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Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2018

U.S. Pacific Northwest dangerously underprepared for tsunami, experts say

The U.S. region most vulnerable to tsunami — the massive waves unleashed by undersea earthquakes — is dangerously underprepared, experts and officials in Oregon and Washington state said after a magnitude 7.9 earthquake this week.
BUSINESS / Tech / ANALYSIS
Jan 25, 2018

Chinese tech firms narrowing pay gap with Silicon Valley as state pours money into IT, surveillance

China's war for technology talent is intensifying.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2018

Kobe teacher taps time at helm of student-run quake-shelter newspaper to boost sense of community

Sanae Nakajima clearly remembers the disarray at an elementary school in Kobe as more than 2,000 displaced residents sought shelter in the immediate aftermath of the 1995 Great Hanshin Earthquake, which left 6,434 people dead and about 43,800 injured.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 23, 2018

Myanmar police sought secrets act probe of Reuters reporters an hour after their arrest

Myanmar police sought permission from the nation's president to go ahead with an investigation into whether two Reuters journalists had breached the Official Secrets Act only an hour after arresting them last month, a Yangon court heard on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2018

Leader of U.S. Marines on Okinawa failed to report officer's offenses, report reveals

The U.S. military justice system has faced criticism for allowing base commanders to decide whether to pursue charges against service members accused of serious crimes.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jan 21, 2018

Media firm adapts to an ever-shifting Brazilian community in Japan

IPC serves the huge Portuguese-speaking community with radio, TV, mags and more.
COMMUNITY / How-tos / LIFELINES
Jan 21, 2018

Teething troubles in tapping into Japan pensions from abroad

While the easing of eligibility rules is welcome news, reading about it is one thing and actually tapping into the system is another.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
Jan 20, 2018

Entering the drone age: Japan seeks to tap into the potential of unmanned flying vehicles

When officials from the Crisis Management Division of the city of Yaizu in Shizuoka Prefecture carried out emergency response drills last summer, they received a helping hand from an unconventional source.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 19, 2018

Japan drafts river-based evacuation plan to ensure foreign access to Haneda airport after major quake

To address safety concerns amid an ambitious tourism campaign, the land ministry plans to use boats to get visitors to Haneda airport if a major quake cripples Tokyo's transport system.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2018

Prime Minister Abe and Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull meet in Tokyo and agree to boost defense ties

The leaders agreed to bolster cooperation to ensure a “free, open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region” built on a “rule-based order,” effectively endorsing Japan's strategy to keep China in check.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 15, 2018

Japan's loyalty cards to provide early sneak peek at company profits

When shopping in Japan, a phrase you'll hear all the time is "Do you have a point card?" And the most common is the T-card, which can be used at hundreds of thousands of shops nationwide, from car accessory dealers to convenience stores.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 13, 2018

Trump in 'excellent health, doctor says after U.S. president's first physical

U.S. President Donald Trump is in "excellent health," according to presidential physician Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson, who examined the president on Friday after a week of fresh questions about whether the 71-year-old commander in chief is mentally fit for office.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2018

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike pledges better child care as capital eyes population peak

Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Tuesday pledged greater support in child and nursing care to address growing social needs as the nation seeks to deal with its shrinking and graying population.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 8, 2018

Food science caught between the head and the heart

'Heart-healthy' foods could be bad for the brain, new research suggests. What's a careful eater to do?
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 5, 2018

Trump threatens ex-ally Steve Bannon with legal action amid fallout over tell-all book

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened former chief strategist Steve Bannon with legal action over "defamatory" statements about Trump's son and son-in-law over a meeting with Russians during the 2016 presidential campaign.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Jan 4, 2018

Pies make for delicious blueberry treat

The Story of Blueberry Pie fair will be held at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo through Jan. 31. The hotel's delicatessen, Gargantua has been making blueberry pies since 1971.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 4, 2018

2018 is the year for rescuing the planet from climate change

In spite of the U.S. decision to withdraw from the Paris accord, the deal appears surprisingly strong.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 4, 2018

Axed aide Steve Bannon calls Trump Jr. meeting with Russians 'treasonous' and followed by intro to dad

Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon called a June 2016 meeting with a group of Russians attended by Donald Trump Jr. and his father's top campaign officials "treasonous" and "unpatriotic," according to excerpts of a new book seen by Reuters on Wednesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 2, 2018

The verdict is clear: Putin won

Vladimir Putin has done grave harm to the U.S., the legitimacy of the democratic process and U.S. decision-making.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Dec 31, 2017

New year, new opportunities: What to expect in the Year of the Dog

Faithful, intelligent, warm and full of energy, the dog has long held its place as man's best friend. That's good news as we approach 2018, the Year of the Dog, because, according to the Chinese calendar, the next 12 months will be largely shaped by canine traits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ESG Consortium Special
Dec 31, 2017

Long-held business beliefs still true in modern times

There are some things that Japan does very well. Things such as trains arriving on time, great food and anime. And the world, by and large, recognizes this.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 27, 2017

U.S. appeals court rejects challenge to panel seeking voter data in probe of Trump-alleged poll fraud

A U.S. appeals court in Washington on Tuesday upheld a lower court's decision to allow President Donald Trump's commission investigating voter fraud to request data on voter rolls from U.S. states.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Dec 26, 2017

Why SMEs should fear megabank restructure

The massive restructuring being planned at major Japanese banks may result not just in job cuts for the highly-paid bank employees but a much broader, serious consequences for the economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 22, 2017

'Internet Father' advises keeping paper, not storing everything on disks and clouds

You are on the web and in the cloud. But don't neglect good old-fashioned paper, says internet pioneer Vint Cerf, who is afraid that all our digital memories could be lost as technology moves on.
Haneda Airport security staff arrested over theft
Tokyo police have arrested a 21-year-old security inspector at Haneda Airport after he allegedly stole cash from a passenger during a baggage inspection.
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.
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.
White House threatens broad crackdown on liberal groups
FBI Director Kash Patel (right) listens to senior White House adviser Stephen Miller speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on Monday.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
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.
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