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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 22, 2021

Biden and Trump deliver vastly different messages

Joe Biden’s inauguration last week was the most heavily guarded in memory: Washington’s entire National Mall was fenced off; numerous military checkpoints were set up; and 25,000 National Guard troops were deployed to prevent the public from entering the city center.
SUMO / INSIDE SUMO
Dec 2, 2020

Chiganoura Beya had unique, eventful existence

Opened in 2004, by former sekiwake Masudayama, Chiganoura Beya grabbed the interest of many sumo observers right off the bat for a number of unique moves.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 7, 2020

The Electoral College is close. The popular vote isn't.

As the presidential race inches agonizingly toward a conclusion, it might be easy to miss the fact that the results are not really close.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Nov 3, 2020

What are the odds of a disputed U.S. election? Pretty high.

Whatever goes wrong — and chances are something will — we will likely be having an argument over the vote count.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 1, 2020

Suga needs new tack on the North Korea abductee issue

With the abduction issue continuing to inform the Suga administration's North Korea policy, the government must adjust its approach if it hopes for progress.
Japan Times
SOCCER
Oct 23, 2020

Hosting Asian Cup will boost China's global standing: CFA official

Staging the 2023 Asian Cup finals in China will give the country the expertise needed to pursue President Xi Jinping’s dream of hosting the World Cup and other global tournaments, the Chinese Football Association’s Du Zhaocai has said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Oct 18, 2020

Treat COVID-19 early to save lives, Hong Kong SARS veteran urges

Hong Kong's top pandemic doctor advocates early, aggressive hospitalization and treatment.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Sep 8, 2020

Japanese beat the summer heat with fan-fitted clothes

As Japan swelters through record temperatures, fan-fitted clothing moves beyond workwear and into new markets.
JAPAN / FOCUS
Aug 3, 2020

Okinawa virus outbreaks ignite scrutiny of U.S. SOFA privileges

The Okinawa clusters have illustrated anew how Japan's authority as a host country is weaker than that of some peers in Europe and Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2020

Architect of Pakistan's nuclear weapons program tells court he is 'kept prisoner'

Abdul Qadeer Khan, who made international headlines in 2004 after publicly confessing his role in global nuclear proliferation, has petitioned Pakistan's top court to say he is being "kept prisoner" by government agencies and not allowed to plead his case for freedom of movement.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 22, 2020

Apparent false conviction brings Japan's justice system back into the spotlight

After already having served a 12-year prison sentence following her conviction for murdering a patient, former assistant nurse Mika Nishiyama, 40, is expected to finally be acquitted on March 31.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Mar 21, 2020

Satoshi Sekimoto: Decorated in France

"When I was little, there was a room with a big lock on the door in my house — my mother's studio. The lock came off when I finished elementary school," says embroiderer Satoshi Sekimoto over coffee at a Parisian cafe in the 13th arrondissement. "I understand why she kept the room locked," he adds,...
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Mar 5, 2020

Judo standouts Funa Tonaki, Naohisa Takato set lofty goals for 2020 Games

Funa Tonaki and Naohisa Takato aim to give the Japan national judo team a boost by winning gold medals on July 25, when the judo competition kicks off at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Feb 7, 2020

Pixies: 'We're weird enough and we're catchy enough'

As the Pixies prepare for three live shows in Japan, guitarist Joey Santiago speaks of his love for the band's latest album, and his love of Denny's chopsticks.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Art
Jan 25, 2020

'Tiida: The Sun'

Feb.4-29
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jan 19, 2020

New opportunities sown from the need to evolve

Having lived in Japan since 2002, Nicolas Floquet feels integrated and comfortable in this country he considers home.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 14, 2020

Goldman readies hiring spree and capital to meet China ambitions

The news swept through Goldman's offices around China, changing everything.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / The Big Questions
Jan 12, 2020

Steadfast commitment to hard work, cultural roots

Ambassador of Norway Inga Nyhamar is delighted to be in Tokyo. Yet there are times when the Trondheim native, who grew up with swathes of forest on her university-town doorstep, itches to escape 'civilization' and reconnect with the great outdoors.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 26, 2019

230,000 people lost in a day: Asia remembers Indian Ocean tsunami

Communities across Asia commemorated the 230,000 victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami on Thursday, the 15th anniversary of one of the world's deadliest disasters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 22, 2019

Indonesian miracle survivor is on a mission to help close gaps in tsunami warning system

Arif Munandar had been pronounced dead before he woke up in a body bag four days after a monstrous wave swept his village in Indonesia's northern Aceh province 15 years ago.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Dec 21, 2019

Shihoko Ura: A chronicle of caring, teaching and food blogging

A chance encounter with a schoolboy in Australia led a trained nurse to start teaching Japanese and then blog about Japanese food.
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2019

Former Prime Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone, a political titan who spanned eras, dies at 101

The enduring statesman, who bolstered the military alliance with the U.S. and privatized the Japanese National Railways, led Japan onto the world stage in the 1980s.
SOCCER / From the Spot
Nov 27, 2019

J1's chaotic final stretch just business as usual

The dramatic three-way race for the J. League first-division title between Yokohama F. Marinos, FC Tokyo and Kashima Antlers is shaping up to be the latest in the league's long history of photo finishes.
Japan Times
SUMO / Rikishi Files
Nov 15, 2019

Veteran Masutoo still seeking promotion to top division

A photo taken of the winner's podium at the 2004 Junior Sumo World Championships has received a lot of attention over the past couple of years.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Oct 19, 2019

Taku Sekine: Paris, liberty and cocktails

Shifting from a background in political science to studying languages and then training as a chef, Sekine says he only serves a menu degustation at his Paris restaurant Dersou because, 'I want to be free, actually ... from everything.'
Japan Times
CULTURE / Music
Oct 16, 2019

Singer Misia explores the language of music

Singer Misia possesses an astonishing vocal range of five octaves but equally impressive is her humanitarian work abroad.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives / WHY DID YOU LEAVE JAPAN?
Sep 7, 2019

Mio Yamada: A life-changing cycle in Africa

Mio Yamada has a deep voice with a reassuringly matter-of-fact quality about it. She tells me that her day, like every day in Rwanda, is going to be spent troubleshooting. This is mostly what life is about for her at the moment: dealing with electricity blackouts, water getting cut off ...This affects...
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 13, 2019

Japan needs guidelines and infrastructure for multilingual support for foreign residents

It is high time that the national government formulated guidelines on what information it should disseminate in what languages.

Longform

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.
What it takes to save lives on Mount Fuji