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Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 30, 2022

Ukraine advance near key Donbas town tests Putin’s land grab

Ukrainian, Western and Russian military analysts say Russian units are at risk of being enveloped in the Donetsk town of Lyman.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 30, 2022

Putin to host Kremlin ceremony annexing parts of Ukraine

United Nations chief Antonio Guterres has issued a warning, saying the planned annexations were a 'dangerous escalation' and jeopardize prospects for peace.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 27, 2022

BOJ chief Haruhiko Kuroda backs intervention while stressing need for easing

The government's action last week came almost directly after the BOJ's ultralow rates stance fueled further yen weakening, triggering doubt over the authorities' unified stance.
CULTURE / Longform
Sep 26, 2022

Big in China, but can the party last for Japan’s artists?

Overseas artists can make a splash in China — provided they abide by the rules.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 25, 2022

Russia's top envoy accuses Washington of 'playing with fire' around Taiwan

Tensions over Taiwan have soared after a visit in August by U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Sep 24, 2022

Liz Truss’ historic gamble with the U.K. economy is already unraveling

The market's verdict on the u00a3220 billion (u00a534.2 trillion) policy blitz set out by finance chief Kwasi Kwarteng was swift and devastating.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Sep 23, 2022

The United Nations finds itself at a tipping point

What meaning or purpose does the United Nations have if it cannot stop countries from waging war against each other?
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 23, 2022

Russia starts annexation vote in parts of Ukraine

The results are seen as a foregone conclusion in favor of annexation, and Ukraine and its allies have already made clear they will not recognize the results.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Sep 22, 2022

A cornered Putin is more dangerous than ever

In his menacing televised address Wednesday, Putin aimed at nothing less than altering the meaning of the war for his country, raising the stakes for the entire world.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Sep 21, 2022

The Aichi Triennale as seen through four textures

The arts festival's conceptual works stand in stark contrast to its tactile pieces, from marimba-like instruments to ceramic interpretations of bombs, presented at the Aichi Arts Center.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 19, 2022

New South Korean president tries to make his mark on foreign policy

Yoon Suk-yeol has aligned his country more closely with the United States, but there are limits to how far he can go without angering China or provoking North Korea.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 18, 2022

Ukraine wants the U.S. to send powerful new weapons. Biden is not so sure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says one weapon — a missile system with a range of 305 kilometers — is critical to launching a wider counteroffensive, perhaps early next year.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / KANPAI CULTURE
Sep 18, 2022

Ash's cocktails and coffee lack a major element: waste

Shibuya has no shortage of watering holes, but how many source ingredients from the leftovers of other bars and restaurants?
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 17, 2022

Video reveals how Russian mercenaries recruit inmates for Ukraine war

In a video posted on social media on Tuesday, the de facto leader of a Russian mercenary group explained to Russian convicts how they could earn their freedom by fighting in Ukraine.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 15, 2022

Patagonia founder gives away the company to help fight climate change

Rather than selling the company or taking it public, Yvon Chouinard and his family have transferred their ownership of the $3 billion brand to a specially designed trust and a NPO.
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2022

Yen rallies on reports of a BOJ precursor to intervention

Japan's currency rose more than 1% to around the u00a5143 level against the dollar after falling to u00a5144.96 early in the Asian session.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 9, 2022

New North Korea law outlines nuclear weapons use, including pre-emptive strikes

The move comes as observers say North Korea appears to be preparing to resume nuclear testing for the first time since 2017.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 31, 2022

Arming to disarm: North Korea’s nuclear paradox

Even as its nuclear capacity continues to advance, Pyongyang will keep its anti-nuclear doctrine in place — despite the growing contradiction.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Aug 26, 2022

Isolation ends: Japan reopens its borders to the world

The coronavirus will not be going away and Japan must adapt to it. Isolation may be a temptation but it is a false hope.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 24, 2022

Meltdown averted, but six months into war with Ukraine, Russians face economic pain

After predicting at one point that the economy would shrink more than 12% this year, the economy ministry now expects a 4.2% contraction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 22, 2022

Can Xi’s China correct course on COVID-19 — like Vietnam?

Vietnam's economy has come back to life, while the threat of persistent COVID-19 lockdowns continue to still stalk its northern neighbor.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 17, 2022

What Southeast Asian nations want from Washington

Southeast Asia wants the U.S. to remain deeply engaged in regional affairs but not exacerbate tensions with China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 16, 2022

Japan, South Korea and U.S. hold first trilateral missile defense drills since 2017

The three countries' navies held the drill from Aug. 8 through Sunday off the coast of Hawaii, with the participants sharing “tactical data link information.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 14, 2022

'Just Enough' offers ideas for a modern crisis

Azby Brown's comprehensive survey of Japan during the Edo Period serves up lessons that could aid in efforts to promote sustainability as the climate crisis grows more dire.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 13, 2022

Shelling of Ukraine nuclear plant raising fears and outrage

The war in Ukraine has had no shortage of devastation, yet the repeated shelling of the sprawling Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in recent days has particularly roused widespread fears.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 11, 2022

Jair Bolsonaro is stepping up radical rhetoric in run-up to Brazil election

At an agribusiness convention, he promised to further ease laws that restrict the ownership of firearms if re-elected in October and called on his supporters to arm themselves.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

Podcast

One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo’s ‘stadium of desire’

Longform

Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji
By Alex K.T. Martin

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