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WORLD / Politics
Sep 26, 2017

Iraqi Kurds cast independence vote in defiance of threats and opposition from Ankara, Baghdad, Tehran

Kurds voted in large numbers in an independence referendum in northern Iraq on Monday, ignoring pressure from Baghdad, threats from Turkey and Iran, and international warnings that the vote may ignite yet more regional conflict.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Sep 25, 2017

Thai junta leader Prayuth, backers, fuel suspicions of his plans to stay in power

In his dark suit, Thai junta leader Prayuth Chan-ocha cut an incongruous figure guiding a rice tractor across a muddy paddy field in front of cameras and watching villagers.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 24, 2017

YouTube celeb's fly-by-night listing crashes Valu exchange's speculative party

On Japan's newest exchange, fame can pay off. That may not be so great for investors though.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Sep 24, 2017

Parched nations tap cloud seeding

Threading through clouds, often with shaky turbulence and occasional thunder, 71-year-old pilot Gary Walker burns the flares on his plane's wings, releasing chemicals as he flies.
EDITORIALS
Sep 24, 2017

What's at stake in Chinese Communist Party convention

When the Chinese Communist Party holds its convention next month, President Xi Jinping, who has already been given the designation of "core" leader, is expected to make every effort to concentrate power with himself. Japan needs to work out its strategy toward China by carefully watching the developments...
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JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Sep 24, 2017

Kyoto's pricey lodging tax plan spurs fierce debate over necessity, tourism impact

A necessity for improving Kyoto's tourism infrastructure or a bad decision that might convince tourists to go elsewhere?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / 20 QUESTIONS
Sep 23, 2017

Mayuko Okada's last meal: Pancakes over nattō

Japanese cooking teacher on the joys of Bills' famous creation and fermented soybeans.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Sep 23, 2017

In Japan under Shinzo Abe, more power to the PM, but to what end?

In his final Counterpoint column, Jeff Kingston considers where Japan is heading under scandal-hit Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books
Sep 23, 2017

'Devils in Daylight' and 'The Maids': The literary sleuthing of Junichiro Tanizaki

Question: Is it really the case that for a large part of the 20th century Japan enjoyed a golden age of literature? Or is this just misty-eyed nostalgia?
Japan Times
CULTURE / Books / ESSENTIAL READING FOR JAPANOPHILES
Sep 23, 2017

'One Piece': Manga still popular, influential after two decades

Eiichiro Oda's long-running contemporary manga "One Piece" is the undisputed king of Japanese pop culture today.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Tech
Sep 22, 2017

Amazon's Twitch ready to take on Japan's game-streaming market

Amazon's game-broadcasting and social-video company, Twitch, is stepping up efforts to expand its presence in the nation that invented Mario, Pokemon and the PlayStation.
Reader Mail
Sep 22, 2017

Belligerence won't resolve North Korean crisis

On the morning of Sept. 15 we were once again startled by the national alert system because North Korea had launched another large missile over Japan. I suppose the government wants everyone to believe that it is protecting them, and to have a sense of safety and security regarding this steadily worsening...
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 21, 2017

Opposition lawmakers slam timing of Abe's snap poll plans as abuse of power

Abe's plan to force a snap election by closing an extraordinary Diet session the same day it opens has opposition lawmakers crying foul.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 21, 2017

BMW calls Brexit an 'uncomfortable scenario' amid tariff concerns

BMW AG became the latest carmaker to weigh in on the Brexit debate as an executive warned that the introduction of any tariff would have repercussions for the German firm's business.
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 21, 2017

Moving toward Kurdish independence?

The Kurds' quest for self-rule puts them in the crosshairs of Iraq, Iran, Turkey, Russia and the United States.
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BUSINESS
Sep 21, 2017

Sharp rise in queried skilled foreigner visas under Trump administration is 'stealth campaign': attorneys

The Trump administration is making it more difficult for skilled foreigners to work in the United States, challenging visa applications more often than at nearly any point in the Obama era, according to data reviewed by Reuters.
EDITORIALS
Sep 20, 2017

Power and purpose in democratic politics

Could U.S. President Donald Trump's recent overtures to Democrats be a sign that he is embracing centrist politics?
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / HOTLINE TO NAGATACHO
Sep 20, 2017

With every new construction in Japan, fewer trees

When houses are demolished, there is a very bad habit here of cutting down all the trees on the plot, leaving the ground cleared and empty for new construction.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2017

Abe's snap election to cost taxpayers ¥60 billion to ¥70 billion

Some may question the decision to hold a costly election, but records show that the tenure of current members is actually longer than average.
EDITORIALS
Sep 19, 2017

Abe's partisan quest for a snap election

Should he decide to hold a snap election, Prime Minister Abe should make clear to voters exactly what new mandate he is seeking.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Sep 19, 2017

Above the law on college campuses

America's institutions of higher education should follow the same standards of justice as the rest of the nation.
EDITORIALS
Sep 18, 2017

NRA screening of Tepco's restart plan

The way the NRA is wrapping up its safety screening of Tepco's bid to restart two idled reactors in Niigata Prefecture is less than convincing.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 16, 2017

Taste test: Does the future of meat lie in a lab?

Biochemist Yuki Hanyu's vision for the future includes a supermarket that has plenty of meat, none of which has come from a farm. Instead, it has all been grown in a laboratory.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Sep 16, 2017

Fukuoka street stall offers a du jour taste of Europe

Every evening at around 5:30 p.m. in Fukuoka, a curious transformation takes place along the city's main boulevards. Out of secluded parking lots and closed-off garages, wooden food carts emerge, pulled through the streets by their owners to selected locations across the city.
EDITORIALS
Sep 16, 2017

Tussle over music copyright fees

Music content providers and music class operators should make every effort to find middle ground so they can ensure the healthy development of music education while duly protecting the rights of copyright holders.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2017

Ruling bloc says extraordinary Diet session to kick off Sept. 28

A package of bills related to work-life reforms, including one aimed at rectifying long working hours, are expected to be a key issue during the session.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 14, 2017

Moon no obstacle to better ties between Tokyo and Seoul

By writing off South Korean President Moon Jae-in as an anti-Japan radical, Tokyo risks finding an enemy where none exists.

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