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ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2015

Myanmar sentences Chinese nationals to life for illegal logging

China has lodged a diplomatic protest with Myanmar after a court in the southeast Asian nation sentenced 153 Chinese nationals to life imprisonment for illegal logging.
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2015

Delta jet declares emergency on flight to Narita from Detroit

A Delta Air Lines jet heading for Narita International Airport on Wednesday declared an in-flight emergency after an apparent engine failure over a remote part of the ocean, the airline said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2015

Phone-charging stations set for Tokyo tourist spots

Running out of battery power on your smartphone in Tokyo? Don't panic, soon you will be able to access a number of free recharging stations at popular sightseeing spots across the metropolis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2015

Mori denies role in failed stadium bid

The head of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games' organizing committee referenced soaring construction costs but denied responsibility for the now-rejected National Stadium project.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 22, 2015

Japan's fading pacifism leaves Japanese worried

Shinzo Abe is a politician who found himself powerful enough to act on his own ideas, apart from what many feel are his nation's legitimate security needs.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jul 22, 2015

Unforgiving system leaves family mired in debt

International couple say that advice from city officials to defer paying health insurance payments left them owing millions and dealing with debt collectors.
JAPAN / Society
Jul 22, 2015

Ashley Madison cheating website hacking 'may affect Japanese users'

Hackers threatening to release details of people using a cheating website may possess the records of toward two million Japanese users, it has emerged.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 22, 2015

'Inside Out' shows the emotional confusion of growing up

'Inside Out," the new Pixar-Disney animation destined to be a classic, charts the emotional journey of 11-year-old Riley (Kaitlyn Dias). It's not just about how she feels, it's about how Joy (Amy Poehler), Disgust (Mindy Kaling), Sadness (Phyllis Smith), Anger (Lewis Black) and Fear (Bill Hader) form...
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 22, 2015

'Wild Tales' and black comedy from the dark heart of Argentina

Forget about all the brassy, effects-laden blockbusters crowding the multiplexes this summer: For sheer entertainment value, none are likely to top this Argentine-Spanish anthology of comic shorts. Rich in black humor and satirical invective, "Wild Tales" became the most successful Argentinian movie...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 22, 2015

20th women's conference looks to make history

Gender equality in the workforce is not a simple thing to achieve.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 22, 2015

U.S. general touts putting air controllers with Iraqi troops, giving Ukraine 'lethal equipment'

Putting U.S. air controllers with Iraqi forces closer to combat areas so they can identify and direct bombing would improve airstrikes on Islamic State rebel targets and should be "seriously considered," a top U.S. general told lawmakers on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jul 21, 2015

U.N. Security Council backs Iran nuclear deal; Tehran hardliners object

The U.N. Security Council on Monday backed Iran's nuclear agreement with world powers but the Islamic Republic's Revolutionary Guard attacked the resolution, underlining powerful opposition to the deal.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 21, 2015

China Protests U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander's Spy-Plane Flight

China renewed its protests over U.S. spy planes entering what it claims as territory after the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet joined a surveillance flight over the disputed South China Sea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 21, 2015

Islamic State branch claims responsibility for deadly car blast outside Sanaa mosque

Islamic State's Yemen branch claimed responsibility for a car blast outside a mosque used by the Houthi group on Monday that police sources and medics said killed five people and wounded seven others.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 21, 2015

'Not a hero' McCain returns fire, tells Trump to apologize to U.S. military families

Sen. John McCain urged Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Monday to apologize to U.S. military families for saying prisoners of war are not heroes, in his first direct response to Trump's remarks.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2015

Germany, not Greece, should exit the euro

A German return to the deutsche mark would cause the value of the euro to fall immediately, giving countries in Europe's periphery a much-needed boost in competitiveness.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 20, 2015

Asia's view of the Greek crisis

Perhaps Greece should look to Asia for proof that, by taking responsibility for its own destiny, a country can emerge stronger from even the most difficult trials.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 20, 2015

Myanmar's military chief defends political role, says he may run for president

Myanmar's commander-in-chief reiterated the need for the military to continue its powerful role in politics and said he will consider standing for president in November elections if asked to do so, according to an interview broadcast Monday.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
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. 
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.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha 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.

Podcast

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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