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MULTIMEDIA
Aug 26, 2020

[VIDEO] Highlights from the Republican National Convention: Night 1

On the first night of the convention, Republicans mounted a misleading defense of President Trump's record.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 22, 2020

[VIDEO] Breaking down the biggest moments of Joe Biden’s DNC speech

Katie Glueck, a politics reporter, has covered Joe Biden for over 15 months. Here are her takeaways from his nomination acceptance speech.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 22, 2020

After COVID-19, China’s leaders face new challenges from flooding

Having brought the coronavirus pandemic largely under control, China’s leaders are now struggling with a surge of crippling floods that have killed hundreds of people and displaced millions across the central and southwestern parts of the country.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 22, 2020

[VIDEO] Highlights From the Democratic National Convention: Night 4

On the last night of the convention, Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially accepted the Democratic nomination for president. In the most important speech of his career, he said that Americans “will overcome this season of darkness.”
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 21, 2020

Publishers ask Apple CEO for same app store deal given to Amazon

Details of a special deal struck between Apple services chief Eddy Cue and Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos are being sought.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 21, 2020

[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 3

Kamala Harris made history in accepting her official nomination for the vice presidency: She became the first woman of color to join a major party’s national ticket.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Aug 20, 2020

Japan's football leagues seek new normal for tackling coronavirus infection

Many players are not to used to playing with shields on their faceguards, but it could become a new normal in football at least here in Japan this season.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 20, 2020

[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 2

On the second night of the virtual convention, former Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr. officially became the Democratic Party's nominee for president.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2020

DAZN targets $1 billion in new funds as sports streamer rebounds

After its global expansion was hit by the coronavirus, staff have been told the company is on track to return to pre-COVID-19 subscriber levels by the fourth quarter.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 19, 2020

[VIDEO] Highlights from the Democratic National Convention: Night 1

On the first night of their first virtual convention, Democrats made their case for Joseph R. Biden Jr. with a mix of recorded programming and notable speakers delivering live remarks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 18, 2020

Groups from U.S., Europe and Oceania protest Japan’s travel ban

Many countries have imposed curbs to battle the pandemic but Japan's are among the most strict, effectively banning foreign nationals' entry from more than 140 countries.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 13, 2020

Tabletop games on a roll as families in Japan stay home in pandemic

Sales of board, card, dice and other traditional games have skyrocketed as people spend more time indoors.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Aug 12, 2020

Yokohama DeNA BayStars and KDDI launch virtual stadium project

With the technology they have developed, fans are able to virtually walk around the concourses of Yokohama Stadium, or even onto the field.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 12, 2020

[VIDEO] Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s VP pick. Here’s what to know about her.

Sen. Kamala Harris of California is the first Black woman and the first person of Indian descent to be nominated for national office by a major party.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: FASHION
Aug 9, 2020

The limitless energy of Japanese fashion

Legendary designer Kansai Yamamoto's legacy lives on, and the fashion world starts to adapt to consumer needs in Japan's new normal.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Aug 8, 2020

[VIDEO] Allan Lichtman predicted Trump’s win in 2016. Now he’s ready to call 2020.

Most historians just study the past. But Allan Lichtman has successfully predicted the future.
Japan Times
Special Supplements
Aug 7, 2020

Global business schools adapt to new plans

The coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted educational institutions, with schools and universities closing their doors and taking classes online worldwide. Global restrictions on travel pose a challenge to students looking to study abroad, as well as the institutions looking to recruit them....
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 3, 2020

SoftBank-backed Oyo merging Japan units and appointing new CEO

The reorganization involves Oyo's hotel-booking and apartment-rental units coming together into a single company called Oyo Japan, to be led by Ryoma Yamamoto as CEO.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Aug 2, 2020

Up against fierce new coronavirus waves, nations turn to sewage and drones

Wearing face shields, masks, two layers of gloves and navy cotton overalls, two scientists carefully lift off a metal manhole cover to reveal the cumulative waste of some 400 migrant workers.
BASKETBALL
Jul 20, 2020

Yudai Baba excited about new challenge with NBL's Melbourne United

Yudai Baba's ultimate goal is to earn a spot on an NBA team in the future.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Jul 11, 2020

What’s the future of international food tourism in post-coronavirus Japan?

Food remains one of Japan's greatest assets as a travel destination, and industry insiders are cautiously optimistic about the future of culinary travel.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Jul 10, 2020

‘Mottainai Grandma’ spreads her environmental message in new cartoon series

The animated series “Mottainai Grandma” teaches youngsters the importance of respecting the environment around them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 9, 2020

Meet Trump's new political football: TikTok

The White House needs to show the evidence it has for being concerned about the Chinese-owned short-video app before banning it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Jul 9, 2020

Power pioneer Hideaki Horie invents new battery 90% cheaper than lithium-ion

Lithium-based batteries play a central role in the world of technology, but producing them is complicated and they have been the cause of fires.

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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