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LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Mar 5, 2018

Let's discuss the Pyeongchang Olympics

The Pyeongchang Olympics had a bit of everything: political theater, incredible athletic achievements, the wrath of Mother Nature, and more Russians caught doping.
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 5, 2018

BOJ chief faces tougher second term as reality of monetary easing program sinks in

Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda will face more severe challenges from the central bank's radical strategy for stoking 2 percent inflation and plans to unwind it.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Mar 4, 2018

Fourteen-year-old Ai Mori wins lead climbing national championship

As a slender 14-year-old girl, Ai Mori can probably walk down the street without anyone thinking she is a top athlete.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Mar 4, 2018

PR firm chief keeps his eye on ever-changing market

Name: Ross Rowbury
EDITORIALS
Mar 4, 2018

Tackle the entire scope of gambling addiction

Efforts to combat gambling addiction should focus not just on casinos but pachinko and publicly run gambling events.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media
Mar 4, 2018

Automation comes to news-gathering in Japan

The news business in Japan has long been notoriously labor-intensive. Reporters assigned to the crime and disaster beats have largely relied on briefings from police officers or firefighters for their initial reports.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2018

K. International spelling whiz wins Japan Times Bee

Hanna Yoshida of K. International School Tokyo managed to outlast her final opponent Saturday over the course of nine tense rounds by spelling "insubordinate" to secure victory at the ninth annual Japan Times Bee.
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Mar 3, 2018

NHK puppet show offers a rare glimpse into unconventional lives

Arguably the best interview show on terrestrial TV at present stars a bunch of puppets exploring the often unexamined corners of Japanese society.
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 2, 2018

Aussie swimmer nearing 100 sets world record at Commonwealth trials

Australian George Corones, who will celebrate his 100th birthday next month, shaved a good chunk of time off the 50 meters long course freestyle world record for his age group at this week's Commonwealth Games trials.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Mar 1, 2018

Can Japan's women skaters catch up with Russians?

In the wake of Alina Zagitova and Evgenia Medvedeva winning the gold and silver medals in such dominating fashion at the Pyeongchang Games, many are wondering how the Japanese women can close the gap on the powerful Russians going forward.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 1, 2018

Journalist murders are a major EU problem

Clearly not all European Union members are enforcing the bloc's stated values.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Mar 1, 2018

Japanese scientists invent 'firefly' light that floats on ultrasonic waves

Japanese engineering researchers say they have created a tiny electronic light the size of a firefly that rides waves of ultrasound, and could eventually figure in applications ranging from moving displays to projection mapping.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2018

Futuristic, traditionally attired superheroes selected as Tokyo 2020 mascots

Tokyo 2020 organizers unveiled Wednesday the official mascots for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, based on a futuristic vision of the world with the two characters decked out in traditional blue-checkered and a pink cherry-blossom-theme attire, respectively.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 27, 2018

Why 'Emperor Xi' should worry

China will learn that totalitarian states have short-term advantages but they don't end well.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 27, 2018

Oasis hedge fund boss bets on Japan's professional gaming scene

Competitive gaming in Japan has found a champion: hedge fund boss Seth Fischer.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Feb 26, 2018

'Low yield' nukes pose a very high threat

Forces from a century ago are back in play, but the stakes today are much higher.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 25, 2018

Second try at Osaka merger referendum faces stiff headwinds

Political group Osaka Ishin plans to give the unpopular consolidation plan another go despite multiple uncertainties.
CULTURE / Film
Feb 24, 2018

Entertainer Mari Natsuki confronts her biggest challenge in a new film role

Mari Natsuki has faced a number of challenges throughout her diverse career but her latest role asked her to attempt something she's never confronted before — portray an ordinary person.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Feb 24, 2018

Success of Pyeongchang Olympic mascots leaves Japan in a bind

While the performances of athletes have hogged much of the spotlight at the Pyeongchang Olympics, it’s been hard to ignore the stuffed tigers the winners have received on the podium at the conclusion of their events.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Feb 24, 2018

In Taiwan, top chefs are building on a long history of culinary exchange with Japan

