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Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / NAGOYA RESTAURANTS
Oct 30, 2015

Kangoku in Shoku: A prison-themed restaurant where every day is Halloween

Halloween is fast becoming a fixture on the Nagoya calendar — it's a great excuse to put on a costume and dance the night away. But though every bar in town will be themed for the night, there are some establishments that are in character all year round.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 30, 2015

China policy change may see fewer U.S. asylum cases

China's decision Thursday to allow couples to have two children after decades of limiting families to a single child may slow the flood of Chinese immigrants receiving political asylum in the United States, legal experts said.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Oct 29, 2015

Hawks claim back-to-back Japan Series titles

The Fukuoka Softbank Hawks only needed five games to win the Japan Series and show everyone they were the best team in NPB last season.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 29, 2015

Japan's nuclear energy choices

Japan has a unique opportunity to chart a more enduring national energy policy.
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 29, 2015

India says top militant killed in Kashmir region

Indian security forces in Kashmir killed on Thursday a top commander of Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), who allegedly was involved in several attacks in the disputed region in recent years, an official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 29, 2015

Industrial output climbs a surprise 1%, raising bar for BOJ action

Industrial production unexpectedly increased in September, potentially raising the bar for an expansion in stimulus when Bank of Japan policy-setters meet on Friday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 28, 2015

India playing catch-up to China in Africa

India is scrambing to catch up with China in the competition for African markets and resources.
COMMENTARY / Japan / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Oct 28, 2015

Who saved Kyoto from the atomic hellfire?

Many Americans have been given credit for sparing Kyoto from bombings, both conventional and atomic, during World War II, but it turns out that an old secretary of war was responsible.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Oct 28, 2015

Killing time at the Tokyo International Film Festival

Covering a film festival can turn anyone into a stickler for scheduling. Key screenings and Q&A sessions always seem to overlap and priorities collide. Do you stick with the stodgy Japanese biopic that you're supposed to be writing about, or sneak out halfway through to go watch something more entertaining?...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / CABINET INTERVIEW
Oct 28, 2015

Okinawa affairs minister says Futenma, U.S. military issues outside her mandate

In the Oct. 7 Cabinet reshuffle, Aiko Shimajiri, an Upper House lawmaker elected from the prefecture, was tasked with the key portfolio of minister in charge of Okinawa issues. But in a Wednesday interview, she avoided discussing the top issue facing Tokyo and Okinawa: the controversial relocation of...
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2015

Koto Ward office building eyed for children's 'English village' learning center

The idyllic-sounding "English village" planned by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government as a learning tool to help local children overcome their apprehension about speaking English may be erected in an office building in Koto Ward near the waterfront in 2018.
WORLD / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2015

'Tractor beam' using sound created, with possible uses in medicine and space

The tractor beam, a science-fiction staple that can pull in spaceships and other things remotely, is entering the realm of reality.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2015
Oct 28, 2015

The highway to the future of transport starts here

The Tokyo Motor Show 2015 kicks off this week, giving visitors an opportunity to see the latest automotive trends and a glimpse of the future of vehicles and mobility.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2015
Oct 28, 2015

Honda to showcase extensive lineup

Using its global brand slogan — The Power of Dreams — as a booth concept, Honda Motor Co. will exhibit a broad range of items including innovative mobility items to make daily life easier, as well as a lineup of products capped by racing machines that pursue excellence in driving performance.
BUSINESS / TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2015
Oct 28, 2015

Benz shows off luxury, style, safety

Mercedes-Benz will display 19 brand-new models of its flagship brand, as well as offerings from Mercedes-Maybach, Mercedes-AMG and its smart brand at the 2015 Tokyo Motor Show.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / TOKYO MOTOR SHOW 2015
Oct 28, 2015

Bike makers bring brand-new fun on 2, 3 or 4 wheels

Nine motorcycle manufacturers will unveil both world and Japan premieres at their booths to showcase their newest offerings at the Tokyo Motor Show 2015. Here are just a few of the many highlights.
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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Muji has been sustainable from the beginning

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