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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Feb 16, 2019

U.S.-China trade talks to resume next week as Trump hints at extension

The United States and China will resume trade talks next week in Washington with time running short to ease their bruising trade war, but U.S. President Donald Trump repeated on Friday that he may extend a March 1 deadline for a deal and keep tariffs on Chinese goods from rising.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Feb 15, 2019

Hong Kong snares record haul of rhino horns from South Africa

Hong Kong customs seized a record 40 kg (88 pounds) of rhino horns worth around 8 million Hong Kong dollars ($1 million) from Johannesburg en route to Vietnam, the latest bust for authorities trying to tackle the rising volume of endangered species trafficked through the Chinese territory.
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PRESS / Events
Feb 15, 2019

「国産漆の最後の砦」浄法寺漆を次世代に伝える岩手県 松沢卓生氏を迎え「『第8回Satoyamaカフェ』+地域おうえんBASH」を開催します

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BUSINESS
Feb 15, 2019

Airbus A380 production halt to fuel transatlantic trade spat amid subsidy row

Airbus's decision to end production of the A380 looks set to reignite a transatlantic trade row over mutual claims of illegal aircraft subsidies, even as Airbus implements a two-year plan to stop making the world's largest airliner.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 14, 2019

Reality continues to leak from American life

The Green New Deal reveals Democratic progressives have embraced Trump's political style: A stew of frivolity and mendacity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 14, 2019

Can 'Big Brother' technology clean up palm oil's image?

Some of the world's major palm oil users, including Nestle, Unilever, and Mondelez, are trying out new satellite technology to track deforestation, as pressure grows on them to source the ingredient responsibly.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film / Wide Angle
Feb 14, 2019

Could 'Shoplifters' or 'Mirai' pick up an Oscar? The chances are slim but real

The 2019 Oscar race is entering its final stretch, with prognosticators already unveiling their lists of winners. This year two Japanese films are up for Academy Awards — Hirokazu Kore-eda's "Shoplifters" (best foreign language film) and Mamoru Hosoda's "Mirai" (best animated feature film).
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 14, 2019

[VIDEO] ‘Flowers by Naked 2019’ at Nihonbashi Mitsui Hall

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Feb 12, 2019

Three Japan teams consider forming new league

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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 12, 2019

China defers key New Zealand tourism event amid concerns of growing diplomatic rift

China has postponed a major tourism campaign in New Zealand days before its launch and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's visit to Beijing has been further delayed as concerns mount of strained ties over China's growing influence in the Pacific.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 11, 2019

The Ghosn effect? Nissan and Renault set to unveil first post-crisis results

What kind of financial blow has the widening scandal surrounding Carlos Ghosn delivered to Nissan Motor Co. and Renault SA? Investors are about to get a glimpse when closely watched earnings releases come out this week.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Feb 10, 2019

Thousands protest in Madrid against government's Catalonia policy

Thousands of people demonstrated in Madrid on Sunday against Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's proposed talks to ease political tensions in Catalonia, in a protest organized by center-right and far-right opposition parties.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Feb 10, 2019

Pioneering flexibility and empowerment in retail

Cartier Japan President and CEO Veronica Prat van Thiel and her team are testing the boundaries of the retail experience.
EDITORIALS
Feb 10, 2019

Response to child abuse long overdue

The officials responsible for the welfare of children need to sort out their priorities in their efforts to stop child abuse.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA
Feb 10, 2019

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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 10, 2019

A profound development in Tokyo-Seoul relations

A recent ruling by South Korea's Supreme Court has global implications.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / B. League
Feb 9, 2019

Impressive outside shooting carries Brex past Sunrockers

The Tochigi Brex didn't have a single player carrying the offense on Saturday.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / A Weekend In
Feb 9, 2019

A weekend in Toyota and Nagoya: Where technology meets tradition

Toyota will host four games for the Rugby World Cup at its 45,000-capacity Toyota Stadium. Read our guide to the city to find out what to do when you're in Toyota and neighboring Nagoya for the weekend.
CULTURE / Music
Feb 8, 2019

Rapper Chanmina is blurring the lines of genre and nationality

Everyone has moments where they have to choose between two paths that will lead to drastically different lives. For Mina Otomonai, it came during her second year of high school when she strongly considered moving to South Korea to pursue a career in music. Her friends convinced her to stay in Japan....
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 8, 2019

Chemical Brothers, The Cure and Sia among first batch of acts for Fuji Rock Festival '19

Also appearing on the bill are Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke, James Blake, Mitski and Janelle Monae, with many more still to be announced.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Feb 7, 2019

Ayaka Hosoda very likely to continue competitive career next season

Veteran skater Ayaka Hosoda, who stole the show with her triple axels at the Japan Championships in December, is very likely to continue her skating career, The Japan Times has learned.

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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