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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 20, 2016

Four things Hillary Clinton can do to seal the election

Hillary Clinton is leading Donald Trump by several points, but a few key policy changes could give her an insurmountable lead.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2016

New VR service lets you travel, shop overseas without leaving home

A new virtual reality service to be tested by KDDI Corp. may allow tourists to visit and shop at locations abroad without leaving Japan, the cellphone carrier said Thursday.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 20, 2016

Otani set to be center of attention in Japan Series, beyond

The Hiroshima Carp and Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters begin their battle for the Japan Series crown on Saturday. But the attention on that matchup might pale in comparison to the focus that will be on Fighters star Shohei Otani not only in this series, but as he prepares to step onto the international...
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 19, 2016

Amazon to launch new manga e-book reader for Japanese market

E-commerce giant Amazon is launching Friday an e-book reader exclusively designed for Japanese manga aficionados, which is sure to disappoint fans of the comic genre overseas.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 19, 2016

Islamist violence will steer Europe's destiny

The greatest question facing Europe is who, Establishment or populace, will steer the continent's future.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 19, 2016

Global money flees Japan stocks at fastest pace since 1987

International equity investors are giving up on Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 19, 2016

U.S. says Islamic State likely to use chemical weapons in Mosul fight

The United States expects the Islamic State group to use crude chemical weapons as it tries to repel an Iraqi-led offensive on the city of Mosul, U.S. officials say, although adding that the group's technical ability to develop such weapons is highly limited.
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Global events serve to deepen ties

The World Forum on Sport and Culture has opened.
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

A blend of traditional and modern culture on display

Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Baseball connects Japan, U.S.

Former Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science, and Technology Hiroshi Hase, sat down for a chat with the Japanese baseball legend Hideki Matsui, who was appointed March 21 as an ambassador for the World Forum on Sport and Culture. The discussion was moderated by Kumi Fujisawa, an advisor to...
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

An opportunity to gain new perspective

With the World Forum on Sports and Culture, Japan will soon take an important step on its exciting journey toward the year of 2020 when the Summer Olympics and Paralympics will take place in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / WORLD FORUM ON SPORT AND CULTURE
Oct 19, 2016

Aspiring to make the world a better place

Hello everybody. I am Keisuke Honda from the Japan national soccer team. I am very happy to tell you that I have been appointed as an ambassador of the World Forum on Sport and Culture.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 19, 2016

Obama tells Trump to 'stop whining' as Donald doubles down on rigged poll claims

President Barack Obama lacerated Donald Trump on Tuesday over his repeated assertions that the Nov. 8 election is rigged against him, telling the Republican presidential candidate to "stop whining and go try to make his case to get votes."
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 19, 2016

Trump pushes Congress term limits to 'drain the swamp' in Washington

Donald Trump called for term limits for members of Congress on Tuesday, saying it would help "drain the swamp" in Washington.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 19, 2016

Saudi prince executed for murder

A Saudi prince was executed in Riyadh on Tuesday after a court found him guilty of shooting dead a fellow Saudi, official media reported, in a rare example of a ruling family member subjected to the death penalty.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Oct 19, 2016

'Michael Moore in Trumpland' set for release as celebs ramp up support for Clinton

Michael Moore, the left-wing filmmaker known for provocative documentaries that deliver a biting message, will release an anti-Donald Trump movie on Tuesday as Hollywood ramps up efforts to support Democratic White House contender Hillary Clinton in the final weeks of the 2016 election campaign.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 18, 2016

Duterte praises China's 'good, sound policies' as pivotal visit begins

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was heading to China late Tuesday for a visit that was set to upend relations in the region and possibly throw a security challenge to Japan, which he is due to visit next.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Oct 18, 2016

China's real 'House of Cards': TV series unveils corruption excesses

Chinese state television is airing a documentary series on President Xi Jinping's signature anti-corruption campaign in prime time this week, unveiling new footage and salacious details of high-profile corruption cases ahead of a key Communist Party meeting.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Oct 18, 2016

Sci-fi and fact at the Okayama Art Summit

The city of Okayama was flattened by incendiary bombs in 1945. Many people died, more than 12,000 homes were destroyed and Okayama's centuries-old wooden castle burned to its stone foundations. In 1966, the donjon was rebuilt with modern concrete, which was likely made in Mizushima — a smoke-spewing...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2016

Trump sharpens 'rigged' election allegations disputed by Republican lawyers

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Monday cited studies he said showed rampant voter fraud, saying the Nov. 8 election was "rigged" against him even as Republican lawyers called his allegations unfounded.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2016

Honda to open new XR-V factory in China in 2019

Honda Motor Co. plans to build a new factory in China that will produce passenger cars from 2019, boosting its output capacity in the country by about a fifth, two people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 18, 2016

JR Kyushu shares inch upward ahead of IPO

Kyushu Railway Co. shares have climbed in the gray market before the company's debut next week, people familiar with the matter said.
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2016

International forum on sports, the arts and business kicks off in Kyoto, Tokyo

An international conference on sports, arts and business kicks off in Japan on Wednesday as part of the government's efforts to create momentum leading up to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and beyond.
The second life of Japan's net cafes
Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Waseda University in Tokyo
Takaichi leads first ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign residents
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a ministerial meeting on policies regarding foreign nationals and immigration on Tuesday at the Prime Minister's Office.
ChatGPT nickname and Trump tariffs nominated for Japan’s buzzword of 2025
Women hold toys depicting Myaku-Myaku, the official character for the 2025 Osaka Expo, during a media day ahead of the event's public opening day in Osaka in April.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 slumps 4%, led by losses in tech sector
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock average index briefly tumbled more than 2,000 points on Wednesday morning following a downbeat session on Wall Street fueled by fears of a bubble in the artificial intelligence sector.
Across borders and screens, Tokyo film festival finds humanity in migration
“Mother Bhumi” takes place in a multiethnic rice-farming community where Chinese, Thai and Malay lineages intertwine.
Takaichi’s balancing act: Supporting Taiwan and stabilizing China ties
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shakes hands with Lin Hsin-i, Taiwan’s presidential adviser, on the sidelines of an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Saturday in this image posted to Takaichi's official X account.
From 1973 to 2025: A Japanese American skater’s long ride to recognition
Judi Oyama at Winchester Skatepark in San Jose, California, in January 1979. The Skateboarding Hall of Fame inductee and Guinness World Record holder still skates and hopes to inspire older women.
More Japanese universities pushing toward teaching in English
Waseda University in Tokyo
Young Indonesians in Japan find their political voice
Indonesian students at Hiroshima University hold posters of the 17+8 Demands, demanding transparency and action from their homeland’s government.

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

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Once smoky, male-dominated spaces, today's net cafes, like Kaikatsu Club, are working to make their operations more attractive to women customers.
The second life of Japan's net cafes
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