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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 17, 2023

Key takeaways from Japan-U.S. talks worth noting

The fact that Japan and the U.S. do not require continuous renegotiation of their standing agreements is an important one, and shows the strength of the alliance.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 17, 2023

Ukraine missile toll rises to 40 as Russia denies attack

Emergency services gave the new toll specifying that three children were among those dead, and that 29 people were still unaccounted for.
BUSINESS
Jan 16, 2023

Questions raised over Japan's habit of putting together large-scale supplementary budgets

In the past few years, spending big has in effect been the basic tenet for extra budget compilation, as the ruling camp pushed aggressively for massive additional outlays.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 16, 2023

Why the Fed needs to take the digital yuan seriously

The e-CNY will be more than just a paperless version of cash for China's local economy, its use in trade settlements would pose a challenge to the U.S. dollar.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 16, 2023

Ukraine's Marta Kostyuk won't shake hands with Russian players at Australian Open

Russian and Belarusian players are allowed to play at Melbourne Park this year without their flag or country displayed.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 15, 2023

Russia and a return to Soviet-style central planning

With Russia's economy crumbling, some of the country's leading economists are advocating for a return to Soviet-style central planning.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 15, 2023

Spurs return to the Alamodome for a record-breaking anniversary party

San Antonio celebrated its 50th anniversary with a one-night return to its former home court, drawing over 68,000 to the cavernous venue known locally as 'the Dome.'
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants
Jan 15, 2023

L’Atelier de Noto: Peninsular cuisine with a French accent

Located about two hours from tourist-heavy Kanazawa, this modern French restaurant tucked away in tranquil Wajima takes full advantage of the Noto Peninsula's bounty of land and sea.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming
Jan 15, 2023

Streaming changed TV. Is TV changing streaming back?

A decade of bingeing has transformed storytelling and viewing habits. But we may be starting to hit that transformation's limits.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 14, 2023

How Western goods reach Russia: a long line of trucks through Georgia

With Western sanctions barring many imports, a lot of what Russia needs now travels a slow, crowded truck route through the Caucasus Mountains from Georgia.
Special Supplements / Davos special 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Cooperation needed to tackle future global challenges

The World Economic Forum’s meeting in Davos is finally back in full swing in the snow-capped Swiss Alps after an almost three-year hiatus.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Davos special 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Racing toward a new tech-driven vision of capitalism

This year’s annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, known as Davos 2023, takes place from Jan. 16 to 20 in Davos, Switzerland, under the theme “Cooperation in a Fragmented World.” Over 2,500 leaders across government, business and society will gather to discuss how to drive solutions that leverage...
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Davos special 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Hiroshima’s rebound from atomic bomb to prosperous regional hub

The G7 summit will take place from May 19 to 21 in Hiroshima — the first city in the world to have suffered the catastrophic consequences of a nuclear bomb during war.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Davos special 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Japan’s greatest export today: Stability

As nations navigate chaotic global affairs, Japan stands out for its economic and social stability. As a reliable trading partner with a steady political system, its value as a dependable player will increase as fragmentation intensifies.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Davos special 2023
Jan 14, 2023

Young Japanese at the vanguard of technology, sustainability

Every year, the World Economic Forum designates around 100 individuals from all different sectors and nations as Young Global Leaders to become the world’s next generation of leaders. This year, three Japanese were selected as YGLs.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 13, 2023

Rafael Nadal's struggles in spotlight before Australian Open

Some observers feel Rafael Nadal looks vulnerable ahead of the Australian Open.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Jan 13, 2023

South Korea calls for 24 to be charged over deadly crowd crush

Most of the officers were there mainly for crime prevention and authorities have been faulted for not doing more to control the crowd.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jan 13, 2023

Alex Ramirez and Randy Bass voted into Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame

Two of the most celebrated foreign-born players in NPB history took their place among the greats on Friday afternoon as Alex Ramirez and Randy Bass were voted into the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 13, 2023

China and Canada pressed on biodiversity leadership after delivering COP15 pact

The two countries, which worked together to broker a landmark global deal to protect nature, now need to help countries meet biodiversity goals at the national level, green groups say.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 12, 2023

Junji Takasago: ‘Photographers are a bridge between humans and nature’

