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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 17, 2022

Yes, Russians know what their military is doing in Ukraine

They are finding out for themselves through unofficial news sources or from other citizens — even if they are too cautious to admit it fearing the police state.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 9, 2022

Sanctions and sanctuary: Japan responds to Russia's war in Ukraine

As Vladimir Putin's grim war in Ukraine escalates, The Economist's Tokyo bureau chief, Noah Sneider, joins to discuss the reasons for the conflict, the lengths to which Japan is supporting Ukraine, and how the war will redefine relationships between Japan and its northern neighbor, Russia.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 4, 2022

Japan's rigid COVID-19 border controls hurt foreign students, but also the country’s future

Japan's closed borders over the past two years have created difficult obstacles and deflected students to other countries, including South Korea.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Mar 2, 2022

The sublime boredom of walking Japan

In a world where getting from A to B is dominated by cars, planes and trains, we all walk far less than people used to. 10,000 steps a day is an aspirational target for many. But for Craig Mod, that's just a stroll before lunch.
Japan Times
WORLD
Feb 24, 2022

Many Russians feel deep unease over going to war

Going to war is one of Russians' greatest fears, according to an independent pollster.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2022

The power and poison of Modern Monetary Theory

The rigid stances of MMT's devotees and detractors have not led to productive discussions over its viability.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 14, 2021

Vaccine mandates rekindle fierce debate over civil liberties

Across Europe's democracies, the latest wave of the pandemic is prompting governments to reimpose sweeping restrictions on free movement and mixing in their societies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Society
Dec 3, 2021

Those cute cats online? They help spread misinformation.

Videos of cute animals draw huge audiences that can be redirected to sites spreading conspiracy theories, unproven coronavirus cures and other false information.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Nov 18, 2021

What did Japan bring to the COP26 climate summit?

COP26 was billed as the world's last chance to limit global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Nov 10, 2021

Japan's loneliness epidemic

Surveys of the Japanese public show that 1 in 2 people in their 20s and 30s have felt lonely during the pandemic.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 28, 2021

Princess Mako's not-so-fairytale wedding

After a three-year delay, Princess Mako finally married her university sweetheart Kei Komuro on Tuesday.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 20, 2021

Why is Kyoto going bankrupt?

In 2019, tourists spent u00a51.2 trillion in Kyoto. Now the city faces bankruptcy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Oct 9, 2021

Apple seeks to delay ruling that loosens its grip on App Store

The iPhone-maker gave notice Friday that will appeal a judge's ruling in its fight with Epic Games.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Oct 7, 2021

Who is Fumio Kishida, Japan's new prime minister?

Who is Kishida and how did he rise to become the country's newest Prime Minister?
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Sep 22, 2021

Keirin — The War on Wheels

The Guardian's Tokyo correspondent Justin McCurry takes us inside the world of keirin, Japan's billion-dollar bicycle races.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Sep 8, 2021

With half of Japan vaccinated, what's next for the vaccine rollout?

Lisa Du, a reporter at Bloomberg's Tokyo bureau, joins us to give an update on Japan's vaccine rollout and the challenges ahead.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Sep 6, 2021

One and done — Prime Minister Suga’s sudden resignation

The Japan Times' political correspondent, Satoshi Sugiyama, discusses Suga's sudden resignation and who might replace him as prime minister.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Sep 1, 2021

Why a more accessible Japan is better for everyone

How can Japan become more inclusive and accessible as it moves beyond the Paralympic Games?
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Aug 25, 2021

What will be the legacy of the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics?

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic and with no fans to watch them, will the Paralympics lead to a more inclusive society in Japan or will they fail to make a lasting impression?
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Aug 13, 2021

Theremins and gold medal wins: Farewell to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics

We take a look back at the closing moments of the 2020 Olympic Games.
PODCAST / deep dive
Aug 6, 2021

Week 2 at the Tokyo Olympics: A marathon in the heat

We take a look back at the second week of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jul 30, 2021

Week 1 at the Tokyo Olympics: Gold, Covid and Naomi Osaka

We take a look back at the first week of Olympic madness in Tokyo.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jul 24, 2021

The clear-cut actions that led to a disaster in Atami

News outlets are looking at the role companies played in exacerbating the mudslides that engulfed more than 130 homes in the city of Atami.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jul 23, 2021

Episode 92: The long road to the Tokyo Olympics — Part 2

In Part 2 of this two-part look at the long and tumultuous road to the Olympics, we discuss heat, corruption and the endless run of scandals.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Jul 21, 2021

Episode 91: The long road to the Olympic Games — Part 1

In Part 1 of a two-part look at the long and tumultuous road to the Olympics, we look at Tokyo's initial bid for the Olympics in 2011, how the city won that bid in 2013, and the ups and downs that accompanied the story of the Games until the famous handover ceremony at the Rio Olympics in 2016.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2021

The LDP loses a heavyweight

Factions matter in the LDP because they are critical for selecting who becomes the party president and hence who becomes prime minister.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2021

On liberty, conspiracy and vaccinations

Seeking to prevent false beliefs from being aired simply gives ammunition to those claiming that the state is out to get them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 1, 2021

Science shows why simplifying is hard and complicating is easy

Spotting solutions that are simple and elegant, in other words, requires mental effort or what the Nobel Prize winner Daniel Kahneman calls slow as opposed to fast thinking.
Japan Times
PODCAST / deep dive
Apr 2, 2021

Episode 89: Why are the Tokyo Olympics still going ahead in a pandemic?

Joining Deep Dive is the New York Times Tokyo bureau chief Motoko Rich, here to discuss why the government seems so intent on holding the Games this summer, and the risks associated with them going ahead as planned.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 5, 2021

The U.S. military and the Capitol mob

I saw the events of Jan. 6 as the predictable culmination of a growing disconnect between the U.S. military and civilian society.

Longform

Juzo Itami’s “Tampopo” was released Nov. 23, 1985, and though it wasn’t a hit at the time, it has gained a cult following in the years since.
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