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JAPAN / Science & Health / A MATTER OF HEALTH
May 31, 2017

Japan violating anti-smoking treaty by bowing to tobacco industry, expert says

The government's move to ban smoking in indoor public places ahead of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics has hit a snag due to staunch resistance from lawmakers in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party trumpeting smokers' rights and the need to protect the tobacco industry.
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BUSINESS
May 29, 2017

Favoring Osaka, Macau billionaire says Tokyo doesn't need a casino

Lawrence Ho, the billionaire owner of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said he favors building a casino in Osaka rather than Tokyo because there are more opportunities to develop the smaller city as an entertainment destination.
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May 29, 2017

Retiring golfer Miyazato laments loss of motivation

Former women's world No. 1 golfer Ai Miyazato won nine LPGA Tour titles in her career. Her trademark smile is still beloved by fans, and she is just as polite as always when dealing with the media.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 28, 2017

'WannaCry' lesson for the Japan-U.S. alliance

The rapid and destructive spread of ransomware highlights the need for a coordinated international response by Japan and the U.S.
PARALYMPICS
May 28, 2017

Wheelchair rugby ready to crash Tokyo 2020 party

Japan's No. 7 catches the ball but before he has time to react, a hulking, tattooed Australian is bearing down on him.
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LIFE / Lifestyle
May 27, 2017

Never forget: keeping track of belongings with technology

A Tokyo-based startup is offering a range of services to help people keep track of their belongings.
EDITORIALS
May 25, 2017

Higher wages for higher corporate profits

Japan's economy has expanded for the fifth quarter in a row, but until strong corporate earnings translate into higher wages consumer will remain reluctant to loosen their purse strings.
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Figure Skating / ICE TIME
May 23, 2017

Iwano confirms quad salchow for free skate next season

It is rare for an athlete to make history the first time they embark on a new level in their career. Usually they settle in, bide their time, and work their way up.
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May 20, 2017

Gatlin sees bright future ahead for young Japanese sprint stars

Justin Gatlin, one of the top sprinters in the world, insists the future for Japanese sprinters looks promising.
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2017

Ruling bloc shoves conspiracy bill through Lower House judiciary panel

A contentious conspiracy bill criticized for its Orwellian implications begins a weakly opposed journey through the Lower House, driven by the LDP-Komeito ruling bloc.
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2017

No-confidence vote falters, paving way for conspiracy bill to be rammed through Lower House

The no-confidence motion against Justice Minister Katsutoshi Kaneda was delaying the controversial conspiracy bill, which will likely be rammed through the powerful Lower House next week.
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MORE SPORTS
May 18, 2017

Murata, N'Dam primed for middleweight title showdown

It's time. Well, almost.
TENNIS
May 17, 2017

Japan Tennis Association stunned by news of Mitsuhashi's lifetime ban for match-fixing

Japan Tennis Association executive members said that the lifetime ban on Junn Mitsuhashi completely came out of the blue.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 15, 2017

Abe's dangerous 2020 vision

It is time to come into the open to consider the costs and benefits — psychological, diplomatic and financial — of revising Japan's Constitution.
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COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
May 13, 2017

Japan's constitutional rebirth or reincarnation?

The stakes are high as the Japanese people consider Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's backward-looking vision for the future.
EDITORIALS
May 11, 2017

Abe's pitch to amend Article 9

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has many questions to answer before setting a timetable in his quest to amend the Constitution.
Rugby
May 10, 2017

Japan drawn with Ireland, Scotland for 2019 Rugby World Cup

Host nation Japan was drawn to face Ireland, Scotland and two teams yet to qualify in the group stage of the 2019 Rugby World Cup at a lavish ceremony at Kyoto State Guest House on Wednesday.

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