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Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Sep 4, 2018

Yemenis find solace in cinema after years of war in flick about their plight

Yemenis filed into a makeshift cinema for the first time since fighting broke out in their city of Aden more than three years ago — and watch some of their own story reflected back at them on the projector screen.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 1, 2018

Tabloids in Japan unafraid to question Imperial scandals

The domestic press is more deferential to Japan's Imperial family than the British press is to its royal family. To secure access, Japan's mainstream media must play by the rules of the Imperial Household Agency, which controls said access and watches the resulting coverage closely.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / TOKYO FOOD FILE
Sep 1, 2018

Eneko Tokyo: Basque-inspired, truffle-infused cooking

It was one of the major restaurant openings of last year — a renowned, award-winning European chef at the top of his game, launching his second self-named overseas offshoot. And yet, when you arrive at Eneko Tokyo, hidden away on a quiet Nishiazabu side street, it can feel as though you have come across...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Aug 25, 2018

The efforts of Japan's first female doctor are worth remembering

Ginko Ogino deserves to be better known — especially now.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 9, 2018

Trunk (Hotel) banks on lodging experience that goes beyond the room

In the morning, two millennial-age men sit at a table together sipping coffee while typing away on their computers. As lunch time approaches, office workers file in for a bite to eat. At dusk, fashionable crowds sip on swanky cocktails and listen to local DJs spin their latest tunes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / BACKSTREET STORIES
Aug 3, 2018

Rocking the hot stuff in weathered Narihira

Although the Tokyo neighborhood of Narihira is slowly shifting toward a younger demographic, a postwar vibe still lingers in its back alleys and keeps its community close-knit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Aug 3, 2018

A day in the life of Kurdish asylum-seekers in Tokyo

Tokyo offers an almost limitless variety of awe-inspiring tours but one recent addition guided visitors on a truly unique journey — into the settlements of Kurdish asylum-seekers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 1, 2018

Waseda University student's show fuses Arabian and Japanese fashion

When Waseda University student Eri Tamazawa ran into a couple from the United Arab Emirates dressed in traditional attire on campus three years ago, she was astonished at how beautiful the clothes were and it made her realize how little she knew about Arabian culture.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 24, 2018

Family of slain Australian woman sues Minneapolis police over shooting

The family of an Australian woman who was shot dead by Minneapolis police last year after calling them to report a suspected crime near her home sued the city and several officers Monday, saying they had violated her civil rights.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / OSAKA RESTAURANTS
Jul 21, 2018

Kawahara: Thrilling, exciting, game-changing kaiseki

At Kawahara, expect a multi-course kaiseki meal that presents seasonal foods in unexpected, playful ways.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 16, 2018

Cave rescue highlights the positive power of globalism

The Thai drama shows a global community does indeed exist and can do great good.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 13, 2018

Prince Harry and Elton John to launch coalition against HIV in men

Britain's Prince Harry and music star Elton John are joining forces to launch a "global coalition" focused on treating HIV infections in men, the singer's AIDS charity said on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / NPB NOTEBOOK
Jul 6, 2018

Warren Cromartie featured in new series on YouTube

Warren Cromartie was a star for the Montreal Expos and a league MVP and Japan Series champion (both in 1989) with the Yomiuri Giants.
JAPAN
Jul 2, 2018

Princess Ayako says she and fiance Kei Moriya hit it off from the start

Princess Ayako says she hit it off with her husband-to-be Kei Moriya from the time they first met last December at the introduction of her mother, Princess Hisako.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Jun 30, 2018

Explosions in the sky: Fireworks lie at the heart of summer in Japan

Is Japan "the best" at fireworks?
Japan Times
SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jun 29, 2018

England's lack of depth a significant concern

There are two ways of looking at England's 1-0 defeat by Belgium. Finishing second in Group H meant that on Tuesday, England plays Colombia with the prospect of either Switzerland or Sweden for the winner. Group winner Belgium meets Japan on Monday and the winner of that game faces Brazil or Mexico....
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 19, 2018

Reversing Japan's demographic nosedive

Many steps can be taken to boost the shrinking population.
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
Jun 17, 2018

World Cup views from Tokyo, Group E/F: Brazil, Serbia and Germany

Japan-based supporters of Group E and F teams fighting it out for the ultimate prize at the FIFA World Cup speak to The Japan Times.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 14, 2018

Meghan Markle joins Queen Elizabeth II on first royal trip without Harry

Britain's newest royal Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will join Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday for her first official engagements without husband Prince Harry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 1, 2018

Outrage by allies over U.S. steel tariffs set to take center stage at Whistler G7 meeting

Global finance chiefs from America's closest allies are promising to give Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin an earful this week after the Trump administration imposed steel and aluminum duties that sparked swift trade responses.

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