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BUSINESS
Jun 3, 2021

The corporate world's favorite climate solution is mired in disagreements

Global warming is the world's biggest market failure and according to a task force, the solution might just be better trading.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / United Nations Day Special 2020
Oct 24, 2020

Peace, human rights, sustainable development crucial

The United Nations, which consists of 193 Member States, celebrates its 75th anniversary on Oct. 24. The world has changed since the world body’s establishment in 1945, and the U.N. is now confronting challenges such as climate change, increasing inequalities and most recently, the coronavirus pandemic....
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ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Feb 11, 2020

North Korea enhanced nuclear and missile programs in 2019 and got fuel via China, U.N. report says

North Korea continued to enhance its nuclear and ballistic missile programs last year in breach of United Nations sanctions, according to a confidential U.N. report seen by Reuters on Monday.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Feb 3, 2020

The Kawai scandal and the race to succeed Shinzo Abe

Hiroshima-based Liberal Democratic Party Diet member Anri Kawai admitted in January to receiving ¥150 million from LDP headquarters prior to the July 2019 Upper House election. Kawai, a novice in national politics, is also the wife of disgraced former Justice Minister Katsuyuki Kawai, who was forced...
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 31, 2020

Ox walking, heckling and other strange Diet practices

Understanding Japanese politics, as with many things in Japanese society, is often an exercise of scratching beneath the surface to discover the true meaning.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2019

U.K. ex-spy and FBI source Christopher Steele was friends with Ivanka Trump, source says

A former British spy who was a source for the FBI in its probe of Donald Trump's presidential campaign had an extended friendship with Ivanka Trump, the president's daughter, a source familiar with the friendship said on Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 11, 2019

BOJ members voiced concerns about ability to hit inflation target, minutes of October meeting show

Some on the nine-member board insisted on the need to communicate to markets that the BOJ would maintain loose monetary policy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 11, 2019

NRA turmoil creates rift among big donors

Joe Olson was once such a passionate supporter of the National Rifle Association that he pledged to bequeath millions of dollars from his estate to the gun organization upon his death.
Japan Times
JAPAN / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

G20 host has work cut out for it in creating consensus

One of the largest and most important gatherings of world leaders outside the U.N. General Assembly — the Group of 20 Leaders' Summit — arrives in Japan for the first time ever this week, bringing with it over 30 presidents, prime ministers and leaders from international organizations.
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2019

As Tokyo Olympics loom, Japan needs to fill Takeda's empty seat ASAP, says IOC's Bach

French prosecutors have questioned Takeda and placed him under formal investigation in December for suspected corruption in Tokyo's successful bid to host the Olympic Games.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 14, 2019

Joint Korean 2032 Olympic bid faces hurdles of sanctions, cultural differences and state of war

If North and South Korea succeed in their long-shot bid to host the 2032 Summer Olympics, any athletic feats may be overshadowed by the political achievements needed to make the games happen.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 16, 2019

The critical importance of staying connected

Preparing for what has been touted as the '100-year life' is not a task for elderly people or the government alone.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Oct 4, 2018

Deaf community looks to bring their own Olympics to Japan after 2020

About seven years have passed since Miyuki Kano, a 41-year-old former Olympic volleyball player, entered into the world of deaf sports as a volleyball coach, taking over the position of her friend who died of cancer.
EDITORIALS
Sep 15, 2018

End guidelines for hiring new grads?

Many uniquely Japanese employment practices that lie behind recruiting guidelines are changing at a dizzying pace.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 8, 2018

Worn to be wild: Tokkōfuku combat uniforms

Tracing its origins back to the heady days of motorcycle gangs in the 1970s, the style is making a comeback with youth in Japan.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2018

NATO facing deep dilemmas

Can an old-fashioned military alliance like NATO can deliver the security and physical safety modern societies need?
EDITORIALS
Jul 3, 2018

Time to address Imperial family's shrinking ranks

The declining size of the Imperial family is an issue that shouldn't remain on the back burner.
EDITORIALS
Feb 21, 2018

LDP's proposed electoral system amendment

The LDP's proposed electoral system amendment won't solve the vote-value disparity problem and may conflict with the Constitution's Article 43.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Feb 19, 2018

Why Japan's national land preservation policy is useless

The government has a low degree of consciousness with regard to the preservation of national land.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 7, 2018

LDP faction boss Fukushiro Nukaga pressured to step down ahead of September party leadership race

The head of what was once the most powerful faction within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party is facing a crisis ahead of September's leadership race.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50 years of ASEAN
Aug 9, 2017

Major role in ensuring Asian stability, success

I wish to extend my heartfelt congratulations to ASEAN on the 50th anniversary of its founding.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50 years of ASEAN
Aug 9, 2017

ASEAN, Japan offer tourists great diversity

Tourism is one of the key industries in the respective ASEAN member states. The ASEAN member states are enriched with attractive tourism destinations that include renowned resorts surrounded by breathtaking nature and historical places that are designated as World Heritage sites.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 28, 2017

ADB faces many challenges ahead as it marks 50th year

The Asia Development Bank can't afford to rest on its laurels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / 50TH ADB ANNUAL MEETING
May 4, 2017

Asian economies grow through ADB financing and knowledge

I would like to welcome you to the 50th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank. Thank you all for taking the time to join us here in Yokohama.

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Members of the nonprofit group Japan Youth Memorial Association search for the remains of dead soldiers in a cave in Okinawa Prefecture in February.
The long search for Japan’s lost soldiers