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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 28, 2023

Sister of North Korea's Kim condemns U.S. decision to send tanks to Ukraine

Kim Yo Jong slammed the move, saying that Pyongyang will 'always stand in the same trench with the service personnel and people of Russia.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jan 28, 2023

China celebrated the Lunar New Year like COVID no longer exists

More than 300 million trips were made during the holiday, nearly 90% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 28, 2023

In Beijing's backyard, U.S. demonstrates its military might

A U.S. presence in the South China Sea, a conduit for about $3.4 trillion of annual trade, has been welcomed by allies like Japan, but has angered Beijing.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 28, 2023

Palestinian gunman kills seven in east Jerusalem synagogue attack

A Palestinian gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue during the Jewish Sabbath, in one of the deadliest attacks targeting Israelis in years that risked sparking widespread violence.
Japan Times
LIFE
Jan 28, 2023

Across China, folk remedies remain a popular, if unproven, COVID cure

A combination of shortages of Western medicines and long-standing traditions has kept these homespun treatments in the spotlight.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 27, 2023

Stefanos Tsitsipas beats gutsy Karen Khachanov to reach first Australian Open final

Winning his first Grand Slam crown this weekend would see Tsitsipas take the No. 1 one spot from Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jan 27, 2023

Japan’s future depends on empowering women. The record isn’t encouraging

Japan's shrinking population is in part due to women who are marginalized in the workforce and unhappy with their life choices.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2023

Japan and the Netherlands to join U.S. in chip controls on China

The move forms a powerful alliance that will undercut Beijing’s ambitions to build its own domestic chip capabilities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 27, 2023

Kuroda’s head-fakes make the unthinkable plausible

Skepticism about the Bank of Japan’s intentions is clouding Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda's last months on the job.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2023

10 Palestinians killed as Israel launches deadliest West Bank raid in years

The bloodiest day in the West Bank in years erupted during a raid on the crowded refugee camp in the northern city of Jenin.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 27, 2023

Ukraine faces deadly Russian missile onslaught after securing tanks from allies

Air raid alarms sounded across Ukraine as people headed to work. In the capital Kyiv, crowds took cover for a time in underground metro stations.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Jan 27, 2023

Nobuaki Moribe: ‘You were born to be happy, so make sure to love yourself’

Nobuaki Moribe is a delight to see when he strolls through Tokyo's Yoyogi Park, it doesn't hurt that he has multiple dogs by his side.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Film
Jan 27, 2023

Japanese films set to dominate cinemas in 2023

Toei looks to challenge Toho's box-office supremacy with blockbuster hopefuls, while anime maestro Hayao Miyazaki and film auteur Hirokazu Kore-eda are set to unveil new features this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 26, 2023

Russia sanctions and Ukraine support to be G7 priority, says Japan diplomat

While Japan's top finance diplomat underscored the importance of G7 unity in standing up to Russia, some analysts say there may be differences on sanctions.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 26, 2023

Toyota taps Lexus chief as CEO, shifting Akio Toyoda to chairman role

Koji Sato will lead Toyota at a time when the twin forces of electrification and automation are sweeping through the global auto industry.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 26, 2023

The world ignores Myanmar’s plight at its peril

Nearly two years on from a brutal military coup, the country has slid into civil war. A failed state in the heart of Asia benefits no one.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 26, 2023

Western tanks are coming to Ukraine, but will they be enough?

Ukrainian troops still need to be trained to use the powerful Western war machines, and moving them into the conflict zone is far from an easy task.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Jan 26, 2023

Japan's future security lies in a ‘denial and competition’ strategy

The gap between the defense capabilities of China and Japan is widening at a tremendous pace, giving Tokyo cause to think carefully.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 26, 2023

Belarusian and Russian charge in Melbourne throws spotlight on Wimbledon ban

With the conflict in Ukraine showing no sign of ending, a decision about Russian and Belarusian players competing at the All England Club is pressing.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 25, 2023

