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Reader Mail
Aug 10, 2018

Too much focus placed on 'peace'

I recently visited Hiroshima for the first time. I wanted to go in July, before crowds descended on the city for the annual atomic bomb memorial anniversary.
EDITORIALS
Aug 9, 2018

Get to bottom of amateur sports scandals

Japan's scandal-plagued amateur sports organizations must be reformed in ways that put the athletes' interests first.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 9, 2018

Eagles' Japhet Amador banned six months for doping

Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles infielder Japhet Amador has been suspended for six months after testing positive for banned substances, Nippon Professional Baseball announced Thursday afternoon.
MORE SPORTS
Aug 8, 2018

Boxing group not satisfied by JABF chief Akira Yamane's resignation

The group opposing Japan Amateur Boxing Federation chairman Akira Yamane is looking for a complete systematic transformation of the JABF. Otherwise, they feel, the very existence of the sport in Japan could be in jeopardy going forward.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Aug 8, 2018

Tokyo Medical University scandal just reaffirmed what many female doctors already knew: The bar was higher for them

The admissions scandal in which Tokyo Medical University admitted to manipulating females' entrance exams did not come as a surprise for many women doctors, but rather was verification of what they had suspected for a long time: Some medical universities set the bar higher for women.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 8, 2018

Tokyo Medical University admits subtracting points from repeat male applicants' scores and boosting others to secure donations

Lawyers tasked with investigating Tokyo Medical University's alleged discrimination against female prospective students said Tuesday that they have confirmed the practice occurred, and criticized the actions taken by the institution.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 7, 2018

Seattle to host first NBA game since Sonics left a decade ago

Seattle will host its first NBA game since the Seattle SuperSonics left town after the 2007-08 season and moved to Oklahoma City, the Golden State Warriors announced on Monday when they released their full preseason schedule.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 6, 2018

Bid to challenge Abe for LDP presidency faces 'thorny path,' Seiko Noda says

The internal affairs minister admitted Monday that she is concerned about her candidacy because her eligibility is still in doubt, describing it as “a tough situation.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 6, 2018

Breathing easy in Beijing may get pricier as Xi targets U.S. LNG amid trade row

Chinese President Xi Jinping's trade policies are threatening to make his environmental goals more costly to meet.
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 5, 2018

Britain plans for default opt-in organ donation to save lives

Britain plans to increase the number of organ donors by changing the rules of consent and presuming that people have agreed to transplants unless they have specifically opted out.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 5, 2018

Ding! Alibaba office app fuels backlash among some Chinese workers

In the cramped former home of Jack Ma, founder of the Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba, about 30 young engineers sit elbow to elbow, working to attract the next million users for DingTalk, Alibaba's workplace communication software.
BASEBALL
Aug 3, 2018

Remembering classic Koshien contests

Koshien, Japan's midsummer sporting tradition, has staged so many great, unforgettable battles in its one-century history. Quite impressively, they have stayed in the collective memory of the nation's baseball fans, partially thanks to its win-or-go-home format.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 2, 2018

We can do more to help abused children

Japan's most precious asset is its children, yet estimated 350 of them die each year due to abuse.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 2, 2018

Trump calls on attorney general to end Russia probe 'Rigged Witch Hunt right now'

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday called on Attorney General Jeff Sessions to end a federal investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election and whether there was any cooperation by his campaign with Moscow.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 1, 2018

Liberal Democratic Party campaign: Abe and rivals home in on local concerns

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's top political goal remains constitutional revision, including changing Article 9's war-renouncing clause. But for Liberal Democratic Party chapters across the country, priorities tend to be on local issues, especially securing financial assistance from Tokyo for all manner...
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / JAPAN LITE
Jul 29, 2018

One man's labor-of-love museum captures Seto Inland Sea island's storied stone history

Build a stone museum and they will come? That's the idea behind the K's Labo museum on Kitagi Island in Okayama Prefecture.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jul 29, 2018

Combining science and culture for a healthier diet

Former Miss Universe Japan nutritionist and bestselling author Erica Angyal, whose titles include “Sekai 1 No Bijo Ni Naru Diet” and “Gorgeous Skin in 30 Days,” understands the virtues of the Mediterranean diet, globally recognized as rich in vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, lean proteins and low-fat dairy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Jul 28, 2018

Gold'n Bub: Quality pub grub to match the beer

When Tokyo craves beach time, as often as not it is Shonan that's the destination of choice. This stretch of coastline facing out onto Sagami Bay in Kanagawa Prefecture offers sand, surf and no shortage of sun in midsummer.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2018
Jul 27, 2018

Oki Data americas: POSITIONED FOR THE FUTURE

In its 46th year of operation, OKI Data Americas has earned its reputation as a manufacturer of cutting-edge printing technologies and leading provider of high-quality, cost-effective digital printing solutions for today’s ever-changing business climate.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2018

Kumamoto, remembering quake aid, returns favor by helping flood areas

Kumamoto Prefectural Government officials are supporting disaster relief activities in downpour-hit western prefectures to return the favor they received following powerful earthquakes in 2016.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Reconstruction of Tohoku
Jul 24, 2018

Multifaceted support for recovering communities

"Arigato" Host Town for Supporting Reconstruction is a government project where towns in three disaster-stricken prefectures in the Tohoku region will host people and Olympians and Paralympians taking part in the 2020 Tokyo Games from various countries and regions, in addition to the conventional Host...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 22, 2018

Trump is in denial about North Korea

Donald Trump needs to put substance ahead of spectacle — and U.S. allies ahead of his own fragile ego — before it is too late.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jul 21, 2018

Plight of 'Mizuho refugees' stirs debate on banking services in Japan

Imagine wrapping up a tough work week and jumping into a three-day weekend. Maybe you just plan on lounging around at home with the air conditioner on at full blast. Or perhaps you’ll hit the road and head out of the city to get a welcome break from urban life. At some point you’ll probably need...
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Jul 21, 2018

Otto Knot: Italian food, sailing knots and great waffles

When visiting Otto Knot, a cozy neighborhood cafe in the city of Takatsuki, don't miss their homemade raspberry sauce and ice cream-topped waffles.

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