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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 7, 2021

London defined Boris Johnson. Then Brexit changed the metrics.

The city that made the British prime minister's political career risks becoming an economic casualty of his premiership.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 5, 2021

China clampdown sparks a student exodus from Hong Kong schools

With youths at the forefront of demonstrations, Beijing has blamed the education system for fostering unrest and ordered schools to adopt a more patriotic curriculum.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Jul 21, 2021

Japan sets 60% target for nonfossil fuel energy sources by fiscal 2030

Difficulties boosting nuclear power and increasing solar and off-shore wind mean the new energy plan's goals will be difficult to achieve, experts say.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2021

Women hardest-hit in pandemic job market, U.N. labor body says

Many women have not only experienced severe loss of income but also continue to bear the brunt of unpaid care work.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 5, 2021

India making the right moves as it reaches out to Pakistan and the Taliban

Faced with continued Chinese aggression on India's northern frontier and a likely Taliban resurgence in Afghanistan, improving relations with Pakistan seems prudent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society / Regional Voices: Hokkaido
Jun 28, 2021

Discrimination and inertia slow use of Ainu grants, two years after launch

The first law recognizing the Ainu ethnic minority as an Indigenous people took effect in May 2019, with that legislation designed to protect and promote their culture through subsidies.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health / ANALYSIS
Jun 13, 2021

With Trump gone, NATO wages war on climate threat

Facing a battle against global warming, NATO has for the first time made it a central focus of planning and strategy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 3, 2021

This deadly coral disease is threatening more than just reefs

In South Caicos, researchers have reported a 62% loss of live hard coral coverage at three long-term research sites since stony coral tissue loss disease was first detected there in 2019.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Society
Jun 2, 2021

Here’s what’s needed to boost China’s falling birthrate

China's decision to relax birth rules by allowing all families to have three children was met with skepticism from economists who doubt it'll make much of a difference.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 23, 2021

How Ford burned $12 billion in Brazil

Ford Motor Co announced the closure of its manufacturing plants in January, dealing a heavy blow to its more than 5,000 workers in the country and almost 300 dealerships.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
May 9, 2021

How low can you go? Volkswagen throws down the emissions gauntlet

The German carmaker is betting it can absorb more stringent cuts than its rivals, sources familiar with the matter have said.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 3, 2021

Tomoya Machino prepared to embark on new challenge in Canadian Football League

He was one of six Japanese players who had their names called during the league's inaugural Global Draft, going to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in the second round.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
May 1, 2021

Rising NPB stars making strong case for spots on Japan's Olympic team

The postponement of the games has given manager Atsunori Inaba more things to think about as he goes about building a squad that can capture Japan's first Olympic gold medal in baseball.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 10, 2021

Sony’s obsession with blockbusters is stirring unrest within the PlayStation empire

The firm owns about a dozen studios across the world as part of its PlayStation Studios label, but in recent years it has prioritized games made by its most successful developers.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 6, 2021

Asia’s growing missile arsenals demand a response

The Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam have expressed interest in acquiring a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 3, 2021

Strong relations likely to keep Thailand from toughening stance on Myanmar coup

Military ties and fears of a flood of refugees mean Bangkok is unlikely to go further than saying it is 'gravely concerned' over bloodshed in its neighboring country, analysts say.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 1, 2021

Global rainforest loss 'relentless,' but Southeast Asia offers hope

The loss in 2020 of 4.2 million hectares of primary forest — intact areas of old-growth trees — equaled the size of the Netherlands.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2021

Fear and reprisals: How Nissan crushed its Ghosn probe whistleblower

The firm's former top lawyer says he endured retaliation, demotions and surveillance of his family after questioning the integrity of the investigation.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2021

On eve of Myanmar coup, Pompeo rejected effort to declare Rohingya 'genocide'

The 11th-hour scramble inside the State Department underscores how the United States had struggled to formulate consistent policy toward Myanmar.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 8, 2021

Photo essay: The seawalls of Tohoku

Since March 11, 2011, more than 350 kilometers of seawalls have been built along the Tohoku coastline.
BUSINESS / EXPLAINER
Mar 5, 2021

Japan may soon allow wage payouts in digital cash. What will that look like?

The government is looking to introduce an option that will allow people to have their salaries transferred to smartphone virtual wallets.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 5, 2021

China to delay Hong Kong elections as it looks to overhaul system

Senior lawmaker Wang Chen said China will change the size, composition and formation method of an electoral committee that chooses Hong Kong's leader.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Mar 2, 2021

Anime is booming. So why are animators living in poverty?

The workers who make the Japanese shows the world is binge-watching can earn as little as $200 a month. Many wonder how much longer they can endure it.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 1, 2021

Historic roundup of Hong Kong opposition draws defiant protest

The arrests of 47 opposition figures represented the most sweeping use of the national security law imposed by China last year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 28, 2021

China expected to unveil hike in military budget as tensions rise

Beijing likely to reveal a robust increase in defense spending at the March 5 annual opening of its parliament, as its economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kashmiri children sit on a bench at a marketplace as an Indian paramilitary soldier keeps guard along a street in Srinagar in Indian-controlled Kashmir on Sunday. Tensions between the nuclear-armed archrivals have soared since India accused Pakistan of backing a shooting that killed 26 civilians on the Indian side of the disputed territory on April 22.
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
May 6, 2025

With militaries upgraded, risks multiply in any potential India-Pakistan conflict

Pakistan says India plans a military incursion after New Delhi blamed Islamabad for a deadly attack on domestic tourists in Indian Kashmir last month.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
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