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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 24, 2020

Take a fresh look at intangible assets

A key challenge for the economy going forward is to how to invigorate Japanese firms' investments in intangible assets.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jan 23, 2020

Coronavirus spotlights Japan contagion risks as Olympics loom

An outbreak of a new virus in China has raised fears of a global pandemic, forcing Japan to confront the possibility of a deadly contagion and disruption as it prepares to host the 2020 Summer Olympics.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jan 23, 2020

Yuka Osaki hopes to secure a spot on Japan national team after becoming a mother

Just over a year after giving birth to her first child, Yuka Osaki decided to return to the court with the goal of representing her home country at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 23, 2020

U.N. experts demand probe into alleged Saudi hack of Amazon boss Jeff Bezos

U.N. experts have demanded an immediate investigation by the U.S. and other authorities into allegations that Saudi Arabia's crown prince was involved in a plot to hack the phone of Amazon boss and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 23, 2020

Democrats present arguments for convicting Trump at impeachment trial

Democrats accused President Donald Trump at his impeachment trial on Wednesday of a corrupt scheme to pressure Ukraine to help him get re-elected and warned that America's global prestige would suffer if the U.S. Senate acquits him.
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2020

London calls for regulators' help to attract global business after Brexit

With Britain on the verge of quitting the European Union, the country's financiers are asking the U.K. government to revamp regulations to attract global business.
WORLD
Jan 23, 2020

U.S. plans to expand travel ban but hasn't decided which countries

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the U.S. would soon be imposing visa restrictions on more countries — though it's not clear yet how many nations will be affected by his expansion of the travel ban.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 22, 2020

North Korea confirms new defense chief amid leadership shake-up

North Korea confirmed Wednesday that an official who has overseen leader Kim Jong Un's pet construction projects has been named the nuclear-armed country's new defense minister.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Jan 22, 2020

Taiwan, excluded from WHO, calls on China to share 'correct' virus information

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen called on China on Wednesday to share "correct" information about a new coronavirus and for the World Health Organization (WHO) not to exclude Taiwan from collaboration on the outbreak for political reasons.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 22, 2020

U.S. Senate approves Trump impeachment trial plan, rejecting Democrats on documents and witnesses

The Republican-controlled U.S. Senate voted early on Wednesday on party lines to approve the rules for President Donald Trump's impeachment trial, rejecting Democratic efforts to obtain evidence and ensure witnesses are heard.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2020

U.S. has long been a master at meddling in Russia

When the U.S. worries about Russia messing with its internal politics it sounds a lot like psychological projection. Or just desserts.
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2020

Wipe out: Japan's ski slopes suffering worst winter in decades

Japan's ski resorts are suffering through one of the worst snow seasons on record, disappointing locals and foreign tourists, and jeopardizing the country's budding reputation as an international ski destination.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 20, 2020

Carlos Ghosn's exoneration hopes rest on Lebanese safety net

Moments before launching into his raucous news conference in Beirut earlier this month, Carlos Ghosn was enthusiastically greeted by a throng of local journalists who crowded around his lectern, taking turns to embrace the fallen automotive titan and snapping souvenir selfies.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Jan 20, 2020

Once upon a time ... in Azabu Juban

Police harassment is a fact of life for some people in Japan, which makes the occasional flash of progress all the more rewarding.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 20, 2020

Democrat candidate Michael Bloomberg vows to narrow wealth gap for black Americans

Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg on Sunday pledged to narrow the wealth gap between black and white Americans by boosting black ownership of homes and businesses and investing in poor neighborhoods.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 19, 2020

North Korea ditches top diplomat in reshuffle that could impact nuclear talks

North Korea has ditched its foreign minister and shuffled other key posts in an apparent major shift that could significantly impact the country's diplomatic stance after 18 months of nuclear talks with the U.S.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jan 18, 2020

Fleeing in Japan may be more common than many think

Having fled Japan while awaiting trial for alleged financial wrongdoing, former Nissan CEO Carlos Ghosn has probably become the most famous foreign national ever arrested in the country. For a while after his initial detention in November 2018, the media discussed Japan's so-called hostage justice system,...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jan 18, 2020

Japan's news outlets take one step backward before moving forward

Before going forward into the new year, an extra edition of Shukan Shincho (with a Jan. 27 publication date) flashed back in time to track down author Ben Goto. Now a spry 89 years old, Goto achieved instant fame with a 1973 publication titled "Great Prophecies of Nostradamus." His book initially sold...
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jan 18, 2020

South Korean news source says North Korea has changed its foreign minister

North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho has been replaced, Seoul-based NK News reported Saturday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 18, 2020

Toshiba CEO Nobuaki Kurumatani to be given additional title of president in April

Toshiba Corp. Chief Executive Officer Nobuaki Kurumatani will add the title of president effective April, part of a revamp among top management aimed at speeding up decision-making.

Longform

Japan's growing ranks of centenarians are redefining what it means to live in a super-aging society.
What comes after 100?