At 9 p.m. on a Saturday night, the Raohe Street Night Market in downtown Taipei is heaving. A line snakes in front of a stand selling caramelized pork buns near the grand, red gate that marks the entrance, and groups wander through the rows of vendors, munching on skewers of grilled squid and slurping...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 24, 2018

'Peace Games' are no game-changer for South Koreans

South Korea's self-styled "Peace Games" have been a sporting success, but public reaction suggests Seoul may have failed its bigger test — to generate the support the president needs to make bold moves to improve ties with old enemy North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 23, 2018

Sunday's Tokyo Marathon will cause road closures, officials warn

Tokyo residents and visitors to the capital will face road closures starting early Sunday morning due to the 12th annual Tokyo Marathon.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Feb 23, 2018

Sapporo: Famous for its snow, but a delight in green

Sapporo balances a vibrant city feel with the quieter reprieves of lush parks, dense forests and meandering trails that speak to Hokkaido's nature-centric reputation. One minute you're fighting crowds at a fish market and the next you're listening to birds chirping in the Japanese maples.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Feb 23, 2018

Nissan and DeNA to launch self-driving taxi trial in Yokohama

Nissan and the game maker plan to hold a two-week experiment in Yokohama to develop a ride-hailing app for self-driving cabs.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Feb 23, 2018

Pyeongchang 2018 Olympics Day 14: A streak is broken

It was a suspenseful hockey match yesterday with the U.S. women's team beating Canada in overtime. The triumph was the second for the Americans in Olympic play, and first in 20 years, since the inaugural women’s tournament at the 1998 Nagano Games.
EDITORIALS
Feb 22, 2018

The geography of dangers is changing

The Japanese government, like its counterparts elsewhere, must do more to stay on top of shifting global security challenges.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Feb 22, 2018

Hamilton, Cousins reflect on Hanyu's brilliance, drawing power

It's not often that you get to chat with a legend in skating.
LIFE / Travel / HOTELS & RESTAURANTS
Feb 22, 2018

World Gardening Fair celebrates final year

The Hotel Okura Tokyo's final World Gardening Fair will be held from May 2 to 6 at Ascot Hall in the Hotel Okura. This beloved charity event that has been held for 18 years will offer not only the unique opportunity to see various botanical displays, but also experience the food, traditions and culture...
Japan on edge but prepared for tsunami after huge Kamchatka earthquake
Police officers ask a man to evacuate from an empty beach following a tsunami warning, in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, on Wednesday.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
80 years on, former teacher conveys history of hidden island in World War II
Masayuki Yamauchi explains about the history of Okunoshima, an island in Takehara, Hiroshima Prefecture, to junior high school students visiting in May.
Japan to start new residency system for foreign workers
Students hoping to work in Japan attend a Japanese class at a job placement company in Hanoi in October 2022.
Japan marks highest-ever temperature of 41.2 C in Hyogo
Japan's temperature soared to a record 41.2 degrees Celsius in Tanba, Hyogo Prefecture, on Wednesday, surpassing the previous high of 41.1 C.
Artist Chiharu Shiota weaves a hidden marvel on Teshima
“Memory of Lines” is Chiharu Shiota’s second art installation on Teshima as part of the Setouchi Triennale.
How the Japanese TV industry is changing
Fuji TV headquarters in Tokyo's Minato Ward. Fuji TV came under fire over the manner in which it handled a case of “sexual trouble” involving former boy band member Masahiro Nakai and a female announcer.
Last soldiers of Imperial Japanese Army have a warning for younger generations
Kunshiro Kiyozumi, 97, who was the youngest crew member of the Imperial Japanese Navy submarine I-58 in World War II, on his way to a restaurant to have lunch in Matsuyama, Japan, on April 29.
Why Ishiba refuses to quit even amid intense pressure for him to go
Supporters of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba take part in a rally across the street from the Prime Minister's Office on Friday.
Behind the scenes at the Baseball Hall of Fame's new Yakyu/Baseball exhibit
“Yakyu / Baseball: The Transpacific Exchange of the Game” is set to remain on display in Cooperstown for at least five to 10 years — and possibly indefinitely.

Podcast

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

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
By Jason Coskrey

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