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BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 11, 2019

Japan's government pledges to act swiftly if economy slows after tax hike

The government has pledged that it will act swiftly, with steps that could include compiling stimulus measures, if the domestic economy shows signs of a slowdown following the recent consumption tax hike.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 11, 2019

Tokyo's Toyosu fish market still pestered by problems a year after move from Tsukiji

The first anniversary of the costly and contentious relocation of Tokyo's famous Tsukiji fish market from Chuo Ward to the site of a former gas plant 2 km south along Tokyo Bay was commemorated by a tuna auction Friday morning.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Oct 11, 2019

Ep: 18 'Bros Before Hoes'

"Terrace House" served up two shockers this week: the sudden disappearance of Shohei and an unexpected crash course in the mantra of immature idiots, "Bros before hoes."
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Global Startup Program
Oct 9, 2019

Pioneering Italian startups in Japan

Bagus Srl
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LIFE / Lifestyle
Oct 6, 2019

The white rose that blossoms in the rain

White Rose Co. invented the plastic umbrella in the 1950s when Mitsuo Sudo was inspired by vinyl tablecloths brought to Japan by occupation forces. Now it's just one of few makers weathering the storm of cheap, mass-produced imports.
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 3, 2019

Brave Thunders pull away late to rout Brex in B. League season opener

The Kawasaki Brave Thunders and Utsunomiya Brex, who were formerly known as the Tochigi Brex, combined for 89 victories in 120 games last season.
Japan Times
LIFE / EVENTS AND INFORMATION
Oct 3, 2019

NHK aims to share music and culture via J-pop

NHK World's Songs of Tokyo Festival 2019 served up crowd-pleasing performances by some of the most popular names in J-pop.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Oct 2, 2019

Brex, Brave Thunders ready for season-opening clash

The B. League has wrapped up its season with championship games at Yokohama Arena, one of the best venues for basketball in Japan, in each the last two years.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 2, 2019

The Korean Peninsula: A dangerous neighborhood

South Koreans live with an existential threat, one that President Moon Jae-in minimizes and that events might be maximizing.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Oct 2, 2019

Keisuke Honda risks cheapening legacy

Even in the prime of Keisuke Honda's career, there have been few in the Japanese soccer community who could claim to have a good understanding of what was going on in the mind of the enigmatic midfielder.
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2019

Plan for new body for March 2011 reconstruction expected by year-end: minister

Reconstruction Minister Kazunori Tanaka has said he hopes to reach a firm decision on the structure of a planned successor body to the Reconstruction Agency by year-end.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Oct 1, 2019

Theater for all as Tokyo festivals cast a wide net

Festival/Tokyo and Tokyo Festival offer a full package of domestic and overseas performances in the capital during October and November
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / BLACK EYE
Sep 30, 2019

Say bad thing, read boilerplate apology: Japan, we can do better

A joke about her skin hasn't bothered Naomi Osaka, but there are broader ramifications from such kind of comedy.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 29, 2019

Kenzo Takada adds to a legacy of operatic style

Since his official retirement from the clothing brand Kenzo in 1999, Kenzo Takada has taken on interiors, accessories and now costume design.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Food Sustainability in Japan
Sep 28, 2019

Plant-based cuisine: Modernizing Japan's vegetarian traditions

From vegan and vegetarian to organic and superfood, plant-based cooking concepts are rooted in how Japanese people have approached eating for centuries.
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2019

Olympic Village subcontractor had ties to yakuza gang, Tokyo police say

A construction company with suspected ties to a yakuza gang participated as a subcontractor in the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic athletes village project.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Sep 27, 2019

Top 10: The best of Japan's national parks, 85 years on

Japan's 34 national parks span the length of the country and include some of its most pristine, undeveloped and unusual landscapes. These are The Japan Times' picks of 10 national parks you shouldn't miss.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen serves as police chief for day in Beppu

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday served as a one-day honorary chief of a police station in Beppu, where his team is training in its bid to secure a third successive Rugby World Cup title.
JAPAN
Sep 26, 2019

Koichi Hagiuda, Japan's new education minister, looks to revamp teacher training system

New education minister Koichi Hagiuda on Wednesday said he wants to review the nation's teacher training system.
Japan Times
SOCCER / From the Spot
Sep 25, 2019

Rugby World Cup scores try with Japanese soccer media

Last weekend saw packed crowds take over Ajinomoto Stadium and Nissan Stadium, two of the J. League's biggest venues, for pageantry-filled days of sport.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 22, 2019

Young climate activists seek step up from street protests to political table

Young climate change activists demanded a greater role in decision-making Saturday as they met leaders at U.N. headquarters, saying that their growing voice on the streets has yet to earn them a seat at the political table.

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After pandemic-era border regulations eased, Indian migrants began returning to Japan. Their population now stands at more than 50,000 across the country.
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