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CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Apr 19, 2018

BTS is big, let's hope the hype helps other Asian acts

Earlier this month, an album sung mainly in Japanese landed on the U.S. Billboard 200 album chart at No. 43. That's a rare accomplishment for any Japanese artist — and an even less frequent one for a non-Japanese outfit to pull off.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2018

Japan's Mizuho loses Saudi bond role in ongoing Gulf rift with Qatar

Japan's Mizuho Securities has lost a bond mandate for Saudi Arabia, on top of another for Qatar, banking sources said, highlighting how international banks have been caught up in Qatar's ongoing dispute with its neighbours.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 18, 2018

The elephant in the Abe-Trump room

Tokyo and Washington's mutual concern over China's growing military activities in the region trumps Japan-U.S. trade frictions.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Apr 18, 2018

'Inuyashiki': It's a bird, it's a plane ... it's salaryman!

Fantasizing about instantly acquiring superpowers is something you do as a kid — or when you're late for an appointment and imagine flying to it like Superman. But what if your power-up comes when you're creaky in the joints and counting the days to retirement?
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Apr 18, 2018

Australia aims to be global leader, with strong anti-slavery law expected in 2018

Australia aims to be a global leader in the fight against modern slavery with a new law that builds upon Britain's landmark legislation and demands stronger action from the government and businesses, its foreign minister and lawmakers said on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 17, 2018

How hard would it be to change the TPP to Trump's liking?

U.S. President Donald Trump said last week he would reconsider joining the landmark Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement if it were a "substantially better" deal than the one offered to President Barack Obama.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Apr 17, 2018

Even as dollar slips, Trump says Russia and China are playing 'currency devaluation game'

U.S. President Donald Trump accused Russia and China on Monday of devaluing their currencies while the United States raises interest rates.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2018

China launches new website that lets users report 'foreign spies'

China has ramped up its crackdown on foreign espionage with a new website in both Mandarin and English that allows users to report alleged threats such as collusion with foreign countries that endangers the country's "sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security."
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Apr 16, 2018

OK Google, auto-fill the gaps in my Japanese

If you are stuck for what to say in Japanese, Google search — and in particular, its auto-fill function — can be your friend.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 16, 2018

Former Prime Minister Koizumi sees embattled Abe quitting in June: magazine

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, plagued by suspected cronyism scandals and cover-ups and with his ratings sliding, will likely step down in June, former leader Junichiro Koizumi was quoted Monday as telling a weekly magazine.
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WORLD / Politics
Apr 16, 2018

In interview, ousted FBI chief James Comey says it's 'possible' that Russians have leverage over Trump

Donald Trump is "morally unfit" to lead the U.S., former FBI Director James Comey said in a highly anticipated prime-time interview Sunday, adding that he can't rule out the possibility the Russian government has incriminating information about the president.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / CHILD'S PLAY
Apr 15, 2018

The sweet smell of an incense workshop success

Incense workshops can be a sweet-smelling way to teach kids about a traditional craft of Japan
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Apr 14, 2018

'Safe, secure and stable' mantra a winner at the polls

"The people all said, 'Sit down, sit down, you're rockin' the boat.'"
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Apr 13, 2018

Snow-aged delicacies, unforgettable views

Stepping into the main restaurant of Andaz Tokyo on the 51st floor of Toranomon Hills, you'll know you're in a memorable place well before you sit down. Wide windows offer unobstructed views of the metropolis to rival the nearby Tokyo Tower, while the high ceiling with natural skylights afford an airy...
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BUSINESS
Apr 11, 2018

Singapore is Asia's best at attracting talent for fifth year in a row, survey shows

Singapore ranked first in Asia in attracting and fostering talent for the fifth consecutive year, a reflection of the city-state's strong education system and its ability to build a diverse workforce.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 11, 2018

Noted cyber expert, Trump homeland security adviser Tom Bossert exits at John Bolton's request

U.S. President Donald Trump's homeland security adviser, Tom Bossert, has resigned at the request of new national security adviser John Bolton, an administration official said on Tuesday, marking the latest departure from the White House of a senior adviser.
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JAPAN
Apr 10, 2018

U.S. envoy to convey wishes of abductees' kin to Trump ahead of summit with Abe

The issue is a top domestic priority for Abe, but Tokyo worries it could take a back seat to nuclear and missile issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 10, 2018

Don't be shocked at spies tracking your cellphone

The 'stingray' discovery in Washington is a reminder of how much data we're giving away
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 9, 2018

Control of battery resources is key to EV leadership

The rush is on to discover the next generation technology to succeed the lithium-ion battery, and China is scrambling to take the lead.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 9, 2018

Nobody puts Japan in the corner

How Japan can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 9, 2018

Trump predicts trade concessions by China despite rising tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump predicted Sunday that China would lower its trade barriers, expressing optimism despite escalating trade tensions between the world's two largest economies that have roiled global markets in the past week.
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 7, 2018

Life for rent: Exploring the mysterious world of human rental services in Japan

Hideki Nakahara, 66, is a retired Japan Airlines employee with years of experience in human resources.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Apr 7, 2018

Hong Kong and Macau, the sake gateways to China

With tastes for premium Japanese sake on the rise, new opportunities to drink sake abound in Hong Kong and Macau.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2018

Why global speculators love the yen

The yen's extremely high sensitivity to global events is a serious problem for Japan.
EDITORIALS
Apr 6, 2018

A fiery end to China's first space station

The fiery return of China's Tiangong-1 space station is an important reminder of the need for an international regime to deal with space debris.
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2018

Aichi day care worker's apology for getting pregnant highlights labor crunch in female-dominated sectors

A man's claim that his wife, who worked at a day care center in Aichi Prefecture, was forced to apologize to her employer for getting pregnant ahead of senior coworkers, has highlighted how the labor crunch in female-dominated sectors can affect operators.

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