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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 8, 2016

Republicans seek to use spending bill to close door on Syria refugees

Some conservative U.S. Republican lawmakers want to tie President Barack Obama's Syrian refugee resettlement program to a spending bill that must pass in order to keep the federal government open after the fiscal year ends on Sept. 30.
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Sep 7, 2016

China to offer 'free screening' for travelers from Zika-hit countries

China will offer Zika health screenings for travelers from Singapore and other affected countries, the quarantine bureau said Wednesday, without explaining whether the tests would be compulsory.
JAPAN / Explainer
Sep 7, 2016

Renho nationality accusations spur debate on dual citizenship

Renho, one of the three candidates vying for the top slot in the Sept. 15 Democratic Party leadership election, has repeatedly denied speculation that she may be violating the Nationality Law by having de facto dual citizenship.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 7, 2016

The Islamic State group's European strategy

Europe needs its democracies to unite around a common strategy to defend against manifold security challenges.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Sep 7, 2016

'Janis: Little Girl Blue': Basking in the limelight of the blues

Hollywood loves its messed-up, tragic rock stars, and a biopic of hippie icon and "white blues" singer Janis Joplin has been in the works for longer than anyone can remember, with everyone from Pink to Amy Adams slated for the lead role.
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 7, 2016

SoftBank's self-driving buses are coming soon to Japan's country roads

If you had to invent the perfect place to roll out self-driving buses, Japan would be it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Sep 7, 2016

There she is, the first openly gay Miss America contestant

The first openly gay Miss America contestant will compete this weekend, a first in the competition's 95-year-history, organizers said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 6, 2016

Afghanistan War simmers on

This month marks the 15th anniversary of the longest war in American history.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 6, 2016

Tepco adviser says treated Fukushima water safe for release into Pacific

Treated water from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant is safe to be released under controlled circumstances into the Pacific Ocean, according to an independent Tepco adviser.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 5, 2016

Line makes splash by launching cut-rate smartphone service

Internet giant Line Corp. on Monday made its foray into mobile phone services, launching low-cost smartphone and SIM card packages that offer subscribers free use of its messaging app.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2016

North Korean missiles land in Japan EEZ as world leaders meet at G-20 in China

Three North Korean missiles land within Japan's exclusive economic zone, a move that Tokyo called a grave threat to national security.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Sep 5, 2016

Sneaky September in Japan brings storms, sadness and 'shukudai'

The ninth month may herald a welcome respite from the summer heat, or it may bring on the loneliness and depression that invariably accompanies the summer's end.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Sep 5, 2016

English heads for elementary school in 2020 but hurdles abound

The Japanese school system's English-teaching regimen will undergo a major revamp in the near future as the government tries to nurture more worldly talent in an age of globalization.
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Sep 5, 2016

Let's discuss ANA's dog-friendly flights

All Nippon Airways Co. is considering launching tours that allow pet dogs to travel in the cabin with their owners.
EDITORIALS
Sep 5, 2016

End of Uzbekistan's Karimov era

Islam Karimov had little regard for legal niceties, but his ability to keep keep Islamic radicals under control made him a critical figure for governments outside Central Asia.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 5, 2016

U.S. economy sends mixed signals

The most reliable economic indicators are not enlightening, because they're telling opposite stories.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 5, 2016

Joseph digs in for long haul after taking Japan reins

New Japan national rugby team head coach Jamie Joseph has warned fans to expect pain before pleasure as he builds toward the 2019 World Cup on home soil.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 5, 2016

Assad's allies reinstate siege around rebel-held parts of Aleppo

Syrian government forces and their allies again laid siege to rebel-held eastern Aleppo on Sunday, while Turkish-backed fighters drove Islamic State from all the areas along its border, in two significant but separate developments in the multisided conflict.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Sep 4, 2016

Kento Yamada from yahyel has an eye for music

Music in 2016 is every bit as focused on the eyes as it is the ears. Videos play a pivotal role in helping artists stand out in the digital age. One viral clip can break a previously unknown name, or bling up existing acts.
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.
Why more hotels in Japan are offering room-only service
Nipponia Hotel Ise Kawasaki Merchant Town in Ise, Mie Prefecture
Is America ready for Japanese-style 7-Elevens?
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life and 7-Eleven, a chain that began in the U.S. in 1927, opened its first store in Japan in 1974 — and then became wholly Japanese-owned in 2005 through parent company Seven & I Holdings.
Final weeks of World Expo in Osaka likely to see large crowds
With one month left to go, crowds are expected to swell at the World Expo in Osaka during its final weeks.
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.
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.
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.
As Manila modernizes its military, new opportunities emerge for Tokyo
A Brahmos missile system is displayed during a rehearsal for a military parade in New Delhi in January. The Philippines will soon receive its second batch of the supersonic cruise missiles from India.
Shizuoka farmers fight to preserve sustainable tea method that’s steeped in tradition
As of August 2024, the number of confirmed chagusaba farmers had fallen to 302, just over half the 582 reported in 2015, according to the Shizuoka Chagusaba Farming Method Promotion Council.

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