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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 13, 2023

Japan’s standing is rising, but not so for its leader

Japan's significance as a geopolitical power has rarely been higher, but that's little solace for its unloved prime minister, Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 13, 2023

Biden’s exposure on files widens after Garland orders probe

The naming of a special counsel is a blow for Biden and the White House, which had sought to move quickly past the episode.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 13, 2023

On the culture trail from Tokyo to Niigata

While Japan’s capital usually brings to mind skyscrapers and neon lights, there are still spots where visitors can get a feel for tradition and the art of living when the city was called Edo.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 13, 2023

Ukraine says forces are holding out as 500 civilians remain trapped Soledar

Russia's ultranationalist contract militia Wagner Group, run by an ally of President Vladimir Putin, claimed to have taken the town after intense fighting.
Japan Times
Rugby
Jan 13, 2023

Japan's Tevita Tatafu to join Bordeaux-Begles following Rugby World Cup

Japan No. 8 Tevita Tatafu will join French outfit Bordeaux-Begles next season, his Japanese side Suntory Sungoliath announced on Thursday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / EXPLAINER
Jan 13, 2023

Biden vs. Trump: The difference between the two classified-records cases

Prosecutors typically won't pursue charges for the accidental retention of classified records, but if there is evidence of possible obstruction of justice, that could change things.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jan 13, 2023

Pico Iyer's search for peace in a world of uncertainty

The author reflects on his extensive travels over the past 48 years while examining conceptions of paradise in his new collection of essays, 'The Half Known Life.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2023

A stronger Japan defense posture is easier said than done

The meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and U.S. President Biden comes as Tokyo and Washington find themselves in sync on the major security challenges.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2023

How India's ruling party is tightening its grip on Kashmir

India's ruling BJP Party hopes to get rewarded at the polls for scrapping policies that denied millions of people in Jammu and Kashmir many of the same rights as other Indians.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 12, 2023

Uganda and WHO declare end to Ebola outbreak after new cases abate

Widespread testing hasn't detected new cases in more than 42 days, an indication that the virus is no longer spreading.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo reports 13,427 new cases

The seven-day average of new cases in the capital came to 14,476.3 compared to 11,907.7 a week earlier.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 12, 2023

Why the future of technology is so hard to predict

It's 2023, yet we're not all riding Segways, having sex with robots or cloning humans. What gives?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023

Jobs vs. membership: Making sense of Japan's system of employment

A family-based 'membership-type' system of work underpins Japanese society, but the conditions and traditions attached to it aren't always favorable — or easy to understand.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2023

Biden’s classified-document headache worsens with second batch

The revelation that records were found at a separate location from the first set are likely to prompt tough questions for the White House and fuel criticism from Republicans.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jan 12, 2023

BOJ may end yield-curve control next quarter

The forecast mirrors growing expectations among investors that the BOJ's decision last month to double the 10-year yield ceiling to 0.5% was just the first step of more policy changes.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jan 12, 2023

Biden's climate agenda has a problem: Not enough workers

With the U.S. unemployment rate at a historic low of 3.5%, companies fear that plans to transition away from fossil fuels could stall out as they struggle to fill job vacancies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 12, 2023

U.S. to boost military capabilities in Japan and step up cooperation amid China worries

Tokyo and Washington agreed to deploy a more agile and capable U.S. Marine unit to Okinawa, ramp up joint surveillance operations and expand the shared use of military facilities.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 12, 2023

Scientists sound alarm as ocean temperatures hit new record

Climate change has increased surface temperatures across the planet, leading to atmospheric instability and amplifying extreme weather events such as storms.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 12, 2023

U.S. flight chaos puts harsh spotlight on FAA after tense year

The system breakdown immediately attracted criticism from prominent lawmakers and aviation industry leaders.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2023

Taiwan officer reveals details of rare interaction with NATO

Taiwan, claimed by China as its own territory, has no formal diplomatic relations with any NATO members.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 12, 2023

California deluged by record rain with more storms on the way

The storms have killed at least 17 people since the start of the year, California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Tuesday.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jan 12, 2023

Southampton stuns Manchester City in League Cup quarterfinals

City's surprise exit from the League Cup continued a worrying trend of lackluster performances.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 12, 2023

Crypto exchange Coinbase to close most of Japan operations

The shift comes as the firm cuts 20% of its workforce globally.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 12, 2023

Junji Takasago: ‘Photographers are a bridge between humans and nature’

In capturing nature's raw and mysterious beauty, Junji Takasago seeks not only to inspire awe but highlight its fragility.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 12, 2023

As anime continues its rise, animators eye opportunities afield in 2023

How big will Japanese animation be in 2023?

Longform

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