zayed says.
EDITORIALS
Aug 15, 2018

The right response to Pyongyang's shrewd diplomacy

One of Pyongyang's most important goals is splitting the coalition of governments that has imposed maximum pressure against the North. Such an outcome must be avoided.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Aug 15, 2018

Overseas tours an unfortunate victim of sumo's recent popularity

The world of sumo has seen many changes over the past decade.
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2018

Once a collector's passion, owning vintage warplane now may be more profitable than stock

Collectibles markets are driven by passion, not rational thought. But the aircraft-collecting market has seen a split in recent years between those who purchase and restore for love and history and those who are new collectors with an interest in return on investment.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 14, 2018

FBI agent Peter Strzok, whose anti-Trump texts sparked an uproar, is fired

The FBI has fired agent Peter Strzok, whose anti-Trump text messages fueled controversy over the investigation into Russia's election interference, a move that U.S. President Donald Trump quickly celebrated.
EDITORIALS
Aug 13, 2018

Adhere to free trade rules in talks with U.S.

The Japan-U.S. trade dialogue should be a venue for constructive efforts to expand trade and investments between the two countries in ways that are compatible with international free trade rules.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 11, 2018

There's nothing wrong with being wrong

Humans are built to make mistakes. Admitting them is crucial to a functioning democracy.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
Air India crash report to offer peek into last seconds
Members of the Indian Army's engineering arm prepare to remove the wreckage of an Air India aircraft in Ahmedabad on June 14.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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
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