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Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 23, 2019

African countries to seek declaration of global climate emergency at U.N. summit

African countries plan to call on the United Nations to declare a global climate emergency, among a set of demands to be presented at a climate summit in New York on Monday organized by the U.N. chief.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 23, 2019

Korean nationalism and the 'comfort women' issue

South Korean nationalism has co-opted the comfort women issue.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 23, 2019

Clock running down as Johnson takes bid for Brexit deal to U.N. General Assembly

Boris Johnson will start a week of intense diplomacy on Monday, as he tries to push for a Brexit deal on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 22, 2019

Biotech firms eye big profits as owners seek cures for their sick pets

For Jessica Lescault there is no question that her 6-year-old English bulldog Moose deserves cutting-edge biotechnology cancer treatment as much as any human patient.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 19, 2019

Haka embodies spirit of New Zealand's All Blacks

The crowd is erupting in anticipation. The national anthems of both teams have just concluded and all eyes are now firmly fixed on the action about to unfold on the pitch below.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2019

How Boris Johnson can pull off Brexit

Britain's new prime minister and new government are about to pull off a remarkable victory.
Rugby
Sep 19, 2019

Why rugby is the greatest game in the world

As we approach the start of what some claim is the third-largest sporting event in the world behind the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics, it's time to lay down some very clear markers as to why the tournament sits head and shoulders above other global rivals eyeing top spot. For the uninitiated, here's...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 18, 2019

Putin's trolling of Trump isn't just about missiles

Russia's offer to sell air defense systems to Saudi Arabia is really a bid to replace the U.S. as the region's go-to problem solver.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 18, 2019

Top Lam adviser says Hong Kong won't meet any more of protesters' demands

Hong Kong's government doesn't see any benefit in conceding to more demands from protesters, according to a top adviser to Chief Executive Carrie Lam, though the increasingly violent demonstrations are unlikely to stop anytime soon.
JAPAN
Sep 17, 2019

Japanese refiners gathering info after attack in Saudi Arabia; government may release oil reserves

Oil refiners in Japan, the world's fourth-biggest importer of crude oil, are gathering information on supplies from Saudi Arabia following an attack on the kingdom's key crude oil facilities over the weekend, company officials said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 16, 2019

The clean energy fast track

Those nations beholden to fossil fuels will soon be throwing good money after bad.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2019

After deluge of lawsuits, OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma files for bankruptcy protection

OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma LP filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday night, succumbing to pressure from more than 2,600 lawsuits alleging the company helped fuel the deadly U.S. opioid epidemic.
Japan Times
SUMO
Sep 15, 2019

Sumo 101: Banzuke-gai

It's common knowledge that the written banzuke (ranking sheet) contains the name of every single wrestler in professional sumo, from the yokozuna at the top right on down to those at the very bottom of the lowest (jonokuchi) division.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 14, 2019

Of cats and rabbits: UNESCO World Heritage candidate caught in a bind over tourism drive

UNESCO designates World Heritage sites in order to preserve cultural or natural assets deemed significant to humanity. The idea is to maintain these assets for future generations, but UNESCO itself doesn't pay for maintenance. It is up to the countries where the sites are located and UNESCO will remove...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Sep 14, 2019

Can Japan's families remain relevant in contemporary times?

"Why don't they get married?" anguished parents wonder of their aging unmarried children.
SOCCER / J. League
Sep 14, 2019

Two first-half goals propel Frontale past Jubilo

Two teams winless in their last six games stepped onto the Todoroki Stadium pitch needing a win for very different reasons.
EDITORIALS
Sep 14, 2019

Lessons from the latest typhoon

Last week's typhoon provided ample evidence the Tokyo area needs better prepartation for disasters, especially among transport companies and employers in general.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Sep 13, 2019

Ep. 15 'A Man's Worth is Determined by His Job'

Now that we have said arrivederci to Kenny and Risako, it's time to say buongiorno to two new members of "Terrace House," an Italian manga artist and a young romantic with a leather cap.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Sep 12, 2019

Arsene Wenger says Man United not mature enough to contend for Premier League title

Manchester United's current squad lacks the maturity required to mount a serious challenge for the Premier League title, although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's players have potential, former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said.
EDITORIALS
Sep 12, 2019

What's next after Abe's Cabinet reshuffle?

What policy agenda his administration chooses to tackle as a priority going forward will test the prime minister and his new team.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Sep 12, 2019

With 'The Naked Director,' Japan scores a global Netflix hit

Netflix series 'The Naked Director' has been a runaway hit, with a second series announced shortly after the first began streaming. But not everyone is a fan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 12, 2019

Bringing Japanese opera into the 21st century

Kazushi Ono, artistic director of opera at New National Theatre, Tokyo, is using his experience of working in Europe to help stage operas with a nod to the digital age in Japan
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 12, 2019

Russia blasts idea a CIA mole in Kremlin lifted lid on its meddling in U.S. election

Russia on Wednesday condemned as lies and slander suggestions a suspected CIA mole in President Vladimir Putin's administration had handed over information to the United States about alleged Russian meddling in the U.S. presidential elections.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 11, 2019

Observers sift through Abe's reshuffle picks for his potential successors

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet for the seventh time Wednesday, trying again to boost popularity among voters by tapping fresh faces and further cement his power base by doling out prestigious Cabinet posts to ruling lawmakers — business as usual.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 11, 2019

Nuclear arms treaty and umbrella states

Signing the nuclear weapons ban treaty would send a powerful message of the priority Tokyo gives nuclear disarmament.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 11, 2019

With Trudeau weakened by scandal, broken promises and economic worries, Canada kicks off election campaign

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, admired abroad for his progressive policies but damaged at home by scandals, kicked off a six-week re-election campaign on Wednesday with opinion polls suggesting his hold on power will be weakened.
‘Demon Slayer’ movie slashes its own box office records
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle” is the first installment in a trilogy that's set to wrap the anime adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoke's manga about sword-wielding heroes fighting man-eating demons.
Kyoto University researchers find mechanism behind malignant pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer, the third-leading cause of cancer death in Japan, has the lowest five-year survival rate of any cancer at just 8.5%.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Ishiba rules out joint document on U.S. tariffs as deal's details trickle out
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba delivers a speech at an event in Karuizawa, Nagano Prefecture, on Friday afternoon.
Japan's average life expectancy in 2024 almost unchanged from 2023, data shows
The average life expectancy of Japanese citizens in 2024 is 81.09 years for men and 87.13 years for women, according to the health ministry.
Behind the scenes: Inside Fuji Rock’s strategy for staying on top
In recent years, Fuji Rock has had fewer blockbuster performers and showcased more top-selling Japanese acts and international musicians' first-time performances in Japan.
Tokyo is the No. 2 choice for international students
The University of Tokyo. International students are increasingly flocking to Asia, with affordability being a particularly important metric.
Hall of Fame always held deeper meaning for Ichiro
Ichiro presents then-Hall of Fame President Jeff Idelson with the bat he used to break the single-season hits record in 2004.
Japan leans into homegrown AI amid rising competition
McKinsey’s 2025 Technology Trends Outlook, published Wednesday, says that the use of “sovereign AI” is a trend gaining significant global traction, including in Japan.
JT picks: What not to miss at Fuji Rock 2025
Fuji Rock Festival turns the green slopes of Niigata Prefecture’s Naeba Ski Resort into a summer escape that offers soundtracks for every mood.

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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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
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