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EDITORIALS
Nov 16, 2014

Questionable ODA policy shift

The Abe administration plans to introduce new ODA guidelines that will pave the way for aid to armed forces of other nations.
EDITORIALS
Nov 16, 2014

No rush in TPP talks

Rather than rush to reach an agreement, the government needs to try shape the outcome of TPP talks in ways that would truly benefit Japan's economy and people.
WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 16, 2014

South Africa trials high-tech shark repellent

South Africa has started testing a shark-repelling electronic cable in Cape Town in a high-tech experiment aimed at protecting swimmers without harming the deadly sea predators.
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LIFE / Travel
Nov 15, 2014

Tomonoura: lost in a storied landscape

The priest from Fukuzenji Temple is sitting cross-legged on a cushion in front of us like a Zen-sage. He has his back to a window of the Taichoro Guesthouse as he explains the significance of the astounding view before us. We are looking out at the nearby islands of Sensuijima and Bentenjima floating...
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JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Nov 15, 2014

Laughter the best medicine for humanity

What a comical species we are. The proof? Laughter. We laugh. At what? Why?
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CULTURE / Books
Nov 15, 2014

Holiday gifts they'll cherish from cover to cover

As the holiday season rolls around, it's time to dash about in a mad panic in search of gifts that say "I've given this one some thought, honest." Or you can just let us do the thinking for you, with gift suggestions from our regular book reviewers — tailor-made for the Japanophile reader.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2014

As Okinawa votes, Futenma base looms

In an election widely viewed as the final referendum on relocating the U.S. Futenma base within their prefecture, Okinawans prepare to choose a new governor.
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BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2014

Wada proud to represent MLB

Tsuyoshi Wada entered Game 2 of the MLB-Japan All-Star Series on Friday night at Tokyo Dome to the strains of Tom Petty's 1989 hit "Free Fallin'," which was serving as the de facto soundtrack to Rob Wooten's exit from the game after having given up a run.
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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2014

Hall of Famer Winfield impressed by Otani's versatility

When Dave Winfield was drafted by the San Diego Padres in 1973, it was as a pitcher. When he entered the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2001, it was because of his career as a batter and outfielder. He briefly played both positions in college, and when he looks at the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters' Shohei Otani...
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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 15, 2014

MLB, Under Armour announce tie-up

It remains to be seen if MLB leaves Japan with a victory on the field, but the league feels like it's hit a home run on the business side of things.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 15, 2014

Space scientist apologizes for shirt called sexist

AP — British physicist Matt Taylor brimmed with excitement Wednesday as the European Space Agency's Philae lander separated from the Rosetta spacecraft, showing off a colorful tattoo on his thigh of the two craft while proclaiming, "We're making history."
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BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 14, 2014

Orioles reliever Hunter impressed by Japanese players' skills

Tommy Hunter's favorite thing about his first trip to Japan has been the food, sushi in particular.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 14, 2014

Mali traces over 200 contacts in second Ebola wave

Mali is tracing at least 200 contacts linked to confirmed and probable Ebola victims as it seeks to control its second Ebola outbreak, health officials said Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2014

Abe's key bills set to be tossed if Diet dissolved

As the prospect of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe dissolving the Lower House draws closer, the chances of his administration's key bills passing the current Diet session appear increasingly slim.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Nov 14, 2014

Stumped for gift ideas? We've got you covered

It's that time of the year again, and The Japan Times contributors and columnists are here to help.
BUSINESS
Nov 14, 2014

DPJ will oppose tax hike to 10%, saying Abe failed to meet conditions

Reversing its earlier stance, the Democratic Party of Japan, the largest opposition force, said Friday it will oppose the planned sales tax hike to 10 percent from 8 percent next October.
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 14, 2014

Battle against Ebola raises ethical questions

The tiny number of Ebola cases in rich countries — and the ensuing panic-inducing headlines and quarantine measures — have brought home the global nature of infectious disease today.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 14, 2014

Japan can't afford to remain isolated in the region

Japan cannot afford to remain isolated in its own neighborhood. It's high time that it mended fences with China and South Korea.
COMMENTARY / World / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Nov 14, 2014

Why Abe will likely opt to call a snap Lower House election

Successive resignations of two female Cabinet members dealt a blow to the administration of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. But should the opposition camp be credited for its attack that forced them to step down or did the administration manage to minimize the impact by counteracting quickly?
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2014

DPJ, Ishin no To reject alliance over possible snap election

The Ishin no To (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party of Japan will not form a broad cooperation agreement in the event that a Lower House election is held next month, as both parties continue to jostle for position and stake out their territory.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Nov 14, 2014

Chimpanzee study reveals the value of being an ape bully

For male chimpanzees, there may be a benefit to being a bully.
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CULTURE / Japan Pulse
Nov 14, 2014

Astro Boy gets green light in robot-branded Sagami

Astro Boy is rescuing pedestrians in Kanagawa Prefecture with a new traffic light that uses his image.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 13, 2014

Honda discloses fifth Takata air bag-linked fatality, widens recall

Honda Motor Co said Thursday that a driver in Malaysia died after a July accident involving an air bag supplied by Takata Corp — the fifth such fatality and the first outside the United States.

Longform

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