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JAPAN
Jul 27, 2018

Planned war museum in Kumamoto Prefecture criticized for tourism focus

A project to build a war museum in the town of Nishiki, Kumamoto Prefecture, has drawn the ire of a group of local residents, who say the initiative is "downplaying its peaceful purpose."
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GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2018
Jul 27, 2018

The growing ties between Texas & Japan

In May 2018, the U.S.-Japan Council (USJC) held the first ever Japan-Texas Economic Summit (JTES) in Houston, Texas. Aimed at strengthening Japan-Texas relations, the event brought together more than 400 government and private sector leaders from nearly 50 cities and organizations from Houston and Japan....
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GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2018
Jul 27, 2018

Crossing borders to spot top talent

As the Japanese economy continues to grow, domestic companies have spent more money and time improving their business practices to match global standards and trends. Smaller firms, in particular, have begun paying closer attention to building a talented workforce.
Japan Times
GLOBAL MEDIA POST / Texas report 2018
Jul 27, 2018

Lone Star college: A valuable contributor to Houston

Houston, Texas, is often recognized as one of the most diverse cities in America. Located in the northern part of this city is Lone Star College (LSC), one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the country. Founded in 1972, LSC provides more than 170 study programs to over 99,000 students.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jul 26, 2018

Europe must stand for itself

Europeans can no longer assume that their interests are synonymous with those of the U.S.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2018

Trump blasts Beijing's retaliatory tariffs as bid to target U.S. farmers for concessions

U.S. President Donald Trump accused China on Wednesday of targeting American farmers in a "vicious" way and using them as leverage to get trade concessions a day after the administration announced a $12 billion farm aid package.
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BASKETBALL / B. League / B. LEAGUE NOTEBOOK
Jul 26, 2018

Fukuoka counting on veteran forward Kazuya Hatano for consistent work on boards

Journeyman Kazuya "J." Hatano was a steady contributor during the Osaka Evessa dynasty years.
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CULTURE / Entertainment news
Jul 26, 2018

Man vandalizes Trump's Hollywood sidewalk star with a pickax, is arrested

A man with a pickax vandalized U.S. President Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame early on Wednesday and later surrendered to police, a spokesman for the Los Angeles Police Department said.
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WORLD / Politics
Jul 26, 2018

Mike Pompeo confronts Senate ire over Trump's policies on Russia, trade, North Korea

Secretary of State Michael Pompeo confronted harsh bipartisan questioning at a Senate hearing dominated by lawmakers' ire over President Donald Trump's policies toward Russia and his trade strategy.
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WORLD / Science & Health
Jul 26, 2018

Bodies buried, Congo bracing for next Ebola outbreak, busting rumors

Democratic Republic of Congo may have declared an end to its ninth outbreak of the lethal Ebola virus since 1976, but health experts are already plotting ways to beat the next flare-up.
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CULTURE / Film
Jul 25, 2018

'Bleach': Easy entry into an action-packed manga world

Marvel and DC may rule the North American multiplex, but that doesn't mean their fans have read the source comics. In Japan the opposite is true: The manga comes first and foremost in a media chain that eventually leads to anime, games and, at the end, live-action films.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2018

At least 19 dead, more than 3,000 in need of rescue after Laos dam collapse: report

Nineteen people have been confirmed dead and more than 3,000 need to be rescued after a dam collapsed in a remote part of land-locked Laos, local media reported Wednesday.
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BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2018

The stuff of dreams: U.S. Mega Millions lottery tops $500 million

The jackpot for Tuesday night's U.S. Mega Millions lottery has reached $522 million, the fifth-largest prize in the game's history, sparking a wave of social media daydreaming about what people do if they won.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jul 25, 2018

Putin won't be invited to address U.S. Congress despite Trump invite: Paul Ryan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to address the U.S. Congress if he accepts President Donald Trump's invitation to visit Washington, a senior Republican lawmaker said on Tuesday, calling that a privilege reserved for allies.
MORE SPORTS
Jul 24, 2018

Japan sprinters return from Europe with renewed focus, passion to improve

Japan set a lofty goal of capturing the gold medal in the men's 4x100-meter relay at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 24, 2018

Singapore disconnects health care computers from the internet after cyberattack

Singapore has disconnected computers from the internet at public health care centers to prevent cyberattacks of the kind that caused its worst breach of personal data, a government official said on Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Jul 24, 2018

Two years left to the start of the Tokyo Olympics

Preparations are right on schedule for the 2020 Olympics
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 24, 2018

How Japan can save the Indo-Pacific strategy

The Free and Open Indo-Pacific strategy presents Japan an opportunity to play a leadership role in the region.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Jul 24, 2018

Senseless tragedy robs skating of a bright light

"Life is like a can of Coca-Cola. It's dark, it's bubbling, it's sweet ... but in the end, it's short."
BUSINESS
Jul 24, 2018

Japan's July figures point to slowdown in manufacturing sector

The manufacturing sector lost steam in July as demand for exports weakened.
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ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 24, 2018

Family of slain Australian woman sues Minneapolis police over shooting

The family of an Australian woman who was shot dead by Minneapolis police last year after calling them to report a suspected crime near her home sued the city and several officers Monday, saying they had violated her civil rights.

Longform

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