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WORLD
Dec 6, 2016

Space oddity as Dr. David Bowie treats 'starman' Buzz Aldrin in New Zealand hospital

In what can only be described as a space oddity, former astronaut Buzz Aldrin is being cared for in a New Zealand hospital by Dr. David Bowie after being evacuated from the South Pole.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Dec 5, 2016

'Tis the season for 'tegami' — and for facing your Japanese letter-writing fears

There are elements of etiquette involved in letter-writing that can make students of Japanese stop before they even start.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 5, 2016

It’s time to address the lifestyle challenges affecting health in Asia

Poor nutrition and obesity pose a severe public health challenge across large parts of Asia.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 5, 2016

China's emerging schools of thought on handling Trump

In China's scholarly and policy world, three distinct schools have emerged on how to deal with the United States under Donald Trump.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2016

Japan's first lady offers critics a household hotline to Abe

With high approval ratings stoking speculation that Shinzo Abe could become Japan's longest-serving prime minister in recent history, he faces the risk of becoming complacent. Enter Akie Abe, his wife of 29 years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 5, 2016

Trump complains in tweets about Chinese policy after Taiwan call raises ire

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump complained about Chinese economic and military policy on Twitter on Sunday, showing no signs of a conciliatory approach after a phone conversation with Taiwan's president raised hackles in Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 3, 2016

How Japanese media have failed endangered species

In October, a new documentary produced by Leonardo DiCaprio premiered on Netflix. "The Ivory Game" is a dramatic study of the illegal trade in elephant tusks that includes conservationists battling poachers, investigative journalists following the money trail and black market merchants in China.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Dec 3, 2016

An exploration of the game at the heart of 'The Master of Go'

The Chinese board game of go has fallen in and out of fashion over the past 2,500 years.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 3, 2016

Thai activist becomes first to be arrested for defaming monarchy under new king

Thai police arrested an anti-junta activist on Saturday for defaming the monarchy in what rights groups said was the first case of lese-majeste brought under Thailand's new king.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2016

Trump speaks with Taiwanese president in major break with decades of U.S. policy on China

In a stunning move, Donald Trump broke with decades of diplomatic tradition on Friday to become the first U.S. president or president-elect to speak directly with a leader of Taiwan since diplomatic ties were cut in 1979.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 3, 2016

$100 billion Saudi-tied tech fund 'oversubscribed,' Son says

SoftBank Group Corp. is close to tying up $100 billion for a technology fund that it announced with the government of Saudi Arabia, the company's founder and Chief Executive Officer Masayoshi Son has said.
WORLD / Politics
Dec 3, 2016

U.S. spy agencies fight Congress over 'micromanagement' plan to probe covert Russian influence

The top U.S. intelligence officer has asked Congress to drop a provision in a bill that would create a special committee to combat Russian efforts to exert covert influence abroad, saying such a panel would duplicate current work and hinder cooperation with foreign allies.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2016

Trump reportedly invites Philippines' Duterte to visit next year

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump invited Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the White House next year during a "very engaging, animated" phone conversation, a Duterte aide said on Friday, amid rocky relations between their two countries.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Dec 2, 2016

December 3, 2016

Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Dec 2, 2016

Tokyo cafes turn to 'friendly, relaxed' Australia for ideas

What is it about Australian cafes that has Tokyo so excited? Is it the relaxed atmosphere, the service or the fresh flavors? Perhaps it's the high-quality produce and the commitment to crafting exceptional cups of coffee? Or maybe it's the attraction of Australia's laidback lifestyle? Whatever it is,...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 2, 2016

The tyranny of the majority

Only a small proportion of the British population voted to leave the European Union, but the whole nation will face the consequences.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 2, 2016

The Park scandal and the fight for Seoul's soul

What is going in South Korea is a clash between a society moving forward and a government creeping backward.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Dec 2, 2016

Rural Cambodia uses guppy to fight dengue

In the backyards of rural Cambodia, a tiny weapon is being deployed to fight dengue fever, the world's fastest-spreading tropical disease, which causes debilitating flu-like symptoms and can develop into a deadly hemorrhagic fever.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 2, 2016

U.S. vets join snowbound pipeline protesters near Sioux reservation

U.S. military veterans were arriving on Thursday at a camp to join thousands of activists braving snow and freezing temperatures to protest a pipeline project near a Native American reservation in North Dakota.
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Dec 1, 2016

McDonald's drops supplier in Malaysia over worker exploitation claims

Fast-food giant McDonald's said it has dropped a labor supply agency in Malaysia after claims emerged that it was underpaying its migrant workers and housing them in appalling conditions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Dec 1, 2016

China could further ease childbirth curbs, says government think tank

China might further relax, or even scrap, restrictions on childbirth to avoid a "low birthrate trap," an influential government think tank has said, as the country debates how to avert a demographic time bomb.

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