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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.
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Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Tech show a glimpse into society's potential future

This year's CEATEC (Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies) will be held in Makuhari Messe in Chiba Prefecture from Oct. 15 to 18.
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JAPAN / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Eco-friendly financing for a more sustainable world

The Green Finance Network Japan (GFNJ) was established late last year with the aim to make green finance mainstream in Japan's financial market.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

An aim to foster global competence

Chuo University has long been renowned for being at the forefront of practical learning. In 2015 and upon celebrating its 130th anniversary since its founding, the school drew up the "Chuo Vision 2025" action plan in the pursuit of establishing a stronger global presence and competency.
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Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Space biomedical technology utilized in university project for a healthy life

Inside the biomedical engineering labs at NASA, scientists are charged with developing advanced life-support machines to help astronauts breathe for longer in space.
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WORLD
Jun 27, 2019

United Nations warns U.S. and Iran to not 'sleepwalk' into war

United Nations members urged the U.S. and Iran Wednesday to step back from the brink of war and prevent an escalation of tensions.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2019

Diseases and food shortages plague migrant 'jungle camp' in Bosnia

Aid workers sounded the alarm on Wednesday about health and hygiene conditions in a makeshift forest camp in Bosnia for hundreds of migrants as they face the spread of scabies and other diseases as well as food shortages.
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SOCCER / From the Spot
Jun 26, 2019

Tourney defeats hint at Tokyo 2020 potential

In the space of nearly 24 hours, Japan's hopes at two major international tournaments were extinguished.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jun 26, 2019

Much talk, no action from sumo committees

The Japan Sumo Association loves committees.
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JAPAN
Jun 26, 2019

Activists urge G20 leaders to make sure underrepresented voices aren't marginalized

Social activists and NGO representatives from Osaka and beyond called on Japan and Group of 20 leaders Wednesday to ensure input from the public is included in their deliberations.
GLOBAL INSIGHT / Bahrain report 2019
Jun 26, 2019

Ours, Yours…

Located in the heart of the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain’s economy is growing faster than any other in the Gulf region. “We have had an average growth in gross domestic product (GDP) of 3 to 4 percent for four years and are optimistic that this growth will continue,” said Minister of Industry, Commerce...
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Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 26, 2019

Luck and longevity in the realm of the gods

The Sanin region, known for literary figures such as Lafcadio Hearn (Yakumo Koizumi), is easily accessible from Hiroshima.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 25, 2019

You can trademark whatever words you want now

The Supreme Court takes a big step toward an absolute view of free speech by allowing the registration of a 'scandalous' clothing line name.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Jun 25, 2019

Former NBA star Stephon Marbury to coach CBA's Beijing Royal Fighters

Two-time NBA All-Star Stephon Marbury was named head coach of the Beijing Royal Fighters of the Chinese Basketball Association on Monday.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 25, 2019

Tokio Marine, which spent $17 billion on acquisitions, says there's more to come

Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. is seeking acquisition opportunities in Asian emerging markets and elsewhere as it seeks to double profits from those regions, according to the new chief of Japan's largest property-and-casualty insurer.
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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2019

The fourth Rome versus the neo-Persian empire?

We should not underestimate the will and power of the Iranians.
EDITORIALS
Jun 24, 2019

Climate science under assault

U.S. hostility to the scientific consensus on global warming means that Japan and other countries must step up.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2019

The gulf of deniability

Regardless of the culprit, the U.S., Iran and other players must not overreact.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jun 23, 2019

Report on Japan pension shortfall spurs anxiety — and a closer look at the system

The Financial Services Agency earlier this month released a report on the future financial security of senior citizens that suggested people would have to save more to make up for expected shortfalls in the public pension system, sparking public anxiety and major controversy over the government program's...
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COMMUNITY / Our Lives / ADOPT ME!
Jun 23, 2019

Here's to the tabby cat that brightened up one family's home

The gorgeous tabby cat Tournesol was first featured here in June 2015. We are happy to report that he was adopted and has been living in Hyogo Prefecture with the Matsumoto family.
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WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2019

Johnson and Hunt on the campaign trail: How the two Tory rivals reckon they can fix Brexit

Boris Johnson will face his successor as foreign secretary, Jeremy Hunt, in the final Conservative Party showdown to determine who takes over from Prime Minister Theresa May.
EDITORIALS
Jun 22, 2019

Push for higher minimum wages

Companies need to consider rising minimum wages not as a threat to their bottom lines but as an opportunity to secure the manpower they need and improve their productivity by making necessary investments.
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TENNIS
Jun 22, 2019

Juan Martin del Potro admits career in doubt after latest injury

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COMMENTARY / World
Jun 21, 2019

America's Indo-Pacific strategy won't scare China

If China really is the new focus of Western security, why is Trump picking fights in the Middle East?
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jun 21, 2019

Petr Cech returns to Chelsea as technical adviser

Chelsea has appointed its former goalkeeper Petr Cech as technical and performance adviser, the Premier League club announced on Friday.
JAPAN
Jun 21, 2019

More foreign travelers venturing beyond Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya areas, reports says

About 18 million foreign travelers visited regions outside of the Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka metropolitan areas in 2018, some 40 percent more than the number of travelers who visited only those metropolitan areas, an annual government report showed Friday.

Longform

Bear attacks have dominated Japanese news headlines in recent months, with 13 people so far having been killed by the animals.
Japan’s bears have been on their killing spree for more than 100 years