In capturing nature's raw and mysterious beauty, Junji Takasago seeks not only to inspire awe but highlight its fragility.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2023

Hong Kong’s court of final appeal is not so final when it comes to the government

The decisions of Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal are final for most people, but the government doesn't think those rules apply to it.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 11, 2023

Russia's Wagner mercenaries battle Ukrainian resistance in Soledar's town center

Soledar has been the focus of intense fighting as Russia has viewed it as key to its campaign for the nearby strategic city of Bakhmut and Ukraine's larger eastern Donbas region.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2023

Classified documents from Biden's vice presidency found at think tank

Nearly 10 documents were found at Biden's office at the Penn Biden Center for Diplomacy and Global Engagement.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 10, 2023

Xi warns China officials to avoid ‘collusion’ with big business

The leader warned against 'any infiltration of capital into politics that undermines the political ecosystem or the environment for economic development.”
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 10, 2023

Lula slams far-right 'terrorism' as Brazil clears protest camps

Brazilian security forces arrested 1,500 people as President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva condemned 'acts of terrorism' after a far-right mob stormed the seat of power.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 9, 2023

Goldman to cut about 3,200 jobs this week after cost review

The firm is expected to start the process midweek and the total number of people affected will not exceed 3,200.
Barcelona's Lamine Yamal celebrates after scoring against Espanyol during their match in Cornella de Llobregat, Spain, on Thursday.
SOCCER
May 16, 2025

Lamine Yamal scores stunning goal as Barcelona clinches La Liga crown

Only the Champions League escaped an exciting young Barca side this season.
U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks in the Oval Office after President Donald Trump announced a trade deal with the U.K. on May 8. The agreement is far from a win for London, which has chosen deference over strength in dealing with Washington's bullishness.
COMMENTARY / World
May 16, 2025

Lessons from the U.S.-U.K. trade deal: Don’t appease a bully

The tariff agreement signed between London and Washington does little to boost the U.K. economy and, despite appearances, is a diplomatic defeat for Prime Minister Starmer.
Success of Chinese-made fighter jets against India raises alarm in Asia
Chinese J-10 fighter jets from the People's Liberation Army Air Force August 1st Aerobatics Team perform during a media demonstration at the Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Nakhon Ratchasima province, Thailand, in November 2015.
Rich Japanese still fear yen crash, wealth manager says
The yen slumped more than 2% on Monday alone, nearing ¥150 to the dollar, after the U.S. and China temporarily lowered tariffs, triggering a reversal of bearish dollar bets.
Japan to recognize Taiwan as place of origin in family registration system
Masataka Yuhara, secretary-general of the Friends of Lee Teng Hui Association in Japan, which has been calling for "Taiwan" to be permitted as a place of origin in family registers.
Irresponsible climbing prompts debate over who should pay for Mount Fuji rescues
Mount Fuji fills the skyline above a bridge connecting stores at a popular outlet shopping center in the city of Gotemba, Shizuoka Prefecture, in November 2024.
Akazawa's dilemma: no tariff deal or a half-baked deal
Chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and his delegation in the Oval Office of the White House in April. Since then, Japan's trade negotiations with the U.S. have produced no tangible results.
Akazawa's dilemma: no tariff deal or a half-baked deal
Chief tariff negotiator Ryosei Akazawa and his delegation in the Oval Office of the White House in April. Since then, Japan's trade negotiations with the U.S. have produced no tangible results.
Nissan hoping to electrify home crowd as Formula E returns to Tokyo
Nissan's Oliver Rowland drives during qualifying for Miami E-Prix at Homestead Motor Speedway in Homestead, Florida, on April 12.
For his first feature film, director Ryuya Suzuki created a masterpiece
"Jinsei," which follows its protagonist over a century, probes themes of identity and societal issues with a dark comic touch. The director, however, says he created the story without knowing where it would lead.
Historian Rob Fitts discovers earliest ever reference to baseball in Japan
Japan's Shohei Ohtani carries the Japanese flag onto the field before the start of the World Baseball Classic final against the United States in Miami on March 21, 2023.
Japanese retailers turn to California rice for cheaper alternative
U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass eats California rice at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday along with Mitsuko Tsuchiya, vice president of retailer Aeon.

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