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JAPAN / Politics
Aug 5, 2015

Japan defense chief says SDF could deal with nukes under security bills

Under the ruling bloc's security bills, the Self-Defense Forces would theoretically be allowed to transport, repair or store nuclear, chemical and biological weapons for foreign forces.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 5, 2015

Seven decades without a nuclear war

We cannot be sure that nuclear weapons never will be used in war again, but 70 years is an impressive start.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 5, 2015

Only way forward is to eliminate nuclear arms

Seventy years after they were used, it is time to finally bring an end to the era of nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / HOTLINE TO NAGATACHO
Aug 5, 2015

Abe, offer a WWII apology alluding to the shame the West should share

The prime minister should explain to the world that he is sorry for the implications of Japan's warmongering past but rather glad that Japan avoided the fate of its neighbors by treading the imperial path.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Aug 5, 2015

Tom cruises through 'Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation'

Tom Cruise is 53. I repeat: Tom Cruise is 53. In seven years he will officially be eligible for retirement and a cushy 401(k) plan. That will probably be what's going on in the minds of most people who watch "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation," the latest but not last installment in the "Mission:...
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Aug 5, 2015

A-bomb survivors speak out against nuclear power, decry Abe's view of war

When Atsushi Hoshino set out to revive a group representing atomic bomb survivors in the Fukushima Prefecture 30 years ago, one topic was taboo — criticizing the nuclear power industry upon which many relied for jobs.
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 5, 2015

Takata's lobby spending rises 22% as recall scrutiny intensifies

Takata Corp. boosted spending on U.S. federal lobbying by 22 percent in the second quarter as it faced increased attention from regulators and lawmakers about faulty air bags behind the auto industry's largest recall in history.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Aug 4, 2015

Dinh Q. Le's art of nuanced criticism

Dinh Q. Le says he's not angry about the American war in Vietnam anymore. This makes our interview a lot easier; we are both of Vietnamese descent and there is a chance that talking about the war could polarize us very quickly, even though we are one generation removed from those that fought.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 4, 2015

Of kimono and cultural appropriation

Clueless identity politics activists in the U.S. are no friends of Japan's struggling kimono industry.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle / Japan Pulse
Aug 4, 2015

Attack of the plant hunters, green carnivores and fleshy girls

Never promised you a rose garden, but how about a fleshy plant or a stag-horn fern?
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 4, 2015

Crews begin to gain on fierce Northern California wildfire; 20 others still raging

A fierce wildfire that has devoured drought parched terrain in Northern California with remarkable speed raged on for a sixth day on Monday as evacuations expanded and firefighters began to gain some ground against the flames
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Aug 4, 2015

Italy nabs 11 in hunt for Sicilian Mafia don of dons on run since '93

Police in Sicily arrested 11 suspected mobsters they believe were helping Sicilian Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro evade capture and spread his orders to the rest of the criminal organization.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Aug 3, 2015

Japan's security bills are tactical approach to battle

Lawmakers are due to continue debating two contentious security bills until mid-September, comprising some of the most controversial government-sponsored legislation to reach the Diet in recent years.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 3, 2015

Europe has its own serious air pollution issues

When it comes to air pollution, Europe might consider doing less lecturing and taking more action.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Aug 3, 2015

Tokyo bar transformed into Sailor Moon cafe until the end of September

A cafe themed around the globally popular "Sailor Moon" manga and anime series opened Monday in Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo, featuring special food items, songs and goods.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2015

Beijing to limit cars, factories to ensure clean air for war anniversary

Beijing will limit the number of vehicles on the streets and shut factories to ensure clean air during a commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, the government and media said Monday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2015

India orders clampdown on Internet porn, sparks censorship debate

India has blocked hundreds of adult websites to prevent pornography becoming a social nuisance, a government official said Monday, sparking a debate about censorship and freedom in the world's largest democracy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 3, 2015

Electronic measuring tape helps slimmers check their waist

It's a measure of how well your diet is working, but it can be inconvenient to check if your waist is shrinking by wrapping a tape around it and reading off the number.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 3, 2015

Taiwan school textbook row highlights antipathy to 'one China'

Protests in Taiwan over textbook revisions that students say aim to brainwash them into accepting a "one China" view of history underscore the island's growing sense of independence from its vast neighbor and geopolitical foe.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Aug 3, 2015

'Not a debater' Trump plans to play nice in first GOP candidate faceoff

Donald Trump, the man to beat in this week's first televised Republican presidential debate, said on Sunday he does not plan to attack his rivals and downplayed expectations for his performance, saying "I'm not a debater."
JAPAN / Society
Aug 2, 2015

Venue for 2019 Rugby World Cup final still undecided

World Rugby officials are still undecided about where the 2019 World Cup final will be played after the Japanese government scuttled their proposal to stage the match in Tokyo's new Olympic stadium.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 2, 2015

Why Russia vetoed bid to set up MH17 tribunal

Like the U.S., Russia wants to retain the right to try its own war criminals under its own laws rather than hand them over to an international tribunal.
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.
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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.
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