Japan tries to fix a child custody system under fire from all sides

In Japan, child welfare in divorce often turns on single-parent custody, where one parent can be largely excluded from a child’s life.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 25, 2023

‘Woke’ is a political term with a long and complicated history

The idea of wokeism has been used by both Black and White Americans to fight injustice since the early 1900s.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jan 25, 2023

American men 'push each other' to tennis resurgence at Australian Open

The last time three American men reached a Grand Slam quarterfinal was the 2005 U.S. Open, led by Andre Agassi, James Blake and Robby Ginepri.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 25, 2023

Looking ahead at the Baseball Hall of Fame class of 2024

Scott Rolen became the 18th third baseman inducted and a 19th might be on the way in 2024 when hot corner standout Adrian Beltre hits the ballot for the first time.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023

Jacinda Ardern leaves mixed record on tackling climate change

Ardern established a new policy framework for New Zealand to address global warming, but there’s a sense that her government failed to deliver fully on its climate promises.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jan 25, 2023

Lab-grown meat moves closer to American dinner plates

Executives at cultivated meat companies are optimistic that meat grown in massive steel vats could be on the menu within months after one company won the go-ahead from a key regulator.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 25, 2023

Life's no longer rosy at Senegal's pink lake after floods

Extreme floods contaminated the lake five months ago, turning its famous waters green and threatening thousands of people who depend on it for their livelihoods.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 25, 2023

Troubleshooter Chris Hipkins faces a tough road as New Zealand PM

Hipkins built a reputation for competence in tackling COVID-19, though he acknowledges some mistakes and faces a tough battle to retain power in an October general election.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jan 25, 2023

U.S. and Germany set to send tanks to Ukraine, breaking deadlock

The move will give President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s forces access to a significant new capability as the fighting in Ukraine shifts from urban centers to the east.
Tokyo hit by torrential rainfall at rush hour
People line up at Shibuya Station in Tokyo as they try to avoid the heavy rain on Thursday.
Foreign drivers in Japan to face tougher license conversion rules from October
According to the National Police Agency, there were 75,905 people who converted their foreign driver’s license to a Japanese one in 2024, up from 48,885 in 2019.
Nissan clinches $4.5 billion bond deal after orders soar
Nissan Motor has raised $4.5 billion through a junk bond sale in U.S. dollars and euros, part of which carries a record-high coupon rate.
Chinese fighters came within 30 meters of Japanese spy aircraft, Tokyo says
A Chinese JH-7 fighter jet makes an near an Air Self-Defense Force YS-11EB surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea this week in this image released Thursday.
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (center) waves to attendees as he departs after delivering a campaign speech in Yokohama on Sunday.
New IG Arena set to dial down temperature at Nagoya Basho, in a good way
With IG Arena getting glowing early reviews as the Nagoya Basho’s replacement venue, it may be a while before fans wax nostalgic about the Aichi Prefectural Gymnasium.
Once a niche, anime is now mainstream content for Netflix and other streaming services
Though Netflix remains the dominant choice globally for anime viewers, Amazon Prime Video has also invested heavily in anime, steadily adding titles to their catalogue.
NGOs condemn rise in anti-immigrant rhetoric ahead of Upper House vote
Sanseito head Sohei Kamiya holds a board that reads "Japanese First" in Tokyo on July 2. In a joint statement on Tuesday, eight human rights nongovernmental organizations described the far-right party's stance as "hate speech."
Japanese dancers find a home abroad at Houston Ballet
“Giselle” lead Yuriko Kajiya (center), performing with Connor Walsh as Albrecht, is one of six Japanese dancers at Houston Ballet.
From the Abes to the Ohtanis: How siblings shape athletic development
Olympic judoka Uta Abe (second from left) and Hifumi Abe (second from right) with their brother Yuichiro (center) and their parents. “I’m always consciously trying to be a good older brother,” Yuichiro said.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo’s Shinjuku Ward.
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Mount Fuji is considered one of Japan's most iconic symbols and is a major draw for tourists. It's still a mountain, though, and potential hikers need to properly prepare for any climb.
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