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CULTURE / Film
Jul 13, 2016

'Amy': Remembering the star the right way

Back in 1969, John Lennon — then on his media-hounded honeymoon with Yoko Ono — penned "The Ballad of John and Yoko," with the chorus, "The way things are going, they're gonna crucify me." It seems a bit over-the-top, until you recall how his next decade unraveled: Ono was vilified as the "witch"...
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 11, 2016

U.S. cops protect violent, racist system

Black or white, the U.S. police are paid to oppress, not protect, and citizens of all races have good cause to be afraid of them.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2016

Former interior minister Masuda to run for Tokyo governor on LDP ticket

Former internal affairs minister Hiroya Masuda on Sunday said in a statement sent to media outlets that he will run for Tokyo governor in the July 31 election.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jul 10, 2016

Voting kicks off in Japan as Abe seeks Upper House supermajority

Voting began Sunday in an Upper House election that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has billed as a chance to pass judgment on his economic policies. Opposition parties, however, are focused on preventing a resounding victory for the prime minister that would allow him to take the next step toward revising...
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WORLD
Jul 9, 2016

As people protest police violence against African-Americans, 'Black Lives Matter' becomes mantra

"Black Lives Matter" has become a mantra for people protesting police violence against African-Americans.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 9, 2016

Decision to turn Sulu into gay 'Star Trek' character 'unfortunate': Takei

While veteran "Star Trek" actor George Takei might be the inspiration to make fan favorite Hikaru Sulu gay in the rebooted franchise's new film, he called the decision "really unfortunate," media outlets reported Friday.
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JAPAN / Society
Jul 7, 2016

Japan election manifestos free LGBT rights from political closet

When openly gay independent candidate Wataru Ishizaka campaigned in a 2007 Tokyo local election, people snickered at his speeches. But now even Japan's conservative ruling party mentions gay rights in its platform for this year's Upper House election.
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2016

Clinton beating Sanders by hook and by crook

Caucus after caucus, primary after primary, the Clinton team robbed Bernie Sanders of votes that were rightfully his.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 5, 2016

In surprise decision, Mao not entered in NHK Trophy this season

The 2016-17 skating season officially began with the recent release of the Grand Prix assignments for the new campaign. It didn't take long to find a big surprise in the listings.
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ENVIRONMENT / OLD NIC'S NOTEBOOK
Jul 2, 2016

The Imperial Couple's day in our woods

On Monday, June 6, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited us here at our C.W. Nicol Afan Woodland Trust in Shinano, northern Nagano Prefecture.
SUMO / SUMO SCRIBBLINGS
Jul 1, 2016

YouTube poses unique challenges for Japan Sumo Association

Every few days, year-round, I receive emails from foreign visitors to Japan asking just how to gain access to morning training sessions at one of the sport's (current) 44 stables.
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SOCCER / PREMIER REPORT
Jul 1, 2016

Finding new England manager won't be an easy task

In any successful organization, forward planning is essential. The present quickly becomes the future so those at the sharp end of the business would constantly be formulating ideas and strategies for the next step.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 1, 2016

Britain will not turn its back on Europe: ambassador

Britain will not walk away from Europe even as it prepares to leave the European Union, Britain's envoy to Japan said Friday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 29, 2016

Time to close money loopholes

Lawmakers need to get to work on closing the gaping loopholes in the system controlling political funds.
CULTURE / Music
Jun 25, 2016

Yesterday: When the 'Beatles typhoon' hit Japan

Fifty years ago this week, the Fab Four played some of their final live performances in Tokyo. We speak to fans who were u2018swept off their feet' by the visit.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 22, 2016

LDP grandee Kunio Hatoyama dead at 67

The death was announced Wednesday of veteran lawmaker and former internal affairs minister Kunio Hatoyama. He was 67.
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JAPAN
Jun 21, 2016

SDF on alert for possible North Korean ballistic missile launch

The Self-Defense Forces go on alert for a potential ballistic missile launch by North Korean, revving up their Patriot interceptor batteries just in case.
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WORLD
Jun 19, 2016

Belgium charges three men with terrorism offenses over Euro 2016 games

Belgian prosecutors charged three men with terrorism offenses on Saturday following raids amid heightened security in Belgium and France due to the Euro 2016 soccer tournament.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 18, 2016

Japan sleeps while cybercriminals get smarter

During a recent trip to the United States, I was in a car with a friend when she received a phone call from her bank, which asked if she had used her debit card that day to make purchases at a certain store. She said she hadn't, indicating someone had hacked into her account. By the time we reached our...
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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jun 18, 2016

Culture of fear lingers in war-traumatized Sri Lanka

Civil war engulfed Sri Lanka from 1983 to 2009, with a death toll estimated by the U.N. at up to 100,000. The war was fought between the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, aka Tamil Tigers, and the Sri Lankan state.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 16, 2016

IS an umbrella brand for hate

Islamic State is not an all-powerful octopus of a global terror organization, but it has a talented marketing team.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 16, 2016

Masuzoe to get ¥22 million retirement allowance after quitting Tokyo governorship

Regardless of behavior and performance, a governor's retirement allowance is determined solely by their monthly salary and the number of months served in office.
EDITORIALS
Jun 15, 2016

Masuzoe throws in the towel

The Tokyo governor's resignation may be convenient for the ruling parties, but they still must get to work on closing the loophole in the Political Funds Control Law that led to the scandal.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 15, 2016

How the Islamic State group overtook al-Qaida

With its self-declared caliphate, Islamic State has gained control of more resources and generated more income than al-Qaida.
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MORE SPORTS
Jun 13, 2016

Setoguchi's life, game back on track after Swiss stint

Devin Setoguchi resurrected his professional hockey career this past season in, of all places, Switzerland.
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JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 11, 2016

No guarantees: the struggle of being old and alone in Japan

Foreign media have been diligently covering Japan's rocky economic road to an uncertain future, but they seem to have missed the recent bankruptcy of Nihon Life Kyokai, a company that provides guarantor services. Though it's only one failure, the Japanese press has paid particularly close attention,...
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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Jun 11, 2016

Abenomics' failure and the curse of 'Japanization'

The word "Japanization" refers to Japan's prolonged stagnation — a malady that was on everyone's mind at the recent G-7 summit. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe made the right call in postponing the planned tax hike, but the feeble opposition can be forgiven for pouncing on his abrupt volte-face, which is...

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Ichiro Suzuki, one of the most iconic players in NPB and MLB history, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame with 99.7% of the vote.
With Hall of Fame induction, Ichiro makes himself heard loud and clear