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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2021

Chinese cities aren’t ready for climate disasters

Recent tragedies are making it clear to policymakers and citizens that Chinese cities, even Beijing, are far from ready for the extreme weather events wrought by global warming.
Japan Times
CULTURE
Aug 24, 2021

Are you ready for sentient Disney robots?

The Magic Kingdom knows the nostalgia of herky-jerky animatronics won't cut it with today's children.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 24, 2021

G7 leaders plan to pledge unity on Taliban recognition and sanctions

Recognition is a political act with important consequences, including allowing the Taliban access to the foreign aid relied upon by previous Afghan governments.
Japan Times
PARALYMPICS
Aug 23, 2021

Paralympians eager to inspire others

Medals are an important part of the Paralympics, but for many competitors, it's also about showing the world what's possible.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2021

He built an $8.9 billion fortune. Then the controversies began.

Bom Kim became the poster child of a new kind of wealth generation in South Korea with Coupang Inc., but the firm is now facing criticism over working conditions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 23, 2021

Japan’s VisasQ to buy Coleman Research in U.S. for $102 Million

VisasQ Inc., a Japanese expert network with over 120,000 consultants, is buying U.S.-based Coleman Research Group Inc. to expand overseas.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 23, 2021

Malaysia’s latest new PM seeks cross-party cooperation to restore stability

Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob struck a tone of reconciliation as he addressed a nation that has seen three premiers in 18 months.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2021

In major blow to Suga, opposition party-backed Takeharu Yamanaka wins Yokohama mayoral election

Takeharu Yamanaka's victory in the Yokohama mayoral also puts the brakes on the city's efforts to host a casino resort in the city's waterfront Yamashita Pier district.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 22, 2021

For bank regulators, tech giants are now too big to fail

Tech giants that host a growing mass of bank, insurance and market operations on their vast cloud internet platforms are keeping watchdogs awake at night.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Aug 22, 2021

Top Toyota supplier Denso expects production at the automaker to recover quickly

Denso, Toyota's top supplier, says production at the automaker should recover swiftly, leaving Denso on track to beat its own profit forecast for the current fiscal year.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 21, 2021

New Malaysian prime minister brings old guard back as pandemic concerns rise

The swearing in of Ismail Sabri Yaakob caps weeks of political upheaval, which pushed former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin to resign over the handling of the pandemic.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 21, 2021

China's pushback on COVID-19 and human rights trumps any desire for better relations with West

Beijing's doubling down on fringe theories about COVID-19 is part of an upsurge in China's attempts to deflect criticism, experts and diplomats say.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 21, 2021

Chance to be 'authentically myself' worth more than medals for non-binary Olympian

Pictures of the American carrying a board showing 'they/them' pronouns went viral, as Smith became one of the first Olympians to come out as non-binary.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Aug 21, 2021

‘Contemporary Japanese Architecture’: Embracing nature and the need for sustainability

Architecture critic Philip Jodidio's new book examines the ingenuity of Japan's architects, particularly in their response to climate change.
Japan Times
WORLD
Aug 20, 2021

U.S. extends travel curbs at Canada and Mexico land borders through Sept. 21

The United States on Friday extended the closure of its land borders with Canada and Mexico to non-essential travel such as tourism through Sept. 21 despite Ottawa's decision to open its border to vaccinated Americans.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2021

Calls grow for Japan to provide assistance to Afghans amid Taliban rule

A prominent Afghan doctor living in Shizuoka Prefecture is urging Tokyo to offer medical support to people in his home country.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 20, 2021

Xi sends warning to investors with delayed Huarong lifeline

Huarong ultimately proved too big to fail, but its protracted bailout process demonstrates Beijing's determination to punish creditors who ignore risks in heavily indebted companies.
Japan Times
PRESS / Events
Aug 20, 2021

“Advocating for more resilient and sustainable ecosystems” with Luke Date

The Japan Times Cube Co., Ltd. (representative director: Minako Suematsu) launched Roundtable by The Japan Times, a series of talk events that will be broadcasted in Japan.

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building