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WORLD / Politics
Oct 23, 2019

EU set to delay Brexit after Boris Johnson defeated in Parliament

Prime Minister Boris Johnson's defining mission to take the U.K. out of the European Union in nine days' time was derailed as members of Parliament dramatically blocked his plan to rush the Brexit deal into law.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Oct 22, 2019

Sawamura Award selection committee needs to adjust with the times

Ever heard the one about the guy who had to walk 5 km, uphill, through a hailstorm just to get to school every day?
JAPAN
Oct 22, 2019

Emperor Naruhito completes enthronement in ceremony rich with history and ritual

Sokui no Rei is one of the major events in a series of ceremonies and rites scheduled throughout the year following Emperor Naruhito's accession.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 22, 2019

No excuse for inaction on pension reforms

Restoring the primary balance should not be used as an excuse to avoid enacting pension system reform.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Oct 22, 2019

Boeing may face billions more in losses as 737 Max crisis deepens, analysts say

Boeing Co. may have to book billions of dollars in additional charges related to its grounded 737 Max jets, brokerages said, following reports that call into question the timing of the aircraft's return to service.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 21, 2019

White House's Mick Mulvaney did not mull quitting over 'quid pro quo' flap

Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said on Sunday he had not offered to resign for indicating last week that U.S. President Donald Trump had sought a political favor from Ukraine in exchange for military aid, comments he has since retracted.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2019

Mixed messages on nuclear deterrence

Japan has reason to be concerned about its security guarantees.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 20, 2019

Doing the math shows Boris Johnson might yet get Brexit done

Boris Johnson was defeated in Parliament on Saturday. But an analysis of that vote, and the comments its members made in the run-up, suggests the prime minister still has a chance of getting his Brexit deal done.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 19, 2019

Creating a barrier-free transportation environment in Japan

Not too long ago, domestic media organizations would rarely have anything negative to say about the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, but as the actual games draw nearer, there's been a greater willingness to find fault with preparations and even raise a bit of alarm. Everything from Tokyo's deadly summertime heat...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 18, 2019

Has the post-American Middle East arrived?

In the Middle East itself, those calling the shots increasingly believe Washington is leaving — and are unconcerned by what America might wish.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 18, 2019

Weak trade delaying global recovery, says Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda

The timing of a global economic recovery is being delayed as weaker global trade weighs on manufacturing, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda has said.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 18, 2019

White House admits quid pro quo, saying request for 2016 poll probe was factor in frozen Ukraine aid

President Donald Trump's withholding of $391 million in military aid to Ukraine was linked to his request that the Ukrainians look into a claim — debunked as a conspiracy theory — about the 2016 U.S. election, a senior presidential aide said on Thursday, the first time the White House acknowledged...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2019

U.K. clinches Brexit deal, but now Boris Johnson must face Parliament

Britain clinched an eleventh-hour Brexit deal with the EU on Thursday, more than three years after Britons voted in a referendum to leave the bloc, but Prime Minister Boris Johnson still faces a knife-edge vote in Parliament to get it approved.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 17, 2019

U.S. House Oversight Chairman Elijah Cummings of Maryland dies: AP

U.S. House Oversight and Reform Chairman Elijah Cummings, a key figure in the Democrats' impeachment inquiry and a fierce critic of President Donald Trump, has died, AP reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Brexit: How it affects Japan
Oct 17, 2019

Amid Brexit chaos, abandoning U.K. operations no simple task for Japanese firms

With the deadline for the U.K.'s withdrawal from the European Union fast approaching, the question for Japanese manufacturers and other businesses with operations there is not as simple as whether to stay or go.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 16, 2019

After 13 years in Japan, my advice is to stay curious

The joyful curiosity my mother had toward Japan when she visited reminded me of what made life here so special when I first arrived.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 16, 2019

Shinjiro Koizumi's 'sexy' fight against climate change is untranslatable, Japan's government says

The government was forced to make sense of Koizumi's recent vow to make Japan's fight against climate change “sexy” after an opposition lawmaker requested an official interpretation of his remarks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 16, 2019

Bank of Korea warns of weaker growth after cutting rates again

South Korea's central bank warned Wednesday that economic growth would be weaker than forecast after cutting its policy rate for the second time this year as a global downturn pummels exports and weighs on prices.
EDITORIALS
Oct 15, 2019

Brave Blossoms step up their game

The Brave Blossoms' performance is a sign of the opportunities that await and the advantages to be won if Japan does more to embrace foreigners and give them a chance to contribute.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 15, 2019

U.S. blunder could bring order to chaos

The U.S. needs a cost-benefit analysis to decide whether the Middle East is still a priority.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 15, 2019

Financing the world's green transition

We must fundamentally rethink how to create a more sustainable world.
BUSINESS / Brexit: How it affects Japan
Oct 15, 2019

Buffeted by Brexit, British firms try to chart a course in the Japanese market

British companies are coming under more pressure than ever to develop a footprint in non-EU markets.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 15, 2019

A boy no longer, 'Kid' Reid has come of age

Duncan Reid, formerly of British punk group The Boys, brings his latest band to Japan for a series of high-energy live shows
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Oct 14, 2019

Secret testimony aimed at keeping Trump in the dark, says Adam Schiff

House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff defended holding testimony behind closed doors in the impeachment inquiry he's heading up against President Donald Trump, likening this phase of the investigation to a "grand jury."
Japan Times
ESG CONSORTIUM
Oct 13, 2019

Investing in a time of socioeconomic shifts

The Japan Times ESG Consortium and the Japan Center for International Finance co-organized a forum on Sept. 26 in Tokyo to provide innovative ideas and thought-provoking suggestions in addressing global structural transformations at a time when environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are increasingly...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 13, 2019

Whither nuclear arms control?

What worked in the past may not work in the present, and tactics to rein in one country could prove disastrous if pursued with others.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 12, 2019

No clear picture on 4K and 8K display differences

One of the consumer items that enjoyed a bump in sales prior to this month's sales tax hike was TV sets, specifically those that feature 4K and 8K displays. In many cases, it simply appears the timing was right. Many households hadn't bought new televisions since the introduction of digital terrestrial...

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