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Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Dec 7, 2019

Tomoki Yamada: Traveling high and low

From jet lag to local lodgings — the life of a travel journalist
SOCCER / J. League
Dec 7, 2019

Marinos capture J. League title on final day of season

A month ago, Saturday's match between Yokohama F. Marinos and FC Tokyo was billed as potentially the most climactic finish ever to the J. League season, with the two sides neck-and-neck alongside the Kashima Antlers, a club that knows a thing or two about grinding out first-division championships in...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 6, 2019

Ford letting people bring dogs to work in bid to lure tech talent

This year when Ford Motor Co. went outside the company for the first time in 70 years to hire a chief financial officer, he came with an impressive pedigree — a resume that included top jobs at Amazon Inc. and Snap Inc.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 6, 2019

Defying local skepticism and 'Tokyo first' mentality, Science Park thrives in rural Yamagata

When Keio University professor Masaru Tomita accepted an offer in 2000 to head a new science lab in the city of Tsuruoka, Yamagata Prefecture, his fellow researchers — shocked at what they evidently considered his relegation to the countryside — warned him that his career was done for.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Dec 5, 2019

A TikTok craze is minting celebrities and ruining lives in India

Arpita Chaudhary, a newly recruited police constable in India's western Gujarat state, became an overnight celebrity after posting a clip of a 15-second gambol — clad in her civvies — on the hit social video app TikTok.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 1, 2019

China's Uighur crackdown shows fear and insecurity

Xi Jinping has a brash foreign policy and a security state because he knows the real threat is from within
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 30, 2019

More zany than Zen: Kyoto hotels paving the way to 2020

Tired of always staying at the same minimalist hotel? Inject some levity into your Kyoto trip by booking a room at one of these avant-garde boutique hotels instead.
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2019

Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a political titan who spanned eras, dies at 101

The enduring statesman, who bolstered the military alliance with the U.S. and privatized the Japanese National Railways, led Japan onto the world stage in the 1980s.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Nov 29, 2019

Ep. 24 'Pink Rose'

This week's episode of 'Terrace House' treated us to two roommate pairings, two dates and two very different outcomes.
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2019

Hokkaido officially pulls out of casino resort bidding over environmental concerns

Gov. Naomichi Suzuki said there wasn't enough time to draft protective measures, leaving at least four other areas in the running for Japan's first three resorts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 29, 2019

India pollution regulator threatens to shut coal-fired utilities around New Delhi

India's federal pollution regulator has warned coal-fired power plants around New Delhi that they could be shut down for failing to comply with deadlines to meet emissions standards, according to sources and a letter reviewed by Reuters.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 28, 2019

New Zealand apologizes for 1979 Antarctic plane disaster

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern apologized on Thursday for the then-government's handling of a plane crash in Antarctica 40 years ago that took the lives of 257 people in the country's worst peacetime disaster.
Japan Times
Events / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Nov 28, 2019

Uyghurs living in Kansai try to deal with the stress of a crisis back home

With more and more news coming out about the situation in China's Xinjiang region, a group of Uighurs worried about relatives living there open up about the toll it's taking on their lives in Japan
Japan Times
CULTURE
Nov 23, 2019

Fancy footwork: Japan's break dancers lay the groundwork for possible Olympic glory

Roars cascaded throughout the Salle Bellegrave's bleachers in the French city of Bordeaux earlier this month, filling the event space and reverberating into the virtual realm of shared (and reshared) stories on Instagram.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Nov 23, 2019

As Japan's infrastructure crumbles, who's footing the bill?

In the run-up to next year's Olympics, construction is everywhere — everywhere except, perhaps, in the places it is most needed. While the government is rushing to put its best foot forward and put a polish on Japan's capital and environs, the situation is becoming increasingly dire in rural areas,...
COMMUNITY / Voices / OVERHEARD
Nov 23, 2019

A commute that crushes the life out of you

'Catching the Chuo Line during rush hour really does crush the life out of you — literally.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 23, 2019

Can a shared cup of tea revitalize aging Takao?

Want to experience Japan's 'mountain way of life'? At the Ochanomi Sanpo ('Tea-drinking Walk') event in Takao, Niigata Prefecture, residents open their homes to visitors for conversation and good food.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Nov 23, 2019

Joetsu: A historic town braces for the first snowfall of winter

Joetsu, Niigata Prefecture, might be most famous for its snowfall and skiing, but it also has a long history of local sweets, sake and even samurai.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 23, 2019

Trump accuses impeachment witness of lying and defends use of personal lawyer on Ukraine

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday accused a witness in the Democratic-led impeachment inquiry of lying and offered an explanation for his controversial use of his personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani on Ukraine policy, saying Giuliani's crime-fighting abilities were needed to deal with a corrupt country....
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 23, 2019

Ex-Trump ally John Bolton says Twitter account 'liberated' from White House control

U.S. President Donald Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton said on Friday that Twitter had returned control of his personal account to him after it had been taken over by the White House.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music / Sound Off
Nov 22, 2019

Bringing politics into Japanese clubs

Dance music has always had a political edge, but recent events in Tokyo show that clubs and politics are clashing on a more frequent basis
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 22, 2019

Colombians march to keep wages and pensions intact as government warns against violence

Colombian unions, student groups and other protesters were marching on Thursday to insist the government maintain the minimum wage for young people and the universal right to a pension, even though the government says those are not part of reform plans.
Japan Times
Places
Nov 21, 2019

Top tips for visiting Tokyo Disneyland and Disney Sea

With Tokyo Disneyland seeing 17.9 million visitors in 2018, it's a good idea to do your research before you visit the happiest place on Earth — or, at least, the happiest place in Japan.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Nov 21, 2019

Trump camp prepares to send asylum seekers stopped at Mexico border to Guatemala

The Trump administration has begun an effort to send some asylum seekers encountered at the U.S.-Mexico border to Guatemala, a move that promises to transform the U.S. asylum system, according to three officials briefed on the initiative and related training materials.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / Nikko Special
Nov 21, 2019

30 hours of wonder: Shrines, temples and hot springs

The city of Nikko in Tochigi Prefecture is one of the brightest lights in the Japanese sightseeing firmament, which is apt, given that its name literally translates to "sunshine." With some amazing attractions from World Heritage sites dating back to the eighth century to picturesque hiking trails and...
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 20, 2019

U.K. accuses China of torturing ex-Hong Kong consulate worker

The U.K. has accused Chinese authorities of torturing a former employee of the British Consulate in Hong Kong, a move likely to further damage relations strained in recent months by London's gestures of support for pro-democracy protesters in its former colony.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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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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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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