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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 21, 2022

The power and poison of Modern Monetary Theory

The rigid stances of MMT's devotees and detractors have not led to productive discussions over its viability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 21, 2022

Japan prices fail to make more progress toward distant BOJ goal

The subdued inflation reading is likely to cool speculation that the BOJ may take steps to adjust policy in light of expected price increases.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2022

The consistency and novelty in Kishida’s foreign policy

The nation's mainstream media seems to be ambivalent about Kishida's realist-based diplomacy.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jan 20, 2022

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes and Bills' Josh Allen prepare for another playoff showdown

The debate about who is the better AFC quarterback, Josh Allen or Patrick Mahomes, is set to play out again Sunday, when they meet in another duel in the divisional round of the playoffs.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 20, 2022

With a repair ship many days away, Tonga faces weeks of digital darkness

The ship is not expected to reach Tonga until Feb. 1, after which it will perform the difficult task of repairing damaged cables from the ocean floor.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 20, 2022

Chinese property bonds soar as investors bet worst is over

Even though it's unclear whether the beaten-down sector has reached a turning point, traders are having a hard time turning down bets that things will improve.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2022

How Xi’s China put over 1,000 Hong Kong journalists out of work

Many veteran journalists have decided to leave the industry because they could not find a suitable position without compromising their 'integrity and personal safety.”
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 20, 2022

The push to go digital opens new doors for anime

Digitization and remote work will be a mixed blessing for studios and animators in 2022.
Japan Times
Morocco report 2021
Jan 19, 2022

‘Morocco Now’ is turning Japanese

In the bustling heart of Tokyo, the world’s largest city, the vibrant colors of the recently launched “Morocco Now” economic brand shine bright with hope and opportunity.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jan 19, 2022

Best supporting actor? NATO in secondary role if Russia invades Ukraine.

NATO would be likely to reinforce its troop presence in the Black Sea and the Baltics while fending off cyberattacks if Russia were to invade Ukraine, diplomats and former officials said.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 18, 2022

Jamaican Benjamin Alexander beat odds to qualify for giant slalom

Alexander said his career was made possible by the Jamaican bobsleigh team that competed in Calgary, Canada in 1988, which inspired the movie 'Cool Runnings' five years later.
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Jan 17, 2022

What you need to know about the omicron surge in Japan

The number of new COVID-19 cases is rising and while you're not as likely to be hospitalized, it doesn't hurt to be prepared.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Jan 16, 2022

Texas synagogue hostages freed, gunman dead after standoff

All hostages held by a gunman at a synagogue in Texas have been freed after a standoff that ended in the death of their captor.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Destination Restaurants 2021
Jan 16, 2022

Every meal at Mekumi feels like an education

When it comes to sushi, what happens before the chef gets hold of the fish is just as important as his or her technique in preparing it.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 15, 2022

Boris Johnson brought to brink by the vengeful aide he crossed

Since being forced acrimoniously from his post as Johnson's most powerful adviser 14 months ago, Cummings has repeatedly resurfaced to throw dirt at his former boss.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jan 15, 2022

Beijing setting up Olympic bubble featuring daily COVID-19 tests and robot chefs

Unlike last summer's Tokyo Games, which took place in a porous 'bubble,' the perimeters of Beijing's 'closed loop' are sealed and guarded.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 14, 2022

Takeaways from Japan’s recent security meetings

Some observers have interpreted Japan's effort to foster relationships with other security partners as a sign of fissures in the U.S.-Japan alliance.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 13, 2022

The idea of 'capital as a strategy' has taken hold

Not only is capital not a strategy, but too much capital can eliminate the need for entrepreneurs and investors alike to have any strategy at all.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 13, 2022

‘The Journalist’: A wake-up call that feels more like a lecture

Netflix's six-episode political drama series expands on Michihito Fujii's 2019 film of the same title, giving a detailed fictionalized account of a real-life scandal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 12, 2022

Cambodia shelves first ASEAN meeting over attendance 'difficulties'

The news comes shortly after Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen met with Myanmar's military ruler Min Aung Hlaing.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Jan 12, 2022

Sumo catches new audience with Pokemon collaboration

The Japan Sumo Association's tie-up with the world's biggest video game franchise could be a big step in attracting younger fans to the sport.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2022

Understanding Kishida's political landscape for 2022

To champion his own policy agenda, Kishida will have to wait and see how much political capital he has after the next Upper House election.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jan 12, 2022

Speech on voting rights by Biden falls flat with allies crucial for U.S. midterms

Rights groups called on the White House to go beyond speeches and act with the same urgency it has on its economic agenda.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 11, 2022

New Japan-Australia reciprocity accord is important, but it’s only part of the story

The RAA deal lays the foundation for future cooperation and signals to the U.S. that its allies are determined to work together for regional security.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 11, 2022

U.S. man recovering after 'breakthrough' pig-heart transplant

The surgery is among the first to demonstrate the feasibility of a pig-to-human heart transplant, a field made possible by new gene editing tools.

Longform

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