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BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2019

Why Asia's biggest economies are backing hydrogen fuel cell cars

Japan, China and South Korea have set ambitious targets to put millions of hydrogen-powered vehicles on their roads by the end of the next decade at a cost of billions of dollars.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KYOTO RESTAURANTS
Sep 21, 2019

Yanagi Koji Taka: An intimate, unfussy standing bar with a tapas vibe

After cooking in Italy, Australia and Denmark for over a decade, kaiseki chef Taka Nishimura returned to Kyoto to open Yanagi Koji Taka, a small, local joint with a menu of perfectly executed bar food.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 20, 2019

UFO enthusiasts prepare to 'storm' Nevada's Area 51 in search of alien secrets

Scores of UFO enthusiasts converged on rural Nevada on Thursday for a pilgrimage of sorts to the U.S. installation known as Area 51, long rumored to house government secrets about alien life, as law enforcement officials beefed up security around the military base.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 20, 2019

Getting around Japan: 10 essential and free apps for travel

The idea of navigating your way around Tokyo — with an area nearly three times the size of New York City — can be a little daunting. Here’s a selection of useful apps that will help you get from point A to point B, as well as make the most of your time in Japan. And all of these are free (though...
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 18, 2019

Volunteers ready for action at Rugby World Cup

With the historic first Rugby World Cup match in Asia fast approaching, the volunteers are working to be just as ready as the players for the sport's extravaganza.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Sep 18, 2019

Be proactive, not reactive, as an intern

An internship at a Japanese office can teach you a lot about the country's business culture.
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2019

FactCheck Initiative Japan NPO uncovers dodgy claims from Abe and others ahead of July vote

FactCheck Initiative Japan, a Tokyo-based nonprofit organization that analyzes information provided by politicians, has found issues with a number of claims that were made in relation to the July 21 Upper House election.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 17, 2019

Empty hair salons can't be saved by BOJ

Struggling businesses in rural Japan show the limits of the central bank's massive easing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Sep 15, 2019

The hot topic of Western saunas in Japan

Onsen hot spring baths may reign in Japan, but the Western sauna could be the next health and wellness trend.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 15, 2019

The Hatoyama administration's significance

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may wish to forget this time as a bad dream, but insead he and must try to learn from it, as should the opposition parties, the voters and the alliance managers who backed the wrong horse.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Sep 14, 2019

Frustrated travelers at Narita Airport in wake of Typhoon Faxai spark joy on social media

Choirs full of Swedish children typically don’t break into song at Narita Airport. That’s precisely what happened last Monday night, however, when a youth group called Nova Cantica found itself stranded at the transport hub and decided to pass the time by singing in front of some empty check-in counters....
EDITORIALS
Sep 14, 2019

Lessons from the latest typhoon

Last week's typhoon provided ample evidence the Tokyo area needs better prepartation for disasters, especially among transport companies and employers in general.
Japan Times
ENVIRONMENT
Sep 13, 2019

Debate over Japan's extinct wolf grows

An unidentified animal howl recorded in the Okuchichibu mountains bears a strong resemblance to a wolf howl, according to an analysis of audio samples provided by Hiroshi Yagi, an independent researcher who has been working to prove the existence of the officially extinct Japanese wolf.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 13, 2019

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to prioritize housing and livelihoods to appease protesters

Embattled Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam has promised to prioritize housing and people's livelihoods to appease deep-rooted discontent about the way the Asian financial hub has been governed.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 13, 2019

U.S. flags Huawei 5G network security concerns to Gulf allies

The United States has raised its concerns with Gulf allies over a possible security risk in using Huawei's technology for their 5G mobile infrastructure, U.S. officials said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Sep 10, 2019

In Hong Kong's leaderless movement, officials don't know who to negotiate with

As a top adviser to Hong Kong's government, Bernard Chan is searching for any protester who can strike a deal to end more than three months of unrest.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 9, 2019

Boris Johnson's dismay over whaling

Britain's prime minister shouldn't allow the U.K.-Japan relationship to be unduly defined by a still important but strategically irrelevant issue like whaling.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2019

Central Hong Kong beset with violence after Carrie Lam's big concession

Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam's biggest concession yet to protesters did little to stem scenes of violence that have become the norm on weekends in the Asian financial hub.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 8, 2019

Protesters sing 'Star-Spangled Banner' during rally and call on Trump to 'liberate' Hong Kong

Thousands of Hong Kong protesters on Sunday sang "The Star-Spangled Banner" and called on U.S. President Donald Trump to "liberate" the Chinese-ruled city, the latest in a series of demonstrations that have gripped the territory for months.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Women of Taste
Sep 7, 2019

Takako Yoshino's growing community of farmers

With the average age of farmers in Japan over 65 and predicted to decline in the next decade, Takako Yoshino hopes to inspire a new generation of younger farmers.

Longform

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