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Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 27, 2023

NATO struggles in the shadows to find new leader

Norwegian Jens Stoltenberg, the transatlantic military alliance's secretary-general, is due to step down at the end of September after nine years in the post.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 26, 2023

Economic hit of U.S. debt deal may affect presidential races in 2024 and 2028

Multiyear spending cuts would weigh down a re-election campaign by U.S. President Joe Biden next year, and lifting them would bring a tailwind for whomever is president in years that follow.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
May 26, 2023

Seizing the moment to build better Japan-South Korea ties

An enduring Japan-South Korea relationship demands buy-in and support from the public of each country, which is easier said than done.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 24, 2023

Japan's political parties prepare as talk of snap election heats up

While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may or may not call a snap election now that the G7 summit is over, that uncertainty isn't stopping political parties from planning their next moves.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 23, 2023

El Ninos cause trillions in lost economic growth, study shows

With the world 1.2 C hotter than it was before industrialization, El Nino now practically guarantees record heat.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 23, 2023

Biden and McCarthy hold productive talks on U.S. debt, but no deal yet

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned that it is now 'highly likely” her department will run out of sufficient cash in early June and that default could come as soon as June 1.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 22, 2023

Biden and McCarthy to meet Monday as staff debt-limit talks resume

Investors are girding for more volatility in markets this week as the two sides grapple for a deal.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2023

At Hiroshima G7, Zelenskyy rallies support for defense of Ukraine

The Group of Seven summit wrapped up with the Ukrainian leader making his case for further support in repelling Russia's invasion.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
May 21, 2023

Why do runners still race with paper pinned to their shirts?

Some athletes think racing bibs, a cornerstone of a runner’s race day kit and a source of race day revenue through sponsorships, are in need of an update.
JAPAN / Science & Health / FOCUS
May 18, 2023

Japan has a new vaccine research funding unit for future pandemics — is it up to the task?

The country lacked a sense of urgency to prepare for potential outbreaks — this lack of preparedness has had a lasting impact.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 17, 2023

Delivering on nuclear disarmament in Hiroshima

With nuclear tensions rising, the G7 summit’s participants must recognize the catastrophic consequences of nuclear arms and take steps to strengthen the global resolve against their use.
BUSINESS
May 16, 2023

On busy G7 agenda, generative AI still looms large

The Group of Seven leaders are set to discuss the rise of artificial intelligence applications, such as ChatGPT, and how more nations are regulating cross-border data flows.
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 16, 2023

At G7, Kishida eyes ‘realistic’ approach to nukes, with bold steps unlikely

With bigger moves unlikely, a key aim of the summit will be to pursue new initiatives to foster disarmament and reinvigorate the stalled process of nuclear arms control.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
May 15, 2023

Takaaki Miyake: ‘The ideal of beauty depends on each individual, regardless of what gender they identify with’

After a decade working in the fashion industry, Takaaki Miyake left it to pursue a business in skin care, a field he associates with both physical and mental well-being.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 15, 2023

G7 leaders to target Russian energy and trade in new sanctions steps

Separately, U.S. officials expect G7 members will agree to adjust their approach to sanctions so that, at least for certain categories of goods, all exports are automatically banned.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2023

Posing as Islamists, Russian hackers take aim at Sweden

A series of coordinated cyberattacks by suspected Russian hackers intended to jeopardize Sweden's chances of joining NATO have been disrupting its biggest companies.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 14, 2023

Ukraine’s offensive could set stage for diplomacy with Russia, U.S. officials say

It is unclear how the officials will define success in the counteroffensive, which could last many months, or how its outcome might affect their approach.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 12, 2023

Transfer of Russian assets in focus at G7 finance ministers meeting

Legal complexities and domestic restrictions are making it difficult to transfer seized assets to Ukraine to aid its reconstruction.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 10, 2023

Don’t forget the conservative core that churns in Japan

The outside world should not be beguiled or misled by exaggerated claims about a “new Japan.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
May 9, 2023

Why bolstering Japan’s defense industry is a matter of national security

Boosting exports is seen as key to maintaining the country's defense sector, but firms are struggling to make a mark internationally.
JAPAN
May 7, 2023

In G7 host Hiroshima, a climate disaster in all but name

A minority of Japanese are seriously worried about how warming will affect them. Recent disasters indicate they probably should be.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 5, 2023

Business and nonprofits together can achieve net zero on carbon

Instead of getting bogged down in ideological debates about tackling climate change, corporations and NGOs need a plan that makes both sense and profits.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World / Geoeconomic Briefing
May 4, 2023

War in Ukraine will set a course for international order — whatever the outcome

While the beginning, middle and end of the conflict will each have a significant impact on the future of fighting, it remains to be seen yet what direction events will take.
Japan Times
LIFE / Digital
May 4, 2023

Why IRL streaming in Japan is 'not for the faint of heart'

Privacy concerns and overzealous viewers can wear off the shine of filming in Japan, but many streamers say it's still very much worth it.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 2, 2023

A consistent China policy continues to elude the U.S.

The most generous assessment of Washington-Beijing relations would be, as one expert explained, the U.S. has “a China policy, but not a plan.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023

U.S. and Philippine leaders look to craft closer trilateral security ties with Japan

A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could help pave the way for a reported tripartite defense framework with Tokyo.
BUSINESS / Tech
Apr 30, 2023

G7 digital ministers agree to pursue responsible AI as ChatGPT booms

They also agreed to promote secure and smooth cross-border data flows — one of Japan’s key goals for the two-day meeting — as more countries look to tighten regulations on the flow of data.
Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle
The Indian Air Force's Rafale fighter jets. India and Pakistan aircraft engaged in a dogfight on Wednesday.
Man admitted to 2025 Osaka Expo with 85-year-old ticket
The Osaka Expo, which opened last month, runs through mid-October.
In his first appearance, Pope Leo offers three big clues about his papacy
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV, formerly Cardinal Robert Prevost of the United States, appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican on Thursday.
Japan stuck at starting line in tariff talks with U.S. as U.K. inks deals
Ryosei Akazawa, Japan’s top tariff negotiator, speaks to the press on Friday. Japan and the United States are still discussing what to negotiate.
Who could become Japan's next prime minister?
Clockwise from top left: Former economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi, Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi
With a new Shibuya studio, Apple Music bets big on Japan
Apple Music personalities (from left) Ebro Darden, Kentaro Ochiai, Zane Lowe and Mino came together for a special recording in late April to discuss music and celebrate the newly opened Apple Music studio in Tokyo.
Kazuki Nagasawa's sustainable designs are rooted in tradition
For centuries, artisans have unraveled strands of the fibrous bark of "shuro" trees to create a medley of everyday objects. Designer Kazuki Nagasawa is now transforming the traditional material into ethereal contemporary pieces.
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 expands to become one of Asia's largest startup events
SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025 was bustling with participants of various nationalities Thursday, and multiple languages could be heard around the room as many engaged in conversations throughout the day.
Celebrating Japan’s defeat at Shimoda’s Black Ships Festival
Tatsumi Onose (right), who plays the part of Commodore Matthew Perry in Shimoda's Black Ship Festival, says the historical episode the event is based on should be remembered for its positives more than its negatives.
'Big picture thinker': Ispace CEO Hakamada on reaching the moon and dreaming of starships
Takeshi Hakamada, founder and CEO of Ispace, says his primary interest in space development is not to abandon Earth, but to protect it.

Podcast

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

Longform

Dangami House is a 180-year-old former samurai residence of the Kato clan, who ruled over Ozu, Ehime Prefecture, until the Meiji Restoration.
A house, a legacy and the quiet work of restoration in rural Japan
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