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Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 12, 2019

Trump's Pentagon pick says won't be bullied into making 'stupid decisions'

U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to become his top uniformed military adviser told Congress on Thursday that he would not be "intimidated into making stupid decisions," saying he would always give his best advice, regardless of pressure.
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jul 12, 2019

Intruders jump fence at U.S. nuclear reactor with bomb-grade fuel

Two people jumped a security fence at a GE Hitachi research reactor near San Francisco, the U.S. nuclear power regulator said on Thursday, raising concerns over a plant that is one of the few in the country that uses highly enriched uranium, a material that could be used to make an atomic bomb.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 11, 2019

Abe's art of the deal with Russia

Abe may have showcased his deal-making prowess, but the country has crossed the Rubicon without a clear strategy to secure peace with Russia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 11, 2019

U.S. appeals court hands win to Trump in hotel 'emoluments' case

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday scored a crucial victory in a Democratic-backed lawsuit that accuses him of violating anti-corruption provisions of the U.S. Constitution with his Washington hotel.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 11, 2019

Merkel, after third visible bout of shaking, says she is fine and 'working through' issue

German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she was "working through" a bout of shaking that first occurred in mid-June and struck for the third time on Wednesday, though she insisted she was fine and that "just as it happened one day, so it will disappear.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 10, 2019

Can we achieve an 'age-free' society?

It's time we end the age-driven society and pay attention to the variety and differences among people in the same demographic.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / FOCUS
Jul 10, 2019

Japan, 'surprised' by South Korean response to export control, accuses Seoul of trying to make the issue about free trade

Japan was taken aback by the strong reaction from South Korea to its decision to tighten export controls on some chemicals, a senior foreign ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 10, 2019

New commander of U.S. naval forces in Japan named amid regional tensions, questions over forces' readiness

Rear Adm. Brian Fort assumed command of U.S. Naval Forces Japan and Navy Region Japan (CNFJ/CNRJ) during a change-of-command ceremony Wednesday at a naval base in Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, amid growing regional tensions and concerns about the U.S.-Japan alliance, as well as questions of leadership...
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Jul 10, 2019

In blow to Mexican president and markets, finance minister quits over economic 'extremism'

Mexico's moderate Finance Minister Carlos Urzua resigned on Tuesday with a letter that shocked markets by citing "extremism" in economic policy, before President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador quickly named a well-regarded deputy minister to replace him.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 9, 2019

Spritely seniors in Japan signing up to deliver on foot for Uber Eats

Uber Technologies Inc.'s strategy for Japan, where ride-sharing is banned, is as unique as the country itself — think grandma in running shoes delivering ramen noodles.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 8, 2019

Is John Bolton our last hope?

U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton is on the same page as Japan when it comes to North Korea, but his hawkish Iran stance is cause for concern.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 8, 2019

Just how honest are we?

A new study covering 40 countries provides solid evidence that people not nearly as dishonest as we tend to think.
EDITORIALS
Jul 7, 2019

Time to rethink the IMF leader's selection process

Ability, not nationality, should be the most important factor in the selection process.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 7, 2019

Iran says it will enrich uranium 'at any level,' challenging U.S.

Iran said on Sunday it is fully prepared to enrich uranium at any level and with any amount, in further defiance of U.S. efforts to squeeze the country with sanctions and force it to renegotiate a 2015 nuclear deal with world powers.
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Jul 6, 2019

Friction growing in Osaka over rising foreign population

The guests from the gala Group of 20 conference may be gone, but Osaka continues to garner attention in the media.
Japan Times
CULTURE / TV & Streaming / 'Terrace House Tokyo 2019-2020' Recaps
Jul 5, 2019

Ep. 7 'Woman to Treat and Woman to Split the Check'

Episode 7 of "Terrace House" picks up on the rooftop of the house without missing a beat. After the other members turn in for the night, Haruka and Risako remain to see who can get more alone time with Kenny, but eventually Haruka throws in the towel. For the moment, anyway.
SUMO
Jul 4, 2019

Title appears up for grabs at upcoming Nagoya Basho

Commentators often divide sumo into eras, each defined by its outstanding rivalry.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 4, 2019

Three days after submarine fire, Russia admits vessel was nuclear-powered

President Vladimir Putin disclosed Thursday for the first time that a top-secret military submarine hit by a fatal fire three days ago was nuclear-powered, prompting Russia's defense minister to assure him that its nuclear reactor had been contained.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jul 3, 2019

'Diner': Maybe find another place to eat

The aesthetic of photographer and director Mika Ninagawa is gaudy to the nth degree. She crowds blood-red roses into her frame like crammed commuters in a rush-hour train. When she makes it rain, her actors may as well be standing under Niagara Falls.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jul 3, 2019

A reluctant Robert Mueller is Democrats' best shot to revive their Trump investigations

Robert Mueller will appear grudgingly before House committees this month, but the former special prosecutor's testimony is the best chance Democrats have to revive their stymied probes of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 2, 2019

Oh no, another kimono scandal

A more secure, internationalized future for kimono may lie with those innovative designers who are taking it down from its high pedestal and unburdening it from its more restrictive cultural symbolisms.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2019

Facebook to ban 2020 U.S. census interference to allay worries

Facebook Inc. will ban content that misrepresents the 2020 U.S. census to suppress participation by minority communities, the latest step by the social media company to quell criticism from civil rights advocates.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 30, 2019

Trump becomes first sitting U.S. leader to enter North Korea

Sixty-six years after the Korean War was halted in an armistice, U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday became the first sitting American leader to set foot on North Korean soil when he met dictator Kim Jong Un for the third time in just over a year.
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jun 30, 2019

Japan's return to commercial whaling brings criticism from conservationists and praise from industry players

Following its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission, Japan will resume commercial whaling within the country's exclusive economic zone.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 30, 2019

Huawei lifeline shows Trump prefers business deals over trade war

In recent weeks, U.S. President Donald Trump has drawn the ire of security hawks in Congress for suggesting he could trade away his blacklisting of Huawei Technologies Co. to secure a trade deal with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Jun 29, 2019

Social media backlash against bubble tea fails to dent enthusiasm

While the internet can play a crucial role in pushing trends in Japan, it can be just as effective in turning people against the crazes it helps to hype.
‘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.
Amid fossil fuel shift in U.S., hope emerges for India and Japan tie-up on solar
A technician works on the assembly line at a solar panel manufacturing hub on the outskirts of New Delhi last October.
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.

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