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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 9, 2021

China's Didi crackdown is all about controlling big data

The crackdown shows how big data is quickly turning into the next major battleground in a clash of superpowers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 9, 2021

Toyota halting donations to U.S. lawmakers who opposed Biden certification

Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington reported that the firm gave $56,000 in total to 38 of the 147 Republicans who voted against certifying Biden's election win
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Jul 9, 2021

'Black Box' shines a light on shadowy realities of sexual assault in Japan

Shiori Ito's memoir highlights shortcomings of justice for survivors in Japan.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2021

'Athletes are humans': Naomi Osaka stands by decision to skip media duties

While the 23-year-old maintains a good relationship with journalists, she hopes the tennis world can respect mental health issues — just like any other workplace.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 8, 2021

White House recommends review of rules after Sha'Carri Richardson case

The White House on Wednesday said it may be worthwhile to review anti-doping rules in sport after American sprinter Sha'Carri Richardson tested positive for cannabis use.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 8, 2021

Dare to dream? England beats Denmark in extra-time thriller to reach home Euro final

England to contest its first final since winning the 1966 World Cup.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 8, 2021

Has Roger Federer played his last match at Wimbledon?

The eight-time champion loses in straight sets to Hubert Hurkacz in crushing quarterfinal defeat at the All England Club.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 7, 2021

China’s war against poverty may not be all that it seems

“Much of the poverty reduction in the first years after 1978 was simply a result of reversing bad Maoist policies,' according to one U.N. economist.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2021

The Yahoo brand is still worth ¥178.5 billion to Masayoshi Son

Yahoo brands made up four of the top-10 visited websites in Japan in 2020, according to a survey by Values Inc.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 7, 2021

Barcelona forwards apologize for video mocking hotel staff in Japan

Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele's comments during a 2019 preseason tour have sparked a growing backlash, including a protest from Barcelona sponsor Rakuten.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 7, 2021

Nintendo unveils new Switch with bigger screen for ¥37,980

The first challenge for Nintendo ahead of the new console's debut will be to ensure it has adequate inventory amid a global semiconductor shortage.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jul 7, 2021

Lions veteran Daisuke Matsuzaka to retire following injury struggles

The 40-year-old right-hander, whose name is synonymous with an entire generation of Japanese players, has 114 career wins in NPB and another 56 in the major leagues.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Jul 6, 2021

Czech Olympic outfit blends tradition with Japanese twist

Designer Zuzana Osako scoured the folk traditions of her country and Japan for a common thread to weave into the Czech Republic's Olympic team outfits for the Tokyo Games opening ceremony, turning heads but also drawing criticism.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021

Will rise in soft power offer silver lining for pandemic-hit Tokyo Olympics?

The games 'could help Japan maintain its economic and social position in Asia, where China has already overtaken Japan and other nations are growing,” says scholar Yuhei Inoue.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 6, 2021

The curious case of the Balkan war criminals

International tribunals are largely ceremonial until leaders who commit war crimes are ousted, or their armies defeated.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Jul 6, 2021

Australian Grand Prix and MotoGP round axed for 2021

Race organizers had been in negotiations with Australian authorities for an adjustment to the two-week quarantine policy, which made the races logistically impossible.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2021

School's out for the Tokyo Olympics as parents and teachers reconsider trips

Many schools have pulled out of a program intended to let hundreds of thousands of children see the world's best athletes compete.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Jul 6, 2021

U.S. women extend dominance with shutout of Mexico

The victory stretched the U.S. unbeaten streak to 44 games (40-0-4) — the second-longest in the program's history — ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 6, 2021

Born to ride: Jessica Springsteen named to U.S. show jumping team

The 29-year-old, daughter of legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen, was an alternate at 2012 London but failed in her bid to make the 2016 Rio Games.
Hypothermia in the land of the rising Sanae
Amid the election of Sanae Takaichi as Liberal Democratic Party president, and possibly the next prime minister, Japan's economy shows signs of recovery, but weak wages, a conservative corporate culture and currency issues raise doubts about a true economic thaw.
Number of scenarios now on the table for who might be Japan’s next prime minister
Newly-elected leader of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party Sanae Takaichi (right) celebrates with Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba after winning the LDP leadership election in Tokyo on October 4.
After plenty of ups and downs, Osaka Expo concludes with message of unity
The sun sets on the Grand Ring on the final day of the Osaka Expo on Monday.
A frenetic diplomatic schedule looms for Japan’s next leader — whomever that may be
As horse-trading and speculation surge over who will be elected the next prime minister in parliament — the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Sanae Takaichi or a possible candidate put forward by a unified opposition — Japan’s next leader will be confronted with a quick succession of key diplomatic events.
Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
Ghost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020's smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, is a violent, vengeful and engaging romp through 17th-century Hokkaido that fails to stick the landing on its most sensitive cultural material.
A frenetic diplomatic schedule looms for Japan’s next leader — whomever that may be
As horse-trading and speculation surge over who will be elected the next prime minister in parliament — the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Sanae Takaichi or a possible candidate put forward by a unified opposition — Japan’s next leader will be confronted with a quick succession of key diplomatic events.
Ghost of Yotei’s bloodstained fun sidesteps Ainu identity
Ghost of Yotei, the follow-up to 2020's smash hit Ghost of Tsushima, is a violent, vengeful and engaging romp through 17th-century Hokkaido that fails to stick the landing on its most sensitive cultural material.
At Osaka Expo, gas giants promote a greener future. But is it a lot of hot air?
The Gas Pavilion had welcomed around 500,000 visitors by the end of August, making it one of the most popular exhibits at the Osaka Expo.
‘Takaichi trade’ starts unwinding as political calculus upended by Komeito exit
Less than a week ago, Sanae Takaichi seemed set to become Japan's first female prime minister.
‘Save the Ring’ calls intensify as Osaka Expo’s end nears
Visitors lounge on the grassy hill on the top of the Grand Ring during the 2025 Osaka Expo in the city of Osaka in May.

Podcast

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

Longform

Rock group The Yellow Monkey played K-Arena Yokohama in June as part of a nationwide tour. Concerts are increasingly popular in the age of social media as users value in-person experiences.
Inside Japan’s arena boom: Sports, sound and city-building
By Patrick St. Michel

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