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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 2, 2019

Art of the deal: How Kinoshita Group came to sponsor Vincent Zhou

History was made last week when a Japanese company chose to sponsor a foreign skater and their training expenses for the first time as the Kinoshita Group agreed to back American Vincent Zhou.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 2, 2019

New auto sales in Japan up slightly in January-June from year before

Sales of new automobiles across the country rose 0.8 percent during the January-June period from a year earlier to 2.75 million units.
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TENNIS
Jul 2, 2019

Expectations make it tough on former No. 1 Naomi Osaka

Facing break point at 2-2 in the second set, Naomi Osaka fired a flat, roughly 180 kph serve to Yulia Putintseva's backhand, seemingly handcuffing her tricky Kazakh opponent.
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ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 1, 2019

Industry insiders say perhaps half of China's breeding pigs have died in swine fever epidemic

As many as half of China's breeding pigs have either died from African swine fever or have been slaughtered because of the spreading disease, twice as many as officially acknowledged, according to the estimates of four people who supply large farms.
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BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 1, 2019

On Walkman's 40th anniversary, Sony opens retro exhibition in Ginza

Sony Corp. opened an exhibition Monday in Tokyo's bustling Ginza district to mark the 40th anniversary of its signature Walkman.
WORLD
Jul 1, 2019

India fears for crops and economy after driest June in five years

India had its driest June in five years due to a delay in monsoon rains, the weather department said late Sunday, raising fears for crops and the broader economy.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / INSIDER REPORT
Jul 1, 2019

Japan's energy policies at a critical juncture

Japan's energy policies are at a big turning point. Due to the unforeseeable future of the energy business, utility companies have yet to embark on drastic reform. Despite the fact that irreversible, inevitable and diverse social change is underway simultaneously, the government has been pressed with...
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Canada report 2019
Jul 1, 2019

Canada and Japan celebrate 90 years

“This year’s 90th anniversary of Japan-Canada diplomatic relations is a perfect opportunity to assess our current relationship and plan for the future,” said Japan’s Ambassador to Canada Kimihiro Ishikane. “Relations between our two countries are strong, but we need to make sure we do not get...
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MULTIMEDIA
Jun 30, 2019

July 1, 2019

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LIFE / Digital / ON: GAMES
Jun 30, 2019

Summer sequels for game favorites

Build your own Super Mario empire, get back into Yo-Kai Watch and reminisce with Samurai Spirits
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 30, 2019

Hong Kong immigrants who have moved to Taiwan despair about the future back home

Kitty Wong and Adolf Lim are tightening the screws on their future in Taiwan as they make the final touches to a hostel in the southern city of Tainan, that they hope will open its doors to vacationers next month.
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BUSINESS
Jun 30, 2019

Putin says Russia and Saudi Arabia will maintain oil cuts for as long as nine months

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he agreed with Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman to extend the OPEC+ deal at current production levels for the rest of this year and potentially into early 2020.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Jun 29, 2019

Japanese politics finds ways to target youth

The Liberal Democratic Party's campaigns to encourage younger generations to take an interest in politics stirs media criticism.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Jun 28, 2019

Weathering the storm on the Noto Peninsula

Often overlooked and still relatively obscure, Ishikawa Prefecture's Noto Peninsula remains a wealth of traditional crafts and cuisine, dramatic landscapes and vibrant festivals.
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WORLD
Jun 28, 2019

Western spies hacked 'Russia's Google' to spy on accounts, sources say

Hackers working for Western intelligence agencies broke into Russian internet search company Yandex late last year and deployed a rare type of malware in an attempt to spy on user accounts, four people with knowledge of the matter said.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / Niseko Summer special
Jun 28, 2019

Luxury fused with outdoor fun

Situated near the foothills of, and boasting panoramic views of Mount Yotei —
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 28, 2019

France sets 2050 carbon-neutral target with new law

French lawmakers on Thursday voted into law the first article in a climate and energy package that sets goals for France to cut its greenhouse gas emissions and go carbon-neutral by 2050 in line with the 2015 Paris climate agreement.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 27, 2019

New era, new Self-Defense Forces

The Reiwa Era is one of great promise for the SDF but not without significant challenges.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 27, 2019

Japan's cold-blooded approach to the Rohingya crisis

As the new leader of the liberal order in Asia, Japan has a responsibility to promote human rights in its foreign policy.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jun 27, 2019

Yuta Tabuse returning to Brex for 12th season

The Tochigi Brex fell short of their ultimate goal this past season as injuries took a toll on the title-chasing club.
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JAPAN / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Japan weighs strategy after shocking climate report

In October 2018, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released a report that sent shock waves around the globe. The world's leading body of climate scientists warned that there might be only 12 years left to ensure global warming is kept to a rise of 1.5 degrees Celsius. Beyond that,...
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Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

A cosmetics giant's passion for beauty in empowerment

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JAPAN / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Eco-friendly financing for a more sustainable world

The Green Finance Network Japan (GFNJ) was established late last year with the aim to make green finance mainstream in Japan's financial market.
Japan Times
Special Supplements / G20 Osaka Summit Special
Jun 27, 2019

Enhanced Japan services accompany top-tier service

Providing flights to more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines offers travelers comfortable passage to destinations across the globe. As it celebrates its 30th anniversary of flights to and from Japan, the airline continues to enhance services with exciting promotions and luxurious...
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
Shohei Ohtani's example could change Japan's views on paternity leave
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their first child on April 19.
Nearly half of workers in Japan engage in ‘quiet quitting’
"Quiet quitting" is most common among the younger generation, with 46.7% of respondents to a survey in their 20s identifying with the practice, reflecting a less-motivated workforce more focused on work-life balance.
Delta routes new Airbus plane to Tokyo to sidestep Trump tariffs
Delta Air Lines signage on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange in New York on April 9. The airline is flying a new Airbus SE plane through Japan to skirt U.S. import tariffs.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
CDP submits bill proposal on separate surnames, but challenges remain
Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers speak to reporters in parliament on Wednesday after submitting a bill in the Lower House to allow married couples to retain different surnames.
Puzzling decisions and opaque rankings are all part of sumo's charm
Chiyoshoma (right) battles Churanoumi during the New Year Basho in Tokyo in January. The Mongolian's drop down the sumo rankings ahead of the May tournament was one of the biggest surprises of the latest banzuke.
North Korea's Kim sets sights on nuclear-armed navy
An unidentified weapons system is fired from the deck of North Korea's latest destroyer, the Choe Hyon, during two days of tests on Monday and Tuesday in this undated photo released Wednesday.
Single, or not? Japanese dating app launches relationship verification system
Tapple, one of Japan's most popular dating apps, has launched the nation's first feature to verify a user's single status via their My Number card.
Counting the reasons why there are so few American cars in Japan
Tesla's store in Tokyo's Shibuya district. While sales of American cars in Japan appear to be shrinking, Tesla's presence in the country is growing.

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A small shrine perched atop rocks braves the waves hitting the shoreline during a storm in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture. The area is under threat of a possible 31-meter-high tsunami if an earthquake strikes the nearby Nankai Trough.
If the 'Big One' hits, this city could face a 31-meter-high tsunami
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